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Mentoring

A successful return from parental leave: Romana & Veronika's mentoring experience

Mentee Romana Prochazkova had already had experience with mentoring before joining our Mentoring program, and therefore knew it would be beneficial to her. Romana and her mentor Veronika Dvorakova were both fully committed to their mentoring sessions, which enabled them to build a trusting relationship. With Veronika’s help, Romana was able to make her return from parental leave and living abroad even more successful and get fully back into the business mindset. Find out more about their journey together in this interview.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Diversity and inclusion

How organizations can support LGBTQ+ employees

Statistics show that organizations should and must do more to create an inclusive workplace environment for their LGBTQ+ employees. So what can organizations do? Let's look at the areas where companies can improve. 
Monika Prochazkova
August 13, 2023
Diversity and inclusion

Event takeaways: How to create an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace

When people feel like they can come to work and feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and valued, they collaborate easier, speak up more, and go the extra mile. Building an inclusive workplace means ensuring that this is possible for everyone. Let’s take a look at which actions you can take to make your workplace more inclusive for LGBTQ+ team members.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

5 common myths about being a mentor debunked

Becoming a mentor is a great way to give back while also continuing your own growth and learning. However, there are many myths that might cause you to think twice before applying to join a mentoring program as a mentor. From fears that you aren’t experienced enough to concerns that it will take up too much of your time, we’re debunking five of the most common myths about mentoring.
Victoria Borisch
August 13, 2023
Coaching

How to tell if you need a career coach

Our career takes a substantial time of our lives, 5 out of 7 days a week, and it’s no wonder every one of us dreams of the perfect and fulfilling job. The hard part is understanding this fulfilling job and how to land it. If you have a similar goal but are unsure how to get there – you need a career coach. I asked two coaches, Barbora Hajná and Dagmar Pechová, what are the clear signs that can signal you that now is the perfect time to get a career coach to help with professional development. 
Julia Gumeniuk
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

Discovering potential and gaining perspective: Petra & Maria's mentoring experience

Mentee Petra Sebkova found out about the Mentoring program through attending a Femme Palette event and thought she would give it a try. When she got matched with her mentor Maria Loparcakova, they were able to establish a genuine connection and build a trusting mentoring relationship. Thanks to that, Petra was able to gain a new perspective and grow professionally, but Maria also benefited from the program as a mentor. Come meet this mentor-mentee duo and learn more about their mentoring journey.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Career

Bringing femininity to the work environment

Today, our world sees a change in trends, as more and more women take higher management positions and prove they are worth developing professionally, same as their male colleagues. But it’s still not a limit. There’s still a lot to be done to bring femininity to the work environment - both from the individual and company’s sides. 
Julia Gumeniuk
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

Why companies hire people with mentoring experience

We spoke to three of our Femme Palette mentors working in HR roles — Olga Castillo, Becca Garner, and Nicolas Bowles — about why companies hire people with mentoring experience.
Victoria Borisch
August 13, 2023