Metrics That Matter: Tracking Success Without Losing Focus
Metrics help steer the ship, but they shouldn’t drown you. Learn how to define meaningful KPIs, balance measurement with execution, and track success without getting lost in the numbers
From Scribbles to Structure: How AI Helped Me Transform My Handwritten Notes
In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto shares how AI became her secret tool for transforming handwritten notes into structured, actionable content. From meeting notes to book summaries, she discusses how AI helped her transcribe, organize, and refine her ideas—turning scattered thoughts into structured insights.
Sara dives into real-life experiments, using AI to:
If you’ve ever stared at pages of notes, wondering what to do with them, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how AI can help bring clarity, efficiency, and structure to your notes—saving hours of work!
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From Vision Board to Goals: bridging inspiration and execution
Vision Boards vs. SMART Goals—why choose? In my latest blog, I share how I use both to fuel personal growth, shape meaningful goals, and create a structured action plan.
Strength – Launching Season 4
Season 4 of Make Space for Growth is here, and this time we’re exploring the theme of Strength. Hosted by Sara Vicente Barreto, this podcast celebrates the resilience, bold decisions, and leadership that drive women entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive in both business and life.
In this kickoff episode, Sara reflects on the personal and professional dimensions of strength, offering insights into what it means to navigate challenges and create impact. She also previews the incredible lineup of guests joining this season, including Marta Palmeiro of Student Finance, Katia Yakovleva of ContentRadar, and Carmen Alfonso Rico of Cocoa Ventures. Together, they’ll share stories of determination, transformation, and growth.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, actionable advice, or just a moment to reflect, Season 4 is packed with empowering conversations to help you embrace your own strength and make space for growth.
Tune in and join the journey! 🎙️
If you were a material…the surprising strength of rubber
What material would you be if you had to choose? Steel may be strong, and gold may be valuable, but rubber is resilient. Inspired by Matthew Syed’s Dare to Be You, this blog explores the surprising strength of rubber as a metaphor for resilience, flexibility, and bouncing back from life’s challenges. Discover how this everyday material holds powerful lessons for personal growth and leadership.
Learning Together: Math Quizzes, Science Concepts and the Power of AI
In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto explores how AI tools, like the Khan Academy agent in ChatGPT, are transforming study time with her kids into a collaborative and exciting learning experience. From solving divisibility puzzles and practising math methods to summarizing tricky science concepts, Sara shares her real-life examples of using AI to simplify learning while fostering curiosity and creativity. Perfect for parents looking to explore new ways to engage with their kids’ education or anyone curious about how AI can support learning at home.
Crafting a Vision
We are used to seeing big visions and mission statements out there. Some are clearer than others. Some resonated more
Crafting Clarity: How AI Helped Me Enhance a Vision Board Workshop
In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto shares how AI helped her enhance a Vision Board Workshop. From brainstorming reflection prompts to structuring the agenda, Sara discusses how technology brought creativity, structure, and inspiration into the process. Discover how AI went beyond execution, sparking ideas and providing tailored suggestions to create a meaningful experience for participants. Whether you’re planning your own vision board or hosting a workshop, this episode is packed with actionable tips and lessons learned.
SMART or OKRs: Either way, get some goals down for the year
For the last couple of years, I have set up some beginning-of-year goals following my own adapted version of the
Lights, Camera, AI: Bringing the Role of Molly to Life in Annie
Discover how AI transformed a school play preparation into an empowering experience for my daughter as she embraced the role of Molly in Annie. Learn how to use AI to inspire creativity and confidence.
Check the Footnotes: Cultivating Critical Thinking in a Fast-Paced World
I have been obsessing quite a bit about the development of critical thinking in a world that is plagued by
Unlocking Business Insights with AI: How to Analyse Data Faster and Smarter
In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto explores how AI revolutionizes data analysis for leaders and entrepreneurs. Using real-world examples from her NGO work, Sara shares how she transformed overwhelming datasets into actionable insights with the help of AI.
My Word of the Year is Strength
On New Year’s Eve, I paused, watching the fireworks, and considered what I wanted my word of the year for
Celebrating 20 Years
2024 was the year that marked the 20 years since A Little Gesture was created. It is hard to believe
My Favourite Books of 2024: A Year of Inspiration, Reflection, and Escape
I had a target of 30 books for this year. GoodReads is telling me I finished 14 and I am