29/05/2026
I saw a post on LinkedIn by recently describing a coworking space as “sensory hell” and it really made me think.
Because coworking is human. It is chatty sometimes. It is collaborative sometimes. It is full of real people with real calls, conversations, needs and energy.
But I also know that not everyone works in the same way.
Some people thrive in the buzz. Some need quiet. Some want company but not conversation. Some days we can cope with noise (hell, some days we are the noise), and other days our nervous system says absolutely not.
I don’t think it’s possible to design one space that perfectly meets everyone’s needs all the time.
But I do think we can do better when we know what those needs are.
So I’m thinking about how I can make it much clearer at The Tribe what your options are if the coworking room feels too noisy, too chatty or too much.
What rooms you can use.
When you need to book.
What is included.
What needs to be paid for.
How to signal that you’re focusing.
How we make the space feel workable for as many brains as possible.
Because I never want anyone to feel trapped in sensory hell when there may be another option available.
So I’d genuinely love to know what helps you feel comfortable, focused and safe in a shared workspace?