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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
5 Important Lessons from Failed Goal-Setting Attempts
A Goal without a plan is just a wish. How often have you set a goal and forgot it 10 seconds later? I’ve given up trying to determine whether it is me or the system. I’ve read so many books and taken so many courses that you have no idea how much I know about this goal stuff. After tracking and trying to make it all work, I’ve found that I was obsessed with finding the right system rather than getting the job done. It’s like being obsessed with the gym and what you wear when you could have
5 Daily Habits to Improve Member Participation and Contributions for Community Leaders
As a community leader, you must keep some energy active, whether online, in person, at a coworking space, or running a meetup. If you are doing EVERYTHING, I would not call it a community; I'd call it a following or a service. And after a while, you'll burn out.
Tips for Community Builders to Easily Create Newsletters in Under an Hour
Most people overcomplicate writing their weekly newsletter. Especially when it comes to their business, and I get it. WTF do you put in there that does not sound drab and bland? Before going any further If you would not take the time to read it, please don't send it. So many marketers send out stuff they know Is drab and shit. It's content crap, as Doug Kessler from Velocity Partners calls it. So much company communication is stuff nobody wants to read, even if it's their job. It's
Critical Mistakes In Weekly Newsletters For Community Builders And Coworking Space Owners - And How To Avoid Them
Over the last few months, I’ve been asking community builders in the coworking industry how they handle email newsletters. Before we get into it, most of you know I’ve been madly in love with emailing articles and updates for around twenty years. Being in love does not mean I get it right every week; it is a slog. If I had to choose one thing to keep, it would be my email list. Email is the backbone of my communication strategy and the most valuable asset in my community-building journey. (
My Journey to Finding a Realistic Productivity System (And Why It Matters)
This week, our new Community Builder cohort discussed the system of capture. We gave the cohort people a way to calculate their 'existential overhead' and decide how and where to use their energy. What is the System of Capture? This may sound elaborate and wordy, so let me explain. Choosing what to focus on, what to do first, and what to do next is a lifelong challenge, particularly for a creative, ideas-driven person. The stress of forgetting something is an ever-present challenge for peo