MY WORKSPACE
THE COMFORT AND SILENCE OF WORKING FROM HOME
My favourite place to work is at my kitchen island with my two Norfolk Terriers (Frodo and Scuttle) at my feet. Light floods into the kitchen and is inspiring even on a grey day. I love the comfort of being at home and the silence, especially when working on strategic projects or writing articles.
Working in the kitchen means that I now get to cook during the time I would have previously been commuting. Engrossing myself in interesting projects with highly talented people is only enhanced by the smell of slow cooked shoulder of lamb.
Every day is different
There is no such thing as a typical working day for me, which is both interesting and challenging. Some days my focus is new business and others it is building the community and spreading the word about the movement. I have found that bringing structure to my days rather than taking each week as it comes has been very helpful, while still allowing me to benefit from all the flexibility that the movement allows.
In search of silence
Believe it or not I have gone back to my youth and frequent the library at least once a week. Libraries have terrific, quiet facilities and there is no pressure to buy yet another cup of tea or coffee.
Changing my workspace to suit my needs
I pick my workspace, kitchen, coffee shop or library depending on the project I am working on and the mood I am in. If I am working on something that requires a lot of thought and writing I am likely to go to the library these days because our neighbours are doing a complete house renovation and drilling is not conducive to delivering an excellent output. If I am feeling a bit isolated I take myself to my favourite local coffee shop, where inevitably I run into people I know for a quick chat.
Workspace essentials
A large glass of Iced Green Tea and music playing in the background on shuffle so that I am always surprised and inspired in different ways by what is playing. I also never go anywhere without my computer or my mobile phone, a bit sad but true, and absolutely critical to getting the job done and done well.
Originally from America, Jane has lived in London for 19 years and has spent her career as a senior marketing professional with more than 20 years of FMCG experience in both Fortune 500 companies and SMEs. With an extensive background in marketing, strategy and new product and brand innovation, Jane has developed and executed through the line marketing campaigns with teams in North America, Europe and Asia.
As one of the first people to join The Hoxby Collective and become a Partner, Jane has intimate knowledge of how the organisation operates and the people we have brought into the community since the beginning. Jane thrives in building an understanding of people’s skills, passions and circumstances, and though her background is in marketing, feels her true calling is in working with people to ensure they are able to thrive and fulfil their potential.
She and her husband have two teenage children, two Norfolk terriers and a horse for their daughter. She loves everything to do with family, friends, cooking, wine and the great outdoors.