Well, it’s bloody freezing out there, and rather inconveniently our office air-conditioning is set to cool, so we’re sitting here with jackets on our knees and teeth chattering over our...
Read MoreHow’s your Thursday going? We’re both recovering from what has been quite an intense past few weeks. It’s been exciting but pretty full on, and now lucky Phan is on...
Read MoreSeptember is over and we, for one (or more accurately two), are breathing a huge sigh of relief. It’s not just a fashion thing; although, hey there October cardigans, cable-knit...
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Right, so it’s October next week (how did that happen?!) but while the sun still shines and we’re able to grab lunch without putting our coats on, we’re going to...
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Whether you're spending this week soaking up the last of the August sunshine or cosying up on the sofa we've got just the thing - our Step Up Club favourites!...
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As you know, we’re both away on our holidays so we prepared this blog post before we left. Because this year, we’re doing things a little differently. For the first...
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So in no particular order, this week has been mainly dominated by: the sun, trying to get our hands on some last minute Zara sale piece (current status – still...
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that we are going to be at the Festival Of Marketing this year talking about all things pay rises and personal branding! Come join us...
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Hi all! Hands up if you actively manage your savings? Do you contribute to a pension or other investment? Do you relish talking and thinking about money and how you...
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Hello all! Isn't this weather glorious? It's been a funny old week for us; we've officially launched our new online Step Up School (very large High Five to each other)...
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Hi all, How's your week going? We're both sitting at our desks today, present in body but our minds are back in bed! Despite our self-inflicted exhaustion, at the top...
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Right, big topic ahead; come on, we know you've got 5 minutes to keep reading. In fact, we highly recommend that you do, because we’re pretty sure we have the...
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Confidence is one of those big emotional subjects that affects everyone at some stage in their lives. We’ve certainly both felt insecure at the wrong career moments, and have turned...
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Hi all! In between navigating these April showers, we had an unexpected realisation last week and we thought it would make an interesting topic for the blog today. That’s the...
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Ok, it's shopping time! Yes rain is still on the forecast (thank you for that one dry day last week, world) but we've finally given up on our winter wardrobes....
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This week's subject is CAREER CHANGE. We've been talking about this a lot recently. So much so that you've been getting in touch with your thoughts too. We love that kind...
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So, if you're anything like us, you've had moments in your careers (your lives!) when you've craved more balance. Perhaps you made a huge career change to achieve that, we...
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With feminism 2017's most looked up word, this year's International Women's Day is set to be huge. You know our stance: we never pit women against men but we are...
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We loved hosting MELISSA HEMSLEY at Step Up School on Tuesday morning. She was bright, engaging, full of brilliant advice and absolutely fascinated by everyone else in the room. She...
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Fact is, we all want to feel fulfilled and successful in life. Sad truth ahead… not all of us can glide gracefully through our careers without hardships and worry. Enter,...
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Interview with Alice Olins and Phanella Mayall Fine, Founders of The Step Up Club Tell Us About The Step Up Club And Why You Founded It. The Step Up Club…
Hello! Happy New Year. We are back and running at full speed again now (it took a week!) after two lovely Christmas breaks. And what better a way to kick…
Gemma Godfrey: Realise Your Ambition A groundbreaking Woman Who Can, Gemma Godfrey is proof that in business, as in life, anything is possible. Gemma Godfrey is a quantum physicist, mother...
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Yes it's that time of year, when the days are short and the nights are filled with festive cheer. Who knows why so many of us feel a compulsion to...
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There is one thing you could be doing right now that will put you in the best position for the New Year. And it’s so simple. Often, in December we…
We've been wanting to chat to you about Mentoring for a while now, then a few months ago and in quick succession, we were approached by this amazing lot in...
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As I'm sure you are all aware, Black Friday is all upon us. Its the countdown to christmas. We are in need of a new outfit, maybe its for a...
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We are pretty sure that if you are reading this you either, A) Own a business, B) Are thinking of starting something of your own, or C) You're interested in...
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It is bloody freezing outside. There's no getting away from winter now, especially as it is getting dark around tea break time and Christmas is knocking at the door. All...
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If there’s one Winter trend you need in your wardrobe, it’s tailoring. The brilliance of a tailored piece is in its confidence enhancing powers, yes, but also in its versatility...
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