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What Our Step Up School Alumni Have To Say

“Step Up School has been brilliant. I’m happier and more successful in my work than I have been in a long time. It’s truly been a privilege.”
– BETHANY CHILDS
Corporate Relationships Manager

“The course has helped with the transition from being an employee to a successful business owner and provided me with a new network of inspiring women all on a similar journey.”
– LISA METTIS
Founder of Born & Bred Studio

“Step Up School has been a significant part of my journey to become more resilient and a stronger woman all round. The incredible career, business and personal insights from Phanella and Alice have helped me hone the skills there isn’t always time to focus on during my busy workday.”
– NNENNA EZEIKE
Senior Employment Counsel

“Without Step Up School I would not have landed myself in my new role, changed industry and found myself in a company that really supports my vision of flexibility.”
– NICOLA PEARLE
Head of Marketing & Communications

“I took Step Up School at the end of an extended career break. It has taught me so much: how to identify my strengths and weaknesses, the best ways to build and communicate with my team and it’s given me direction and increased my work happiness.”
– ALISON DE ZOETE
Executive Music Producer

“Step Up School has helped me set up a new business and given me an insight into myself.”
– BEVERLEY COSTOYA
Founder of Viva La Data

“Step Up School has been a wake up call that I can still strive for more and enjoy my career. There hasn’t been a single topic where I haven’t left with a clear idea of next steps.”
– HEATHER MCSTAY
Non-Executive Director & Head Of Contract Management

“The networking opportunities have been amazing – I’ve met such an inspiring group of women.”
– REBECCA HIRST
Marketing Director

“Step Up School has been so much better than I could have ever imagined. You have helped me make a conscious choice of how I want to build as a business and how I want to be as a boss.”
– JO LOVE
Founder of Lobella Loves

“Before doing the course, I had an idea of success I couldn’t relate to. Now thanks to the Step Up Club, I’ve decided what success looks like to me and I’m now really excited about my career.”
– CLARA BAUZA
Online Media Consultant

“I work for myself, which can be isolating. I came to Step Up School looking for a network and it has delivered above and beyond what I could have ever imagined. I’ve met amazing people and my perspective has changed completely.”
– AMIEE CARLTON
Alternative Therapist

“I came to Step Up School after 6 years of being a stay at mum. I had no career, or any idea what a future looked like. It has exceeded all of my expectations and it’s a safe place, the sessions are very clever and I leave every one rejuvenated and more focused.”
– ALEXIA KORGAONKAR
Interiors Entrpreneur

“The atmosphere in the room is one of support and camaraderie. I’ve already started implementing changes and my own work life balance has improved, and the business is growing.”
– RUTH CAMPBELL
Director & Co-Founder of Campbell Cadey

“Alice and Phanella are authorities, but humble too. Step Up School is a great investment in yourself: how often do we do that as busy women?”
– CLARE LEES
Freelance Executive PA

“In the past year not only have I met a wonderful group of inspiring, intelligent, bright, wonderful warm women, my business has doubled in size and I’ve grown in confidence. Now I’m just really excited about what my future brings.”
– LISA JAMES
Founder of The Wentworth Collective

“Step Up School has been the start of a complete change in my life.”
– LOUISE LEWIS
Founder of The Future Is Flexi

“Step Up School has been an inspirational touchpoint that has allowed me to discover my career focus and clarity.”
– BECKY HOWARD
Editorial Consultant & Content Strategist

“Thanks to Step Up School, I’ve secured a big pay rise and my whole work-life balance has positively shifted. It’s been incredible.”
– LYDIA LEACH
COO at Wordbank

“My confidence has increased tremendously since I joined Step Up School and I feel a lot more empowered and focused. I highly recommend it to all enterprising, ambitious women who want to take their careers and working identities to the next level.”
– ADITI VENKATRAM
Equity Capital Markets Advisor

“I met an instant network of thirty incredibly intelligent and caring women. I would recommend step up school to every woman.”
– CAMILLA MASON
Founder of Hope+Frenchie

“You have helped me to reach my career goals and thanks to you I have a new job starting in 2019. Without the Step Up School, I would not have had the confidence to have applied for this opportunity. Thank you for creating this wonderful course!”
– GOSIA ALDINGTON-SMYTH
Digital Media Professional

“Step Up School has been incredibly useful in developing my own business. Whether you’re thinking about a career change or starting a new business, I would definitely recommend Step Up School.”
– EMMA THOMSON
Leadership, Career & Maternity Coach

“Thanks to Step Up School I now feel really ready to go and achieve my goals and do the things I’ve always wanted to do.”
– CLARE BREHENY
Professional Photographer

“Step Up School has been my monthly dose of inspiration. I am beyond happy with the current state of my business and can’t wait to see what’s next. Thank you Step Up School for helping me get to this point!”
– MILLEN WOLDE-SELASSIE
Co-Founder of NO+MI

“Step Up School has given me more confidence. The knowledge and skills that Alice and Phanella teach are brilliant.”
– LOU DARTFORD
Make Up Artist & Beauty Writer
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