EP. 09 - Challenging the Status Quo and threading your own path with Mares Zdarski

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A Pixel at a Time

Inês Lagarto

9 episodes

5 days ago

After stepping away from my role as a Producer and working on titles such as Call of Duty and Metal Hellsinger: VR, I found myself reflecting on what truly matters in the gaming industry—leadership, impact, and authenticity. A Pixel at a Time was born from my desire to have honest, raw conversations with the people shaping our industry—leaders, studio founders, and creators who are challenging the status quo and making a difference in the games we play.

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EP. 09 - Challenging the Status Quo and threading your own path with Mares Zdarski

A Pixel at a Time

1 hour 58 minutes 27 seconds

8 months ago

EP. 09 - Challenging the Status Quo and threading your own path with Mares Zdarski

In this episode, we sit down with Mares, a seasoned games industry professional who has journeyed from QA tester to production roles, embracing every challenge along the way.

We explore:

Taking unconventional career paths – How stepping back can sometimes be the key to moving forward.
Embracing change in the industry – From QA to production, what it takes to shift roles successfully.
The impact of leadership and culture – How leadership styles affect creativity and team dynamics.
Breaking into the gaming industry – Advice for those trying to get their foot in the door.

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Links and Resources: Connect with Mares

X - https://x.com/mares87

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mares.the.martian

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mares.the.martian

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MaresTheMartian

Recommended Materials on Production, Leadership and Coaching:1 - The Coaching Habit - Best easy to digest intro to coaching ⁠https://www.mbs.works/coaching-habit-book/⁠2 - Dare to Lead by Brene Brown⁠ - ⁠https://amzn.to/40qQCLx⁠3 - The Infinite Game - ⁠https://amzn.to/3NLP7QD⁠

Mental Health Resources for Creatives:https://safeinourworld.org/wellbeing/

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