Training & Workshops

Training that gets to the heart of Leadership in Games

Why work with us?

Built for the Games Industry, by those IN the Industry

Every session is shaped by real studio experience and direct knowledge of what actually works in Games - from those that get it.

Tools, Learnings & Stragegies Grounded in Psychology

Not just tips and tricks, but proven strategies rooted in how people truly learn, lead, and grow - with the qualifications to match.

Learnings You Can Build On

Practical, interactive and built to make a difference beyond the session. You’ll take our learnings forward to continue facilitating real change!

“The team found Mel to be extremely knowledgeable, offering practical advice for better communication helping us to build a stronger, more resilient team. We found the team building exercise insightful and the team has continued to discuss the outcomes since.”

Tamara Alliot

- CEO, Nerial

"Exactly what I was looking for"

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"It’s allowed me to be more authentic and balanced"

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"It gives you the skills to know where you need to be"

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"Exactly what I was looking for" 💡 "It’s allowed me to be more authentic and balanced" 💡 "It gives you the skills to know where you need to be" 💡

What we cover

Our workshops are built around real challenges that Leaders and teams face in the Games Industry.

Each topic is designed to spark useful conversations, offer practical tools, and create meaningful change – not just tick a box.

Here are some of our most popular sessions:

For Teams:

  • Mel’s signature Talk introduces the Psychology behind working as a Team. What happens when we bring different personalities together? How can we embrace our unique differences? What happens when we start to accept our own individual quirks, encourage open communication, and foster a more inclusive workplace culture?

  • An interactive session designed to boost communication skills around giving and receiving feedback. Learn practical methods for delivering constructive feedback, and how to receive (and ask for!) feedback in a way that links to your personal growth.

  • A practical workshop where your team collaboratively designs their ideal meeting. Discover how to accommodate diverse communication styles, promote inclusivity, and ensure everyone feels heard and valued.

For Managers/Leadership:

  • Discover the benefits of embedding Coaching practices into everyday interactions, empowering your teams through curiosity, active listening, and supportive questioning. How can we ask better questions?

  • Learn practical tools to navigate conflict more constructively, facilitate mutual understanding, and strengthen workplace relationships. Participants will leave with their own emergency conversation pack.

  • Designed to support in proactively identifying and managing stress, enhancing team resilience, and helping lead more effectively - even under pressure. This workshop aims to provide structures for better overall Team wellbeing.

🎤 We’ve delivered talks, workshops and training for a range of clients, including:

Norwich Games Festival

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Barclays

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Ukie

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GameUp Africa

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Miniclip

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Yorkshire Games Festival

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BAFTA

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Nerial

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Norwich Games Festival • Barclays • Ukie • GameUp Africa • Miniclip • Yorkshire Games Festival • BAFTA • Nerial •

All Available Workshops

Explore our ready to run sessions below, or get in touch to shape something bespoke for your team.

For Teams:

  • Mel’s signature Talk introduces the Psychology behind working as a Team. What happens when we bring different personalities together? How can we embrace our unique differences? What happens when we start to accept our own individual quirks, encourage open communication, and foster a more inclusive workplace culture?

  • An interactive session designed to boost communication skills around giving and receiving feedback. Learn practical methods for delivering constructive feedback, and how to receive (and ask for!) feedback in a way that links to your personal growth.

  • A practical workshop where your team collaboratively designs their ideal meeting. Discover how to accommodate diverse communication styles, promote inclusivity, and ensure everyone feels heard and valued.

  • Making a Game often feels like a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Equip your team with practical strategies to help manage stress, build resilience, and maintain motivation as we go through the twists and turns. This session supports healthier working practices and aims to empower individuals to notice when they are in ‘survival’ mode and how we can navigate our way back out.

  • An introduction to how better to understand neurodivergence in Game Teams. This talk introduces best practices when working with neurodivergence and encourages the Team to explore how to adopt more inclusive communications that will benefit all Team Members.

  • This workshop challenges traditional notions of Leadership, emphasising that leadership is accessible to everyone, regardless of their role. Discover how to encourage and recognise leadership behaviours across your entire team and how you can lean into bringing more “Leadership as an action” into your Studio.

  • A collaborative workshop that encourages your team to have conversations around what success looks like in their specific role, project and Team. Helpful to align team values and open up new areas for exploration.

For Managers/Leadership:

  • Discover the benefits of embedding Coaching practices into everyday interactions, empowering your teams through curiosity, active listening, and supportive questioning. How can we ask better questions?

  • Learn practical tools to navigate conflict more constructively, facilitate mutual understanding, and strengthen workplace relationships. Participants will leave with their own emergency conversation pack.

  • Designed to support in proactively identifying and managing stress, enhancing team resilience, and helping lead more effectively - even under pressure. This workshop aims to provide structures for better overall Team wellbeing.

  • Tailored specifically for Leaders & People Managers, this session focuses on designing meetings that maximise productivity, inclusivity, and engagement, ensuring your management practices lead by example.

  • Tailored specifically for Leaders & People Managers, this workshop provides advanced tools and techniques to communicate feedback effectively, navigate difficult conversations, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.

  • This workshop is aimed at guiding Senior Leaders to prepare for change and uncertainty during the Game Making process. Learn the insights and techniques needed to confidently navigate teams through periods of change. This session provides practical frameworks for managing uncertainty, maintaining team morale, and driving success.

  • A focused session providing Managers with the skills and understanding needed to effectively support team members experiencing anxiety. Discover strategies to manage sensitively, create supportive environments, and foster confidence in quieter team members.

  • An interactive workshop designed to help Leaders create and maintain a psychologically safe environment, enabling their teams to openly share ideas, ask questions, and innovate without fear of judgement. Learn actionable methods to build trust and encourage more authentic communication.

  • Focused on recognising signs of burnout within Teams, this workshop offers actionable strategies for proactive management, reducing stress, and promoting long-term resilience and team wellbeing.

Not sure what your team needs? Let’s talk about it.

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