Welcome to The Entrepreneur's Journal
Welcome to The Entrepreneur’s Journal, where Cora Barnes shares her insights, experiences, and strategies from over 25 years as a successful entrepreneur. Here, you’ll find thoughtful reflections on entrepreneurship, practical advice for startups, and growth strategies tailored for business leaders at every stage.
Expect posts covering a wide range of topics, from overcoming the challenges of scaling a business, to fostering resilience, to people management and leadership insights. Whether you’re navigating your first venture or looking for ways to take your business to the next level, The Entrepreneur’s Journal is a source of inspiration and actionable guidance.
Journal Posts
January Isn’t About Reinvention. It’s About Reflection, Rest, and Quiet Growth
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
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
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.
Why Entering Awards Matters for Start-Ups: Validation, Visibility & Reflection
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
September is Strategy Month: Why Thinking Time is Your Secret Advantage
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
The Question I’ve Been Asking Since I Was a Child
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?”