Olga Maximova has built a career in international diplomacy and crisis management, and after nearly a decade she shifted into mission-driven work, helping organizations secure sustainable funding and guiding women to grow with confidence and self-trust. As she says, “I don’t measure success only in money raised, I measure how confident my clients become, how boldly they can articulate their value, and how they grow as leaders.” Today, as a longtime mentor at Femme Palette, Olga supports women in defining their own meaningful version of life and leadership, grounded in self-sufficiency, resilience, and community.
We started our scholarship fund at Femme Palette to make mentoring accessible to ambitious individuals in difficult financial or social situations - people in financial need, marginalized groups, women on maternity leave, students, and refugees.To the date of this blog post, we have awarded around 70 people with mentoring scholarships to help them advance professionally and reach their goals. We reached out to five of our scholarship recipients and asked them to share more about their mentoring journeys. Read about what they were able to achieve!
Mentoring in a workplace empowers, and investing in mentoring programs for women pays off. Women get to understand their role and find ways how to develop further; they approach challenges quickly and are not afraid to take a risk; they grow and motivate others to do the same. In the end, it all leads to ROI and better business profitability.
We spoke to some of our most active mentors Monique, Daria, Hana, and Petra, who have all guided three or more mentees towards their career goals in our program. We asked them about the benefits of being a mentor, the best parts of the experience, and the impact mentoring can have on one’s career. Come meet them and learn more about mentoring from their unique points of view!
Employee engagement is critical for organizational success. Engaged employees are more productive, innovative, and committed to their work. According to employee communications company Haiilo, companies with high employee engagement are 21% more profitable, and a 2017 study by Gallup found that highly engaged workplaces saw 41% lower absenteeism. However, boosting employee engagement can be a challenging task. Fortunately, there are solutions for tackling it, and one of them is workplace mentoring.
Peer-to-peer mentoring is less known and widespread than traditional mentoring, however, it can bring many benefits to both involved in the relationship and organization where the mentoring is happening. What is the meaning of peer mentoring, what are some examples, and, most importantly, what are the benefits? Read on to learn more.
Have you ever wondered if a mentor and a role model mean the same? While for some, it might seem there's no difference between a mentor and a role model, the truth is quite the opposite. A mentor is someone who can show a good example and teach best practices. In contrast, a role model can offer both positive and negative examples, and it will be up to a person to understand the difference and learn only good. Let's look at what the difference between a mentor and a role model is.
What are the characteristics of good mentors, their roles and responsibilities, and, most importantly, what are the benefits of a good mentoring program? Check out the FAQ we summed up to learn more and get ready for your mentoring journey.
Zuzana Dobrovolná’s first experience with Femme Palette was as a participant of the Leadership program. Her positive experience with mentoring later led her to join the Coaching and Mentoring program, and in the end, she decided to become a mentor herself. As someone who has seen both sides of the mentoring relationship, Zuzana shares her highlights, takeaways, and more.
