The game industry might be unpredictable, but your career doesn’t have to be.

In this episode, I share ten practical tips to help you stay strong while working through these really tough times.

Chapters:

00:00 10 Practical Tips to Future-Proof Your Career

02:00 Tip 1: Focus on What You Can Control

03:04 Tip 2: Be Ready for Change

05:25 Tip 3: Lift Others Up

07:23 Tip 4: Stay Visible

09:41 Tip 5: Protect Your Energy

12:49 Tip 6: Build Your Confidence

16:10 Tip 7: Lead with Transparency and Trust

19:41 Tip 8: Stay Curious and Keep Learning

22:09 Tip 9: Create Financial and Mental Stability

24:59 Tip 10: Redefine Success

27:15 Recap

Links:

UK game industry Slack: https://www.ukgamesindustry.com/

Imposter syndrome episode: https://youtu.be/hOTjI38cnCg?si=vogYLgBkFVvJ0AP3

Burnout episode: https://youtu.be/1tKNL_iuk1c?si=L_HSNh-5hA1vfWlR

About Me:

Hi, I’m Cat Burton!

I've built studios, raised funding and shipped games to millions of players. Now I help you do the same with expert games consultancy and advice. The Goth Boss Podcast dives into the real challenges of making games and running game studios by sharing honest stories and inspiring conversations with my industry friends

You can find me on:

Goth Boss Studios: https://www.GothBoss.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catburton

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Take Part:

Send me your questions to answer in future episodes! Or if you would like me to interview someone to hear about their game industry career, game or studio, please recommend them. Send me a message at: https://www.gothboss.co.uk/podcast

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