Booking the right meeting room can be a game-changer for your business. Whether you’re hosting a team brainstorming session, impressing a new client, or simply seeking a professional space to focus, the perfect meeting room sets the tone for success. But with so many options, how do you ensure you pick the right one? Don’t […]
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Finding Connection and avoiding loneliness as a solopreneur, freelancer or small business owner
Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, all revolutionary social media networks that are definitely still current, cool and relevant today. Alas, dear reader, you may have already sensed the irony in that sentence, and if not, we apologise for being the ones to break it to you that no longer are these social medias the hot, sexy and […]
Talking Trauma at Work: The Do’s, The Don’ts and Why You Need to Be Trauma Trained
We have recently partnered with Secrets Worth Sharing to host a series of events talking about childhood sexual abuse with ‘serious joy’. But is this extra-curricular or extra-essential to the world of work? Sophia, the founder and trauma-informed designer, shares her thoughts. I was a month into my dream job, as a designer working on […]
Guest Blog: Charting A Course to Success – The Crucial Role of Life Coaching
As we approach the quarter mark for the year it’s normal to consider our progress so far. Where we were last year, where we are now, and more importantly where we want to go. Whether you’re scaling your own business, looking to change careers or climbing the corporate ladder, the journey towards personal and professional […]
How Established Businesses Can Thrive in a Coworking Environment
With the demand for flexibility being the purveying need of teams and businesses alike, joining a coworking space is the perfect solution for businesses looking for a change. City landscapes have been forever changed. What were once bustling, thriving hubs of activity have become slightly eerie, abandoned ghost towns. The share of empty office space […]
Your 2024 Wellbeing toolkit: 9 practical tips for a gentle entry into 2024
Imagine this… It’s January 2025. You feel at ease whilst reflecting on how good you feel in yourself, and how many of your goals and intentions for your life and career came true because you felt calm, clear and in alignment. I’ve worked with hundreds of ambitious visionaries to get clarity on and execute their […]
Tech-Powered Communities: Paving the Way for Meaningful Member Introductions
PLATF9RM member and app aficionado, Chris Weeks, shares insights into his latest creation designed to supercharge community connections. It’s no secret that thriving communities are built on meaningful connections. But we all know that taking that first step and reaching out can sometimes be easier said than done. In our latest blog, we sat down […]
The Future of Work is Human: How to Build a People-First Culture
For our latest blog, we spoke with people culture specialists, HappyHQ, for advice and tips on how to establish the right foundations to create a company culture that puts people first. People-first cultures are a powerful business strategy if you want your business to succeed, perform well, and grow. The conventional 9-to-5 routine is evolving […]
9 Ways to Keep Creative
No matter what area you work in, no one is immune to a creative block. It can sneak up on you in the middle of a sentence, at the beginning of a project or just as you’re about to hit that send button. The more pressure and stress we put on ourselves, the bigger this […]
Web3: The Future of the Internet
If you have any sort of online presence, then you’ve almost certainly heard of Web3. However, if you’re part of the majority then it’s likely that you’re not entirely sure what it means. You may have heard people throwing around the term Blockchain and bragging about their new NFTs of a cartoon cat with an […]
