Leadership

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 connection that sparks genuine transformation. If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. When

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 in healthcare, where research has historically centred around male subjects, leaving us

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 power, authority, and visibility—have been largely occupied by men. As a result, many of

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 impact this has

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 advance in motorsport. Now, nine months in, the programme has welcomed 271

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 matching and management, speed mentoring is often a one-time event designed to facilitate introductions between mentors and mentees. However,

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 and asking for forgiveness. I used to over-apologise—saying sorry for things that didn’t require an