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This episode explores the intersection of creativity and mortality. Ben Gardner discusses his artistic journey, the philosophy of aesthetics, and the value of embracing slow, intentional living through play and self-reflection. Benjamin Gardner is an artist with a unique vision of what success looks like. Go slow, do less, and focus on quality, not quantity. His work resembles vibrant medieval man...

In episode 6, Jazmin Webster takes listeners on a captivating journey through gamification, spirituality, and personal growth. The conversation opens with Jazmin’s introduction and her unique path into gamification, quickly segueing into the intriguing intersections between fortune telling, spirituality, and the cultural significance of playing cards. As Jazmin unpacks the symbolism behind differe...

Jade Arthur is an educator who uses fun and games to level up her learners. Listen in as she shares how she uses joy to sweeten the job search, games to take the bite out of learning, and Pokémon to enrich her life. Jade runs "Make the Grade,” a gamer's one-stop shop for job search coaching, English instruction, and self-paced digital courses. Episode Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Jade Arthur and...

In this episode, Dellyn Lee digs into his process of gamifying the process of looking for employment. He shares personal stories around his “trifecta” of experience after getting gut-punched on Halloween and getting laid off. Then goes on to share that this was one of the best experiences he has had because it opened his mind to existing paths he never would have considered or even noticed. This l...

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 futur...

Listen in as Jonathan Peters PhD, illuminates Johan Huizinga's "The Circle of Play," connecting magic 🔮 with science 🧪 on GAMELAYER.fm 🎲 David Kolmer takes the liberty of connecting Dr. Peters insights to his own experience training and working in the theatre world. Gamemaster Kolmer layers on the ideas of "the given circumstances" and the "Magic WHAT IF," as a means to pave forward into the do...

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, religi...

Welcome to GAMELAYER RADIO where we discuss the science of play and the quest of learning. Join David Kolmer as he guides you through engaging discussions and inspiring stories, reminding you to stay present and never postpone joy. Subscribe now and explore the transcendental potential of play in your life. Transcripts and more available at GAMELAYER.FMTheme Music by: Caleb Willitz https://calebwi...