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.
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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 for Resilience
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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothbosscat
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gothbosscat.bsky.social
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gothbosscat
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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