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April 3, 2025 52 mins

Caitlin Johnson, a seasoned gamification consultant and performance coach, dives deep into the art of gamifying business strategies. In this episode, she shares her journey from overcoming personal challenges to founding Bold Bird Consulting. Explore how she designs projects, aligns client needs, and integrates game mechanics into corporate strategy. Caitlin also discusses her vision for the future and the transformative power of gamification in personal and professional growth. Whether in Learning and Development, as a leader, or even as an entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you turn challenges into epic quests.

This episode showcases Caitlin's expertise in gamification, offering listeners practical strategies to gamify their goals, careers, and business endeavors. Tune in to unlock the secrets of transforming life into a game worth playing!


Episode Breakdown:


Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction to Gamification and its Impact

02:57 The Quest for Personal Growth

06:01 UnderstandingPlayer Taxonomy in Gamification

09:09 Writing a Book: A Gamified Journey

12:08 Gamifying Job Searches and Career Transitions

15:02 The Birth of Bold Bird Consulting

17:49 Gamification in Corporate Strategy

20:54 The Role of Personal Branding

23:59 Conclusion: The Power of Games in Life

24:17 Games as Tools for Learning and Growth

25:08 Strategic Alignment with Client Needs

27:40 Pitfalls of Gamification Design

29:51 Epic Missions in Game Design

35:18 Entrepreneurship and Finding Ikigai

41:45 Communication and Organizational Development Background

43:44 Designing Effective Gamification Strategies

47:00 Personal Insights and Favorite Games


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Theme Music by Caleb Willitz.
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Blissful Feeling - www.pandabeatsmusic.com
Found Sound on the "domain of play" borrowed from ⁠⁠Balance in the Spiritual Life Dharma talk by Sr. Trai Nghiem⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301⁠


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