What Is Motivation? And Why Did I Choose to Become an Entrepreneur?
When I stood in front of a group of students at the School of Business in Maynooth University recently, I opened with a question I’ve asked myself many times over…
A New Chapter: Why I’m Writing a Book on Entrepreneurship
25+ Years in Business, One Book in the Making! After more than 25 years of building businesses, learning from brilliant minds, navigating both successes and setbacks, and continuously evolving as…
The Power of Recognition: Putting People First at 3Q Recruitment
As a speaker, entrepreneur, and the proud founder of 3Q Recruitment, I have always believed that a people-first strategy isn’t just a philosophy—it’s the foundation of success. Recognition and appreciation…
Building Lasting Customer Relationships: The Key to Business Success
I recently had the pleasure of joining Aisling Hurley on The SME Community Podcast to discuss what I consider one of the most crucial aspects of business success—customer relationships. As…
Goal Setting: What’s Blocking You from Going After What You Want?
Ever sat down, pen in hand, full of ambition, your head and heart brimming with ideas and desires, ready to map out those big, bold goals…and suddenly felt completely frozen?…
Shine Festival, Co Waterford, October 2024
Reflecting on the Shine Festival Experience
Experiencing The Shine Festival: Empowering TY Students Across Ireland It's been two weeks since the Shine Festival, and I’m only now sitting down to reflect on what was truly a…
How to Find and Harness Your ‘Why’ for Entrepreneurial Success
As an entrepreneur, discovering and harnessing your ‘why’ is one of the most critical steps on the journey to success. Your ‘why’ is more than just a mission statement—it’s…
Resilience: The Superpower Every Entrepreneur Needs
As entrepreneurs, we are often celebrated for our vision, innovation, and ability to create something from nothing. But beneath every successful venture is a superpower that doesn’t always get the…
🚀 Exciting News! 🚀
I’m thrilled to introduce the Cora Barnes Speaker Page – a new business page where I’ll be sharing my insights, experiences, and strategies with the entrepreneurial community, from startups to…