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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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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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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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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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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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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Have you ever had something go wrong? If so, you’re not alone. Even the greatest business leaders have failures all the time. But how do they not flounder when the going gets...
Read MoreOoo, we've been desperate to do a little video about our hair. Yup, our hair. Why we hear you ask? Well individually, our hair is a big part of our...
Read MoreWomen For Women International UK's Executive Director, Brita Fernandez Schmidt, has worked tirelessly to empower female war survivors. She talks to us, The Step Up Club, about authenticity, values and...
Read MoreFlexible working is so central to both Alice and I. Emotional and practical shifts along the way caused us both to think our daily structure and since then we’ve each…
Our inaugural Woman Who Can, WAH nails founder Sharmadean Reid talks to us about bravery, success and what confidence means in today’s world. The founder of WAH...
Read MoreWorkwear can get repetitive, which is why we both love a bright bag to transform our outfit style. But the transformative power of accessories isn’t limited to bags. You know…
Steph Douglas is the woman saving us all from petrol station flowers and lack lustre condolence cards. Steph realised how hard it can be for people to provide comfort at…
Elizabeth Elsey, founder of interiors brand Elizabeth Scarlett, answers our business and lifestyle questions.
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect your lunch. Who doesn’t love a tasty and nourishing break…
Do you take the credit and push yourself to the fore? Or are you guilty of taking the broken cookie, i.e. putting yourself last? Here’s how to start taking the credit again and reap immediate rewards.
Sun’s out – Creams ON! We’ve selected four favourites to keep you protected wherever you are.
How we feel inside our heads, that pesky voice of doom or joy, can affect how balanced we feel when it comes to work and life. It’s all very well getting you practical balance sorted – no work after 7pm, that kind of thing – but what if your mind is still whirring even after you’ve gone to bed? Here are our secrets to feeling calmed inside your head, because balance can only happen when we can physically and mentally detach from work.
Author, broadcaster and brilliant woman Emma Gannon launches our POWWOW series.
At the start of her career, Step Up grad Flo asks the career questions you want answered. This week, how do you write the CV that will get you hired?
Motherhood can be a time of change for your career. But that change can mean brilliant things. Here is our upbeat list of reasons why being a Mum makes you awesome.
Mel Hemsley, our mentor and best supporter, isn’t just brilliant with food, she’s an entrepreneurial demon. And an ace networker to boot. Here’s her view on why you should never eat through your lunch break.
Our #YesYouCan brunch, in celebration of International Women’s Day, taught us many things. Including how being a Mum can make you a more ruthless version of you former self. We also ate a lot of croissants.
At last week’s inspirational Google Women Breakfast we met a host of inspiring entrepreneurs, talked prioritisation, confidence and failure. Read on for how you can become part of the Google Gang.
Think December is just secret santa and office parties. Think again. Here’s why Christmas could actually be the pivotal moment in your career.
Here’s Step Up’s three tips to a earning more, and reaching pay parity in the lead up to #EqualPayDay
