The flexible workspace industry prides itself on inclusivity, but gender stereotypes, expectations around women in leadership, and feelings of inadequacy (hello, imposter syndrome) continue to impact women in flex and other industries. We launched Women in Flex to create space for honest conversations and to amplify the voices of women working in the flex sector. Our latest event, taking place …
With more than 15 years of international marketing experience across hospitality, tech, and real estate, Maria brings a unique blend of strategic growth thinking and human-centred leadership to the flexible workspace sector. As Head of Marketing EMEA at infinitSpace, she works at the intersection of technology, real estate, and community – helping shape brands and experiences that support how people …
Leadership is one of those words that gets used constantly but defined rarely. It shows up on LinkedIn profiles, in company values decks, and in job adverts for roles where “leadership experience” is listed right after “proficiency in Microsoft Office.” And yet, ask ten leaders what it actually means and you’ll get ten genuinely different answers. We asked our community …
In an industry that never really switches off, work-life balance can feel less like a goal and more like a moving target. The demands are real, the pace is relentless, and the pressure to always be available is something many women in flex know all too well. But the women in our community aren’t chasing perfection. They’re building something more sustainable: an intentional approach to …
Self-doubt can creep in at any stage of a career, particularly in industries where women are still underrepresented in leadership roles. We asked women across the flexible workspace industry how they’ve faced imposter syndrome, what helped them push through it, and what they’d tell others who are struggling with self doubt. Their answers are honest, practical, and, if you’re sitting …
December in Flex, as in many industries, comes with its own unique blend of excitement, expectation and exhaustion. The pace ramps up, deadlines loom, and the pressure to end the year strong can leave many of us feeling overwhelmed behind the scenes. To open up an honest conversation about the realities of the season, Lisa Quait (Founder of The Real Woman Coach) hosted a LinkedIn Live session with Women in Flex an iniative founded by technologywithin. Joined …
With a career spanning coworking, creative strategy, and community building, Emilie Lashmar brings a bold and human-centred approach to leadership in the flex space industry. As Director of GCUC UK, she curates the UK’s edition of the world’s largest coworking conference, shaping conversations about the future of flexible work. She’s also the founder of Brighton Creatives, a studio helping brands …
The flexible workspace industry’s rapid evolution brings many opportunities for women to grow their careers in the sector. Women in Flex, an initiative led by technologywithin, aims to empower and amplify the voices of women working in the flex sector and inspire the next generation of leaders. As part of this initiative, Charlotte Udy, Projects Administrator, technologywithin, led a webinar …
Partner at Greenwoods, Emma brings a wealth of real estate legal expertise, but her career has been far from linear. She didn’t set out to become a property lawyer, and even admits she didn’t enjoy property law in her early studies. It wasn’t until she began working directly with clients and everyone involved in the real estate ecosystem that the …
Lisa Quait’s career has been a journey of reinvention, shaped by bold moves, meaningful pivots, and a deep commitment to staying true to what matters. From her early days working in business centres and high-energy commercial environments, Lisa quickly proved her strength in building partnerships, leading teams, and delivering results. But it wasn’t until she stepped away to focus on …
