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Mentorship: A Practice to Develop BRAVING Skills

Mentorship is a powerful tool for personal and professional development, offering a rich environment for building and refining trust through the BRAVING Inventory framework. BRAVING, an acronym coined by Brené Brown in her book “Dare to Lead,” outlines seven essential components of trust: Boundaries, Reliability, Accountability, Vault, Integrity, Non-judgment, and Generosity. Let’s explore how mentorship […]

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Leadership Mentoring: Why All Great Leaders Practice Mentorship

It’s rare to meet a top-performing leader who hasn’t been shaped by leadership mentorship. Not only have these leaders benefitted from guidance along their journeys, but they’ve also often served as mentors themselves. This dual role of learning and guiding is crucial for personal and professional growth. Mentorship isn’t just about individual success; it’s about

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Becoming a Leader of Leaders, with Rebecca Robinson-Lees and Annika Haddock

A fresh perspective on how to go from being overworked to incredibly impactful. Leadership is a topic near and dear to our hearts at OneUpOneDown because it’s interlinked with mentorship in so many ways. There is a consistent thread within the conversations we have with women who sign up to OneUpOneDown, and this is the

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3 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques for Effective Communication

Often it’s the most simple practices that make all the difference! We’re all running around trying desperately hard to become better at things, by working ridiculously hard. What I keep coming back to is the simple solutions. In this blog, I am going to share 3 simple solutions that I think will have a significant

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How to Lead Authentically in a Conversation

In the realms of business and personal interactions, the ability to lead a conversation authentically is an indispensable skill. Whether you’re presenting to a potential investor, pitching an idea at work, or navigating a critical personal conversation, your authentic leadership can create a powerful and productive atmosphere. Here’s how to master this art. But before

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The Charisma Code: Mastering the Power of Charismatic Leadership

What sets apart a truly charismatic leader from the rest? Why do some individuals effortlessly command attention and inspire others to follow them, while others struggle to make an impact? Charisma is the elusive quality that makes leaders stand out, captivating and motivating others with their presence and vision. Despite its immense power, charisma is

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Personal End of Year Review 5-Step Guide

Completing a personal end of year review – a quick 5-step guide

An end-of-year personal review can be a helpful way to reflect on the past year and set goals for the future. Here are a few exercises that you might find helpful as you conduct your review: Reflect on your achievements: Take some time to think about the things you accomplished over the past year. What

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Transformational leadership characteristics and why the world needs authentic women leaders

Our shared understanding and appreciation of what it means to be a leader is constantly developing as the values of our culture change. As the opportunities for women to hold leadership positions begin to balance out, organizations and individuals are starting to pay more attention to the valuable attributes women bring into positions of influence.

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The benefits of being an OneUpOneDown mentor

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

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Career Story: Paula Nightingale, from Art Buyer to Tech Startup Founder to Business Coach

From an agent/producer/art buyer for commercial photographers and illustrators to building a tech start-up from just an idea to an exit, and other impactful roles since, Paula Nightingale’s career story is wide-spanning and diverse. It’s no surprise that Paula has some wonderful wisdom to share about how she has managed herself during this process. Find

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