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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
Leadership
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…
15 November 2024
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…
23 October 2024
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:…
1 July 2024
Mentees
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…
24 June 2024
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…
19 June 2024
