Women have been, and unfortunately still are, often overlooked in health research. Even in the 1990s, women were rarely included in clinical studies. This lack of research has led to a higher rate of adverse drug reactions—twice as high compared to men. Women with metal hip implants had a 29% higher likelihood of implant failure due to anatomical differences. Diagnosing endometriosis takes an average of 7–10 years, despite up to 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide suffering from it. Only in 2022 did a Harvard study confirm that women's representation in research remains insufficient. For a long time, the male body was considered the medical norm. Today, we know this simply isn't the case.
Soňa Stloukalová, Country Manager at Bolt, is an inspirational female leader with an impressive career trajectory. We talked to Soňa about milestones on her path to success, how she leads her team with an empowerment approach, and the future how current tech trends might affect the future of Bolt.
Working with a mentee can sometimes go sideways. Instead of working on the task we slip and talk about other issues not related to the contract or mentee’s needs. Unfortunately, a mentor is to blame. Being a mentor also means to keep an eye on the journey of our mentees. Distractions come along the way. Some of the root causes for this could be lack of motivation, lack of focus, lack of discipline. Mentors should be a beacon and provide their mentees with all of this. One way to keep track and dig deep into the journey is to help your mentee open up.
How should one plan their career amidst such uncertainty regarding the future of companies and entire industries? Is it better to sit calmly and wait until the crisis passes, or could a crisis be an opportune time for growth? Here are strategies to consider.
Looking to switch to a different field? A mentor will give you an insider view, equip you with skills, and help you land your first job. At Femme Palette, we have a global mentor community from different backgrounds making every mentoring experience unique. To give you a glimpse of our diverse mentor community, we introduce to you some of our mentors who can help you transition into a different career successfully.
Mai Wakasa was a Femme Palette mentee who has finished her Mentoring program. She is a Senior Manager at Computer Futures. In this spotlight interview, we asked Mai about her journey towards becoming a senior manager, the biggest challenges she faced and lessons she learned along the way, and so much more!
The name of the article seems to be the definition of a problem that hardly has a solution. But... What if the problem is a solution in fact? Let's find out how lack of time can be the advantage in investing for women.
Have you ever been intrigued by biohacking? In this interview, we spoke to Veronika Allister, Founder and CEO of Systers. Veronika shares why she started Systers, focusing on the unique needs of women often overlooked in the health scene. From dealing with hormones to tackling stress, she also talks more about the common issues that women’s biohacking tackles. We also get into how biohacking can boost performance at work, as well as Veronika's suggestions for must-have food supplements.
Would you like to grow professionally as a leader by working with a mentor? With a global mentor community from different backgrounds, our mentors have different experiences to share with their mentees, making every mentoring experience unique. Whether you've just landed your first leadership role or been in one for a while, your mentor will help you advance your leadership skillset. To give you a glimpse of our diverse mentor community, we introduce to you some of our mentors who have mastered the art of leadership.
