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A Spark Of Awareness154. Midlife Shift From 20 Years In Games To Executive Coaching - With Zoë CurnoeIn this leadership-centric episode, host Sophie Vo welcomes Zoë Curnoe — a seasoned production and operations leader turned leadership coach — for a candid conversation about the highs and lows of a 22-year career in the gaming industry, including co-founding Timbre Games and leadership roles at Coalition Studios, Riot Games, EA, and Pandemic Studio.From early days navigating creative chaos, to leading major game launches, to founding a studio and eventually pivoting to coaching, Zoë opens up about what it takes to truly lead in times of complexity, change, and uncertainty.“People want to be led by someone...
2025-06-2455 min
Cheat Codes: A Podcast Powered by WIGILeveling the Field: GDC Chat on Community and Changing the GameThis episode of Cheat Codes dives into the powerful community of women in the gaming industry. TaSh shares insights from GDC, where she connected with over 20 leaders, and explores their experiences, challenges, and the impact of community support. This isn't your typical industry chat; it's a real talk about representation, creating change, and the strength of women supporting women.A huge thank you to all of our guests featured on this episode: Jessica Flor, Alina Matson, Zoe Curnoe, Tina Merry, Carmen DeMint, Mari Yalong, Emily Bailey, Toni Phillips, Carina Kom, Kate Mitchell, Terry Redfield, Shagufta Khan, Kay Arutyunyan, Jessica...
2025-03-2838 minCheat Codes: A Podcast Powered by WIGILeveling the Field: GDC Chat on Community and Changing the GameThis episode of Cheat Codes dives into the powerful community of women in the gaming industry. TaSh shares insights from GDC, where she connected with over 20 leaders, and explores their experiences, challenges, and the impact of community support. This isn't your typical industry chat; it's a real talk about representation, creating change, and the strength of women supporting women.A huge thank you to all of our guests featured on this episode: Jessica Flor, Alina Matson, Zoe Curnoe, Tina Merry, Carmen DeMint, Mari Yalong, Emily Bailey, Toni Phillips, Carina Kom, Kate Mitchell, Terry Redfield, Shagufta Khan, Kay Arutyunyan, Jessica...
2025-03-2738 min
The Here's Waldo PodcastBurnout, Feedback, and Leadership Growth in Gaming with Zoe Curnoe of Lumina LeadershipZoe Curnoe is the founder and executive coach at Lumina Leadership, a boutique executive coaching and training firm. With over 20 years of leadership experience at companies like Electronic Arts, Riot Games, The Coalition (an Xbox studio), and co-founding Timbre Games, Zoe specializes in helping leaders navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful change. In this episode, Zoe shares lessons learned from burnout while leading Gears of War 4 at The Coalition and how coaching helped her build self-awareness. She discusses current leadership trends in high-pressure environments, the importance of feedback, and staying aligned with company values. Tune in for...
2025-02-1135 min
A Pixel at a TimeEp.06 - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: Tips from a Games Industry Veteran with Zoë CurnoeIn this inspiring podcast interview, we dive deep into the challenges of impostor syndrome, the transformative impact of coaching, and the secrets to becoming a more effective leader in the competitive world of gaming.
Our guest, a seasoned industry veteran, shares their personal journey from self-doubt to confidence and reveals practical strategies that aspiring leaders can use to excel.
Whether you’re struggling with feelings of inadequacy or looking to improve your leadership skills, this conversation will provide you with actionable insights and motivation.
Learn how coaching can shape your career and hear fi...
2024-10-311h 11
Learn from Leaders Podcast#43: The future of management in the Game industry. Part 2What will the future of management in the games industry look like? What is changing, and how it affects culture and management? Tune in to hear the thoughts of two inspiring industry leaders.Guest: For the past 18 years, Zoë Curnoe has held production positions at a range of companies that include working with artists in the Canadian Rocky Mountains at the Banff Centre, as well as working with smaller independent companies and large powerhouses, such as Riot Games and Electronic Arts. In 2021, she left her role as Production Director of the Story Campaign for the massively popular Gears of War f...
2023-05-3022 min
Learn from Leaders Podcast#42: The future of management in the Game industry. Part 1What will the future of management in the games industry look like? What is changing, and how it affects culture and management? Tune in to hear the thoughts of two inspiring industry leaders. Guest: For the past 18 years, Zoë Curnoe has held production positions at a range of companies that include working with artists in the Canadian Rocky Mountains at the Banff Centre, as well as working with smaller independent companies and large powerhouses, such as Riot Games and Electronic Arts. In 2021, she left her role as Production Director of the Story Campaign for the massively popular G...
2023-05-3032 min
Learn from Leaders Podcast#15: Zoë Curnoe: Breaking down team silos for productivity, inclusion, and winning talentGuest: Zoë Curnoe, Studio Production Director (recently changed role to Studio Director) and Co-Founder at Timbre Games, Leadership and Executive Coach.During the third episode of Season 2, Patric Palm interviews Zoë Curnoe, Studio Production Director and Co-Founder at Timbre Games, Leadership and Executive Coach.For the past 18 years, Zoë has held production positions at a range of companies that have spanned working with artists in the Canadian Rocky Mountains at the Banff Centre, from smaller independent companies to large powerhouses such as Riot Games and Electronic Arts. In 2021 she left her role as Production Director of...
2022-02-1427 min
The Electric Playground Network | EPNEpisode 277 – Timbre Games – Launching a New Game Studio with Jeff Nickolls, Zoe Curnoe & Geoff Coates – Vic’s BasementVictor Lucas chats with Joe Nickolls, Zoe Curnoe and Geoff Coates about the launch of Timbre Games!
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2021-07-241h 01Vic's BasementEpisode 277 – Timbre Games – Launching a New Game Studio with Jeff Nickolls, Zoe Curnoe & Geoff Coates – Vic’s BasementVictor Lucas chats with Joe Nickolls, Zoe Curnoe and Geoff Coates about the launch of Timbre Games!
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2021-07-241h 01
The GamesIndustry.biz MicrocastThe GamesIndustry.biz Academy Jobscast: Improving your onboardingThroughout this month, we'll be taking a deeper dive into the world of video games recruitment and the challenges facing both applicants wanting to enter the industry and companies wanting to secure the best talent. For our third 'jobscast,' we take a look at the onboarding process and how studios can better prepare recruits for their new role. We discuss the challenges involved -- both before and during the pandemic -- as well as how the process differs depending on which stage of a project you're bringing in new team members. Our panel this...
2021-07-2256 min