05.10.2024 | WPP, Prague

Save the date for the next conference : 05.10.2024

Full day of inspiring panel talks, practical workshops &
 networking focused on leadership and career development
250+
Attendees
15+
Speakers
8hrs
of career topics

What can you expect this year?

Join us for a Saturday full of inspiration, networking, and great conversations.
Talks & Panel Discussions

The programming combines talks, as well as panel discussions. You'll hear industry experts share their intake on leadership and career growth.

Networking

During breaks and designated time at networking tables, you'll be able to meet other attendees and grow your network.

Workshops

Would you like to attend interactive workshops as well? You can choose from two different workshop tracks (Leadership and Career growth) to attend.

Help us tailor the programming to your needs

Every year we survey the audience to find out what you would like us to focus on during the programming. This helps us tailor the experience towards your needs and wants.

Fill out a survey and share your career challenges with us so that we can create the best experience for you.

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Become a partner of the conference

Would you like your company to participate in the event and support our  women empowerment efforts? Become a partner of the event!

For more information about our partnership offering, contact our co-founder Lucie at lucie@femmeapalette.com.

Meet the speakers

You'll hear from 15+ experts. More speakers will be added.
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What we will cover

All attendees will have access to the talks and panel discussions. If you want to also attend workshops, you need to purchase the Workshop ticket.

How to build your leadership presence


Hana Souckova
Managing Director at SAP

Leadership presence is not an overnight process, but a journey of self-discovery, growth, and continuous improvement. This talk will discuss dealing with self-awareness, authenticity, why it’s important to master communication skills, and how to nurture resilience. It will explain how being a good leader is less about your title and more about the way you show up, inspire, and influence others - great leaders embrace their unique qualities, find their purpose and passion, and always strive to make a positive difference.

We will also cover the key tool for unlocking leadership success - emotional intelligence. This goes hand-in-hand with psychological safety in your team, and so the talk will discuss personal experience, but also experimenting with how to manage stress, overcome adversity, and harness the power of emotional intelligence to create a positive and supportive work environment. The aim of this talk is to provide you the tools to navigate challenges with grace and empower others to do the same.

AI-powered management


Daria Hvizdalova
Education & AI | Forbes 30 under 30

AI will not replace managers anytime soon. But the managers that use AI will thrive over the ones that do not - that is for sure. With the ongoing technological revolution, industries are being reshaped, business models are disrupted, and societal changes are occurring. As a result, leaders are facing an urgent need to adapt and evolve their roles to meet the demands of this new landscape.

This talk will address the transformations and challenges in managerial and leadership roles that come with the widespread adoption of AI tools. We will discuss the future of management, emphasizing the idea of adapting and excelling in the face of intelligent leadership. Using a simple framework, we will explore the traits that leaders need to develop in order to successfully lead their companies in the digital shifting world.

We will also look at practical examples of how artificial intelligence in business can boost your performance and eventually become your digital co-pilot, anticipating what you need to know, where your next best business move is, and what your teams need from you.

Developing the leader in you


Dita Stejskalova
Business Director & Partner at Ogilvy Czech

Let me take you on this fascinating journey of developing a leader in you. It is unique for each of us, yet we can share and learn from each other so much. I believe that leadership is about how we decide to live our lives and keep doing even tiny, small steps to become a better version of ourselves every day. At the beginning of my leadership story, I would have probably told you that it is a lot about performance, leading by example, and results. Now I would stress something different - love, respect, and caring about ourselves, being true to who we are, a deep value of integrity and endless curiosity to keep learning. I always looked at my life as one playground, not separating the professional and private part because I have been putting the whole of me into both. And going through life, I discovered that my biggest leadership lessons often came from private life, even if I realized it much later. I will take you through my major ups and downs that shaped the leader in me. The journey that I would call "Building bridges".

Early motherhood & top leadership: Must you pick just one?


Dita Formankova
Director & Founder at Czechitas

Let’s challenge this binary perspective implying that motherhood and leadership are two mutually exclusive options, two distinct paths that may require sacrificing one for the other. We will dive into the cultural norms contributing to this perceived conflict, but mainly we will ask ourselves how we can own the change. Let’s create a harmonious world also for women who strive to balance their responsibilities as mothers and their ambitions as leaders.

Leadership trends for the future of work

Leadership is especially crucial when organizations have to adapt to challenging environments. Just in the past few years, leaders have had to adapt quickly to the changes brought about in the workplace by various global events such as the pandemic and technological advancements. This panel discusses the current and future trends of leadership. The conversations will reflect on the present and potential future of the workplace and offer leaders fresh ideas on how to manage hybrid teams, engage employees, lead in challenging times (recession, etc.), and work with AI.

How to navigate and excel in male-dominated workspaces

While various studies show that the workforce is moving in the right direction, many women still face challenges at the workplace. Whether it is mansplaining or “bro-culture,” these challenges are magnified for those working in male-dominated workplaces. In this session, women who have excelled in male-dominated industries will share their stories and lessons learned on navigating a workplace dominated by their male colleagues. The conversation will revolve around the challenges our speakers faced in the workplace and how they addressed or overcame them, how women can support each other in a male-dominated workplace, and tips on navigating and thriving in a male-dominated workplace.

Strategic Thinking


Senta Cermakova
Chief Innovation Officer, Deloitte

Join us for an insightful workshop on strategic thinking, where you'll learn how to develop effective strategies for success. Explore proven methodologies like "Playing to Win" and gain a competitive edge in today's business landscape. Discover how to craft winning strategies that align with your objectives and how to avoid the most common pitfalls when strategizing. Elevating your strategic thinking skills gives you the ability to drive not only your organization, but also yourself personally forward.

We will explore:

  • What strategic thinking is and why it is important
  • The history of strategy
  • Activities to support strategic thinking
  • Examples of good and bad strategies
  • Methodologies for creating strategies
  • Strategic differences in different cultures
  • Literature and podcasts on strategic thinking

Leading Remote/Hybrid teams


Simon Steffal
Founder & Chief Vision Officer, Mindset Mentors

The rise of remote work has led to the creation of many remote and hybrid teams, where team members may be located in different physical locations and may only interact with each other online. Leading such teams can be challenging, as it requires a different approach to communication, collaboration, and motivation. In this workshop, participants will learn practical tips and strategies for effectively leading remote and hybrid teams, including fostering a positive team culture, navigating communication pitfalls, and supporting team members.

We will explore:

  • Unique challenges of leading remote and hybrid teams
  • Typical management and communication pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Strategies for fostering a positive and inclusive team culture
  • Effective communication techniques for remote teams

Assertive communication


Simon Steffal
Founder & Chief Vision Officer, Mindset Mentors

In this workshop, we will focus on the key skill that aids in effective and respectful communication, be it in personal or professional relationships. This interactive workshop is designed to introduce participants to the core principles of assertiveness and help them develop the necessary skills for its effective implementation. Let's positively impact our environments together!

We will explore the following:

  • The main difference between assertiveness and aggression
  • Two powerful techniques to help you engage in meaningful conversation
  • How to boost your self-confidence and self-esteem
  • The concept of anchoring in a difficult situation
  • Saying "no" with empathy

Get what you want


Ivana Sediva
Board Member | Mentor | Business Coach | exCMO McDonald's, Johnson&Johnson

Influencing, persuasion and negotiation are the hard-skills for the future. If you have ever thought that the better proposal wins, that the better project wins, that the better expertise wins  - stop dreaming. A huge part of your counterpart's decision is driven by trust, relationship, and emotions.We will be examining the factors which will significantly improve your chance of success. It is all about knowing yourself, building relationships, and strategic communication. This workshop will be very pragmatic, interactive, and fun.

We will focus on:

  • Key elements of preparation for a meeting which nobody told you about
  • Most common failures and solutions during meetings which get lost in translation
  • Essentials of body language which are often misinterpreted
  • Practicing a short influencing speech

Develop a personal brand that will unlock your full professional and human potential

Cristina Muntean
Founder and CEO of VORNICA®

How do women grow in their careers on their own terms, without losing their flexibility, health, family, or sanity? The answer is simple: they communicate their value so wisely that they turn themselves into an irreplaceable asset for their teams and organizations.

A visible, influential, and powerful personal brand is wind in the sails of your career and life. When you have it, you choose where you want to go. When you miss it, it’s easier to get pushed into a corner and to feel more limited in your growth options.The question is how you can create a vibrant personal brand that will not just open doors for you – it will simply blow them away.

Join us on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, for a free 90-minute workshop with Cristina Muntean, founder and CEO of VORNICA®, a company on a mission to triple the number of women CEOs in Europe by 2030, and author of the book You, the Brand –Personal Branding for Career Growth (available in Czech). Cristina will share her trademark personal branding strategy 5Ws+H® and she will help you figure out how to shave off hours of agony when musing on your personal communications, and how to add more clarity, intentionality, discipline, and impact to your personal brand.

This workshop will be available for all attendees with GA + Workshop ticket. You'll receive the ZOOM link closer to the event date.

General Admission Ticket

8:30 - 9:15

9:15 - 9:25

Doors open

Opening remarks

Lucie Neumanova, CEO & Co-founder at Femme Palette

9:25 - 9:45

How to build your leadership presence

Hana Souckova, Managing Director at SAP

9:45 - 10:05

AI-powered management

Daria Hvizdalova, Education & AI | Forbes 30 under 30

10:05 - 10:25

Developing the leader in you

Dita Stejskalova, Business Director & Partner Ogilvy Czech

10:25 - 11:00

Networking break

11:00 - 11:50

How to navigate and excel in male-dominated workspaces

Panel discussion

11:50 - 12:00

Breast self-examination by Loono

Zuzana Hajsmanova, Chief Medical Officer at Loono

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch & networking

13:00 - 13:50

Leadership trends for the future of work

Panel discussion

13:50 - 14:00

Energy as our most valuable resource

Nela Dopanova, CEO & Founder at FPohybu

14:00 - 14:20

Early motherhood & top leadership: Must you pick just one?

Dita Formankova, Director & Founder at Czechitas

14:20 - 14:25

Closing

14:30 - 17:30

Networking tables

General Admission + Workshops Ticket

Choose your track -->

Leadership Track

Career Growth Track

14:35 - 15:35

Strategic Thinking
Senta Cermakova, Chief Innovation Officer, Deloitte

Assertive Communication

Simon Steffal, Founder & Chief Vision Officer, Mindset Mentors

15:45 - 16:345

Leading Remote/Hybrid teams
Simon Steffal, Founder & Chief Vision Officer, Mindset Mentors

Get what you want
Ivana Sediva, Board Member | Mentor | Business Coach | exCMO McDonald's, Johnson&Johnson

10.10. 2023, 17:00 - 18:30 (Online)

Personal Branding
Cristina Muntean, Founder & CEO. Executive Trainer, Mentor & Coach of Remote & Hybrid Leadership for Women Executives

Personal Branding
Cristina Muntean, Founder & CEO. Executive Trainer, Mentor & Coach of Remote & Hybrid Leadership for Women Executives

Past partners of the conference

Want to bring your kid to the conference?

At the event, there will be designated time for networking and meeting like-minded people.

What else will be happening?

Opening party

The night before the conference on Friday October 6th, we'll be hosting an opening party in a local bar. This is your chance to meet other attendees before the conference starts.

Get a new LinkedIn headshot

Would you like to have a new headshot for LinkedIn? You'll get a designated time slot during the conference, and 3 headshots to choose from. There is an extra fee for this service.

Kids corner

Would you like to bring your kid to the conference? We'll have a kids corner designated for kids 3+ years old available from 8.30 to 14:20. The spots in the kids corner are limited and you have to reserve your spot in the checkout.

Where will the conference take place?

We will spend the day in the beautiful spaces of WPP Campus Bubenska in Prague.

Here is how to get there

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General Admission

2,299
CZK
Price incl. VAT
  • Panel discussion and talks
  • Networking
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  • Lunch
  • Refreshments (Snacks, coffee, tea, etc.)
  • FP swag

Coaching - Payment plan

5,930
CZK/ Month
7,175 CZK/Month incl. VAT
Pay in 3 installments for the first 3 months
  • 5 hours of coaching with Top Tier coaches
  • Resources (E-book, or worksheet)
  • Access to the community, 1:1 networking, events and more
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  • 30% discount for the Mentoring Program
  • Discounts, educational resources, free or discounted access to events

GA + Workshops [SOLD OUT]

2,659
CZK
Price incl. VAT
  • Panel discussion and talks
  • Networking
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  • Lunch
  • Refreshments (Snacks, coffee, tea, etc.)
  • FP swag
  • 2 offline and 1 online workshops (Choose from Leadership or Career Growth track)

Coaching - Payment plan

5,930
CZK/ Month
7,175 CZK/Month incl. VAT
Pay in 3 installments for the first 3 months
  • 5 hours of coaching with Top Tier coaches
  • Resources (E-book, or worksheet)
  • Access to the community, 1:1 networking, events and more
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  • 30% discount for the Mentoring Program
  • Discounts, educational resources, free or discounted access to events

For companies

Group tickets

Would you like to purchase more tickets for your colleagues?

We offer the following discounts:

5 tickets: 5% discount
10 tickets: 10% discount
10 > tickets: 15% discount

Contact us to get the discount. We'll issue an invoice to you.

Coaching - Payment plan

5,930
CZK/ Month
7,175 CZK/Month incl. VAT
Pay in 3 installments for the first 3 months
  • 5 hours of coaching with Top Tier coaches
  • Resources (E-book, or worksheet)
  • Access to the community, 1:1 networking, events and more
    Here is a message to help explain the content.
  • 30% discount for the Mentoring Program
  • Discounts, educational resources, free or discounted access to events

Coaching

22,400
CZK
27,104 CZK incl. VAT
  • 5 hours of coaching with Top Tier coaches
  • Resources (E-book, or worksheet)
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  • Access to the community, 1:1 networking, events and more
  • 30% discount for the Mentoring Program
  • Discounts, educational resources, free or discounted access to events

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FAQs

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