Let me start with a confession: I've been there. I've struggled with imposter syndrome more times than I can count. Just when I thought I had finally built some confidence in my abilities, something small would happen and I would spiral right back down. That self-doubt is relentless.Over time, I realized that imposter syndrome doesn't come from a single place. It can grow from many roots.
Moving into a leadership role is incredibly exciting. It is a testament to all the hard work already accomplished in your career, and the confidence shown in you by leaders of your company. Go you! But, the skills that got you to this point are often not the same ones that will help you flourish in your new role. So many organizations in our world today do not have the tools to teach this, leaving their emerging leaders to learn it on their own, often after they already feel unsupported, frustrated and near burnout. The great news is that you can start implementing these tactics at any point in your career journey and immediately reap the benefits.So, let’s dive in! Here is a list of the top 5 things you must do today to set yourself (and your team) up for success.
Would you like to grow professionally in the field of design by working with a mentor? Our Design mentors help their mentees develop their UX, UI, product, visual, or graphic design careers. They support their mentees in exploring all the possibilities working in design 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 design.
Hana Dvořáková is the Market Access, Pricing, Policy and Communications Director for Organon in its division for eastern, south and central Europe. As a leader and a professional in the pharmaceutical industry with many years of experience, Hana has shared insights into her career as well as advice and inspiration for others.
Stephanie Cohen was a Femme Palette mentee, who has finished her Mentoring program. She founded Speak Up with Stephanie, where she helps global professionals up their business communication skills and own their unique English! In this spotlight interview, we asked Stephanie about her journey towards founding Speak Up with Stephanie, the biggest challenges she faced and lessons she learned along the way, and so much more!
On May 24th, 2023 Barclays organized an event together with Femme Palette. Barclays speakers Kateryna Gurova (VP, Risk, Finance, and Treasury), Zuzana Fraňová (Jr. Full Stack Developer), and Martina Vladar (Senior Business Analyst) shared their stories and tips for a successful transition into the tech field and career growth. By hearing and learning from the speakers’ experience, this panel aimed to give the attendees some practical tools you can use to accelerate your career!
If you're on the hunt for your next binge-worthy series with incredible female leads, you're in the right place. We've rounded up a list of 10 shows that not only feature strong and compelling women at the forefront, but also offer a variety of characters and storylines. From historical dramas to contemporary comedies, you'll find a little something for everyone in this list. Let’s dive into it!
Dita Stejskalová is Business Director & Partner at Ogilvy Czech and a prominent figure among Czech women in leadership who delivered a moving and inspiring talk on her leadership journey at this year’s Femme Palette conference. In this interview, we caught up with Dita to talk more about a recent major career decision she made, key lessons learned after 30 years in PR, her passion for mentorship, and much more.