In a competitive career landscape, mentoring offers a unique advantage: the chance to build key skills and receive personalized guidance from experienced professionals. Femme Palette’s mentoring program is designed to foster growth in areas crucial for career success, from leadership to confidence-building. Here’s a look at the top skills you can develop through mentorship and how they can accelerate your career.
We are incredibly proud to announce the winners of our 2024 Mentor Awards! This is the second edition of our awards, and once again, we are in awe of the remarkable contributions from our mentors. We want to take this opportunity to extend a huge thanks to all of them! Given that it would be impossible to individually acknowledge each of our 1000+ mentors around the world, we have selected 80 mentors across 6 categories to recognize for their exceptional efforts and results. Meet the winners of the Femme Palette Mentor Awards 2024 below!
Meet Veronika, a dedicated marketing professional who has called Prague home for over 15 years. Originally from a small town near Prague, she moved to the city for university and quickly fell in love with its vibrant atmosphere. Her hard work and dedication have propelled her from a coordinator role to the Head of Marketing for a large shoe company, overseeing seven markets across Europe.Outside of work, Veronika is an avid traveler, book lover, and movie enthusiast. This year, after experiencing significant changes in her personal and professional life, she returned to the role of a mentee, seeking fresh perspectives and support.In this spotlight, Veronika shares how mentorship has been a transformative force in her life, helping her navigate challenges and prepare for the next big step in her career.
Meet Karina, a dedicated professional originally from Ukraine who has made Prague, Czechia, her home for the past 14 years. Over the years, Karina gained valuable experience working in various departments within the hotel industry. Today, she is part of the Risk & Compliance department at Mews, where she handles chargebacks. Karina believes that her professional and personal challenges are deeply connected. Through her mentorship program, she gained insights that have helped her navigate both areas with more confidence, significantly impacting her personal growth and self-awareness.
Meet Mimansa Bhardwaj, an anthropologist and career advisor at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences. A few years ago, she couldn't have imagined the choices and happiness she now enjoys. Mimansa throws parties at will, travels wherever she wants, spends time with people she loves, and finds immense joy in her work because of its profound impact on people's lives. Mimansa believes that career and life fulfillment are deeply intertwined. Freedom is her guiding principle, both in life and in her work.
Ready to take your career to new heights by enhancing your skill set? Our latest mentor spotlight blog post is here, focusing on skill building to help you achieve professional growth and success! Let's dive in and meet some of the incredible mentors who are ready to help you master new skills and excel in your career journey.
Ready to take your career to new heights? Our latest mentor spotlight blog post is here, focusing on landing that dream job or snagging that long-awaited promotion! Let's dive in and meet some of the incredible mentors who are ready to help you navigate your career journey with confidence and success.
In this article, I'd like to explore the intricate dynamics of trust within mentoring sessions, illuminating its significance in fostering authentic connections and facilitating meaningful learning experiences. I'll navigate you through the nuances of trust-building in mentorship, uncovering essential strategies and insights to cultivate trust and empower both mentors and mentees to thrive in their collaborative pursuit of personal and professional excellence.
Meet Michaela Villinova, the Fraud & Risk team lead at Mews. Michaela was a Femme Palette mentee, who has finished her Mentoring program. With a diverse background spanning hospitality and financial services, Michaela's career journey has been marked by adaptability and determination. Overcoming challenges such as returning from maternity leave to a managerial role, in this spotlight, she underscores the importance of resilience and support networks. In this spotlight, we asked Michaela about her pursuit for personal and career growth, and the role of mentorship in her journey. Her story reflects resilience, adaptability, and a steadfast commitment to excellence.
