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okWelcome back all to week 3 of the Coaching for Geeks creator of the month for November 2018: JforJen, artist Jennie Brown. Today we look at 2 more pieces from the very talented JForJen (Jennie Bro...November 15, 2018
Our guest writer Sammie Durell opens up a new series on travel with the most obvious yet often the most tricky question: Where to next?!So, you want to travel the world huh? Do you want to hear th...November 14, 2018
Interviews Made Easy with our Free Guide It's time to get ready for your next interview with our Pre-Interview Checklist.20 pages of info including what to do, when to do it, plus the all importa...November 12, 2018
Lauran Carter Manages Communities From the heady days of Fable with Lionhead Studios and Microsoft, to the now of Two Point Hospital with SEGA. Lauran Carter knows how to manage a community...November 11, 2018
Guest writer and theatre geek Helen Pain is on a mission to find the best way to see theatre for under £20 - and the answer is closer to home.If you ever happen to find a spare £20 in your pocket ...November 9, 2018- Welcome to Week 2 of Coaching for Geeks' Creator of the Month for November 2018: JforJen, artist Jennie Brown Today we look at 2 more pieces from the very talented JForJen (Jennie Brown) along with a...November 8, 2018
I got this recipe in 2013 whilst doing a job in the Caribbean dressed as a pirate… don’t ask.For this job I lived on a boat whose wonderful chef, Roger, prepared incredible food from a tiny galley...November 7, 2018- How to Do World-Class Research on a Company when Looking for a Job Whether you’re making an application, already got that interview, or are a runner trying to break Jinteki’s latest ICE su...November 5, 2018
Our guest writer Daniel Fine can't wait for the adaptation of acclaimed book series Mortal Engines out on December 8th. But why is he so keen? Mortal Engines: an explanation of the books, what they m...November 2, 2018- Hello fellow geeks and welcome to the first Creator of the Month, November 2018! In this brand new section we pick out one of our very own to highlight the amazing creations they produce. We want to...November 1, 2018
- It's darker here in London's east end and just down the road is where Jack the Ripper committed his foul acts. Only one thing can keep me from the terrors of the night.... YOUR BEST HORROR GAMES EVER...October 31, 2018
- The kitchen is a vast cavern of workstations and ovens and yet, steam emanating from one corner has begun to fill the void and is encroaching on a prep station occupied by Grillardin. Grillardin i...October 24, 2018
- 165 companies who recruit using Twitter (and bonus Bad Ads job postings). What do your social media profiles say about your employability? I love twitter. You might be reading this becau...October 22, 2018
- If Ice Cream Is Your Diet's Nightmare, Don't Be Afraid Anymore... Our guest writer Tamsyn Kennedy tried the top 3 low calorie ice creams on the market today. If you need your sweet tooth fi...October 19, 2018
- Quick Tips. Top foods to avoid a bad dates- Burritos or Mexican - You may both like spice but sweat and nasal leakage does not make for a sexy time.- Olives - Sure, they can be flirty and show...October 17, 2018
I used to be terrible at playing video games. But not in the way you might be thinking.When I played video games, I often felt that I needed to maximize myself before I can begin to have fun. For ...October 15, 2018
Cosplay is, to quote a friend of mine, simply ‘The Art of Dressing Up’.Cosplay. What is it exactly? Is that when people dress up as Japanese schoolgirls? Well, yes but also no. Oh I know! Is it ...October 12, 2018
THE PROLOGUE You arrive at a large yet unremarkable door along a quiet side street of an otherwise bustling city. You’re sure it’s the right one, you can smell the possibilities ema...October 10, 2018
So you're ready to cook, but have questions first...Fortunately your 'gather information' check rolls highly and Paul Flannery himself has the answers.He also has the print and play skills...October 10, 2018
Your Social Media profile represents your employ-ability - use it to your advantage. I’m a Xellenial. The first part of my childhood was largely free of technology – no mobiles never mind s...October 8, 2018- The Coaching for Geeks Show returns! And what better way to celebrate Season 2 than with terrible heroes who got picked last for adventuring. You can listen in here or head over to ou...October 7, 2018
- I would wager that if you are here on Coaching for Geeks, you probably dabble in gaming.Yet for some of our incredible community this can come with some dangers, so today we are going to take a b...October 5, 2018
- What happens when guest appearances are cancelled for a Con - publicly. Two sides to every story: a convention guest cancellation Over the weekend I spotted a post online from a very disgruntled cel...October 3, 2018
THE TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO WIN AT JOB INTERVIEWS: Job Interviews! It seems we’ve had plenty of CV success in the Coaching for Geeks Community, and also some job interview success, but not as ...October 1, 2018
Volunteering at Comic Cons I started to write this on my way home from volunteering at London Film and Comic Con. It's the UK’s biggest event of its kind. It’s a place where dreams are made for a lot...September 28, 2018
Games games games! We're looking for a good time. Games games games! Get ready for my love (at EGX 2018). No, I am not Sabrina, but I did head to EGX 2018 at the beautiful National Exhibition Centre,...September 27, 2018
Puttanesca - your simple games night recipe with bonus XP Hello, I’m Paul Flannery. I’m most well-known for bringing the cult TV show Knightmare to the stage back in 2013 and being an all-round ner...September 26, 2018
Azzy Chooses his Top 3 Picks of EGX 2018 EGX 2018 may be over, but the memories and the lust for forthcoming games lives on. Adam selected his top three games of the show. Thea 2: The Shattering Mu...September 25, 2018
Free Sunless Skies RPG - SKYFARER Announced just a few minutes ago at EGX 2018, Skyfarer is set in the world of Sunless Skies and promises a free tabletop roleplaying experience.Desig...September 22, 2018
Why Dungeons & Dragons makes a promise of adventure like no other RPGI didn't think D&D was the destination of my journey I've spent a lot of money on the roleplaying game hobby over the ...September 21, 2018- Helen Pain continues her review of the Live Entertainment at the UK Games Expo 2018. Go back and read her Escape Your Deathtrap: Live Performances at UK Games Expo Part 1 if you haven't already! &...September 19, 2018
- Hero Master: An Epic Game of Epic Fails comes to KickstarterSick of always being the best? It’s time to be the worst. Fantasy parody game Hero Master: An Epic Game of Epic Fails launches on Kickst...September 17, 2018
James Gifford, author and illustrator of Dungeon Diaries, returns to improve your Dungeons and Dragons encounters (also applicable to any tabletop roleplaying game PATHFINDER FOR LIFE! – Ed: Robin) E...September 15, 2018
Gaming Addiction: What's The Problem? Robert House, the Coaching for Geeks health correspondent, talks about the evidence behind the WHO's recent classification of a Gaming Disord...September 12, 2018
Your ideal company doesn't have any job vacancies - but you're available. That just means you should try a better way, with a speculative job application... Sorry, no job vacancy for you.So the...September 10, 2018
Your fitness goals are yours - but you'll need these three traits to achieve them. In the 12+ years of being in this industry I’ve served hundreds if not thousands of clients achieve their fitness go...September 7, 2018- The in-depth Coaching for Geeks survival guide for MCM Manchester Comic Con Introducing an in-depth guide to the ins and outs of MCM Manchester Comic Con by Alice Isted of Arisu Cosplay What is MCM ...September 5, 2018
- 30 Minutes to Adventure at Camp Wildfire 30 minutes from London and we’d arrived at Camp Wildfire. A mere few minutes later and we’d signed waivers, chosen our patrol, got our wristbands and were set...September 4, 2018
It takes most geeks 12 minutes to update all these things on their LinkedIn profile... Do it. Do it right now! LinkedIn is a massive tool to help you get a job. It's your living, breathing ...September 3, 2018- Setting Expectations at the Roleplaying Table - Brawling and Playing a Role One of the tricky bits about getting a group together to play a tabletop roleplaying game is the expectation of e...August 24, 2018
Your guide to cosplaying at MCM Comic Con with Dream Away Cosplay Here we have Tessa Istel of Dream Away Cosplay giving her tips, she's attended MCM Manchester Comic Con 5 times now and she...August 22, 2018
Things change, but a pattern is present; a formula remains... You’re not going mad, the website is changing. We’ve had this one for over a year and sure, it’s OK, but it’s not the sleek bea...August 21, 2018
The 3 Best Questions To Ask To Find Out If The Job Is For You - and Uncover Secret Fires With 1 Bonus Question. Well done! You made it to the interview stage…Your heart rate is elevat...August 20, 2018- Victoria, Coaching for Geeks’ Mod Prime and resident Viking, runs Destai Designs, a small business selling chainmaille. This is her story packed with help for your own microbiz adventure!I sta...August 17, 2018
Assorted Musings and Advice from MCM Manchester Comic ConAttack of the Voice Actors! Manchester Comic Con took place over the weekend of July 28-29 and Coaching for Geeks overlord Robin asked me ...August 15, 2018
Show me the Money! - Does anyone get this reference anymore? How to Ask for a Pay Rise and get it Your company does not want to pay you more money. Sorry but that’s true. They want to keep all ...August 13, 2018- When geeks and drama combine - it's the rise of the theatre geek! I doubt many people have ever thought to put the words ‘theatre’ and ‘geek’ together, let alone become one, but please bear wi...August 10, 2018
Fun Fundraising for Good Causes Liam Purkiss from FURN Gaming talks us through how to setup a gaming charity fundraiser. Sorry, FURNdraiser. So, you want to fun...August 8, 2018
What are interviewers REALLY looking for at your job interview? “So tell me what you want what you really, really want” bellowed the Spice Girls in the most unconventional int...August 6, 2018
Vanessa Marshall (left) In Conversation with Vanessa Marshall By Daniel FineVanessa Marshall is an extremely talented voice actor whose work has been featured in many different carto...August 5, 2018
Nolan North on the Uncharted Fan Film, the Next Destiny DLC and ‘Filling in for Fillion’Daniel Fine headed to the Nolan North press conference at MCM Manchester Comic Con Sometime...August 4, 2018- Christopher Judge Talks God of War and Hints at More Stargate Coaching for Geeks Stargate fanatic, Daniel Fine, heads to MCM Manchester Comic Con to meet Teal'c MCM Mancheste...August 3, 2018
Cats! Magic! Building! And Dreamz (crazy of course)! It's a MagiCats Builder Review MagiCats Builder; A game of randomness, player creativity and best of all, cats! It is a free to play...August 3, 2018- After Today Review – Wednesday 25 July at The Victoria, SwindonDirector Doug Kirby apologised prior to the start of the show for the lack of lighting effects to distinguish between past and ...August 2, 2018
- Getting Their Backstory! The fun way of getting to know someone you just met online. It’s been a week since starting my profile on Plenty of Fish. I decided that – since my karaoke nigh...August 1, 2018
Fred, Ted, Jack & Harold – Saturday 7 July at Swindon Arts Centre Society drums into us that crime doesn’t pay, but apparently in hell it does! The snag is you have to spend ete...July 31, 2018
5 CV Mistakes That Won’t Get You a Call Back You’ve been through our guides to CV creation like the good jobhunter you are; yet somehow that phone never rings.WHY?“Why don’t they call me, Rob...July 30, 2018- Werewolves of London, Edinburgh, and Beyond: Live (The Review)Dawn breaks at the quiet little village (which the audience just named, and used something related to the heat rather than a dick jo...July 27, 2018
How to stay Productive and Focused when EVERYTHING wants your Attention Its getting incredibly difficult to get some alone time when your phone, email, Netflix and your procrastinating mind...July 25, 2018- Five Ways Interviewers are Testing You (without you even realising you're being tested) SO YOU GOT AN INTERVIEW! Sweet. Nailed it. Your CV sang like Chop Chop Master Onion (OK it rapped but tha...July 23, 2018
- Who Am I To Be Writing About Turning Geeks Into Superheroes Through Tabletop RPGs? When I started writing articles for Coaching for Geeks, I decided I wanted to continue with an article a...July 20, 2018
I turned 30 this year, and I reflected on some life lessons about my relationships and the nature of love. It really does feel like a significant number, because I’ve learned so much in this time and ...July 18, 2018- So you want to be a YouTube video content creator? Great!But how do I get people to listen to me? There's millions of people doing the same thing and... *cue exsistential crisis*Now, I don'...July 16, 2018
Results can still happen even when the number on the scale doesn’t move much.Take a real case study with one of our members John Pham aka J-Pham.This before and after pic is actually 30...July 13, 2018- Have you been Comic Conned? Remember when I wrote about attending Birmingham Horror Con?I had such a great time; I wanted to attend more of this company's conventions. London mainly, as...July 12, 2018
- That’s it! School's out! For... summer, for... ever! https://youtu.be/2Oo8QzDHimQ You might have booked that road trip, that holiday, and planned that EPIC ni...July 9, 2018
What is UK Games Expo? Well, it’s an expo, not a convention. Fancy! It’s great big tabletop gaming convention; boardgames, wargames, cardgames, roleplaying games. Plus nerdy entertainme...July 6, 2018- What comes up for you when the term “Mental Health” is mentioned? Does it make you feel uncomfortable? Do you feel anxious or sad? Many people struggle with their own thoughts along with the stigma th...July 5, 2018
Beth Malcolm of Amazonian Cosplay, is an experienced cosplayer; participating in competitive cosplay events and spending months of time (and wages) on her intricate cosplay creations. She...July 4, 2018
OH Linkedin. How we laughed at you... And now you’re a big deal.Seriously. You need to have a LinkedIn profile at the moment. LET’S RUN THE NUMBERS!Over 433 Million members in over 2...July 2, 2018
It was the first time in over 4 months, since the end of my marriage, that I felt a tiny level of confidence to go out and give a shot at finding a partner. My friends – an excitable bunch – threw tog...June 29, 2018
The Coaching for Geeks health expert, Robert House, tackles sleep, and lack there thereof (and no, I won’t make a corny Kingdom Hearts reference mostly because I myself am too tired to think...June 26, 2018
BIG Festival 2018Brazil’s Independent Games (BIG) Festival is finally here and Anderson Araújo from Coaching for Geeks went along to take a closer look into all the great games they brought us t...June 26, 2018- “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius Ah, the dream job. That elusive creature we’ve hunted for since childhood. That magical ...June 25, 2018
Here at Coaching for Geeks, our tagline is “Turning geeks into superheroes.” Of all the geeky pastimes out there, probably the most geeky is the hobby of tabletop roleplaying games. From...June 23, 2018- Do you have a slow metabolism? We’ve heard it time and time again. “I’ve tried EVERY diet and track everything I’m eating but nothing seems to work. I just have slow meta...June 22, 2018
We're Werewolves, not Swearwolves. The hairiest of the classic monsters (no, Cousin It doesn’t count) and the most likely to be adapted into a live theatrical version of a social deduction ...June 21, 2018- At the UK Games Expo I got some hands-on demos of some of the tabletop games being exhibited. Here's my games review and low down on the game play mechanics. Game Review: Posthuma...June 20, 2018
- The idea of success keeps me moving, but the possibility of failure leaves me in a perpetual state of fear. Like most people, I often like to imagine myself as somebody more successful and compare mys...June 18, 2018
It was just another night bartending at the ol’ pool hall. Karaoke Sunday! Sadly, there weren’t many people present. Just the regulars that turn up for the fun. I didn’t mind how dead it was...June 15, 2018
There is nothing quite like the exhilaration of a live performance. I discovered to my delight that there were several seminars, workshops and live events running alongside the tabletop gami...June 13, 2018
Apologies... Life has really gotten in the way recently and I've started a new role. I've been to a LOT of events, and life has seriously gotten in the way! But I was DETERMINED to write up my experie...June 11, 2018- So this year I got to go the UK Games Expo for the first time ever! This article is a brief coverage of the event, what kind of things you can expect to see there and how I found the experience of som...June 8, 2018
Here’s how MCM London made me fall in love again… with life, stories, playfulness and funny voice actors!MCM London Exclusive: Amanda Leek’s report for the Coaching for Geeks studio. ...June 7, 2018
-Attendees at E3 this year have the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of FNATIC’s Fortnite captain Ettnix--Move comes as Epic Games announces $100 million investment into Fortnite comp...June 7, 2018- As an introvert I’m constantly worrying about the potential pitfalls of interacting with other human beings at conventions. What if I say the wrong thing? Am I out of my depth with geek triv...June 6, 2018
- Shape of the World – ReviewShape of the World is a 3D casual exploration game developed by the independent Canadian studio Hollow Tree Games on Unreal Engine 4. This project was funded on a Ki...June 4, 2018
I was on my way out the door to meet a new girl that I met online. We’ve been talking for about a week now and figured it time to get together mono-e-mono. Nerves were unusually high at ...June 1, 2018- Ah MCM Comic Con – the biggest of the UK con scene, returned for its first London convention under the auspices of its new ReedPOP owners. What’s changed and is it for the better? Is ...May 30, 2018
- UK GAMES EXPO IS ALMOST UPON US!Board games! Roleplaying games! Viking LARPS! Stage shows that are a hybrid of roleplaying, comedy, and improv games!We REALLY like games at CfGHQ so we’re head...May 29, 2018
- In preparation for my first ever MCM London Comic Con, I diligently looked at all the press material and made sure I had a game plan for the big day (which in my case was the Sunday). I emailed the or...May 28, 2018
You're socially awkward? Well hello there friend! I’m Robin Bates, founder of Coaching for Geeks and I’m socially awkward too! At least I was.I learned to get over it and while I ...May 28, 2018- We're at MCM London Comic Con!Oh hey - if you're looking for The Cosplay Life cosplayers' social details they're here- https://https://www.https://www.coachingforgeeks.com/cfg-at-mcm-london-co...May 26, 2018
Queues! Lines! Whatever you call them, they are a part of life, and a big part of conventions.Whether it’s getting tickets online in a virtual queue, waiting outside a convention hall in the s...May 23, 2018
Now you've done your CV with our help and you’re ready to apply, right? WELL THAT’S NOT ENOUGH. Sometimes... Sometimes you need a cover letter. This guy knows how to stand outLet’s co...May 21, 2018- Coach Austin has a new toy.He's quite excited. It's a Fit3D Body Scanner.So what is it? How does it work? Can it measure body fat? What benefit does it offer over tradition measuring? Ca...May 20, 2018
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! It has nothing to do with fish. Or underground tunnels. (Not a Carpal Tunnel)Coaching for Geeks’ brand new health expert - Operating Department Practitioner R...May 16, 2018
How to make a creative CV - your Character Sheet Now that we've covered the basics, it’s time to learn how to have some fun with it and stand out from the crowd - with a creative CV!In a world wh...May 14, 2018- Rami The Gutsy Geek is not a fan of long distance relationships. His longest one lasted a month, and she only lived one city away. But many geeks meet their significant other online, at conventions or...May 13, 2018
Coaching for Geeks Returns to MCM Comic Con – This Time It’s LondonYeah we smashed our way through MCM Birmingham Comic Con back at the NEC, back when it was snowing, back when I had a big tea...May 11, 2018- Magical Loopholes – the Dungeon Master's Dilemma Magic, by its very definition, is mysterious. And yet in many fantasy tabletop games (including Dungeons & Dragons), it is defined quite clearl...May 8, 2018
- Robin met Colin at Insomnia62. Colin was at the SpecialEffect community party and wearing a bear kigu. Naturally Robin spoke with him almost immediately to find out who he was and what he was doing dr...May 6, 2018
Be the Peacock. Seriously. You already are. We all are (sorry ladies but this metaphor doesn’t work so well with Peahens, but hey, gender fluidity means you can absolutely be a ...May 5, 2018- Happy Monday! But is it for you? Or are you stuck in a job you hate? In that case, we're here to help you on your first step to a better job - with a better CV!Whether you c...April 30, 2018
- James Banks has been in esports for years. From a player in Counter Strike, Street Fighter V and Tekken, to his current place as a top commentator and host.His career has taken many turns, inc...April 29, 2018
We had some awesome guests for podcast 46! Brad and Mike from 'Too Old to Date' joined Rami. Sometimes people get divorced.Sometimes you find yourself in your thirtie...April 23, 2018- Happy 420! We're a couple of days late but this episode of the Coaching for Geeks Show was recorded on the most baked day of the year, even beating out the day Mary Berry returns to our ...April 22, 2018
GAMES GAMES GAMES! EGX Rezzed is the UK’s biggest indie games event, the weird younger brother of EGX (formerly EuroGamer Expo) and took place at London’s Tobacco Dock 13-15 April.Robin Bates, Cf...April 21, 2018
Aaah Salute. The first con of this year, and the first time that I've personally gone along to it. What is it? Salute is a tabletop wargaming convention, featuring various companies selling miniatures...April 20, 2018
Tim Schafer is a god. Not an actual one, but in my eyes he, well ‘can do no wrong’ would be a lie but which deity ever gets things 100% right? See Greece, Rome, God of War, the holy wars, the dark age...April 19, 2018
For a number of years now, the concept of Comic Con has been something I have been aware of but had never invested much time into. My knowledge of it was probably because ‘geek culture’ has ...April 18, 2018
LA Games Conference Agenda & Speakers Announced for May 8th EventAnnual Industry Confab Brings Together Top Leaders from NBCUniversal, Blizzard, Super League Gaming, EA, Zynga, Twitter, an...April 18, 2018
This blog post first appeared in the Coffee With Dan Facebook group Cast your mind back, Wayne’s World style, to July of this year; Spider-Man: Homecoming had just...April 16, 2018- eSports! Coaching for Geeks founder, Robin Bates, is a complete an utter eSports N00b. At least he was until he went to Insomnia62 and PAX East...Eyes opened to the world of professional gaming he...April 15, 2018
PC Gamer came up with a solid show for their first effort at Olympia; while you'd expect the games themselves to be the focus there was a lot of associated activity that was both fun and thought-provo...April 14, 2018- I turned 30 this year, and I reflected on some life lessons about my relationships and the nature of love. It really does feel like a significant number, because I’ve learned so much in this time and ...April 12, 2018
...and moreover in our opinion everybody shall speak in public.William Roy, creator of Pitchcards, a game to improve your public speaking skills which successfully funded on Kickstarter in March 2...April 5, 2018
We’re old hands at escape rooms, we escaped from first one to open in London with mere seconds to spare and have had played the good, the terrible, the beautiful and the obnoxious. This w...April 4, 2018
Comic Con! (and other conventions). They don't happen by magic and vast teams of volunteers are on hand to make sure they work like... erm... clockwork. Sarah Wilson, CfG Queen of Cons, shares her t...April 3, 2018
So you want to find your geeky purpose. The meaning of life. Maybe you're just stuck and want to find your way out.Because you my friends, you have one life left, and your life force...April 2, 2018- Beth Malcolm, AKA Amazonian Cosplay, takes her work to the next level. She not only hand crafts her work, which has included Cersei Lannister, Flemeth, Queen Hippolyta and more, but also...April 1, 2018
- The day of MCM Comic Birmingham was greeted with a very brief glimpse of “Beast from the East 2”, we only get a few events of the year where we really get to rise up and unify as one. I wasn’t going t...March 30, 2018
- This one's aimed at the straight 'nice guys' who think that only the bad boys get the girl. "Hey Rami, I'm a nice guy, but I can't get any women to like me. They always seem to go for the a...March 29, 2018
- My players had finally found the flooded Crypt. They inch down into the dank stone entranceway, fear gripping them as they watch out for the ghost of a blind witch Morvane. As they emerg...March 28, 2018
The MCM Birmingham Team were absolute stars, so we're posting their post-event press release here.MCM BIRMINGHAM COMIC CON TAKES BIRMINGHAM BY STORM!First MCM Comic Con of 2018 draws in t...March 27, 2018- I was rather excited about Birmingham Horror Con, I've not attended an event like this before, sure, I've been to a Walking Dead con. But, nothing dedicated to Horror as a whole! The Horror of Edgeba...March 27, 2018
- TOUGH LOVE TIME, KIDS Your job is YOUR responsibility. The amount you earn is YOUR responsibility. It’s time to take charge. Here’s a pattern I see all too often.1) You hat...March 26, 2018
Don't fear the gym! Everyone's there striving to be better and we're all at different parts of the journey.In this week's episode of the Coaching for Geeks show, Coach Austin tackles gymtimida...March 25, 2018
I have done a lot of different tasks in my time volunteering at conventions. But, this is something I had not yet done! When Robin asked me to be a press representative for Coaching for Geeks I was ex...March 24, 2018
IT'S NATIONAL PUPPY DAY!Which nation? we don't know or care for it gives us an excuse to celebrate the best dogs in geek culture. In no particular order... 1) K-9I reckon we can ...March 23, 2018- Hello everyone, my name is Jay Holmes and I’m going to be talking to you about my experiences with the Quidditch Premier League or QPL for short. To start we’ll just go over a little bit about me: I’m...March 23, 2018
2018 was going to be my year. January was awesome. I set SMART goals. I made a plan. I wrote my six month milestones on a whiteboard in my office. I used my best handwriting and double checked my spel...March 22, 2018
Me and My Comic Con Kids It all started with a small comic con in High Wycombe for me, my first con team. I found via social media that a comic con was happening in my hometown, and being run by a fr...March 21, 2018
It's time.Grab the stat circle ready for a 7 Day Level Up Challenge!Stat Circle Worksheet HOW DOES IT WORK? You choose one stat to work on for 30 minutes a day for 7 days.You c...March 20, 2018
One of the things that most caught by attention at MCM Birmingham Comic Con this year was this: Training with Lightsabres Being a bit of a Star Wars geek – and by bit I mean ...March 20, 2018
LAN Parties. Insomnia Festival has brought LAN parties back in a BIG, exhibition centre spanning way. Plus all the esports, cosplay, tabletop gaming, YouTube and Twitchers you could ask for. Insomni...March 19, 2018- I turned 30 this year, and I reflected on some life lessons. It really does feel like a significant number, because I’ve learned so much in this time and yet I know there is SO much more to learn. (An...March 14, 2018
- In part 1 I covered my big hitters, so let’s bring on the indies!Squeezed in around the multi-machine runs of the big boys it might have been easy to miss the smaller set-ups where the indie devel...March 12, 2018
Gameblast18 Came and went and many of the CfG community are feeling bereft after an amazing weekend of playing, streaming and raising money for SpecialEffect. Daniel Auty gathered his thoughts on Ga...March 11, 2018- As part of what Markiplier has dubbed a 'social experiment' he opened up a publicly joinable Discord for a mere few hours. Catching this at bang on the right moment, SOMEHOW we managed t...March 7, 2018
Beyond Type 1: 2150 is a futuristic VR action game currenty on Kickstarter. Robin played it at PC Gamer Weekender and caught up with the developer Nadir Miheisi to talk about the game, their plans, an...March 5, 2018- Stepping into the hall at Olympia where PC Gamer (sponsored by Omen by HP) had set out their stall for the weekend was an education in organised chaos; teams were unboxing monitors, booting PCs, going...March 2, 2018
- In the past two weeks, I've heard horror stories from two different people about recent date encounters they've had.Here they are to put things into context. Story 1 (woman):"I go on one date...February 28, 2018
Alex, it's been less than a year since we chatted for the Coaching for Geeks podcast (Have a listen!) what's been going on? It’s been an exceptionally busy 8 months for me! When we last spoke, I h...February 26, 2018
Do you ever get that weird feeling that no matter what you do or how much you learn there is someone lurking around the corner waiting to call you out as a fraud? Or maybe, you always have a strange f...February 23, 2018
Writing down your goals greatly increases your chance of achieving them. But what happens next? Now that they’re in the physical world, do they magically accomplish themselves? Of course not. If you...February 22, 2018- Gaming is great! Did you come here to donate? YOU'RE AMAZING - click right here to visit our Just Giving page.What would you do if you lost the ability to play games? SpecialEffect creates be...February 19, 2018
Time to drink to another Valentines day, but what can we do to take steps to progress, not perfection when it comes to dating? Let's have a chat with resident dating coach Rami; I've been teaching g...February 14, 2018
Behold YouTube! A land of much D&D greatness. As I was tumbling ever further down the rabbit hole a video stood out – How to fold a beholder by Plus4Charisma.I haven’t made it yet (BUT I...February 12, 2018- Quidditch! Turns out it’s quite an aggressive and inclusive team sport. 2017 saw the launch of the Quidditch Premier League. I first met with the director, Jack Lennard, plus some of the key players ...February 11, 2018
- Magical Items! Whilst the precious things of Oliver's Brighton may not actually give off a glow if you were to cast 'detect magic' upon them, they are very fancy indeed.Oliver Dall had an idea to...February 11, 2018
- Making Treasure Valuable “You find 40 gold pieces. Two level 1 scrolls and a dagger.” A collective yawn ensues.Sound familiar? Making treasure sound 'valuable' can be tricky, but there are wa...February 9, 2018
Stuck with these fuckwits – doing a job you’re stuck inAll day with people you hate, doing things you hate, for not much money… you might feel stuck. You are not stuck. ...February 5, 2018- Yo ho yo ho a podcast life for me - Robin guests on The Podcast BayAhoy there m’hearties! Splice the mainsail and aim condenser mics (with pop filters) on the broadside for it’s time for some pira...February 1, 2018
My Business Failed From Failure to PhoenixWe’ve all heard the old saying, “Do what you love and the money will follow.”It seems like the ultimate dream to turn your passion into a business...January 26, 2018- The all-too-familiar sound of the Stormtroopers’ laser blasts ringing in our ears (someone’s been training these guys too, they know how to hit). Each blast keenly felt in the haptic rumble o...January 25, 2018
- Roll For A Plan Role playing games like D&D give us the opportunity to come up with a plan and then see what happens when it is implemented. But what about the factors (such as dice rolls) That y...January 24, 2018
- Big songs, big talent, big heart - Go Eugenius! Eugene, Janey, and Feris, Geeks in 1980s America. Running into bullies, attending school, Eugenius! Mashes together a comic book adventure with a teen ...January 23, 2018
Battletoads is an absolute bitch.Games used to be hard. Sure you Souls players think you have it tough but does it send you back to the start when you misinterpret that boss’s incoming attack? ...January 22, 2018
Make 2018 ANY year your year – Goal Setting Alright, I can hear some of you groan from here.It’s important. How will you know you got what you want if you don’t set what you want? Like REALLY s...January 18, 2018
DJ Takaki, considered one of the most skilled DJ artists and finalist on DMC, sits down with Hibiki Ichikawa, a qualified Shamisen player and instructor, to talk about their epic duet performance....January 15, 2018- Episode 42 - It may not be the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything, but the history of video games is also very important Arcade machines. Once upon a time you'd fin...January 14, 2018
- YOU want to talk about depression? OKAY….we’ll ‘TALK’... Recently internet cheerleading YouTuber, Nicole Arbour posted a viral video about depression being ‘all in your head, oh no I’m hold...January 13, 2018
Dragonmeet! The friendliest gaming con ever? That's how it was sold to us, so Robin went along to the Novotel in Hammersmith, London, UK to get his game on. ...January 13, 2018
Cosplay - You’re Doing It Wrong! What about that ‘meme cosplay’ that’s just exploded over the internet? You may say to yourself - oh attention right? But let's have a look at that a little closer! &...January 12, 2018
Cosplay - you’re doing It wrong! Have you ever seen ‘sexy cosplay’ and scoffed at it like a bad, untouchable smell? If so, you are doing cosplay wrong and here’s why...Jeni Mew Cosplay, who is pe...January 10, 2018- The PC Gamer Weekender is back by popular demand for a third year at London’s Olympia on February 17th and 18th, with exclusive access to new PC games before they are released, developer t...January 9, 2018
- Cosplay - you’re doing It wrong! Have you ever seen ‘crazy skillz enters all the masquerade’s cosplay’ and scoffed at it like a bad, untouchable smell? If so, you are doing cosplay wrong and here’s...January 8, 2018
- I got some feedback on one of our ads yesterday. OOH CRITICISM. Once upon a time (and not all that long ago) I'd have taken this to heart and agonised over it.Instead I hid it. Used...January 7, 2018
Mutant Monster are Japanese punk sisters wanting to kick ass! Currently touring the UK with an extended version of ABNORMAL. You can pick up their latest CD across the UK and Europe with two completel...January 2, 2018
2018. New Year. New You And yet, you already know you’re doomed to failure don’t you?Just like the 80% that fail by the second week of February. You can already feel the excuses and the reasons,...December 28, 2017
Five No Bullshit Ways to Shed Fat You’re Stuffed with Stuffing, you’ve turkeyed the turkey, you’ve drunk till you’ve sunk (you get the point.) Now it’s time to face those consequences, but do you hav...December 27, 2017
Lovebites is an all female heavy metal group from Japan, debuting for the first time in the UK at Hyper Japan and securing #3 in the metal category of the UK itunes charts. These girls are a band to k...December 24, 2017
Better Board Games This Christmas Nothing brings on The Fear more than seeing the read and white Monopoly box being brought out from under a bed. Here’s the thing – if you want to change...December 22, 2017
TOO MANY SIDE QUESTSYou have just spent the last ten minutes behind a rock shooting arrows at a dragon as it flew around burning Imperial soldiers. This morning you were on a wagon headed towards ...December 19, 2017
So You Hate Christmas? What have you done?You winced at that sentence.And also this one. Not everyone likes Christmas. And that’s OK. Though as a government mandated holiday it make...December 18, 2017- Well this is new. A transcript! Fancy.We'll be back next week with a proper episode, for now let's revisit 2016. SU&SDHello ga...December 17, 2017
Right then – HYPER JAPAN CON SURVIVAL GUIDE – This is not a review (it is a little bit), it’s part of the Coaching for Geeks Convention Survival Guide, to help you get the most from any convention. Go...December 11, 2017- 37: Geek - Projekt Indie, Interview with Emma Spalding Plus! the Great Winter Indie Steam Key Giveaway!Dec 10th, 2017Indie Games! Turns out they're almost indefinable, and bring a whol...December 10, 2017
- Roleplaying games and what they did for me. Hi, I’m Paul, 41 years old and I’ve been roleplaying since I was 18.Little under a year ago, I started my own firm, RPG Crunch. It is something I do be...December 8, 2017
- 36 - Life - Live Your Purpose, Interview with Mastin Kipp Dec 3rd, 2017 What is purpose? Where does it come from? Why do some find it hard to uncover?Mastin Kipp is an Am...December 3, 2017
- Rami the geek dating coach is back!This week he interviews his old friend JP Lachapelle, the former lead singer of multiple bands, including Mire and Keychain.They talk about confidence...November 26, 2017
- Baby don't hurt me, don't hurt me, no more... If I have that stuck in my head, you can too! If you're just here to register for the webinar hit this button.Sorry, you missed it.You pass the...November 26, 2017
- Today's post is about my girlfriend! This is a picture of us at my sister's wedding. As you can see, I am smitten with her. We've been dating for 3 years, and will probably be making some tiny humans...November 26, 2017
Today's post is a short one! When I was single and lonely, Friday nights were the beginning of my weekend gaming binge. I'd get some junk food, usually starting with KFC, and start playing games as s...November 24, 2017
That's not Santa.OK, This is the first hint of Christmas on the new site, and I'll accept it, despite being a NO CHRISTMAS TILL DECEMBER grumpus.Why?Because we had the chance to catch up...November 23, 2017
Yesterday I went bouldering. On my second climb, I pulled really hard, and near the top, I heard a loud pop come out of my right wrist.Hurray, it's sprained!My girlfriend felt bad as it was...November 23, 2017- Onett Town?Coach Austin calls upon one of the highest ranked coaches in the fitness Industry, Sam Pogue, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Onnit & founder of the Fitness Bre...November 23, 2017
- In this guest blog, Mary Tice, CfG Member, talks about her experiences of finding balance. Perkiness, Fogginess, Balance I like to think I'm a pretty easy going, happy ...November 22, 2017
Today's lesson: don't put them up on a pedestal! When you see someone that you think is attractive, as a human your first instinct is to think "wow, this person is amazing. He/she must walk on water....November 22, 2017
Have you ever heard this expression before? "Don't make someone a priority if they make you an option."I've always been a fan of this phrase, especially in the context of dating.Every geek ...November 21, 2017- Self-Love Simple question: if you don't like or love yourself, how can you expect someone else to love you?I see this all the time. People will come up to me and say "I'm looking for someone to...November 20, 2017
- Want to be better in bed? Who doesn't? Turns out certain exercises can help you move, thrust, grind, bend, and please your partner in new and exciting ways. Something kinda ooh...November 19, 2017
- F.R.I.E.N.D.S Rami takes on friendship and shares the friendship formula to help you make new fiends. And not a Ross Geller in sight! (Rami is going to be annoyed with me because he actuall...November 19, 2017
- Right then - MCM London Comic Con Survival Guide - This is not a review (it is a little bit), it's part of the Coaching for Geeks Convention Survival Guide, to help you get the most from any...November 19, 2017
- 1-3 June 2018 Cor that seems a long way off yet. But with Christmas fast approaching (and PAX Unplugged taking place right now) many of our minds turn to games.Beautiful boardgames with their mee...November 18, 2017
Register nowRami is hosting a jam-packed LIVE dating webinar that's going to show you how to get a date in 72 hours!It's happening Nov. 22nd (WEDNESDAY) at 9am PST/12pm EST/5pmGMTIn ...November 17, 2017
You wanna write a book! This is part 4.Missed any of this series?Part 1Part 2Part 3Now on with the celebrations! - Robin Celebrate. You just wrote a book...November 16, 2017- Cosplay, conventions, and love. November is the Month of Love for us here in Coaching for Geeks Land. And I, as the resident Prince of Cosplay and Convention matters have been tasked to weigh in on a...November 15, 2017
- *Clatter Clatter Clatter* Dice. Quite important in a lot of role playing games.Quite noisy on tables - a problem if you're recording a YouTube series or podcast. Or at least a problem for whoeve...November 13, 2017
- Wizards of Brighton OK, let's address the Harry Potter shaped elephant in the room.Oliver’s Brighton is not associated, nor endorsed or connected with JK Rowling, Warner Brothers or the...November 12, 2017
- Episode 32 - Dating - How to Meet and Talk to Women at a Bar Bars. People still meet in them. For real.How do you approach someone? How do you speak...November 12, 2017
- We were privileged to be invited to the Oliver's Brighton launch party. Just the gallery here for now, I'm working on the article so here are all the pics and some details. Oliver...November 11, 2017
- We're famous baby! The London Geek is a brilliant blog by Hannah Cowton, you might recognise the name - I thought her blog was so great I got her on the podcast last week - go and have a listen (or o...November 11, 2017
How to Write and Publish a Book - Part 3 In case you missed them here are:Part 1Part 2 Get other people on board. I am not an artist, but every book needs cover art. I asked a relative, a ...November 9, 2017
Major GainesLook, it's really hard to find a decent picture of Major Gaines. Naughty Dog's frankly DREADFUL fighting game, Way of the Warrior, on the 3DO has not been massively covered by the re...November 8, 2017
Pong Let's get straight to the point. Some people at expos and conventions smell.We're here to help you make sure that that is not you - you'll have a better time, the people around you will have...November 6, 2017- Geeky London London! City of fish & chips, Big Ben, The Queen, ESports stadia, immersive experiences, and conventions of all kinds.Hannah Cowton, The London Geek, joins Robin as they share th...November 5, 2017
- 12 Experts Growing Together Exponentially - GTeX - founded by Simone Vincenzi and Ben Shorter, works to develop the knowledge, skills and experience of personal development professionalsOn their ...November 4, 2017
- Let me fly far away from here... Or at least to last weekend at MCM London Comic Con when we met (most of) the crew of the Jupiter Mining Corporation Solar Class Mining Ship, Red Dwarf.Rimmer, ...November 4, 2017
- When it’s Con-time it’s Go-time! For the fitness conscious geek on the go it’s hard to stay on the path of gains and health without getting looped into the after parties, hours of standing in lines, ...November 2, 2017
- Left on a cliffhanger Like all good superhero stories. Heather's still our friend though (one assumes) so here's some of her awesome stuff.If you missed part 1 of this series we've got you covere...November 2, 2017
- Manu Bennet Crixus. Allanon. Azog the Defiler. Deathstroke.Some of those are pretty unpleasant characters, turns out the man behind them is a delight to meet. Comic Con Robin went...November 1, 2017
- I quit! Wait, Coach Austin, before you get going let's tell people to come and join the awesome Facebook group, which they'll never want to quit! - Robin OK Now I quit! What!? Why is Coach Austin t...November 1, 2017
- My father’s had a heart attack My name is Jay and I’m going to tell you a little bit about the last couple of weeks of my life. Before I do you need to know a little bit abou...October 28, 2017
- Episode 3 - Revenge of the ? Sorry, I'm too ill to come up with a good pun. If you think of one let me know - Robin Rami takes on more movie lies in this installment of Lies Movies Teach Geeks About ...October 27, 2017
- Heather Ness She's the author of Broken Heroes: An Unofficial Guide to the Trauma and Psychology of Marvel's Defenders (that's an affiliate link, just a heads up)Heather's also been on the podcas...October 26, 2017
- 30 Day Challenge – the rules so far…. I will be honest with you. My mentor is very much of the ‘just do it and figure it out as you go - what’s the worst that could happen?’ mentality, so this challe...October 26, 2017
- Basically B.S. Before we set off, and this is no B.S., come and join the Facebook group for daily geek life, dating and fitness advice.Recently there has been a big boom of fitness interest and p...October 25, 2017
You likely came here after listening to Episode 29 of the Podcast - Make your gamer mind work for you.Or perhaps you stumbled here.Either way, you might be looking for the Stat Circle Workshee...October 21, 2017
Part 2 - Attack of the Zones Rami the Gutsy Geeks takes on more of Hollywood's insidious love-based lies and this week, Zone of the Frienders (oh man, I need to go play Zone of the Enders now and I a...October 20, 2017
30 Days to Level Up Gamer mindset is awesome. Pouring effort and creativity into solving problems, getting stuff done, leveling up.What if you did that for yourself too? What if you...October 16, 2017- Rami the Gutsy Geek tackles Hollywood and the lies Movies Teach Geeks About Dating - Vol. 1 They Lied to Us AllUntil the age of 23, everything I knew about relationships, I learned at the cinem...October 11, 2017
Coach Austin and his Top 4 Ways Guys Creep Out Girls at the Gym Being a member of the male species I cannot deny that when an attractive woman comes into the gym temptation will arise to go ahead and...October 10, 2017
