Despite the seemingly inclusive modern-day work environment, ageism is still a common occurrence in the workplace. Older workers are living longer than any previous generation, while many young people find themselves working with people twice […]
Author: Vika
In the Moment
So much has been said about living in the moment that this phrase has become a cliché frequently used alongside the chant “living my best life!” There is a definite importance to being mindful in […]
Is authenticity possible?
When I was a kid, I read “The Headless Horseman”, a novel by Mayne Reid, which was based on the author’s adventures in Texas combined with an old southern folk tale. This book was especially popular in […]
How to find the right advisers for the Board?
Working with business and nonprofit organizations, I am passionate about helping companies assemble and implement high-performing advisory boards. Below are my insights on selecting members for the company advisory board. How important is an advisory […]
How to Get What You Want in a Relationship
To get what we want in a relationship, we must first understand that when we interact with others, we engage in one of three roles or ego states. According to famous psychiatrist Eric Berne, our ego […]
Eternal Search for Love and Happiness
Many friends and clients ask me to help them find love. Here is what I tell them: Do not Search for Love; Create it To love and be open to love vs. looking for it […]
Identity and Fashion
As a child, I loved watching my mother get ready for work. For her, getting dressed was never compulsory. She did not own many clothes, but she always looked striking and elegant. She wore feminine dresses […]
Aging and Exercise
As I age, I often think about the importance of exercise and physical activity for the physical and mental health of older women, many of whom are reluctant to stay active. I get up every morning, fighting […]
The Importance of Relaxation
Learning how to relax my muscles has been a life changing experience. I used to get so anxious and tense throughout the day I didn’t even recognize what relaxed muscles should feel like. When my fencing […]
Summer in St. Pete
St. Petersburg is a city of my birth and a cradle of many wonderful childhood memories. I grew up inhaling its damp air along with its legends. Many of the St. Petersburg myths are connected with […]