Your voice and speaking style plays a significant role in how others perceive you. Whether you’re speaking in public, presenting to clients, or even chatting with friends, speaking with confidence can make a huge difference in how you come across. There are many ways to work on your voice and speaking style to become more …
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A tool for identifying opportunities to restore balance and prosperity within your life. The Wheel of Life Review Process is a powerful self-reflection and goal-setting tool that can help you identify opportunities to restore balance and prosperity in your life. By assessing your satisfaction in different areas of your life, you can determine which areas …
When it comes to building valuable relationships, the phrase “lines, not dots” is a powerful concept to keep in mind. Originally used in an article about raising investment, it refers to the idea that relationships are built over time, rather than through one-off transactions. This applies to all types of relationships, including mentorship. A great …
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Mentorship is an excellent way to improve interpersonal relationships skills. Developing trusted relationships is front and center to our work at OneUpOneDown and why each match lasts three months, rather than being a one-off session. Strong relationships play a crucial role in our personal and professional lives, providing us with a sense of support, belonging, …
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Relationships are at the core of the human experience. They provide us with a sense of connection, and a space where we can grow and develop in meaningful ways. They allow us to be seen, to be heard, and to realize ourselves. For many of us, personal development is a solo journey. We set goals, …
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At OneUpOneDown our mission is to transform the way people connect, by facilitating and teaching the profound practice of mentorship. A wonderful thing about mentorship is the rich learning experience it offers, not only from the direct advice that is shared but also through the development of practices to build effective relationships. Learning to give …
Self-improvement is a fundamental lifelong process for each one of us. We are here to learn every day. There is no way that you will wake up one morning and tell yourself “Okay, now I know everything!”. There is always something new and exciting to discover, both in your personal and business life. The thirst …
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This blog provides a tool for mentors and mentees to create more structure and check-ins within their relationship if this is something the mentor and mentee want to incorporate. OneUpOneDown mentor matches are three months long. Mentor and mentees meet at least four times during this period, twice in the first month and one in …
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One of the surprising realizations we’ve had since starting OneUpOneDown is that the experience of being a mentor is as valuable as being a mentee. Most people think that mentorship is primarily for the benefit of the mentee. However, this is not the case. It’s a rich learning and joyful experience for both mentor and …
We all have emotions, no matter who we are or how well we have trained ourselves to manage them. They come and go, all the time. What sets people apart is their ability to understand their emotions, see them for what they are and respond accordingly. The Observer and the Reactor are two different states …
The Observer vs. the Reactor. Which is your default state? Read More »