Burnout, Feedback, and Leadership Growth in Gaming with Zoe Curnoe of Lumina Leadership

Описание: Zoe 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 advice on finding the right coach, leading with empathy, and managing crises while staying true to your values.

Resources Mentioned in this episode:
• Here’s Waldo Recruiting - https://www.hereswaldorecruiting.com/
• Lizzie Mintus on LinkedIn -   / hereswaldo  
• Zoe Curnoe on Linkedin -   / zoecurnoe  
• Lumina Leadership - https://www.lumina-leadership.com/


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🎧 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Meet Zoe Curnoe
04:06 The Impact of Coaching in Leadership
15:32 Challenges in the Gaming Industry
27:02 Delivering Effective Feedback
31:36 Mentorship and Final Thoughts
34:31 Get in Touch with Zoe