E69: The Hidden Attributes of Gaming: Interview with An Coppens

When people think of video games, they think about violence, competition, and even wasting time. But that shouldn’t be the case. Gaming has a lot of elements that can be used in business, HR, and even education.

In this episode of the Fire In The Belly Podcast, Might Pete talks to An Coppens, the Chief Game Changer of Gamification Nation, about how she offers business solutions in the form of gamification design services. It’s easier to ‘level up’ when everyone in the team is aware and motivated to get the same missions accomplished within a reasonable timeframe. Also, we ensure healthy communication and engagement among them. Find out how when you listen in!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

An was always a diligent and versatile kid—doing every school requirement, acing most of the exams, and training as a student-athlete. Whatever mystery box is put in front of her, she studies, figures out, and masters whatever is inside it. She was always passionate and eager to finish when she starts something.
For a long time, gaming has been frowned upon and avoided by people to consider as a career track. Even An’s parents questioned her decision. But An knew she got the talent and could contribute much in the industry, so she pushed for it no matter what.
An also has experience in consultancy. This is where she saw a million possibilities of gaming. She advocates gaming as a tool to increase learner engagement. Games are how people will learn and communicate easier.
Gamification (the application of gaming elements) can help to encourage engagement between the management, the team, and the customers. When there’s a good sense of teamwork, high performance is guaranteed. Besides, it also gets other people interested in the service you offer.

BEST MOMENTS

“I tend to get stuck on something and get immersed in it.”
“If I can be a great player, then being a coach is another great thing to do.”
“Sign off stress.”
“Feedback is a strong motivator and creates a big impact (to the business).”
“There’s money in games.”

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ABOUT THE GUEST

An Coppens is the leading expert in gamification design for employee and learner engagement for over 15 years. She is also the Founder and chief game changer of Gamification Nation, an award-winning Speaker, L&D professional, and an author.

Under her leadership, Gamification Nation Ltd has won the Outstanding Gamification Agency Award in 2017 at Gamification Europe and an Excellence in No-Tech Gamification design for a board game at Gamicon 2018.

Visit An Coppens Official Website: https://www.ancoppens.com/
Connect to An Coppens in LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ancoppens

ABOUT THE HOST

The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’. 

Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor, and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting, and inspiring others.

Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In The Belly’ is the Q&A’s - Questions and Actions!

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