Newsletter No.12
Ever notice how the rhythm shifts at this time of year? The school bags are packed, the holidays are winding down, and there’s a
quiet sense of “back to it.” It’s a natural moment to reset: to refocus, to plan, and to give yourself and your team the space to
finish the quarter strong. A well-timed team meeting or strategy session now could make all the difference come year-end.
What’s Brewing at The Hub & Spoke
We’re Hiring!
We’re on the lookout for a friendly, hard-working café assistant to join our team. If you
know someone who loves good coffee, good people, and being part of a buzzing
community, send them our way!
Meeting Room Reminder
End of quarter is nearly here – which makes this the perfect time to bring your team
together, set priorities, and plan ahead. Our meeting rooms are filling fast, so get yours
booked early and give your business the space it needs to think clearly and act decisively.
Think Piece of the Week
Article:
"The Back to Work Economy: Why September is the New January" - The Guardian
A timely look at how the end of summer is becoming the real reset point for businesses, with productivity spikes, hiring surges, and new routines all kicking in as people return from holidays.
Podcast:
Focus on This - “How to End the Quarter Well”
Practical advice on reviewing what worked, resetting priorities, and finishing strong so you enter Q4 with sharper focus, renewed momentum, and a sense of closure on the quarter just passed.
Book:
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
A reminder that less really can be more—focusing energy on what matters most rather than spreading yourself too thin, helping you reclaim control, clarity, and impact in everyday decisions.
Next Steps: What to Try This Wee
Mini-habits that make a big difference:
- Reset your space: Clear your desk at the end of the day – it gives you a fresh start every morning.
- Back-to-school mindset: Try tackling your day in lessons (90-minute focus blocks) with short breaks in between.
- Plan your quarter in one page: Boil down your top 3 priorities before September lands.
You don’t have to do more - just more of what matters.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting
started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small
manageable ones, and starting on the first one.
– Mark Twain