The Quiet Superpowers of Curiosity & Deep Listening in Small Business
In the heart of every thriving small business, there’s something that often gets overlooked in the rush to build systems, scale, or “show up” online. It’s not a flashy new tool or strategy. It’s human connection, built slowly, intentionally, through curiosity and deep listening. As a coach for micro business owners a
Structure that supports: Smart systems for small workspaces & communities
Smart systems for coworking & micro business leaders – structure that supports growth and confidence. What comes to mind when you hear the word structure? If you’re anything like me and most micro business or coworking space leaders, I know it’s probably not a feeling of ease. Maybe it’s more like: More
Series 4 Ep7. Coworking in Ireland: inside the movement with Stephen & Leah of Connected Hubs
In this episode discover how Ireland’s national coworking network is transforming local business, innovation and community through people-led workspaces and what it means for your coworking space or micro business. Together with Stephen Carolan and Leah Fairman of Connected Hubs we explore the real-world impact of coworking
Local workspaces with heart – where micro business belongs
Over the past week, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on what makes coworking more than just a place to work and why that matters for micro business, especially those rooted in local communities. From speaking at The Growth Network event in Newry, to preparing for a European Coworking Day pop-up celebration at Space NI [&h
S4 Ep.6 “Flexible work is about people” with Benjamin Carew – and how tech can smooth the journey
📢 “Flexible working isn’t just about location – it’s about people. You don’t leave home for a desk, you leave to collaborate, connect & be part of a community.” – Benjamin Carew, Co-founder of Othership 🎙️ What does true flexible working look like? It’s more than hybrid schedules – it’s
S4 Ep4. The heart of neighbourhood coworking & community, with Roland Stanley
Suzanne talks to Roland Stanley, owner and operator of Dragon Coworking, an independent coworking & community hub space in Rochester, England. They chat around the highs and challenges of running a neighbourhood workspace & why it’s community relationships and not just desks that are at the heart of coworking.
Laying the foundations & enabling a great community around you….
Community and belongingness are topics that I love talking about so much. I’ve kind of figured about they’re definitely one of my pillars when it comes to coworking & coaching & in deed life in general it fills me with energy. So what does community mean to me? As a flex & coworking operator, laying […]
S4 Ep3. Evolving opportunities & transitions: coaching, coworking & community at the heart of SME leadership, with Claire Carpenter
Suzanne talks to Claire Carpenter, a pioneer in coworking and social impact. From creating one of Europe’s first coworking hubs, The Melting Pot, Edinburgh to mapping rural opportunities & engaging in social fabric projects far & wide, Claire’s journey is full of lessons for community leaders and SME owners. They t
S4. Ep2 PR Strategies for small biz success: coworking, messaging & growth, with Jessica Morgan
Suzanne is joined by PR expert Jessica Morgan, Founder of Carnsight Communications. In this episode Suzanne and Jessica delve into the ever-changing world of public relations (PR), the challenges of evolving workspaces, and the opportunities for small businesses in a shifting media landscape. Jess offers insights
Finding Your Tribe: Belonging, Community, and the ‘Co’ in Coworking
This article is attributed to Lucy McInally, The Inclusive Coworker in her edition of People Make Coworking interviewing our CoFounder & MD of The Hub Newry Suzanne Murdock. Suzanne has immersed herself in the flexible workplace industry for over a decade, having previously worked across corporate banking and property sect
Finding balance: simple steps for SME & micro business leaders to thrive amid chaos
Gaining some consistent resemblance of a work life balance as an SME or micro business leader is tough….. How do you get clarity & the time & energy to move forward without going around in circles & forgetting to breath, to make time for the relationships & human connections in your life? It’s a struggle, [
Beyond the city limits: strategies for thriving suburban & regional coworking spaces
For the past 15 years or so big city centres have been the preferred locations for profitable coworking & flex spaces with operating from less populated, more regional areas often being seen as more challenging. However, some city centres have become oversaturated, highly competitive & expensive to operate in, & so
From coffee to community: hospitality driven tips for integrating food & beverage in coworking
“The coworking industry oozes hospitality in an extraordinary & intentional way. In a world of remote & tech we need to feel connected & listened to with that feeling of belonging that sitting down to a great cup of coffee or fresh bite to eat with a coworker can bring.” Suzanne Murdock The integration of [&hel
S3 Ep13 Spreading coworking happiness, with Pauline Roussel
In this episode, Suzanne is joined by Pauline Roussel who, together with her partner Dimitar Inchev are co-founders of Coworkies. They chat around the challenges and opportunities in the coworking space industry. Pauline shares her journey from banking to becoming a Chief Happiness Officer in Berlin, highlighting her diverse e
S3 Ep12 Conditioning the soil for community, with Yoshio Tsuda
In this episode Suzanne is joined by Yoshio Tsuda, founder of two very different communities & coworking spaces – ‘Morino Office’ in rural Fujimi, Japan and the other ‘Pile’ – a collaborative studio space in the much more urban Yokohama, Japan. Suzanne & Yoshio chat around: Establish
Escaping burnout & building communities with Suzanne & Emily Breder , Coworking Values Podcast
Escaping burnout & building communities: Suzanne’s invited on to ‘Coworking Values Podcast‘ to talk with Emily Breder & Bernie Mitchell Listen to MP3 audio here: Our MD & CoFounder, Suzanne Murdock was a recent guest on this episode of the Coworking Values podcast.
