S2 Ep6. Sustain your business the way it works for you, with Mel Wiggins
Suzanne talks to coach Mel Wiggins MBE from www.melwiggins.com They talk about: Mel’s background in community work and activism Knowing yourself and your energy levels in business Challenging the narrative and boundaries that hold us back & why we struggle to delegate Finding the audience, content strategy, br
Standout takeaways from the Flexible Workspace (FlexSA) Conference 2022
May’s conference was jam packed full of amazing speakers from in and around the world of the flexible workspace! Themes and trends centred around sustainability and wellbeing from various perspectives as well repurposing data, energy, partnerships and making clever use of marketing.
S2 Ep.5 Are you showing up as yourself in your work, with Tara Prendergast
Suzanne talks to Tara Prendergast of Biscuit Business School, a leading business mentor for small businesses in the creative sector. They chat about: How can the right workplace environment ground you & bring out your best self What rituals can we put in place to help set us up for the day Are you showing […
S2 Ep4. Humanity in the workplace – you’re not alone with Victoria Salomon
Suzanne talks to Victoria Salomon, founder of Ixchel Massage & Movement Therapies – a pain and movement specialist who helps transform underlying health challenges as well as workplace worries often with simple changes. We can gradually move from a state of almost paralysis or burnout into consistent product
S2. Ep1. Making your media work productively, with Emily Crosby
Suzanne talks to Emily Crosby – a media editor, producer and consultant on a mission to make your media work for you as efficiently and productively as possible. With experience in academia and broadcasting, Emily works with small businesses on podcasts, videos, online courses and publications. We talk about: -Pod
6 simple steps to help your flexible workplace mitigate rising energy costs!
When it comes to energy pricing in the next couple months, costs are set to shoot up and it looks like they’ll be here for a while… It’s not just domestic homes that will be affected but businesses too, commercial premises up and down the land. But is there anything that can be done NOW […]
5 perspectives of sustainability in the flexible workspace industry!
The flexible workspace industry is heavily marketed as promoting its green environmental credentials and low carbon footprint, championing less commuting, LED lighting, green teams, roof gardens and electric car charging points. But there are many elements to sustainability and not just those relating to the buildings that peo
So what’s the latest best practice in the flex & hybrid office environment?
‘Real life flex’ – Can you reimagine to what extent flexibility and choice could impact your life? What about working in a culture that truly aligns with your values, surrounded by people that get you and who want to hear your ideas? I’ve been working in the flex workspace industry for over 10 years. Li
Ep. 13 How has the landscape of finance in business evolved, with Deborah Lynch
Suzanne talks to Deborah Lynch – an experienced accountant who has partnered with a wide range of CEOs, executives, and solopreneurs to grow their businesses. Having spent over twenty years working across a wide range of businesses both as an operations manager and as a financial controller she has a unique insight into
Ep.12 – How to amplify your energy, with Ilona Brannen
Suzanne talks to Ilona Brannen – a consultant who works with fast growing tech companies as well as individuals around energy, leadership, storytelling and brand imaging. Ilona uses her knowledge and expertise to successfully bring companies into the digital world focusing on people (leadership and training), pr
Why consider ‘Quality Management Standards’ in a flexible workspace – isn’t it all about choices?
I know what you’re thinking, the mere mention of processes, procedures, frameworks, compliance and policies makes you fall asleep with boredom? I must admit, from a personal point of view and knowing the amount of work involved in this kind of quality management project I wasn’t completely convinced that it was worthwhile
Ep.11 – It’s all about choices, flex isn’t going away, with Jane Sartin
Suzanne talks to Jane Sartin – Chief Exec of the Flexible Space Association. The Flexible Space Association is the trade association representing, supporting and promoting the flexible workspace sector across the UK. They talk about: -The evolution of the office model & how we interact -New trends
The power of place and belonging – it’s not all about the real estate!
‘Place’ has a very different interpretation for each individual. To some it is all about the people and experience, belonging, memories & nostalgia and to others more about functionality, convenience and location, timeliness & everything in one place / under one roof. Definition – ‘Placemaking’ is a m
Ep.10 What stories do you tell yourself about money, with Carmel Seery
Suzanne talks to Carmel Seery of carmelseery.com, a management accountant. Carmel helps small business owners get control of their business, by helping them build simple processes so that they will always know their cashflow. They talk about – Establishing an accounting process – Money mindset – P
Ep.9 Engaging with the changing workplace, with Zoe Ellis-Moore
Suzanne talks to Zoe Ellis-Moore CEO & Founder at Spaces to Places. Zoe has built an 18-year career out of being passionate about the future of the workplace, commercial spaces, and how people engage with them. In her role at Spaces to Places, she works with investors, landlords, franchisees, and operators in th
6 simple ways to positive team culture & communications working remotely
Your company’s culture is at the centre of your business, it’s unique to you and can determine your team’s happiness, energy and productivity as well as the overall success of the business. It takes time to establish, continued effort from the whole team not just from top down and everyone should feel involved and valued