Newsletter No. 16
If your workdays have started to feel a bit mechanical, you’re not alone. When we lose sight of the bigger picture - our purpose, our
“why” - even the most productive days can feel a little flat.
At The Hub & Spoke, we believe creativity isn’t reserved for artists and designers. It’s how problems get solved, businesses evolve,
and ideas turn into action. Whether you’re mapping out a new direction or just want to feel more energised by your work, this
week is about clearing mental space, finding flow, and reconnecting with what really drives you.
What’s Brewing at The Hub & Spoke
It’s going to be a busy one in Le Tour - our largest and most popular meeting space has been
buzzing with strategy sessions, team away days, and plenty of post-meeting coffee chats.
If you’ve got a workshop, training session, or client catch-up coming up, now’s the time to get
it in the diary. Dates for October are filling fast, and we’d hate for you to miss your slot.
Need catering? We’ve got breakfast baps, brain-fuelling Spoke Bowls, and cake that could seal
a deal.
Enquire via hello@thehubandspoke.co.uk or visit our website for more details!
Think Piece of the Week
Article:
The Future of Work is Creative
This UK article explores why creativity is becoming a top skill in the workplace. As automation grows, employers are prioritising adaptability and original thinking to stay competitive. A smart read for anyone rethinking their career or team strategy.
Podcast:
Squiggly Careers – Ep. “Finding Flow at Work”
This recent episode from Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis explores how purpose, autonomy, and creative problem-solving shape fulfilling careers. Practical and heartfelt, with UK workplace context throughout.
Book:
Why You? How to Become an Expert in Your Field by James Taylor
This UK-based creativity coach (and keynote speaker) dives into how professionals can discover their purpose by embracing their unique story. It’s part personal branding, part mindset – a motivating read for those who want to turn passion into progress.
Next Steps: What to Try This Week
Mini-habits that make a big difference:
- The Morning Why-Sprint
Each morning, jot down one reason why you do what you do. No pressure, just practice finding your focus. - Creative Coffee Collabs
Ask someone new to join you for coffee this week. Creative sparks fly in community. - Idea Parking Bay
Use our chalkboard wall to scribble your wildest idea. Big or small. Let’s inspire each other. - Purpose Playlist
Create a 3-song playlist that gets you in the zone. We’ll share ours on Insta too!] - Leaf Through & Launch
Drop off a book or zine that inspired your creativity. Take one in return. It’s our “Leaf Through Library”.
You don’t have to do more - just more of what matters.
When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.
– Rumi