Amsterdam is often celebrated for its canals, bikes, and coffee culture, but beneath that aesthetic is something equally compelling: a city full of ambition. With international companies, startups, research institutions, and creative industries, it attracts people who want to build meaningful careers. Yet for many women working here, locals and internationals alike, the reality can feel complex. We arrive expecting connection, clarity, and direction, only to discover the opposite: professional transitions, cultural differences, and uncertainty about how to grow or who to turn to. That’s where mentoring and community become more than “nice to have.” They become tools for navigating a global city in a grounded way.
The pandemic is finally slowing down but what about our career? Find out if it's the right time to change careers in the UK now and how a professional mentor can help you successfully navigate a career change.
My heart is full of gratitude for being able to speak and to share the mentoring journey of our mentee Laura Kressmann, the Global Ad Operations Manager at PlayStation, with her mentor Sherry Bennett, the Founder and Executive Director at Sherry Bennett Media Services. The unique connection and mutual respect these two have is beyond inspiring. They are a living example that mentoring can change lives and prove that, if I could borrow Laura’s words, ‘the best thing you can do for yourself is to connect with a mentor.’
Everyone wants to work in a friendly and encouraging environment, considering we spend eight hours a day at work. But what if your company is a bit far from perfect and you have toxic and sometimes rude co-workers around you? The solution of leaving the job is easy; however, it doesn't guarantee you won't meet such people in your future work. So, how to deal with a toxic co-worker if you happen to meet one? Read on to learn more.
5 žen, 5 startupů, 5 jedinečných příběhů. Jeden společný jmenovatel - koronavirová krize. Zeptali jsme se 5ti žen podnikatelek a lídrů z několika nejpopulárnějších společností v České republice, aby s námi sdílely, jak reagovaly na nové výzvy způsobené virovou pandemií. Od přesunu do online prostředí až k přehodnocování směru daného businessu, přečtěte si, jaké kroky tyto dámy udělaly, aby své businessy ochránily.
Jsme neustále ohromené tím, jak je naše komunita úžasná a jaké vědomosti každá z našich členek může nabídnout. Proto jsme se jich zeptali, aby své znalosti a zkušenosti sdíleli i s Vámi. Tento článek napsala Julia Gumeniuk, Content Specialist ve společnosti Kiwi.com
Do you need someone to help you navigate your career, overcome challenges, identify pitfalls, inspire you to get a promotion, or start a side-hustle? Then you might need a mentor. But how to find the right mentor? You can take the three steps below or join a mentoring program to do some of the work for you. However, remember that finding the right mentor starts with you.
Whether you are being mentored, coached, or are sharing your experience with others, you might be unsure about the real meaning as well as the difference between mentoring and coaching. Well, we get it, it is confusing! And that is why we are bringing a short and sweet explanation of who is a mentor, a coach, what they have in common, and how they differ.
Whether you are launching a business, navigating a career change or exploring a new industry, mentoring can give you insights and offer support when you need it. Mentoring also holds you accountable and grants you access to unique events and people. But the benefits of mentoring come with responsibilities. You have to be committed, dedicated and work hard.
