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Mentoring

How mentoring programs help companies boost leadership, retention, and employee growth

In today’s competitive job market, companies are searching for innovative ways to develop leaders, retain talent, and improve employee engagement. One proven method is implementing a mentoring program for companies that connects employees with external experts. At Femme Palette, we’ve helped organizations like Tipsport, SThree, Mews, and Bonami design structured corporate mentoring programs that deliver measurable results in leadership growth, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

Announcing the winners of the 2025 Femme Palette Mentor Awards

We are incredibly proud to announce the winners of our 2025 Mentor Awards! This is the second edition of our awards, and once again, we are in awe of the remarkable contributions from our mentors. What we do at Femme Palette would never be possible without our amazing community of mentors, which has continued to grow over the years.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Wellbeing

Thinking About Having Children Later? Preserve Your Fertility with Social Freezing

Career, travel, finding the right partner, or simply not feeling ready yet — there are many reasons why women today are choosing to delay motherhood. Thanks to modern medicine, biology doesn’t have to dictate your life plans. One of the most effective ways to protect your future fertility is social freezing — and Unica is here to guide you through the process.
UNICA
October 12, 2023
Career

5 proven ways to progress your career in London as a woman

London is one of the most exciting cities to build a career. Opportunities span across industries like technology, finance, creative arts, and startups. Yet with so many talented professionals competing for the same roles, progressing in your career can feel overwhelming. For women in particular, challenges like the gender pay gap, limited representation in leadership, and balancing personal commitments with professional ambitions make career growth even more complex. The good news? With the right strategies, you can move forward with confidence. Here are five proven ways to progress your career in London as a woman.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Entrepreneurship

Female Founders: Business stories, lessons & networking – a sold-out evening of inspiration

On August 26, 2025, STRV Prague’s rooftop became the meeting point for more than 100 entrepreneurs, founders, and curious minds. Our sold-out Female Founders: Business Stories, Lessons & Networking was more than an event, it was an atmosphere. As one attendee put it: “Very inspirative female founders open to sharing, very warm atmosphere.”
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
From our community

Small Talk or Straight to Business: why some cultures value casual conversations before getting down to business and others prefer efficiency?

Cultural respect isn’t just about good intentions, it’s about understanding how respect is shown differently around the world. From avoiding the left hand in India to valuing small talk in Latin America, cultural awareness helps global teams work better together. This article explores how communication styles, small talk, and workplace expectations differ across cultures and offers practical tips for bridging those gaps with empathy and flexibility.
Olga Mukhina
October 12, 2023
CZ

Co dělat a čemu se vyhnout, abyste byli dobrým mentee

Úspěšný mentoringový vztah je obousměrná ulice. Mentor nabízí vedení, vhledy a podporu, ale je na mentee, aby z této zkušenosti vytěžil maximum. Ať už se do mentoringu teprve pouštíte, nebo už mentora máte, klíčem k vašemu růstu je umět přistupovat k roli mentee proaktivně a s respektem. Tady jsou hlavní „ano“ a „ne“ pro skvělého mentee.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
CZ

5 důvodů, proč nesmíte chybět na Femme Palette Leadership & Career Conference 2025

Femme Palette Leadership & Career Conference 2025 je zpět – a letos větší než kdy dřív. Nabité přednáškami, panely, workshopy a mentoringem, tohle není jen další konference. Je to vaše příležitost učit se od nejlepších, propojit se s těmi nejinspirativnějšími a investovat do sebe jako nikdy předtím.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023