January has a reputation for noise.New year. New you. New goals. New routines. Gym memberships. Post-mortems. Public declarations of ambition. But here’s the truth many entrepreneurs quietly know: January isn’t…
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,…
As a child, I often asked my mam a question I’m sure she struggled to answer: “How could one man cause so many to die?” I loved history in school…
The Power of One Conversation There’s a quote I love that says, “One good conversation can shift the direction of change forever.” When I look back at the moments that…
As a speaker, mentor, and panel host, I spend a lot of time focused on growth, resilience, and performance. But July reminds me of something just as vital: awareness and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
