Join our Quiet Co-Working Meet Up
Connect with likeminded quieteers for a supportive, structured co-working space online.
We meet on alternating Wednesday and Friday mornings (10:30am-12noon) to set intentions, work quietly alongside each other, and enjoy a sense of community without the social pressure.
This Meet Up is for anyone who would like some gentle company and accountability while working from home. Bring along whatever you’d like to focus on: work, study, volunteering, or personal projects. Even small everyday tasks count.
You’ll have the chance to quietly -or even completely silently- get things done in the presence of others who understand and value a slower, gentler pace.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Your Hosts
We're here to greet you, guide the event and lead the optional activities, as well as answer any questions or concerns that you might have. (Click our photos to see our stories.)
Hayley Stanton
Ellen Duffy-Martin
Connector & Director
Hayley Stanton
Hi, I’m Hayley.
I, too, am a quieter person. As a highly sensitive introvert, I love and appreciate my quiet strengths now, but I spent much of my life not feeling good enough and experiencing social anxiety. I missed so many opportunities and connections because I was afraid of being judged harshly, criticised and rejected –and because I doubted that I had the ‘right’ personality to succeed. Now, I’m passionate about helping quiet people discover their unique qualities, gifts, passions and experiences and explore how best to use these to express themselves more authentically, connect more meaningfully and contribute to their world in a way that works with their quieter or more sensitive nature – and I’d love to connect with you at one of our Meet Ups.
Finance & Operations Lead
Ellen Duffy-Martin
I have always been sensitive, which can be a gift but, especially in adulthood, has sometimes felt like a struggle. For a long time, I thought I had to “fix” the anxious and quiet parts of myself so I pushed through my limits until I burned out. Eventually, my world was so small I didn’t know how to expand it again without falling into old cycles.
So, I started connecting with myself. I learned about self-compassion and quiet people (shout out Susan Cain!), and – crucially – I realised that I have quiet people in my life who I love and respect, and aren’t I worthy of the same? I didn’t have to blame myself for needing rest or quiet; I could engage with the world in a way that worked for me. Amazingly, even just this self-acceptance made it much easier for me to do scary things!
I’m so excited to be a part of Quiet Connections because I believe we all deserve spaces we can just be – with no pressure to act or perform. Finding a like-minded community can be life changing, and I hope to help support spaces where people can embrace who they are, just as they are.
What to Expect
To support different energy levels and comfort zones, our sessions alternate each week between two formats:
Quiet Co-working (Wednesdays): We begin with a few minutes of gentle chat and intention-setting using our mics or the chat box. Then, we'll settle into two focused working blocks with a short break in the middle, and an optional review chat at the end.
Silent Co-working (Fridays): We'll follow the same structure as the Wednesday sessions, but everyone keeps their microphones muted throughout the session. We check in, share our goals, and celebrate our wins using the chat box instead.
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Calm, welcoming space
Work alongside likeminded quieteers from the comfort of your own home. Cameras and microphones are optional, and there’s no pressure to speak.
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Focused and flexible
Bring any task you like: work, study, volunteering, or personal projects.
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Supportive companionship
You’ll be quietly sharing space with others who understand both a slower, gentler pace - and the need for some quiet companionship and accountability at times.
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Gentle structure
Two quiet working blocks with a short pause in between help you settle in and stay productive without feeling rushed.
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Comfort items encouraged
Have your notebook, a cup of tea, or a cosy blanket ready. Everything that makes you feel settled is welcome.
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Pets are welcome
If your cat, dog, or other companion wanders into view, they’re warmly welcome as part of our co-working community too.
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Quiet vs Silent Co-working sessions
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What Quieteers are Saying
“I am grateful for quiet connections because they give me a chance to be me, without judgement or criticism, harsh words or being made fun of. I am able to be part of a group socially, in comfort and feeling safe, for the first time in a long time with them. I have a sense of belonging and being cared about. It's just lovely.”
Rose, Camborne
“I'm enjoying finding people who I can relate to that gives me a feeling that I'm not alone. So thank you for that and all the tips and support and awareness. It's an amazing community and you make my life a little brighter.”
Quieteer
How to Join a Co-Working Meet Up
This Meet Up takes place online using Google Meet. You’ll receive the schedule and joining link when you register. You don't need to download anything to join us, you can click the meeting link you'll get via email to join directly from your browser.
Join in your own way: camera on or off, typing in the chat or saying hello (note for our Silent Co-working Fridays, we invite a smile and a wave or a hello in the chat, as we won't be using our microphones at all during the session).
