Hi! I’m Cat Burton, a games industry veteran of 17 years.
This is The Goth Boss Podcast where I dive into the real challenges of making games and running studios.
From burnout and imposter syndrome to scaling teams and finding funding, I share honest stories and conversations with inspiring people across the games industry.
Whether you’re leading a studio, building your first game or growing a team, my goal is to help you survive and succeed in the games industry.
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Hi! I’m Cat Burton, a games industry veteran of 17 years.
This is The Goth Boss Podcast where I dive into the real challenges of making games and running studios.
From burnout and imposter syndrome to scaling teams and finding funding, I share honest stories and conversations with inspiring people across the games industry.
Whether you’re leading a studio, building your first game or growing a team, my goal is to help you survive and succeed in the games industry.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you feel like you're “always on”? Are you constantly checking emails, LinkedIn and social media? Do you find yourself looking at work accounts or posting to Slack outside of office hours?
In this episode of The Goth Boss Podcast, I’ll share practical strategies to break the habit of constantly checking apps and emails, and help you set digital boundaries. Learn how to protect your focus and model healthy disconnection so your team feel empowered to do the same.
If you're looking for a way to avoid burnout, learning to switch off is the first step.
Got your own tips to add? Please share them with others in the comments!
Chapters:
00:00 The Pressure of Being Always On
08:03 Breaking the Cycle of Digital Addiction
14:01 Practical Steps to Disconnect
15:17 Action Points
16:28 Leading by Example
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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 coaching.
The Goth Boss Podcast is where I dive into the real challenges of making games and running studios.
GothBoss (Games Consultancy & Coaching): https://www.GothBoss.co.uk
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