Leadership

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Mentorship: A Practice to Develop BRAVING Skills

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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Leadership Mentoring: Why All Great Leaders Practice Mentorship

It’s rare to meet a top-performing leader who hasn’t been shaped by leadership mentorship. Not only have these leaders benefitted from guidance along their journeys, but they’ve also often served as mentors themselves. This dual role of learning and guiding is crucial for personal and professional growth. Mentorship isn’t just about individual success; it’s about

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Fostering Psychological Safety: The Key to a Productive and Healthy Workplace

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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Invisible challenges women face in the workplace

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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The Charisma Code: Mastering the Power of Charismatic Leadership

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 with their presence and vision. Despite its immense power, charisma is

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OneUpOneDown – Founder’s first ever meeting in person, Cardano Summit 2022, Women in Silicon Roundabout 2022

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

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Transformational leadership characteristics and why the world needs authentic women leaders

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 valuable attributes women bring into positions of influence.

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