THE BLOG

Stories, mindset, and real-world business advice

Reflections on connection, decision-making, and building something that matters — from Tamara and the Kafe con Propósito community.

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MAY 15, 2025 · 4 MIN READ

Silencing Doubt to Drive Your Business Forward

Self-doubt can feel like a shadow that follows you everywhere, especially when you’re trying to build or grow a business.

The Goal Cycle framework diagram: begin with the end in mind, what do you want?

MAY 13, 2025 · 3 MIN READ

Master Goals with the Goal Cycle: Aligning Vision with Impactful Outcomes

Setting goals is more than just writing down what you want to achieve—it’s about creating a roadmap that aligns with your vision and directs your energy toward meaningful outcomes.

MAY 4, 2025 · 2 MIN READ

Choosing Yourself: Career change inspiration

Have you ever had a job that was stable and looked great on paper, but left you feeling empty inside?

APRIL 21, 2025 · 3 MIN READ

Discover the Power of Connection: “One Cup, One Story”

There is profound power in slowing down. Imagine sitting across from someone, holding a warm cup of coffee, and listening to a real, unfiltered story — that's where One Cup, One Story began.

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APRIL 8, 2025 · 4 MIN READ

Unlocking Opportunities with Networking: Your Guide to Effective Connections

Networking is often seen as a daunting task, especially when you’re navigating new environments or balancing multiple roles.

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APRIL 7, 2025 · 4 MIN READ

Conquering Self-Doubt to Succeed in Business: Confidence Building for Professionals

Self-doubt can feel like a shadow that follows you everywhere, especially when you’re trying to build something meaningful in your professional life.

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MARCH 27, 2025 · 3 MIN READ

Finding Solutions: Embracing Distraction and Perspective Change

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of worry when faced with a problem? It’s a common experience. The natural impulse is often to focus entirely on finding a solution.

MARCH 24, 2025 · 3 MIN READ

The Masks We Wear: Unveiling the Truths Behind Our Identities

Today I woke up thinking about the different facets we all have and hide.

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MARCH 23, 2025 · 3 MIN READ

Navigating the Unknown: How to Build a Confident International Business Mindset in Latin America

In today's global economy, businesses are eager to find new growth opportunities outside their home markets.

MARCH 11, 2025 · 4 MIN READ

How to Make the Right Decisions: A Guide to Confident and Strategic Thinking

Making decisions has always intrigued me. Why did you move to the Czech Republic? I have been asked this question many times, and it has made me ponder the answer.

MARCH 5, 2025 · 3 MIN READ

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Business

Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is both exciting and challenging. Here are the ten hurdles new business owners face most often — and how to avoid them.

MARCH 3, 2025 · 3 MIN READ

Introducing the Business Building Blocks Programme: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Are you ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level? In partnership with Harrington Verve , We are thrilled to announce the launch of the virtual Business Building Blocks Programme ,…

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 · 2 MIN READ

How to Make Decisions in Times of Uncertainty

Your life is like a book; every page is a day, every chapter is a year. As long as your life is not a best-seller, every day you have the opportunity to rewrite your story.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 · 4 MIN READ

Avoid These 10 Common Pitfalls When Turning Your Business Idea Into Reality

Everything starts with an idea but the difference between just having an idea and bringing it to life is what separates dreamers from entrepreneurs.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 · 3 MIN READ

Embracing Imperfection: A Journey of Authenticity

A few days ago, Iveta Skrivanova and I shared a video titled Not perfect. But real. We recorded a spontaneous conversation, without a script or preparation.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 · 2 MIN READ

Beyond the "Coffee Chat": The Art of Building Partnerships That Actually Matter

We’ve all been there. You meet someone brilliant, the energy is high, and you say those famous words: "We should totally collaborate!" Then... life happens.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 · 2 MIN READ

The Bus Has Left, And That's Okay

I have a confession to make…

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FEBRUARY 8, 2025 · 2 MIN READ

Leading with Heart: The Secret Sauce to Transforming Workplace Culture

Leading with heart isn’t just a feel-good concept; it’s a transformative approach to leadership that can revolutionize workplace culture.

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JANUARY 27, 2025 · 4 MIN READ

Unlocking Business Potential Through the Importance of Discovery Calls

Have you ever felt that moment of hesitation before a new conversation with a potential client? That brief pause where you wonder if this call will lead somewhere meaningful or just be another…

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JANUARY 20, 2025 · 4 MIN READ

Stop Networking. Start Building.

Why Kafe con Propósito is shifting from coffee chats to actually getting things done

JANUARY 15, 2025 · 2 MIN READ

The dark side of opportunities

Has it ever happened to you that you have a vision of what you have been trying to achieve, and unexpectedly an opportunity comes along, changing everything?

DECEMBER 17, 2024 · 3 MIN READ

Finding Flow: The Power of Living in the Present Moment

The other day, while talking to a very close friend, he shared with me the following story:

Conquering the Globe. Selling Internationally

DECEMBER 11, 2024 · 8 MIN READ

Conquering the Globe: 5 Keys to Selling Internationally

Taking your tech company global can be an exciting prospect, however navigating the complexities of diverse markets and cultural nuances requires careful preparation and strategic thinking.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024 · 2 MIN READ

Design Your Future: Why Creating Change Beats Adapting to It

Have you ever felt unhappy or unsatisfied, but were too scared to take action? Here’s the truth: life will do it for us if we don’t create change.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 · 2 MIN READ

The Wild Grace Experience: Where Luxury Meets Life-Changing Growth

I believe every woman deserves a moment to pause, think, and dream again. That's why I created Wild Grace – not just another retreat, but a transformative experience in a historic palace by the river…

OCTOBER 22, 2024 · 4 MIN READ

Navigating Storms: Become the Captain of Your Journey!

"Life is like a journey by sea: there are days of calm, and stormy days, the most important thing is to be a good captain of our boat" - Jacinto Benavente (Spanish dramatist).

OCTOBER 9, 2024 · 3 MIN READ

The Power of Adaptability: Mastering Situational Leadership

Working with many leaders throughout my career I have encountered frequently that some leaders tend to manage teams with a particular style.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 · 2 MIN READ

Rekindling the Flame: How to Motivate Your Team by Reconnecting with Your Vision

I recently had the opportunity to work with the CEO of a company that despite his business's financial success, sensed that his staff needed motivation and engagement.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 · 3 MIN READ

The Transformative Power of Connecting

Today, I want to dive into a topic that is close to my heart—the incredible power of connecting.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 · 3 MIN READ

The Networking Blueprint: Strengthening Relationships for Business Growth

Building Networks

AUGUST 29, 2019 · 4 MIN READ

'It is amazing what you can build with a little imagination' - interview with Victor Salinas

I have the fortune to work and meet with many brilliant entrepreneurs that keep me inspired and loving what I do.

JUNE 27, 2019 · 2 MIN READ

Latin America comes to London

This year was particularly exciting during London Tech Week with the first edition of LATAM TECH DAY.

JUNE 20, 2019 · 2 MIN READ

Your value as a person is not determined by your career success

Over 12 years + experience as a coach, one of the things I came to realise over and over is that one of the greatest challenges of each human being is the internal struggle with ourselves.

MAY 30, 2019 · 2 MIN READ

What can we learn from bad experiences

When things end or don’t work the way that we expected them to, we often take it as something negative without realising that an end is always the start of a new beginning.

MAY 23, 2019 · 2 MIN READ

Embracing Rejection as an Entrepreneur: A Path to Resilience

“It is not personal; it is only business.” However, there is nothing more personal than business. Here's what learning to sit with rejection actually taught me.

MAY 14, 2019 · 3 MIN READ

The Four Forbidden Phrases: Transforming Your Mindset for Success

Last week, I posted Conquering Self-Doubt: Five Steps to Boost Your Confidence which outlines simple ways to adjust your approach and be more confident in yourself.

MAY 9, 2019 · 2 MIN READ

Conquering Self-Doubt: Five Steps to Boost Your Confidence

When I first started working with leaders, I discovered something that I wasn't expecting. You see many of them so confident and in charge. What we don't see is their internal self-doubt.

APRIL 15, 2019 · 4 MIN READ

Stuck in a negative situation?

"Life is like a journey by sea: there are days of calm and stormy days, the most important thing is to be a good captain of our boat" - Jacinto Benavente

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MARCH 18, 2019 · 2 MIN READ

Entrepreneur's mindset: a vital component when scaling abroad

To survive as an entrepreneur is not only about the skills and innovation you have in your business.

MARCH 4, 2019 · 2 MIN READ

The benefits of coaching for entrepreneurs

Surviving as an entrepreneur is not only about the skills and knowledge you have about your business; it is mostly about your mindset and how you adapt to the ever-changing business environment, how…

FEBRUARY 14, 2019 · 4 MIN READ

Dating Like a CEO: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Finding Love and Business Partners

When meeting with a group of entrepreneur friends, the conversation took a detour and we started sharing some more personal matters which then took us to online dating.

FEBRUARY 4, 2019 · 3 MIN READ

Four secrets of the process of change

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”

JANUARY 14, 2019 · 2 MIN READ

The Power of Presence: Making Every Moment Count

'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel' – Maya Angelou

DECEMBER 3, 2018 · 2 MIN READ

Tips for setting your goals (and sticking to them!)

Each year offers the promise of great things to come. Each day opens a world of opportunities—the challenge is knowing what we want to achieve.

NOVEMBER 5, 2018 · 3 MIN READ

What animal behaviour can teach us about work, life and business

Some time ago, I watched the BBC series 'The Hunt'. It was fascinating to watch. Apart from the stunning video clips and all of the work involved in the filming, it was the lessons that we could…