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Entrepreneurship

How to start your business when you don't feel ready (spoiler: you never will)

You have the idea. You have the skills. You are just waiting until you feel ready. Here is the truth no one says out loud: that moment is not coming. This guide is for female founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who are done waiting and ready to start building, with practical tips on everything from pricing and money to finding a mentor and surviving the first year.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
CZ

Mentoringové cíle: 12 příkladů pro začátek kariéry, střední fázi i seniorní role

Stanovení jasných cílů je jedním z nejdůležitějších kroků k úspěšnému mentoringu. Cíle dávají spolupráci směr, pomáhají sledovat pokrok a zajišťují, že mentor i mentee mají stejná očekávání. Mnoho lidí ale do mentoringu vstupuje, aniž by věděli, na co se zaměřit nebo jak pojmenovat, s čím potřebují pomoct. V tomto článku najdeš tipy, jak si nastavit smysluplné mentoringové cíle, i 12 konkrétních příkladů pro různé fáze kariéry. Ať už začínáš, měníš směr nebo rozvíjíš své leadership dovednosti, pomohou ti z mentoringu vytěžit maximum.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
CZ

6 koučinkových platforem, kde si můžete najít kariérního kouče

Díky online prostředí už nemusíte hledat vhodného kouče jen ve svém okolí. Širší nabídka ale může výběr zároveň trochu zkomplikovat a snadno v nás vyvolat pocit, že nevíme, kde začít. V tomto článku vám proto představíme šest platforem, na kterých můžete najít kariérního kouče. Pojďme se na ně podívat.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
CZ

Příklady mentoringových cílů a jak si je správně nastavit

Mentoring patří mezi oblíbené nástroje, které pomáhají lidem posunout se v kariéře nebo se úspěšně zorientovat v nové roli. Aby měl mentoring co nejlepší výsledky, měla by si mentee stanovit konkrétní cíle, podle kterých může sledovat svůj pokrok a postupně se přiblížit k dalšímu kariérnímu kroku. V tomto článku se podíváme na to, proč je důležité nastavovat si v mentoringu cíle a hlavně jak je formulovat tak, aby skutečně podpořily váš profesní růst.
Julia Gumeniuk
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

How mentorship helped transform educational expertise into a sustainable business

As the founder of Semínkovna, Klára had years of experience building communities and leading educational projects. But when it came to transforming that expertise into sustainable online learning, she knew she needed a different perspective. Through the Femme Palette mentoring program, she refined her course design, gained confidence in pricing and communicating the value of her work, and began thinking not only as an educator but also as the creator of valuable intellectual property. In this Mentee Spotlight, she shares how mentoring helped turn knowledge into meaningful, sustainable impact.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

Stepping into a bigger role: How mentorship helped Lauren build confidence beyond the job description

After being promoted to Grocery National Account Manager at Harry's Grooming Ltd., Lauren Hayward knew she wanted to grow beyond mastering day-to-day tasks. Through mentoring, she strengthened her confidence, developed her leadership skills, and learned to approach difficult conversations with clarity. In this Mentee Spotlight, she shares how having an outside perspective helped her communicate more effectively, challenge self-doubt, and step into her new role with confidence.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

Leading with empathy: How mentorship helped Daniela stay true to her leadership values

Meet Daniela, a global marketing leader with more than 17 years of experience helping technical and industrial brands grow internationally. Having led marketing teams across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and APAC, she has always believed that great leadership is about developing people, not replacing them. In this interview, she shares how mentoring helped her navigate challenging leadership decisions, build resilience, communicate with greater confidence, and stay true to her values while leading international teams.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Stories

Rooted in Prague, building for the world: inside Apify's culture

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.
Simona Baxa
August 13, 2023