If you’re a woman entrepreneur seeking financial assistance to start or grow your businesses, this blog is for you. As women entrepreneurs ourselves, we know how tough it can be getting the finances you need to fund the launch and growth of your business. To help, we’ve put together a compilation of grants for women […]
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Approximately 70% of all working-age individuals are actively seeking a career change, as reported by Apollo Technical. This suggests that the majority are finding their current positions unfulfilling in some way. The reasons can vary: a desire for higher compensation, a pursuit of roles that align with personal philosophies and objectives, dissatisfaction with current leadership,
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Psychological safety in the workplace is a critical factor in creating a healthy and productive workplace. It refers to the belief that one can voice their thoughts, express their concerns, and take risks without fear of repercussions. In this post, we will delve deeper into the significance of psychological safety in the workplace and scrutinize
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In this blog, we highlight some subtle but potent factors that shape women’s professional experiences. Often hidden in the fabric of workplace culture, these influences might seem non-existent or irrelevant. Yet, they can have a significant cumulative impact on emotional well-being, job performance, and perceived success potential. Our exploration encompasses the environment, feedback mechanisms, mentorship,
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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 approach, it is possible to manage ambitious career aspirations without compromising work-life balance.
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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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November marked some important milestones for OneUpOneDown. Our Co-Founders met in person for the first time and we took OneUpOneDown to the world, presenting at two conferences, The Cardano Summit in Laussane, Switzerland, and The Women in Silicon Roundabout Conference in London, UK. Our Co-Founders First In-Person Meeting OneUpOneDown’s Co-Founders, Natalie Robinson and Dzhuliana Nikolova
How well you perform in your career hinges on more than just your technical skill. You can tick all the boxes, complete your tasks to a T, and still find yourself struggling to advance, gain confidence, and step into your full potential. This becomes more apparent as people start to move from operational to leadership roles.
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If you’re an avid podcast listener, it’s likely that you’ve heard guests introduced as polymaths. Polymaths feature a lot on the Tim Ferris podcast. A polymath also referred to as a Renaissance Man, are people whose knowledge spans several unrelated fields. As I was listening to a brilliant podcast with a male polymath, the question
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Dive into the different ways networks and mentors can help women achieve their professional development goals We’re all familiar with the old saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. At its worst, it explains nepotism hires, while at its best it encapsulates the importance of connection – that building relationships with the
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