by David Kolmer
GAMELAYER explores the intersection of art, games, and education, targeting creative individuals who seek to reignite their sense of play and curiosity. It aims to inspire listeners to embrace the power of action, novel experiences, and playfulness in pursuit of a fulfilling life. By fostering a mindset of continuous wonder and exploration, the show encourages adults to nurture their inner child and adopt a playful approach to learning and creativity. Each episode invites listeners to embark on a journey of discovery, emphasizing the importance of "learning-by-doing"
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April 3, 2025
<p>Caitlin Johnson, a seasoned gamification consultant andperformance 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 clientneeds, 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 you're in Learning andDevelopment, a leader or even an entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you turn challenges into epic quests.</p><p>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!</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Episode Breakdown:</strong></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> Introduction toGamification and its Impact</p><p><strong>02:57</strong> The Quest forPersonal Growth</p><p><strong>06:01</strong> UnderstandingPlayer Taxonomy in Gamification</p><p><strong>09:09</strong> Writing a Book:A Gamified Journey</p><p><strong>12:08</strong> Gamifying JobSearches and Career Transitions</p><p><strong>15:02</strong> The Birth ofBold Bird Consulting</p><p><strong>17:49</strong> Gamification inCorporate Strategy</p><p><strong>20:54</strong> The Role ofPersonal Branding</p><p><strong>23:59</strong> Conclusion: ThePower of Games in Life</p><p><strong>24:17</strong> Games as Toolsfor Learning and Growth</p><p><strong>25:08</strong> StrategicAlignment with Client Needs</p><p><strong>27:40</strong> Pitfalls ofGamification Design</p><p><strong>29:51</strong> Epic Missions inGame Design</p><p><strong>35:18</strong> Entrepreneurshipand Finding Ikigai</p><p><strong>41:45</strong> Communicationand Organizational Development Background</p><p><strong>43:44</strong> DesigningEffective Gamification Strategies</p><p><strong>47:00</strong> PersonalInsights and Favorite Games</p><p><br /></p><p>MUSIC</p><p><br /></p><p>Theme Music by Caleb Willitz. <br /><a href="https://calebwillitz.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">calebwillitz.com/</a><br /><a href="https://calebwillitz.bandcamp.com/music" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">calebwillitz.bandcamp.com/music</a></p><p>Blissful Feeling - <a href="http://www.pandabeatsmusic.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.pandabeatsmusic.com</a><br />Found Sound on the "domain of play" borrowed from <a href="https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Balance in the Spiritual Life Dharma talk by Sr. Trai Nghiem</strong></a><a href="https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301</a><strong>SOCIALMEDIA</strong><br />INSTAGRAM! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gamelayer.fm/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gamelayer.fm/</a><br />LINKED IN! <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/gamelayerfm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/gamelayerfm</a><br />FACEBOOK <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gamelayer.fm/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/gamelayer.fm/</a><br />YOUTUBE <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GAMELAYERfm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@GAMELAYERfm</a></p>
March 29, 2025
<p>Listen in as Jonathan Peters PhD illuminates <strong>Johan Huizinga's </strong>"The Circle of Play," connecting magic 🔮 with science 🧪 on <strong>GAMELAYER.fm</strong> 🎲 David Kolmer takes the liberty of connecting Dr. Peters insights to his own experience training and working in the theatere world. Gamemaster Kolmer layers on the ideas of "the given circumstances" and the "Magic WHAT IF." as a means to pave forward into the domain of play.Steven Reiss pioneered research into human motivation, culminating in the creation of the Reiss Motivation Profile (RMP). This s eating, physical exercise, tranquility. The RMP is widely used by organizations to understand individual motives and improve engagement through tools like the Reiss School Motivation t<a href="https://www.reissmotivationprofile.com/motivation" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">1</a><a href="https://www.sententiagamification.com/rmp-cb37c876-5d0a-460b-851e-da307c6216bc" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2</a><a href="https://www.successprogramme.com/steven-reiss-motivation-profile-assessment-for-leaders" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">4</a>.</p><p>Jonathan Peters, PhD, is a certified practitioner of the RMP and trained directly under Steven Reiss. He has served as Chief Motivation Officer at Sententia Gamification for over a decade. Peters applied RMP principles internationally, including in South Africa, to enhance instructor productivity and accountability. As the best-selling author of <strong>Cavemen Can't Market</strong>, Dr. Peters frequently discusses how the “RMP” influenced his transition from academia toto marketing and then to corporate gamified learning environments<a href="https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/lessons/134177/overview" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">3</a><a href="https://www.sententiagamification.com/D-Fun" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">7</a>. </p><p>Transcripts and more at <a href="http://www.gamelayer.fm" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.gamelayer.fm</a> </p><p>SOCIAL MEDIA</p><p>NSTAGRAM!<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gamelayer.fm/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gamelayer.fm/</a><br />LINKED IN! <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/gamelayerfm" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/company/gamelayerfm</a><br />FACEBOOK <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gamelayer.fm/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/gamelayer.fm/</a></p><p>MUSIC:</p><p>Theme Music by Caleb Willitz: "caleb drum and piano oct 9 2020" (Purchased by David Kolmer)</p><p><a href="https://calebwillitz.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">calebwillitz.com/</a><br /><a href="https://calebwillitz.bandcamp.com/music" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">calebwillitz.bandcamp.com/music</a></p><p>Ankle Roll By Panda Beats Visit www.pandabeatsmusic.com to download songs with no DMCAor copyright for free.</p><p>Intergalactic Walk By Panda Beats Visitwww.pandabeatsmusic.com to download songs with no DMCA or copyright for free. </p><p>Blue_Dot_Sessions_-_Ghost_Byzantine (Music was not altered in any way, only cropped and faded in)https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Banana_Cream/Ghost_Byzantine</p><p>Found Sound on the "domain of play" borrowed from <a href="https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Balance in the Spiritual Life Dharma talk by Sr. Trai Nghiem</strong></a> <a href="https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301</a></p><p>WORK CITED</p><p>https://www.reissmotivationprofile.com/motivation</p><p>https://www.sententiagamification.com/rmp-cb37c876-5d0a-460b-851e-da307c6216bc</p><p>https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/lessons/134177/overview</p><p>https://www.successprogramme.com/steven-reiss-motivation-profile-assessment-for-leaders</p><p>https://www.sententiagamification.com/D-Fun</p><p> </p><p><br /></p>
March 25, 2025
<p>Welcome to the first episode of GAMELAYER. Paul Smith is from Edinburgh, Scotland and resides in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In this episode, Paul and David Kolmer discuss a case study of a project he designed for AtkinsRéalis in Montreal, QC. There is also discussion around Chess, original games, Gamification, teaching ESL (English as a Second Language), representation of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, and potential complications related to these topics. </p><p>GAMELAYER RADIO found wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Transcripts and swag coming soon at <a href="http://www.gamelayer.fm/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gamelayer.fm</a></p><p>Theme Music by Calbe Willitz. <a href="https://calebwillitz.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">calebwillitz.com/</a><a href="https://calebwillitz.bandcamp.com/music" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">calebwillitz.bandcamp.com/music</a></p><p>Interlude Music<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-mindfulness-relaxation-amp-meditation-music-22174/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">John_Kensy_Music- Mindfulness Relaxation & Meditation Music</a><br /><a href="https://pixabay.com/users/john_kensy_music-26026995/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">pixabay.com/users/john_kensy_music-26026995/</a></p><p>Ending Found Sound on the nature of play borrowed from <a href="https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><br /><strong>Balance in the Spiritual Life Dharma talk by Sr. Trai Nghiem</strong></a><a href="https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/yZag9LOp7uc?si=T2Qyfc-4y-XJoSOz&t=3301</a></p><p><br /></p>
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