Employee engagement in the US and Globally is surprisingly low. According to Gallup, only 23% of employees worldwide feel engaged at work. Work is where most of us spend most of our time. To have 77% of people worldwide disengaged from their work is quite a big deal! In addition to the impact this has […]
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In July 2024, the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission launched the Women in Motorsport Mentorship Programme in partnership with OneUpOneDown. The initiative was designed to foster growth and knowledge sharing within the industry by pairing experienced women with those looking to enter or advance in motorsport. Now, nine months in, the programme has welcomed 271
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Speed mentoring is a popular format for mentorship events due to its simplicity and low administrative burden—especially when compared to traditional, long-term mentoring programs managed manually without match-making software. Unlike structured mentorship programs that require careful matching and management, speed mentoring is often a one-time event designed to facilitate introductions between mentors and mentees. However,
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Guest Blog by Cathy sOMMERVILLE, lEARNING & DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, oNEuPoNEdOWN Foreword, by Natalie Robinson, Co-Founder OneUpOneDown Cathy was my first official mentor, and she taught me many profound lessons. One of the most impactful was understanding the difference between apologising and asking for forgiveness. I used to over-apologise—saying sorry for things that didn’t require an
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Guest Blog by Emily Serebryany, Co-Founder, Female Leadership Evolution Institute (FLE) As a Co-Founder of the Female Leadership Evolution Institute, I have dedicated my mission to helping women understand stress cycles and avoid burnout. My journey began with personal experiences that highlighted the urgent need for this work. I am a two-time founder, and in
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As professionals progress in their careers, mentorship plays a critical role in shaping their development. A mentor not only provides guidance and shares knowledge but also helps mentees overcome challenges and make decisions that align with their true aspirations. Two powerful approaches mentors can adopt are mentoring for performance and mentoring for development. Understanding when
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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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Being a mentee is certainly not a passive activity. It requires developing an openness and willingness to ask for and receive new insights into yourself, and a commitment to taking action to realise and embody these insights. The more able you are to do this, the greater your experiences will be with your mentor, and
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What the Origins of the Word ‘Mentor ‘ Can Teach Us About the Meaning of Mentorship When we talk about mentorship, it’s essential to understand what the term truly means. To do this, I like to start by exploring its etymology, or origin. Mentorship originates from Mentor, a figure in ancient Greek literature. Homer’s The
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As a mentor, it’s crucial to engage effectively with your mentee and ensure that the purpose of your mentorship is being fulfilled. This often means receiving feedback and input from your mentee to know whether you are making a difference. In this blog, we will discuss how to set your own expectations and communicate them
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