Editor-in-Chief's Column

Editor-in-Chief's Column

Mila Semeshkina, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Lectera platform. Editor-in-chief of Lectera Magazine. Author of the book "Learn or leave the market". Marketer, modern media market researcher, producer of educational courses. An international expert in brand creation and promotion, the author of dozens of training programs, the creator of the 'fast education' methodology.

2025 New Year’s Resolutions: Let's Make the List Together!
2025 New Year’s Resolutions: Let's Make the List Together!

Reviewing the past year and setting goals for the next is a personal tradition of mine that I believe should be a global must-have.

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Through the Metaverse: How to Open the Way to High Technology for Your Business
Through the Metaverse: How to Open the Way to High Technology for Your Business

Some people dream of travelling to the 19th century to attend lavish banquets and balls, others — to the Middle Ages to see knights' tournaments and ancient kings with their own eyes.

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Time of Miracles: Ten Traditional Questions to Ask Yourself Right Now!
Time of Miracles: Ten Traditional Questions to Ask Yourself Right Now!

Self-reflection is a person's ability to delve into themselves and their psyche to find solutions to their problems and difficult situations autonomously.

Caution, high toxicity! What to do if your boss is poisoning your life
Caution, high toxicity! What to do if your boss is poisoning your life

I don't think I need to explain who is called a "toxic person".

What are role models, and how can they help you learn?
What are role models, and how can they help you learn?

When people ask me what helps me achieve my goals, I answer: "My role models." However, the other person frequently becomes curious because not everybody knows what role models are and why you need them. So, let me explain.

A mind map for self-study or to discover your path to knowledge

In almost every article I write, I always reiterate that continuous self-learning is the key to success and career advancement in today's job market.

How do you choose your mentor, business coach or advisor? Mila Semeshkina's personal experience

"Why do I need a mentor? Am I a Shaolin monk or a school student who cannot do anything for myself?" you probably thought that when you first read the title of my article.

How to enhance your career and quality of life with the 70-20-10 rule

At conferences, lectures, and various networking meetings, people frequently ask me whether there is a universal formula for success that can make anyone a celebrity or a billionaire.

How to survive redundancy with minimal financial and psychological damage

Eventually, the unpleasant moment arrives in everyone's life – you get fired.

“Are They Going to Fire Me?” or How to Distinguish Real Causes for Concern from a Phobia

Staff redundancy is a common procedure for any company, which is carried out not only during crises to save resources, but also during expansion to bring fresh energy and ideas into the company.

A new season equals a new job! We explain why you are 100% sure to find a job in the fall!

The market never sleeps, but sometimes it does doze off. Finally, however, both eyes are opened in the autumn (the fall), and a new period of activity, search, and change begins.

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September the 1st?  How to study without self-harm and texting?

It is September the 1st. It is a solemn day when children are marching past with white collars and backpacks, and you can hear music and the cheerful clamor from the schools.

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Tutorial: how to get through any type of job interview

I have talked about this many times before, but I have decided to finally gather everything together in one place. Do you know that job interviews are all different?

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A career plan for life. How to build your career at different ages

Friends, hard times happen. Then, they will certainly end. But that will be later, but what should we do if right now is bad? My response: work.

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Aim higher, be stronger, and more successful! Let's overcome any obstacles like the Olympians

Do you love the Winter Olympics as much as I do? Now that the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in Beijing are in full swing, we can again see true living legends in action.

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How to start a new career in the new year: tips from Mila Semeshkina

To find  a cool job on New Year's Eve,  negotiating an acceptable  salary  and not burning yourself  out in the process would be a real miracle. And, as we know from experience, miracles are few and far between. So, what should you study right now and how to look for vacancies to start a new job in a month’s time? Lectera founder and CEO Mila Semeshkina will give you the right advice.

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My December tradition: old questions and new resolutions for 2022!

December… Gosh! How many meanings this word has! Some people think of presents and rustling wrapping paper, whilst others dream of ice skating and beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

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How will an online education increase your salary? Lectera CEO Mila Semeshkina tells us

The salaries of specialists who take professional development courses are much higher than the financial compensation of employees without additional education.

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The online education trends that cannot be ignored in autumn 2021

The coronavirus has triggered a huge surge of interest in online education.

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Top 5 career trends and their impact on business

What I love about the modern world is its possibilities, including career development. If you have long wanted to take control over your career and start the path to your dream, now is the time!

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What do you have to know to survive in today's world?

How would you describe the world we are living in? Personally, the first words that come to my mind are “unpredictable” and “risky.” For this reason, it is called VUCA. It is a military acronym consisting of the English words volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.

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The Top Five Educational Trends in 2021

Well, friends, the summer of 2021 continues the trend of “Cancel all plans and rethink them.” Somewhere all boundaries are opened, and social life is, hopefully, gradually, coming back to life.

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The Personal Growth Rules I Live By

Often, people ask me, “What’s your secret of continuous development and high productivity? How do you move forward not only confidently but also quickly? How do you conquer new goals, change and grow, scaling ever greater career heights?”

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How can a company get out of the crisis? 13 top tips from Lectera CEO Mila Semeshkina

How do you respond to crises? I see any crisis as an opportunity for growth, and not as a loss of hope or worse, the business.

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