If you’re shackled to who you are now, you can’t recognize or reach for who you might become in the future. We all are facing the difficulty that as the world changes so quickly, the future becomes far less predictable, our options become exponentially increased, and the way we need to think about these options shifts. Today, we need an endless amount of information which might make it even harder to make decisions. The world around us has certainly become more complex and it makes us need to think differently than ever before. That is why we talk about the VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity). 

Most large corporations use tests, similar to IQ tests, to select candidates. Performing well on an IQ test may be the difference between getting hired or not, or getting a promotion. What are key strategies to score higher in IQ tests? Tips from an IQ tests creator. 

When we think about our careers, we tend to look inwards rather than what’s around us. Sometimes it seems like all that matters when moving forward is our experience and hard skills. What we tend to forget is that our surroundings and the people we interact with also play a huge role in shaping our paths.Let’s take a look at why networking shouldn’t be overlooked and how the Femme Palette programs can help you build and broaden your circles!

Have you heard of microaggression before? Maybe it's something you have experienced yourself or even told to others without actually knowing it. To understand the issue better, let's figure out what microaggression is and how to deal with it.

Podcasts represent a meaningful tool for discussing some of today’s burning issues. They can make us stop and take in the world around us, motivate us to think deeper and draw inspiration. Our very own Femme Palette podcast aims to do exactly that.For this year’s new series of our On Air podcast, we invited two guests to each session to share their point of view on important themes and help us learn and grow. Here are five examples of some highly inspirational episodes.

Are you planning to work for a corporation? Or do you already work for one and you’re wondering how to get more out of your current role? Here are my tips which I have learnt from the last five years in working for one of them.

I used to be constantly in a rush, managing a million things. Not only did I have an overflowing to-do list; I actually had a number of them. Days were too short, and I couldn’t even properly switch off during the night. Weekends or holidays were the same. I had this nagging inner voice reminding me of the outstanding matters that needed to be done. Don’t get me wrong, I loved what I was doing. Part of me enjoyed being involved in exciting stuff, meeting people, travelling. But as the pace was manic, I was exhausted and fragile.