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Leadership

Women in leadership: an interview with Angeley Mullins

Angeley Mullins is an inspirational leader with 18+ years of international experience in start-ups, corporations, and NGOs. Her professional passions include growing companies and markets, and she’s now based in Berlin as CMO and CGO at Latana. We sat down with Angeley to discuss her defining career moments, being a successful woman in leadership, building diverse teams, and much more!
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Career

To relocate; re-discover and remember the WHY

This article explores the journey one takes before they actually relocate and the understanding that continues to resonate even when the new place begins to feel familiar.
Bhavna Mittal
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

How to build a mentoring program in the workplace

Are you thinking about launching a mentoring program in your company?In the past years, we have been improving and evolving our mentoring program to make sure our mentees and mentors have a great experience. Based on our experience, we have put together a structure that you should be following for a successful launch of your mentoring program. You can use this article as an employee mentoring program template.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

3 types of mentoring for your workplace

Are you wondering how to build a mentoring program for your employees? The truth is that mentoring in companies is really a brilliant way to improve your talent development and to spend your L&D budget - it gives each mentee an equal opportunity to maximize their potential while also being a personalized experience for each individual. If you’re currently looking at talent development best practices and need some inspiration on what to focus on, keep reading to learn about 3 examples of mentoring focus areas you can choose for your workplace. 
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Career

Got laid off? Here's what you should do next

Sometimes stars don't line up the way we wish they should. Even after several years at your dream job, it can end abruptly, and no one can be prepared for such a situation. There are many business and financial reasons for a company to go through laying off its employees. It's unpleasant, but life moves on for both parties. If you happen to get laid off, here are some tips for what to do.
Julia Gumeniuk
August 13, 2023
Diversity and inclusion

How to build a women's employee resource group

Employee resource groups (ERGs) are a great way to raise awareness about women’s issues in the workplace and ensure a greater level of inclusion, as well as equal access to growth opportunities. Are you thinking of starting a women’s ERG in your company? Or are you already part of one and feeling a bit stuck? Here’s some advice from Femme Palette on how to build a successful women’s employee resource group.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023
Coaching

6 personal development topics to bring up with your coach

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!
Julia Gumeniuk
August 13, 2023
Mentoring

Mentor case study: Navigating a career change

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.
Femme Palette
August 13, 2023