When you hear the word “mentoring,” you might picture someone fresh out of university or just starting their first role in tech, eager for guidance. And while early-career mentoring is powerful, there’s a growing trend we see at Femme Palette: more and more mid-level women in tech are actively seeking out mentors — and reaping major benefits. Whether you're a software engineer eyeing your first leadership role, a product manager navigating a complex team dynamic, or a data analyst feeling stuck in the same projects — mentoring at this stage isn’t about learning the ropes. It’s about gaining clarity, confidence, and strategy for your next move.
Would you like to grow professionally in the field of design by working with a mentor? Our Design mentors help their mentees develop their UX, UI, product, visual, or graphic design careers. They support their mentees in exploring all the possibilities working in design has to offer.With a global mentor community from different backgrounds, our mentors have different experiences to share with their mentees, making every mentoring experience unique. To give you a glimpse of our diverse mentor community, we introduce to you some of our mentors in the field of design.
Hana Dvořáková is the Market Access, Pricing, Policy and Communications Director for Organon in its division for eastern, south and central Europe. As a leader and a professional in the pharmaceutical industry with many years of experience, Hana has shared insights into her career as well as advice and inspiration for others.
Stephanie Cohen was a Femme Palette mentee, who has finished her Mentoring program. She founded Speak Up with Stephanie, where she helps global professionals up their business communication skills and own their unique English! In this spotlight interview, we asked Stephanie about her journey towards founding Speak Up with Stephanie, the biggest challenges she faced and lessons she learned along the way, and so much more!
On May 24th, 2023 Barclays organized an event together with Femme Palette. Barclays speakers Kateryna Gurova (VP, Risk, Finance, and Treasury), Zuzana Fraňová (Jr. Full Stack Developer), and Martina Vladar (Senior Business Analyst) shared their stories and tips for a successful transition into the tech field and career growth. By hearing and learning from the speakers’ experience, this panel aimed to give the attendees some practical tools you can use to accelerate your career!
If you're on the hunt for your next binge-worthy series with incredible female leads, you're in the right place. We've rounded up a list of 10 shows that not only feature strong and compelling women at the forefront, but also offer a variety of characters and storylines. From historical dramas to contemporary comedies, you'll find a little something for everyone in this list. Let’s dive into it!
Dita Stejskalová is Business Director & Partner at Ogilvy Czech and a prominent figure among Czech women in leadership who delivered a moving and inspiring talk on her leadership journey at this year’s Femme Palette conference. In this interview, we caught up with Dita to talk more about a recent major career decision she made, key lessons learned after 30 years in PR, her passion for mentorship, and much more.
Prioritising employee development and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is something that modern employers of today are striving for. But how can this be achieved in a demanding environment where it’s absolutely essential to deliver the highest quality of services to clients? Sirva is an example of a company which has managed to find a balance between both. We spoke to Daryna Kosse (Global L&D Manager) and Erika Skulavikova (Client Finance Manager) about Sirva’s recipe for excellence both as a business and an employer.
