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
Why Career Growth Is More Like Travel Than a Straight Line
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
The Courage to Start Before You Feel Ready
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
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
February: Where the Green Shoots Show (or Don’t)
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
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