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Picture this: A mentee arrives with a carefully prepared list of questions. The mentor, having reviewed their notes, offers polished solutions to each problem. Both leave feeling “productive.” Yet despite the exchange of valuable information, something essential was missing—the kind of…
26 May 2025
The operating system of women has been under-researched and misunderstood for a very long time, creating gaps in workplace design and our collective understanding of what people need to thrive across medicine, business, economics, and most facets of society. This is particularly evident…
13 April 2025
At OneUpOneDown, our mission is rooted in women-to-women mentorship. We believe deeply in the power of connection between women, especially as we navigate the complexities of leadership, personal development, and life’s many transitions. For generations, key roles in society—those tied to…
31 March 2025
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…
19 February 2025
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…
9 February 2025
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…
26 November 2024
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…
25 November 2024
Careers
Every person, at some point in their life, comes across the classic struggle of ambition versus contentment. This struggle is most vividly experienced in our professional lives where career aspirations often clash with the pursuit of work-life balance. However, with a well-thought-out…
7 June 2023
Are you familiar with the saying, “What you think, you become?” This statement, often attributed to Buddha, underscores the idea that your thoughts can shape your reality. One method for actively nurturing your thoughts and aligning them with your life goals is through a manifestation…
6 June 2023
Communication
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…
15 March 2021
