A successful mentoring relationship is a two-way street. While mentors offer guidance, insights, and support, it’s up to the mentee to make the most of the experience. Whether you're just starting your mentoring journey or already have a mentor, knowing how to show up as a proactive and respectful mentee is key to your growth. Here are the top do’s and don'ts of being a great mentee.
Femme Palette recently co-organized a workshop on financial wellness run by Eva Hlavsova and Laureen Hollge from the online investment platform Fondee. During the workshop, many interesting insights were shared on the topics of women and finances, and how to achieve financial wellness, and so we decided to put together 5 steps shared by Fondee for improving your financial wellness.
Today, in the 21st century, there are still many biases around women in business that have become a blocker to professional development. The stats don't lie: for every 100 men, around 85 women are promoted to management roles (Gallup). In 2021, the number of female CEOs making it to the list of Fortune 500 organizations was less than 9%, statistically still being an all-time high (Fortune.com).The good news is there are many ways how women in the workplace can be supported. One of the initiatives that can help both a woman and the organization is the mentoring program. Read on to learn why mentoring for women is essential, what are the benefits of female mentorship and how to get started.
Throughout these past 14 years, I have been seeking balance and striving to create for myself and for those around me an environment for growth in which we will not pay too high a price (such as burnout, damaged health, ruined relationships, etc.). And looking back, I would have been very glad to have received these five tips on how to grow but not burn out sooner.
If you’re stuck in a work situation that is not ideal you might have a fantasy to call in sick, put a post-it on your desk that says “Gone fishin”, never go back, and just follow your calling. Sadly, it’s not as simple and usually takes a lot of courage. It’s normal to get scared before taking a leap, especially when that leap is as big as a career change. There are numerous factors to consider in such situations: you might be worried about the reasons behind changes if you have enough skills or experience required for that role, and what will happen if things don’t go according to plan. You might also think that your life is already settled and you don’t need any changes at all.We’ve recently met with three Wrikers – Běla Beránková (UX Research Manager), Raluca Arvunescu (Customer Success Team Lead), and Katya Syromyatnikova (AVP, Customer Support and Engagement) who decided to make that move and it paid off. Get to know them and their stories. Learn how they reached the point where they are now and what advice they have for you.
The tech industry is a dynamic, ever-changing environment. As someone who grew from Junior Java Developer to a Director at a major company, Milos Broulik from Barclays has seen first-hand how this industry has evolved in the last decade. We talked to him about his own career evolution, how the situation for women has changed in this male-dominated trade, how to find a woman-friendly tech employer, and more.
Imagine you have a clear structure for how the session will go. Your mentee knows it and comes to rely on it. So you get ready, you have your tea and tech ready to go and when you complete the call you feel whole and complete. Certain that your mentee got value. Recognized the progress they have made so far and worked towards their goals. When you receive the feedback you aren’t surprised that working with you is the highlight of their month. This becomes so consistent you aren’t even surprised by the feedback anymore.
Iva Welker is Managing Director at the Czech branch of the global brand and customer experience agency VMLY&R. As an advertising professional with more than 20 years of experience, and on top of that a successful woman in leadership, she has much to share to inspire others in their careers. We talked to Iva about her career milestones, challenges, work-life balance, and much more!
Mentoring isn’t a buzzword - it really works! This ultimate guide to mentoring will provide you with all the basic knowledge about this practice which is sought after both by companies and individuals. After all, there is a reason why 71% of Fortune500 companies have mentorship programs, and 9 out of 10 professionals who have a career mentor say they are happy in their jobs. Find out all about how mentoring works, who a mentor is, finding the right mentor, and more!
