As I embarked on my own adventure abroad, I encountered a surprising number of articles painting a picture of isolation for newcomers. "You'll be very much alone," came up surprisingly often… But is isolation inevitable? How can we build a network of contacts and find connections in a new country?
Unlocking your full potential in mentorship requires setting clear and strategic goals. Utilizing the SMART framework provides you with a structured approach for both mentors and mentees. This methodology ensures that your goals are well-defined, attainable, and aligned with your individual aspirations. In this article, we explore practical examples of SMART mentoring goals across diverse fields, ranging from UX design and marketing to IT/tech and HR/people ops. By delving into these examples, you can gain insights into crafting goals that propel your professional growth and development through effective mentorship.
Meet Petra Horova, Tribe Lead for IT Risk Solutions at Česká spořitelna, as she shares insights into her leadership journey and experiences in the male-dominated IT sector. Petra highlights the advantages of diversity and discusses strategies for building psychological safety within her team, emphasizing open communication, active feedback, and the crucial role of trust.
Would you like to grow professionally in the field of sales and business development by working with a mentor? Our Sales & Business Development mentors help their mentees identify leads, understand the sales cycle,and form strategic partnerships that open up new markets. They support their mentees in exploring all the possibilities working in the field has to offer. With a global mentor community from different backgrounds, our mentors have different experiences to share with their mentees, making every mentoring experience unique. To give you a glimpse of our diverse mentor community, we introduce to you some of our mentors in the field of sales and business development.
Seeking feedback is natural, but often it brings paradoxical reactions. We crave it for affirmation but may also feel a reluctance to face constructive criticism. Positive feedback serves as a source of encouragement, providing a boost, while navigating suggestions for improvement can pose a more intricate challenge.Throughout my career I have had my portion of negative feedback, which made me feel anxious, insecure and handled unfairly. It took me quite a few years before I have been able to design the perfect system which would allow me to process this feedback, but also graciously accept it.
Kateřina Šugarová was a Femme Palette mentee, who has finished her Mentoring program. She is an HR & Finance Manager at ACT LAB Czech. In this spotlight interview, we asked Kateřina about her career in a male-dominated field, the biggest challenges she faced and lessons she learned along the way, and so much more!
Důchod nás jednou čeká všechny a jen na stát se spoléhat nemůžeme, protože státní důchod se bude v poměru k průměrným mzdám jen zmenšovat. Potřebujeme mít tedy našetřeny nějaké peníze nebo majetek, abychom měli v důchodu z čeho žít. Nejsme-li už nyní milionáři, je potřeba odkládat pravidelně nějaké peníze stranou.
In the online world, you no longer have to hunt for a satisfactory coaching experience in your vicinity, but at the same time, the wider the choice, the more overwhelmed we can feel. In this blog post, we're going to introduce you to six career coaching platforms you can reach out to. Let's dive in!
Raising funds is a tough nut to crack, especially for female founders. Despite women-led businesses consistently outperforming their male counterparts - generating $0.48 more in revenue for every $1 of investment - startups founded exclusively by women receive a mere 2% of overall venture investment in the US and 11% in the EU (1,2). That's why acing your pitch with a compelling deck is crucial. Assume investors know nothing about you or your idea. Craft a story that captivates, resonates, and persuades them to fund your business. Here is a guide to help you.
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