There are some days in business that remind you exactly why opening doors matters. Recently, we welcomed Erin from SETU Waterford to 3Q Recruitment through the CreateHER programme, and I can honestly say she left…
There is a moment in every founder’s journey that stands out. Not when everything feels clear. Not when confidence is high. But when the next step becomes obvious and you…
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…
January tends to ask something different of us. Less push. More pause. More reflection.For many entrepreneurs and SME owners, it’s about getting through winter with steady hands, resting where you…
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,…
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…
October is award season. Across Ireland and beyond, start-ups and solo entrepreneurs polish their pitches, submit applications, and await the outcome. At first glance, awards might look like gala dinners…
September Feels Like a Fresh Start After the summer pause, schools reopen and business rhythms begin to shift. For me, September is a natural strategy review month: a moment to…
By Cora Barnes – Speaker | Mentor | Entrepreneur In my experience, mentoring is one of the most powerful tools available to any professional—whether you're launching a business, developing leadership…
A Morning That Made Space for What Matters Last month, I stepped out of my usual Saturday routine and into a space I didn’t realise I needed so much—the Mastermind…
