GCUC Podcast
Step into the dynamic world of coworking and flexible workspaces with the GCUC Podcast, where industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries converge to explore the future of work. Hosted by seasoned experts, this podcast delves into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global coworking movement. Join us as we engage in insightful conversations with trailblazers from the coworking community, sharing their stories, experiences, and valuable insights. Whether you’re a coworking space operator, a remote worker, an entrepreneur, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of work, this podcast offers a front-row seat to the discussions that are shaping the way we work and collaborate. Each episode features thought-provoking interviews, thought leadership discussions, and practical tips to navigate the ever-changing world of workspaces. From the impact of technology on workspace design to the role of community in fostering innovation, the GCUC Podcast is your go-to source for staying informed and inspired in the coworking ecosystem. Tune in, stay connected, and discover the key trends influencing the future of work on the GCUC Podcast. Whether you’re a coworking enthusiast or just getting started on your flexible work journey, there’s something for everyone in this engaging and informative series. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of workspaces around the globe!
Episodes

Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Melissa Marsh - Founder and Executive Director at PLASTARC in NYC • Episode 5
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Advocacy around race, culture, ethnic identity and the flexibility that should come with it. Melissa Marsh, Founder and Executive Director at PLASTARC talks about her career dedication to helping buildings and people work better together. We explore the hybrid work environment, the number one problem we face in the future of the workplace experience, asking people what they want, and security. We talk about the focus on digital security, it’s correlation with proper training instead of regulations, and how to provide these secure environments.
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Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tori Shepherd - WELL Faculty, LEED GA in Australia • Episode 4
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
With Australia leading the charge, Tori Shepherd, WELL Faculty, LEED GA talks about air quality as a human right, the science behind it, and how the focus of building design and health is changing the future of our world. Tori talks about how she facilitates the implementation of WELL building standards to help buildings reach their environmental, ESG, and general workplace wellness goals. We explore how air quality is our first line of defense in building health, how to promote wellness, alertness, productivity, and its impact on the workplace future.
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Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Philip Vanhoutte – Founder at Ozadi in Belgium • Episode 3
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Everything changed, 15 years ago when Philip’s big picture view went from technology fueled to human driven. The founder at Ozadi, Philip Vanhoutte, talks about how his childhood journey in a full force quality customer service upbringing helped foster his altruism and enthusiasm about the potential of human beings. We explore how he got involved with WELL, what spaces actually need for us to work, and the big picture flip. With no funding to hire consultants, Philip talks about his journey to excellence in soundscaping, designing an acoustic temple, and how the Leesman Index is implemented to improve workspace.
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Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Kay Sargent - Senior Principal & Director of WorkPlace at HOK in DC • Episode 2
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Explore the number one lifestyle risk that impacts work, how to design around it and how to pay closer attention to it. Join Liz Elam and award winning, Kay Sargent, Senior Principal & Director of WorkPlace at HOK as they talk about design for the neurodiverse, the neurotypical, how most of us are grossly unaware of our sensitivities and how that affects our work. With no fear of speaking her mind, Kay talks about sensory intelligence, our industries gap in nomenclature and the ecosystem of work.
#WorkplaceTrends #GCUCpodcast #KaySargent #Design #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #coworking #community

Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Larissa Murphy - Co-Founder at Contrast in Singapore • Episode 1
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Liz Elam and Larissa Murphy, Co-Founder at Contrast talk about how she turned the design approach upside down to achieve high density coworking without a bunch of straight boring corridors - think origami. Together they talk about the importance of challenging design in new and innovative ways to create an experience and moving away from oppressive work environments. As a guest lecturer in psychology, Larissa explores how to design to promote mental health and the ergonomics behind it all.
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Monday Dec 07, 2020
Jenny Poon - Founder and CEO at CO+HOOTS
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Liz Elam and Jenny Poon, founder and CEO at CO+HOOTS talk about where it all began, where it is now, and where Jenny is going next. We explore how Jenny’s parents continue to fuel her love for creating equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems with their own inspiring story of perseverance and persistence. We talk about the importance of lowering the risk of entrepreneurship and small businesses, especially for people of color, using the government as a connector, and scaling on a city level. You don’t want to miss this.
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Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Liz Elam and Jean-Yves Huwart, founder at Social Workplaces and the Coworking Europe Conference talk about how they met and how Jean-Yves began. We explore the survival of coworking during the pandemic and how to keep high quality connection through each lock down wave. We talk about future offerings, high coworking demand and how we are going to handle the “coworking bonanza”. You’re going to love it!
#gcucpodcast #JeanYves #SocialWorkplaces #CoworkingEurope #entrepreneur #coworking #community

Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Liz Elam and Nick Clark, founder and CEO at Common Desk talk about how they met and how Nick eventually bought Liz’s coworking brand. We explore tactics Nick is using to raise morale and check in on all of the Common Desk team during the pandemic. We talk about expansion, deals, and how GCUC was a major player in Common Desk’s early years. You’re gonna enjoy it!
#gcucpodcast #NickClark #CommonDesk #entrepreneur #coworking #community