Wellbeing mentoring · Business owners · Managers · Teams

When it all rests on your shoulders, make decisions with a clear head.

I work with business owners, freelancers and managers when the pressure is on. Together we slow down, look at the situation clearly and get to a decision you can stand behind.

Free introductory call My story
10+ yearsrunning businesses and leading projects
30+early-stage entrepreneurs supported
5 countriesin an international EU project

What Semilla Business is

Running a business is not only about numbers. It is also about what you can carry and how you decide when the pressure is at its highest.

Vanesa Kováčová
  1. 01

    Slow down

    Pause in the middle of the rush and give yourself room to look at the situation from the outside.

  2. 02

    Notice

    What is happening in the business, what is happening in you, and how stress shows up in your body and mind.

  3. 03

    Decide

    Take a step you can stand behind, whether it is about money, your team or where the business goes next.

What we work on

You are the one who decides. Often alone and under pressure.

  • “I don’t know if we can keep this afloat.”
  • “I need to let someone go and I keep putting it off.”
  • “The business is growing, but I’m losing myself in it.”

Cash flow, staffing changes, a new direction, starting out, or stress you take home with you. If one of these sounds like you, I’d be glad to hear your story.

How I work

I don’t hand you ready-made solutions. I’m with you while you find your own.

We talk, we slow down, and we notice how the pressure shows up in your body. My questions are gentle but honest. I have run my own businesses, been through success and failure, and led a large international project. I know what it feels like when one decision carries the business, the people and the money.

What it is

  • space to pause and name what is going on
  • support with difficult decisions
  • working with pressure and stress
  • suggested next steps and introductions to people who can support you further

What it isn’t

  • bookkeeping or legal services
  • doing your company admin for you
  • making decisions on your behalf
  • psychotherapy

My story

I know business from the inside.

I started my first company at 19. Since then I have been through growth, a fall and a fresh start.

  1. 2013 – 2017Trnava

    Trnavská Tržnica

    I founded and ran the first permanent farmers’ market in Trnava. It closed with more than €100,000 of debt, and taught me more than anything else.

  2. 2021 – 2022Sydney, Australia

    Staple Bread & Necessities · ReadyFundGo

    I ran three hospitality venues with a team of 20+ people and worked with ReadyFundGo’s CEO on a new strategy.

  3. 2023 – 2026Slovakia · Madrid

    Bridge for Billions

    I managed a European project with 21 partners in 5 countries and supported 30+ early-stage entrepreneurs.

What people I’ve worked with say

“She brought exceptional clarity, structure, and dedication to everything she touched. Vanesa stands out for her leadership maturity: she combines professionalism, emotional intelligence, and resilience under pressure.”

Julie Murat Julie Murat Co-founder, Bridge for Billions LinkedIn

“She brought a great new energy and vision and created good working relationships with our team with her passion, creativity and can-do attitude. Vanesa is a pleasure to work with, she has a fantastic attitude, is a strong thinker who works through any challenges presented in a calm and focussed manner.”

Jill Storey Jill Storey CEO, ReadyFundGo LinkedIn

Working together

Tailored to you.

The first step is always a free 30-minute introductory call.

One-off

Consultation

A session around one specific situation or decision you’d like to think through.

I’m interested →

Monthly

Ongoing mentoring

Regular sessions and check-ins during a period when a lot is changing.

I’m interested →

For companies

Team workshop

For whole teams: handling pressure, working better together and making decisions.

I’m interested →

Pricing depends on the scope and we agree on it after the introductory call. We can meet in Bratislava, in Trnava or online (Google Meet, Teams), in English, Slovak or Czech.

How it works

How we start.

  1. Introductory call

    30 minutes, free, online or by phone. You tell me what’s going on.

  2. A tailored proposal

    I suggest a format, scope and price that make sense for you or your team.

  3. Working together

    We meet regularly and keep track of what is changing in the business and in you.

And if it doesn’t feel right, that’s completely fine.

Contact

Let’s start with a conversation.

Send me a few lines about what’s going on in your business or at work. I’ll get back to you personally within 48 hours and we’ll arrange a free introductory call.

Prefer to pick a time yourself?

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