by Sara Vicente Barreto
Here you can find a compilation of all articles relating to business strategy, business planning, KPIs and performance reviews
I love brainstorming. It makes my mind race and leaves me with a full bucket. But useful conversations need time, trust, structure and follow-up. Here is what I have learned about making space to think—and turning that thinking into action.
AI makes it remarkably easy to take action, automate tasks and feel like we’re moving fast. But what happens when knowing just enough makes us comfortable? The next stage of AI isn’t about doing the same things faster. It’s about re-imagining the way we work.
Why are people uncomfortable admitting how much AI they use? From students hiding AI usage to employees overstating adoption, this article explores the psychology, fear and organisational culture shaping corporate AI adoption, and the hidden cost of AI shame.
AI is everywhere—but real impact is still rare. While companies rush into experimentation, few manage to scale what works.
In this piece, I share a practical AI adoption framework that moves beyond tools and training, focusing instead on how organisations actually make AI work—from early exploration to measurable impact, governance, and ultimately, re-imagining how work gets done.
Goals rarely fail because they are wrong. More often, they slowly lose their place in our day-to-day decisions.
As the year moves on and life takes over, it becomes harder to stay connected to what we set out to do. This is not about starting again, it’s about checking in, understanding what’s been done (or not), and finding a way back to what matters.
Before setting new goals, take a CEO Day to reflect on where your business really stands. These year-end business review questions guide you through what worked, what didn’t, and what still matters for the months ahead.
What if “good enough” was the smartest, bravest choice you could make? I used to believe perfection was the goal. But leading through constraint—at work and in the charity—taught me that doing fewer things, better, might just be the way forward.
Sales is often seen as a necessary evil—but what if we changed the narrative? In this blog, I share my personal journey with sales and how entrepreneurs can turn fear into fuel and purpose.
Last week, I spoke with a client launching her business amid moves and legal hurdles, overflowing with creativity yet stalled by inaction. Our conversation reaffirmed that turning potential into progress depends on a trusted network of accountability partners. Accountability, rooted in ancient traditions, thrives in modern peer groups. Whether a like-minded friend, a business network, or an online community, these alliances truly transform efforts into collaborative progress using public commitment, regular feedback, and clear goals to bridge vision and achievement.
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
We are used to seeing big visions and mission statements out there. Some are clearer than others. Some resonated more
The last quarter of the year has hit, and whilst you may be running around trying to finish what you
Last month, I had to put together my own business plan. After years working with others on how to think
A million dollar question – what does the future hold. 2020 showed us we have no idea. So it is useless to #plan?
I know it is great to talk about opportunities, about fighting weaknesses, it feels so empowering. But let’s face it,
