Rise and Play Podcast

To kick off the New Year, I wanted to share some thoughts for 2022. In this special episode, I am sharing the journaling methods I have been using at the transition of each year, and key moments of my life.Instead of focusing on your BIG goals one time a year, conduct regularly self reflection work and journaling instead. Enjoy this new episode. I wish you a great start for 2022! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

Follow the second season of my MasterClass on building teams for the long term, what I call: Antifragile teams.In this episode, I share the mindset required as a Lead to build an Antifragile team. How do you build long-term trust in a group, and how can you influence it as the Team Lead? Show vulnerability as a Leader, and what does it look like to act vulnerable? At last, to become Antifragile, you need to face your biggest fears as a Leader. Are you driven by your fears or by the clarity of your thoughts?Link to the full masterclass video: https://www.riseandplay.io/video/how-to-build-trust-for-the-long-term This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

Follow the second season of my MasterClass on building teams for the long term, what I call: Antifragile teams. What is your main responsibility as the Team Lead? The 4 steps to build a great environment in a team How do you create a strong culture with certain values in your team? Where do you start? Link to the full masterclass video: https://www.riseandplay.io/video/how-to-create-your-studio-culture This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

Follow the second season of my MasterClass on building teams for the long term, what I call: Antifragile teams. What is an Antifragile Team? Why does it matter? How do you become Antifragile?Link to the full masterclass video: https://www.riseandplay.io/video/what-is-an-antifragile-team This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

From building your vision to the methods to find, screen and select the best candidates for you - I will share my full hiring framework with you. Hiring makes up 50% of the success of your studio, so it is important to get it right! It is worth investing heavily upfront to build a sustainable studio for the long term.My best practices on running phone screening interviews from 100+ interviews.- Phone Screening Interview - Team and Cross interviews - Identify the Red flags early  Link to the Masterclass video: https://www.riseandplay.io/video/screening-interview This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

From building your vision to the methods to find, screen and select the best candidates for you - I will share my full hiring framework with you. Hiring makes up 50% of the success of your studio, so it is important to get it right! It is worth investing heavily upfront to build a sustainable studio for the long term.Crystallise your Team Vision - Who do you need, how many people, which skills for which phase, what team composition should you aim for? Why Diversity matters so much when hiring?Link to the Masterclass video: https://www.riseandplay.io/video/team-vision This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

From building your vision to the methods to find, screen and select the best candidates for you - I will share my full hiring framework with you. Hiring makes up 50% of the success of your studio, so it is important to get it right! It is worth investing heavily upfront to build a sustainable studio for the long term.Define your Studio Mission and Vision - Before you hire, get clarity about your studio mission and vision so you attract the right people for your mission.Link to the Masterclass video: https://www.riseandplay.io/video/studio-vision-mission This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

From building your vision to the methods to find, screen and select the best candidates for you - I will share my full hiring framework with you. Hiring makes up 50% of the success of your studio, so it is important to get it right! It is worth investing heavily upfront to build a sustainable studio for the long term.Start with Why - Your Why is your North Star for every single decision you make. It shapes your behaviour and communication towards others, including new hires. Invest the time to define and crystallise your Why, before building a new studioLink to the class video: https://www.riseandplay.io/video/start-with-whyYour Personal Values:  After you defined your Why, define your own personal values. Your personal values influence everything you do, who you hire, how you make decisions. Make it intentional, not accidental.Link to the class video: https://www.riseandplay.io/video/define-your-personal-valuesGallup Strengths Test: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspxEnneagram Test: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-testBig 5 Personality Traits: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

In this last episode of the Season 1 of Rise and Play Podcast, I am thrilled to have the one and only Mishka as a guest. Mishka is the CEO and founder of Savage Game Studios and the founder of Deconstructor of Fun. We are addressing several topics in this episode:- How Deconstructor of Fun started from an accident and a discovery process- Why and how should you start to create your own content to elevate the industry- What's behind the name and culture of Savage Game Studios- Tips on how to handle exit interviews, keeper test, probation periods- Mishka's vision on the importance of the diversity of mind over ethnical diversity only- The challenges and responsibility to be a CEO and step away from day-to-day operationsEnjoy this last episode! Stay tuned for the Season 2 we are preparing for winter 2021!More about Savage Game Culture at: https://www.savagegamestudios.com/culture This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

Georgina is the COO & Co-founder of Talewind, a studio with a mission to create incredibly fun and engaging gaming experiences for the metaverse, starting with Roblox! At Talewind she is responsible for the operational running of the business and is typically known as the Head of Happiness! The health and wellbeing of the team are always a top priority and she has her finger constantly on the pulse of ways in which she can innovate best working practices. She has proven passion and success in building diverse, high functioning, emotionally intelligent teams and operations for the Games industry.In this episode, we cover how she started the company Talewind with her co-founder and partner Mike Allender. We will also cover the company culture they consciously built, valuing kindness, positive impact, sustainability and education. For example, they applied the model of a 4-day workweek.Enjoy this new episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com