Speak Like a Final Boss: Communication Skills for Game Developers
What to expect from this session: Strong ideas deserve strong voices. But too often, talented developers struggle to share their vision with confidence. In this fast-paced, practical session, communication coach Jon Torrens shares how game devs at every level can speak with clarity, authority, and presence, whether that’s pitching to publishers, leading a team, or presenting at events. Drawing on real-world coaching with studios and tech teams, Jon will share tools to overcome nerves, structure your ideas like a pro, and tailor your message to your audience. Expect some humour, a bit of (non-cringe) interaction, and a ton of practical takeaways to help you +1 your confidence and make your ideas land effectively. (Like the dropship in ‘Aliens’. The first one, not the remote-piloted one that crashes.)
About Jon Torrens: Jon Torrens is a former video game designer and stand-up comic turned communication coach, who now helps introverted developers speak with clarity and confidence. His flagship training ‘+1 Confidence’ features practical tools to help you level up your communication skills whether you're pitching, presenting, or leading a team.
Session Host: Jon Torrens
Website: https://jontorrens.co.uk/gamedevs/
Contact Details: jon@jontorrens.co.uk, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontorrens
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This session is part of Ukie's Week of Insight into Games 2025, a series of curated webinars throughout November 2025, aiming to equip businesses with vital knowledge and insights from leading industry experts on challenges faced collectively within the industry. Each session will comprise of a 40-45 minute webinar, followed by Q&As from the audience and will be recorded and hosted on our UkieTV channel on YouTube.
