It is never too late to start working on yourself. However, it's not always easy to achieve great results alone; that's why cooperation with a coach is highly beneficial. A coach is someone who can understand and boost your strengths and guide you in eliminating your weaknesses. ‍I asked professional coaches Misa Kozinova and Barbora Hajná to share with me six personal development topics that are worth bringing up along your development journey. As Misa said, "Working with a coach gives you space to explore and experience the best version of yourself and access resources you didn't think you had." So, let's dive into that!

Making the decision to move into a different role, sector, or industry can be scary. Many mentees who want to make a career change struggle with confidence when it comes to feeling assured that a career change is the right choice, identifying and presenting their transferable skills, and taking the next step to find a job in a new field.We asked Femme Palette mentor Julie Klimentová about the strategy she used to help her navigate a career change and secure a job in IT.

Not feeling confident is something that we all struggle with at one point or another over the course of our careers. Building confidence, becoming more assertive as a leader and finding your own style is an important goal for many mentees who are aiming to move into a leadership role or who have found themselves in a management position recently. Working with a mentor who has overcome imposter syndrome and improved their own confidence shows mentees that they aren’t alone and that it is possible to overcome these challenges with the right resources and support.We asked Femme Palette mentor Maja Seggerman about the strategy she used to help her mentee build confidence as a leader.‍

Entrepreneurs know that getting a new business off the ground involves a lot more than just a great idea. From registering at the right administrative offices to understanding market fit, there are many key things that aspiring entrepreneurs need to consider when they’re starting out. Working with a mentor who has been through setting up a similar business can be an invaluable resource for mentees. We asked Femme Palette mentor Eva Knirschová about the strategy she used to help her mentee start her own business.

Mentoring programs are becoming increasingly popular in companies as a powerful tool for talent development. There’s been a lot of talk about mentoring for employees, and so it can understandably be hard to navigate this sea of information. This ultimate guide to mentoring for talent development will provide you with the necessary knowledge to start building a mentoring program in your organization.

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.

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. 

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.