Working with a mentee can sometimes go sideways. Instead of working on the task we slip and talk about other issues not related to the contract or mentee’s needs. Unfortunately, a mentor is to blame. Being a mentor also means to keep an eye on the journey of our mentees. Distractions come along the way. Some of the root causes for this could be lack of motivation, lack of focus, lack of discipline. Mentors should be a beacon and provide their mentees with all of this. One way to keep track and dig deep into the journey is to help your mentee open up. 

Looking to switch to a different field? A mentor will give you an insider view, equip you with skills, and help you land your first job. At Femme Palette, we have a global mentor community from different backgrounds making every mentoring experience unique. To give you a glimpse of our diverse mentor community, we introduce to you some of our mentors who can help you transition into a different career successfully.

Mai Wakasa was a Femme Palette mentee who has finished her Mentoring program. She is a Senior Manager at Computer Futures. In this spotlight interview, we asked Mai about her journey towards becoming a senior manager, the biggest challenges she faced and lessons she learned along the way, and so much more!

‍Would you like to grow professionally as a leader by working with a mentor? With a global mentor community from different backgrounds, our mentors have different experiences to share with their mentees, making every mentoring experience unique. Whether you've just landed your first leadership role or been in one for a while, your mentor will help you advance your leadership skillset. To give you a glimpse of our diverse mentor community, we introduce to you some of our mentors who have mastered the art of leadership.

Susana Perez was a Femme Palette mentee and coachee, who has finished our Coaching and Mentoring program. She is a Producut Manager at Randstad. In this spotlight interview, we asked Susana about her journey towards becoming a corporate trainer, the biggest challenges she faced and lessons she learned along the way, and so much more!

Unlocking your full potential in mentorship requires setting clear and strategic goals. Utilizing the SMART framework provides you with a structured approach for both mentors and mentees. This methodology ensures that your goals are well-defined, attainable, and aligned with your individual aspirations. In this article, we explore practical examples of SMART mentoring goals across diverse fields, ranging from UX design and marketing to IT/tech and HR/people ops. By delving into these examples, you can gain insights into crafting goals that propel your professional growth and development through effective mentorship.

Would you like to grow professionally in the field of sales and business development by working with a mentor? Our Sales & Business Development mentors help their mentees identify leads, understand the sales cycle,and form strategic partnerships that open up new markets. They support their mentees in exploring all the possibilities working in the field has to offer. With a global mentor community from different backgrounds, our mentors have different experiences to share with their mentees, making every mentoring experience unique. To give you a glimpse of our diverse mentor community, we introduce to you some of our mentors in the field of sales and business development.

Kateřina Šugarová was a Femme Palette mentee, who has finished her Mentoring program. She is an HR & Finance Manager at ACT LAB Czech. In this spotlight interview, we asked Kateřina about her career in a male-dominated field, the biggest challenges she faced and lessons she learned along the way, and so much more!