Klara Matousova set out to study microelectronics and pictured a future in a lab. Instead she ended up in industrial sales, took a job abroad with little more than a “now or never” attitude, and worked her way into project management at Schneider Electric. Her take on it: the opportunities that shape a career are rarely the ones anyone planned for. Read her story!
Monika Dubová joined Sazka (now Allwyn Czech Republic) in 2020 as its first front-end IT analyst, coming from banking. She now leads a front-end team of up to 40 people. Her big break came leading the analysis team on the UK National Lottery transformation, which grew from 3 to 40 people, before she returned to Prague in a leadership role. She balances the job with raising two kids thanks to Allwyn's flexible work model, and values mentoring, collaboration, and Allwyn's openness to good ideas. Her advice: "Don't hesitate, just give it a try. It's great here."
From a small Prague-based consulting firm to a global leader in AI tools, Apify has achieved rapid growth without compromising its core: a culture built on absolute freedom, trust, and radical transparency. This post goes behind the scenes to explore how we maintain a "small-team" feel with over 200 people, why we value curiosity and mindset over traditional degrees, and how our team across 36 nationalities is using AI to redefine what it means to be a "technical" professional. Whether you're a coder, a marketer, or looking to pivot your career, discover why Apify is a place where you can genuinely help shape the future of work.
Kristýna Jerebic serves at Organon as a Medical Scientific Liaison, where she focuses on the development and implementation of medical plans in the areas of women's health and migraine treatment. Her work is closely connected not only with her professional role but also with her personal passion for science and factual communication. In 2025, she helped her colleagues launch the successful project "Plodnost pod kontrolou" aimed at raising awareness of women's fertility.
An interview with IREAS Project Manager Michaela Jeřábková about the “Ukaž se” program for women 50+, created to boost confidence, entrepreneurship, and real-life career growth with Femme Palette mentoring.
Mary-Brennan Minarovych has spent more than two decades helping leaders understand the power of stories - the ones they tell publicly and the quieter ones that shape them from within. Today, as a Narrative Coach, writer, and communications advisor, she guides people back to their inner voice so they can live and lead with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. In this interview, Mary shares how stories influence our sense of belonging, why narrative work is essential in an uncertain world, and how mentoring with Femme Palette allows her to help others reconnect with the truths that move them forward.
Thinking about how to empower women in your company to take the next step in their careers? Tietoevry found the answer in mentoring. We spoke with their L&D Manager about how the EmpowerHer program was created, why confidence matters as much as skills, and how mentoring helped women across Europe grow their visibility and self-belief.
In a world where leadership teams still often lack diversity, Rohia stands out not only for her role but for what she represents. As the Group AML & Compliance Officer at CTP, she oversees governance, ethics, and regulatory integrity across ten countries, a responsibility she built from the ground up.
In our latest interview, we sat down with Valentyna Chycha, Senior Software Test Engineer at Paylocity, who shared an inspiring look into her career journey - from a surprising start in software testing during her studies in Ukraine to a leadership role in a fast-paced U.S. tech environment. Valentyna reflects on the power of resilience, mentorship, and self-advocacy in navigating challenges such as micromanagement and underrepresentation. Her thoughtful insights highlight how continuous learning, clear communication, and inner confidence can shape a successful and fulfilling career in tech.
