Should You Close or Keep Marketing Your Coworking Space Over the Holidays?
The Case for Taking a Holiday Break For coworking space operators in London, December is often a month of tough decisions. With the festive season in full swing, many wonder: “Should we shut down and take a break or keep pushing our marketing and communications to stay visible?” While closing and switching off for the holidays is tempting, there’s a compelling case for staying active — especially in a city where self-employed workers and freelancers rarely switch off entirely. Here’s a break
My 7 Key Lessons for Building Connected Coworking Communities
In today's coworking community, spaces aren't just about having a desk—they're about community, inclusivity, and generating real connections. But so many people are still getting it wrong, falling into common traps that limit the effectiveness of their spaces and events. Here are seven things to avoid and practical steps to help build better coworking spaces and communities—because community is the key! Don't Ignore the Voices of Your Community What to do instead: Could you co-create your
Seven Reasons You Aren't Writing Like You Want To
What happens when you sit down to write? Are you staring at the screen, waiting for the words to appear magically? If you are like me, you get a perfect cup of coffee beside you that you spent thirty minutes making. Then, you spend another twenty minutes deciding what app to write in and then sit around hoping your inner Maya Angelou will drop a line of brilliance. When that does not happen, check your email to see if you find Maya there. Writing is tough. Not 'my country just got invaded,
I Stopped Self-Sabotaging My Life, Here’s How You Can Too
Don't Change Lanes Until You've Worked Out How to Drive in This One Over the years, sitting in coworking spaces and running Creator Write Club, I've noticed something, whether it's creators launching projects or coworking space operators trying to expand. People start something, get a little bit of momentum, and then—just when things are beginning to work—they jump into something else. It's like changing lanes on a busy motorway before you've figured out how to drive in your current lane. Th
Taking Action, Building Connections: How Working Together Drives Community Success
Practical steps and real stories on how taking action and teamwork can transform your community projects. If you're anything like me, you've probably spent countless hours learning, researching, and preparing—convinced that the more you know, the better equipped you'll be to take the next step. But what I’ve come to realie, after years of spinning my wheels, is that action often teaches us more than endless preparation ever could. It’s not about having all the answers from the start; it’s abo
6 Simple Life Tips For Busy Creators To Get Your Focus Back In A Day
This weekend, I did something radical for the first time in months: I didn't turn on my computer. This weekend marked a shift, stepping away from the usual routine of being constantly connected. Of course, I've known this was a good idea since I discovered the Internet in the late nineties, but I have yet to pull the plug. What unfolded was a journey from anxiety to clarity, highlighting the profound importance of unplugging—not just for mental peace but for truly reconnecting with what matte
