Making a Career in Video Games: Navigating the Path from Passion to Profession

Welcome to "Thriving Creatively," a transformative workshop designed specifically for creative professionals seeking to enhance their mental wellness while excelling in their careers. Join us for an immersive experience that combines the art of creativity with the science of mental health, providing you with the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. In "Thriving Creatively," Barney and Alisha combine their unique perspectives to address the common career hurdles faced by creative professionals. Barney's extensive experience in creative direction and branding complements Alisha's therapeutic insights, providing a holistic approach to managing work-induced stress and enhancing mental wellness. Together, they will lead immersive sessions that blend practical strategies for creative success with therapeutic techniques for personal growth. Attendees will gain valuable insights into overcoming creative career challenges and managing work-related stress. The workshop will equip you with practical tools to improve mental well-being and enhance your creative output. You'll leave with actionable strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, fostering resilience, and achieving your career aspirations. This transformative experience is designed to help you unlock your full potential and thrive creatively.

Getting buy-in seems like an endless battle. It's especially hard in a wave of re-organizations. Now, more than ever, it's imperative to get buy-in to ship value quickly and get out of our own way to improve experiences. We will discuss how to effectively communicate with key stakeholders, how to apply design thinking and user-centricity outside of Product, and we will apply some UX laws / psychology influence our interactions with budget-owners and our tech peers. What really works and why?

We've all been there before. We have our processes, methods, and mechanisms in place for how to design and deliver products people love. But what happens when all of that is thrown out the window? When you are asked to deliver in half the time, with a quarter the the team size required, and across 15 different platforms on day one. In this talk, Shawn will discuss what you need to do to survive take-off, a trip around the sun, and bringing everyone together to succeed in designing, developing and launching a global streaming service in record time. He will highlight key pitfalls and important areas to achieve success through adaptive intelligence, quick decisions and trade-offs that keep the customer and the company culture at the center focus.

Ready to level up your productivity? Let's explore together the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) in revolutionizing productivity across various industries. Gain insights into how GenAI can automate, enhance decision-making, and spark innovation. We will look at examples where GenAI has been successfully implemented to streamline operations, reduce costs, and boost efficiency. You'll have practical tips to start using GenAI Chat Bots (and the LLMs behind them) in your own work, unlocking new levels of productivity and giving you a major edge.