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Leadership
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…
20 November 2023
Communication
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…
1 November 2023
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…
16 May 2023
Business
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…
30 December 2022
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…
8 August 2022
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
Careers
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…
15 September 2020
We were fortunate to have Cathy Scharetg, VP of Operations at Intero Real Estate, Director of Women Wise & Worthy and valued OneUpOneDown mentor, run a webinar on the topic ‘ The Essence of Connection’. In this webinar, Cathy introduced us to the concept of image management vs essence…
2 September 2020
Meet Kathryn George, Digital & Motion Designer at Stuff Media, New Zealand’s largest and most popular news media company, and a mentor through OneUpOneDown. Kathryn spent a large part of her career working in print media in London. As the media industry started to shift from print to…
16 August 2020
Tania is a New Zealand based Marketing and Communications consultant who is passionate about the environment, staying fit and healthy, and giving back. Having realised her passion for marketing while completing a business degree at University, she has gained experience in a range of…
20 May 2020
Elle Bell, OneUpOneDown mentor and Managing Director at SpacetoCo reflects on how people have experienced lockdown, and how we navigate going forward, together.
30 April 2020
After graduating from university, Kelly knew she wanted to work in the social enterprise space and to experience the challenge of starting her own business. She formed her company Her Energy in November 2019 with a mission to shake up the electricity industry and turn a necessity into a…
14 April 2020
