A successful mentoring relationship is a two-way street. While mentors offer guidance, insights, and support, it’s up to the mentee to make the most of the experience. Whether you're just starting your mentoring journey or already have a mentor, knowing how to show up as a proactive and respectful mentee is key to your growth. Here are the top do’s and don'ts of being a great mentee.
For Rudina Tafhasaj, Senior Software Engineer at Rapid7, a journey sparked by curiosity and shaped by perseverance unfolded. Rudina’s early fascination with technology—driven by a childhood spent sneaking peeks at her brother disassembling computers—grew into a career defined by embracing change, advocating for inclusivity, and stepping confidently into leadership. As Rudina puts it, “Leadership wasn’t something I pursued for recognition; it was something I grew into by doing what was needed.” In this interview, she shares insights into her career transitions, mentorship experiences, and practical advice for those eager to advance into tech leadership.
Navigating your career and personal growth alone can feel overwhelming, especially for ambitious women seeking significant professional breakthroughs. Investing in professional coaching can be a transformative step towards achieving career clarity, confidence, and lasting success. Here are five key benefits illustrating why every ambitious woman should consider professional coaching.
With globalization and post-COVID trends, our world is more interconnected than ever. You can hire a team member who has never visited your country, collaborate with colleagues on the other side of the globe, or lead a remote project spanning multiple time zones. Easy? In many ways, yes – it’s never been more accessible. But let’s be honest: working across cultures still brings challenges.
Veronika Maresova—founder, CEO, and lecturer at Empower Your Image—has spent over 10,000 hours coaching clients to align their inner mindset with their outer presence. In this insightful interview, she shares real-life transformations that prove personal style is more than fabric and colour—it’s a powerful tool for building self-esteem, strengthening professional relationships, and opening doors you didn’t think possible.
On April 15th, 2025, tech professionals and aspiring leaders gathered at Pure Storage in Prague for an empowering Femme Palette event dedicated to career progression and leadership in tech. The vibrant evening was filled with insightful discussions, practical workshops, and meaningful connections, leaving attendees inspired and equipped to advance their careers.
When you hear the word “mentoring,” you might picture someone fresh out of university or just starting their first role in tech, eager for guidance. And while early-career mentoring is powerful, there’s a growing trend we see at Femme Palette: more and more mid-level women in tech are actively seeking out mentors — and reaping major benefits. Whether you're a software engineer eyeing your first leadership role, a product manager navigating a complex team dynamic, or a data analyst feeling stuck in the same projects — mentoring at this stage isn’t about learning the ropes. It’s about gaining clarity, confidence, and strategy for your next move.
Women have been, and unfortunately still are, often overlooked in health research. Even in the 1990s, women were rarely included in clinical studies. This lack of research has led to a higher rate of adverse drug reactions—twice as high compared to men. Women with metal hip implants had a 29% higher likelihood of implant failure due to anatomical differences. Diagnosing endometriosis takes an average of 7–10 years, despite up to 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide suffering from it. Only in 2022 did a Harvard study confirm that women's representation in research remains insufficient. For a long time, the male body was considered the medical norm. Today, we know this simply isn't the case.
Ženy byly a bohužel stále jsou ve zdravotnickém výzkumu často přehlíženy. Ještě v devadesátých letech minulého století byly do klinických studií zahrnovány jen zřídka. Nedostatek výzkumu na ženách vedl k vyšší míře nežádoucích účinků léků - dvakrát vyšší než u mužů. U žen s kovovými kyčelními implantáty byla o 29 % vyšší pravděpodobnost selhání kvůli anatomickým rozdílům. Diagnostika endometriózy trvá v průměru 7 - 10 let a celosvětově jí trpí až 10 % žen v produktivním věku. Až v roce 2022 studie Harvardu potvrdila, že zastoupení žen je ve výzkumech nedostatečné. Mužské tělo bylo dlouho bráno jako lékařská norma. Dnes už víme, že to tak prostě není.
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