Cora Barnes Speaker July 2026
The Hidden Power of Relationships in Business Growth
I sometimes talk about business growth as if it is all strategy, sales and scale, and yes these are key elements of any business BUT behind many of the best…
Cora Barnes Speaker June 2026 Blog
Building a Business on Values, Not Just Revenue
When you are building a business, revenue matters; You need sales. You need margins. You need cash flow. You want profit for your investment You need commercial discipline. But if…
Cora Barnes Speaker - March 2026 Blog - Consistency: The Leadership Skill We need to Talk about more
Consistency: The Leadership Skill We Need to Talk About More
There’s a lot written about leadership. Vision. Strategy. Innovation. All important, but in my experience of building businesses and working with entrepreneurs, the leadership skill that makes the biggest difference…
The Gift of Presence
As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on one theme that continues to shape every corner of my life: presence. Not the wrapped kind under a tree,…
Why Showing Up With Purpose – at Every Event or Engagement – Builds More Than Just Connections
Most of us attend business lunches, awards, or networking evenings with good intentions - we want to “show face,” support peers, maybe meet someone interesting. But too often, we leave…
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…