Mila Semeshkina's blog
Online education and self-development
Not Gloss, but Containers: The Women Who Made Fortunes in “Unpretty” Industries
“One of the Guys” or “The Outsider Girl”: Challenges for the Only Woman on a Male Team
My Top Five Female Role Models
I’ve put together this piece to continue the conversation about role models that started here. Unfortunately, although we live in the twenty-first century, female role models are rarely discussed. Indeed,...
WE Convention in Dubai. First results
Arabian Business: “Two days of inspiration and insight.” Ventures Africa: “Celebration of diversity and inclusion.” Time Out: “Global hub for women’s motivation, inspiration and growth.” Marie Claire: “Platform for women...
Is it worth hiring an ex-businessperson? An opinion from someone who has hired such people
In 2022, more than 113,000 companies “collapsed” in Russia, which is a 17% increase from the previous year. Of course, many new companies were also launched during that time. However,...
How to conduct a performance review if you have never done one before. Part 2
When I had to conduct my first-ever performance review as an employer, I tried my best to delegate this task. I did not understand how to evaluate my staff or...
How to conduct a performance review if you have never done one before. Part 1
A performance review evaluates employees, allowing you to assess their professional skills, motivation, and relationships within the team. Despite extremely controversial attitudes to this practice worldwide, it is something I...
How do you get investments in 2022? A detailed guide for startups from a CEO with two businesses
Getting massive funding for your idea in 2022 seems unrealistic. Investors do not want to risk investing, business clubs have stopped accepting applications, and companies are going bankrupt one by...