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Career

How to speak so that others can understand us

If you desire quality relationships, you'll probably agree with the old cliché that tells us that “communication is key”. And so for our relationships with others to be good, our conversations should have some quality as well. But that's much easier said than done. And even if we feel good about the conversation, it doesn't mean that the other party feels the same way. Communication is simply a science.
Mindset Mentors
August 13, 2023
Coaching

How to find the right coach

How do you know which coach to choose and how to find one? Here are some tips that will guide you in finding the right one:
Danial Hasan
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

Mentor vs Role Model – what is the difference?

Have you ever wondered if a mentor and a role model mean the same? While for some, it might seem there's no difference between a mentor and a role model, the truth is quite the opposite. A mentor is someone who can show a good example and teach best practices. In contrast, a role model can offer both positive and negative examples, and it will be up to a person to understand the difference and learn only good. Let's look at what the difference between a mentor and a role model is.
Julia Gumeniuk
August 13, 2023
Career

How to prepare for a job interview: Common questions & the right answers

Good news – the first challenging step is behind you, and you're in the top 20%! Your resume and experience were attractive to the company, and now you're invited to an interview. But what's next? What should you not say in an interview and what you should? What are the most common interview questions and answers you should be prepared for?
Julia Gumeniuk
August 13, 2023
Leadership

Leaders need mentors too: Why and how to start a leadership mentoring program

A common misconception about mentoring is that it can only benefit junior employees who are just starting their career. However, the truth is that any level of seniority can benefit from it, and this includes leaders. What is a leadership mentoring program? Why is mentoring important for leaders? How to develop leadership skills in employees through mentoring and run a successful program? In this blog post, we dive into what you need to know about leadership mentoring.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Career

Motherhood & career Q&A with Femme Palette mentors

We asked 5 Femme Palette mentors to share their own experience and advice on balancing motherhood and career. Here is what they had to say. 
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Career

How to start a formal sponsorship program

What is sponsorship in the workplace? How can it benefit underrepresented groups and boost your DEI and talent development strategies? How is it connected to mentorship and how can mentorship help you build a sponsorship culture? And what steps should you take while setting up a formal sponsorship program in your company? Let’s take a look at what you need to know about sponsorship.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Career

Femme Palette 2022 Year in Review

What a year! In 2021 we set a good foundation to be able to achieve even more in 2022. As the year comes to an end, I’d like to reflect on what our team accomplished and share with you our biggest milestones of 2022. First and foremost, I’d like to thank all 800+ mentors, coaches, workshop facilitators, and other partners who have been helping us achieve our mission of helping (not only) women grow in their careers. Here are some highlights of what we have achieved this year with your help. 
Lucie Neumanova
August 13, 2023