Episodes

  • Who is in your coworking space? [Ep. 54]

    Who is in your coworking space? [Ep. 54]
    Nov 11 2024
    If you don’t know who is in your coworking space, neither do your other members. Which means that everyone is walking around doing that polite nod in the hallway that, after a while, becomes an alarm bell that people are not thriving in your space because all they’re doing is utilizing your desk, wifi and […]
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    3 mins
  • Why I do the work I do [Ep. 53]

    Why I do the work I do [Ep. 53]
    Nov 4 2024
    Let’s create the world we want to live in. We can do so much better than a world of hatred, division and people punching down from positions of power. Let’s turn the page on hatred, division and isolation to create a future that is bright, connected, and open to all who want to meet their […]
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    3 mins
  • Doing more than is expected [Ep. 52]

    Doing more than is expected [Ep. 52]
    Oct 30 2024
    Doing more than is expected can transform a moment into something unforgettable. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson shares stories of unexpected kindness and a willingness to do more than is expected. Drawing from her own experiences, as well as one Will Guidara shared in his book “Unreasonable Hospitality,” this one will […]
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    3 mins
  • The power of a strong origin story for your coworking brand [Ep. 51]

    The power of a strong origin story for your coworking brand [Ep. 51]
    Oct 28 2024
    You need a strong origin story for your coworking brand, and to share that story everywhere. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson explores how, as coworking grows, all the spaces are nice and all the spaces have amenities we members need. You need to give members—and potential members—something they can align with. […]
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    3 mins
  • Community building can be a lonely job [Ep. 50]

    Community building can be a lonely job [Ep. 50]
    Oct 23 2024
    One of the great ironies in coworking is that community building is hard. And lonely. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson explores the challenges of being a coworking community builder, and shares insights and ideas for community builders, workspace operators and owners in getting creative, supporting your teammates and creating a vibe […]
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    5 mins
  • Hit the coworking sweet spot [Ep. 49]

    Hit the coworking sweet spot [Ep. 49]
    Oct 21 2024
    What is the coworking sweet spot and how do you hit it? In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson shares how hitting the coworking sweet spot requires getting out of your comfort zone, whether you’re a natural community builder and connector, a smart workspace real estate and design-savvy person, or both. 🟣 Subscribe […]
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    3 mins
  • My coworking journey [Ep. 48]

    My coworking journey [Ep. 48]
    Oct 16 2024
    Where are your prospective members in their coworking journey? In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson shares her own coworking journey, from knowing nothing about coworking, to joining a space that was a bad fit for her, to finding—and becoming an active participant in—a great-fit coworking community. 🟣 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts🟢 Subscribe on Spotify […]
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    2 mins
  • Fitting in vs belonging [Ep. 47]

    Fitting in vs belonging [Ep. 47]
    Oct 14 2024
    What’s the difference between fitting in and belonging, why does it matter, and what does it have to do with coworking? In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson explores how, as Brene Brown explains, fitting in is the opposite of belonging. She shares some questions to reveal how far you have to stray […]
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    3 mins