Leading With Heart: Creating People Centric Coworking & Flex Workspaces
I was delighted to be a guest on the Baseworx’s Flex That Worx podcast for an open and thoughtful conversation about what it really takes to create people-centric coworking and flexible workspaces. Hosted by Graham Clarke and Anne-Marie Murphy, this episode goes beyond design trends and productivity metrics to explore th
When Productivity Advice Meets Real Life – A Conversation with Bernie Mitchell on the Coworking Values Podcast
If you’ve ever felt smothered by productivity advice that doesn’t quite match the realities of running a coworking hub or micro business, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. In this guest episode of the Coworking Values Podcast, I sit down with Bernie Mitchell – long-time champion of the European coworkin
S4E10 Quiet Strength: How Introverted Founders Build Community, Cashflow & Belonging in Neighbourhood Coworking, with Melissa Richards
What does it really take to build a thriving neighbourhood coworking space as an introverted founder especially when you’re juggling cashflow, confidence, and community in equal measure? In this episode of Powering Productivity, Suzanne sits down with Melissa Richards, founder of Buick Mackane, a vibrant creative coworking,
How neighbourhood coworking hubs can turn challenges into growth opportunities
Neighbourhood coworking hubs are more than just office spaces. They’re community anchors where micro businesses, freelancers and small teams find connection, focus and the support they need to grow. But right now, many local hub operators are feeling the weight of juggling occupancy, visibility and the emotional labour of ho
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
Stronger together: How the right partnerships support a sustainable, strategic & human way to work
I didn’t start out thinking partnerships would be the thing that sustained me, but looking back, they’ve made all the difference. When you’re running a coworking space or a micro business, it’s easy to fall into the trap of doing it all. But some of the most powerful progress, both emotionally and operationally has com
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
The new social infrastructure: Why coworking spaces matter more than ever
In a world that feels increasingly polarised politically, economically, and socially the question many are asking is: how do we begin to rebuild the social fabric that holds our communities together? The answer might be closer than we think. At the recent Royal Society Of Arts Annual Patron’s Lecture the spotlight was very m
S3 Ep.8 Keeping it small, local & independent with Bernie Mitchell
Small, local & independent can create magic! In this episode Suzanne is joined by Bernie Mitchell, from the London Coworking Assembly. A seasoned expert who’s been around the coworking scene for about as long as coworking’s been around! A huge advocate, writer, podcaster & coach he’s a champion for us
