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“Life is much easier when we genuinely like ourselves.”
Women in particular often suffer from impostor syndrome. It is the dreadful feeling of: I am not good enough. I do not deserve this job. Over time, this drains energy, self confidence, and often visibility. Through her coaching work, Katherine Starks knows how to reduce impostor feelings and bui...
„Wie bei Tinder, nur für Mentoring“
Anfang des Jahres 2025 wurde bei Union Investment ein neues Mentoringangebot eingeführt, bei dem Mentees automatisch und themenbasiert passende Mentor*innen vorgeschlagen werden. Wir sprechen mit Dr. Christina Heidemann über das neue Angebot. Sie ist Referentin für Diversity und Culture Manageme...
Boost Your Career: For the 11th Time – Mentoring with the Fondsfrauen
Our mentoring programme will take place for the 11th time in 2026. In this article, you’ll learn why trusted, open exchange is so important for navigating professional goals and challenges, and how the Fondsfrauen mentoring programme works. We also take a closer look at the benefits and time com...
Stephanie Wehner: A Quantum Physics Pioneer Receives the Körber Prize
In recent years, the scientific community has become increasingly open to celebrating the achievements of women in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). One remarkable figure who stands out in this context is Stephanie Wehner. A distinguished quantum physicist, she was...
A good salary isn’t everything, but it sure is nice!
Of course, a job should be fun. But it should also bring in money! Anyone who has landed on this Fondsfrauen blog is probably already working in the financial industry or at least considering it. That’s a good decision, since the financial sector not only offers a wide range of interesting caree...