Episodes

  • 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
  • Lego Club and coworking [Ep. 46]

    Lego Club and coworking [Ep. 46]
    Oct 9 2024
    A library’s Lego Club and a coworking space have more in common than you might think. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson explores why the local Lego Club is so popular, why the same kids go week-in and week-out, and how the appeal of the club is a lot like coworking. 🟣 […]
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    3 mins
  • The power of weak ties in a coworking space [Ep. 45]

    The power of weak ties in a coworking space [Ep. 45]
    Oct 7 2024
    Of all the lessons the Covid era taught us, one of the most important is that weak social ties are vitally important. In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson explores the power of these weak social ties, in coworking and beyond, and dives into the science of how these circles of informal connections […]
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    3 mins