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Series 4 Ep7 - Inside Ireland’s coworking movement — with Stephen & Leah from Connected Hubs
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In this episode discover how Ireland’s national coworking network is transforming local business, innovation and community through people-led workspaces and what it means for your coworking space or micro business.
Suzanne together with Stephen Carolan and Leah Fairman of Connected Hubs explore the real-world impact of coworking on local economies, SME growth, and community resilience, especially in regional and rural areas.
Whether you run a neighbourhood coworking space or lead a micro business, this episode is packed with insights on:
- How the Connected Hubs network evolved from a rural broadband project to a national initiative with nearly 400 hubs
- The vision for Ireland’s coworking and hub strategy, and what it means for your workspace or business
- Why hub managers are community builders, not just operators and how to support them
- The power of human connection in helping a diverse member makeup thrive from solopreneurs to corporate remote teams
- How coworking spaces are helping tackle real challenges like isolation, uncertainty and burnout
- The importance of being a step ahead of your members anticipating their needs before they even ask
- Real examples of how hubs are fostering innovation, collaboration, and local regeneration
We also talk about the vital role of relationships, shared identity and community champions and why belonging is a competitive advantage in today’s uncertain world.
If you’re building a space or business that’s rooted in people and purpose, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, informed, and connected.
🎧 Listen now and discover how Ireland’s coworking movement is shaping the future of local enterprise and thriving communities.