Unconventional Journeys and the Power of Determination

Today’s guest is Chris Tran, a SEA Esports and Gaming Expert with experience working at the top levels of one of the largest gaming esports organizations: RIOT Games.

In this podcast conversation, Tom Leonard interviews Chris Tran, an expert in Southeast Asia esports and gaming. They delve into various topics, starting with Chris's background and his journey into the gaming industry. Chris shares his unconventional path, from pursuing a pre-medical education to landing a job at an internet service provider and eventually finding his passion in gaming. They discuss the challenges and rewards of moving to Southeast Asia, emphasizing the importance of family and hard work in Chris's decision-making process.

The conversation then focuses on Chris's experience at Riot Games and his meticulous efforts to secure a job there. Chris shares his approach to bridging the credibility gap, including studying Riot's communication style, conducting extensive research, and even hiring a gaming coach to improve his skills. Tom praises Chris's determination and the lessons learned from his journey.

They also discuss the impact of different cultures and regions on esports organizations, emphasizing the need for effective communication and partnerships. Chris highlights the mobile-first nature of gaming in Asia and the importance of adapting game design to suit different platforms and player preferences.

The conversation concludes with a discussion on the challenges and mindset required for a career in gaming. Chris emphasizes the importance of coaching, overcoming imposter syndrome, and embracing personal growth. They also explore the transformative power of taking action, challenging limitations, and cultivating a gamer mindset.

Episode Webpage: https://www.gamerschangelivespodcast.com/unconventional-journeys-and-the-power-of-determination

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Featured in this episode:

Chris Tran

Chris Tran has since lived a lucky life filled with adventure and achievements. He survived the Nepal earthquake in 2015 after being "dead" for four days. He has lived abroad in Vietnam, Singapore, and Thailand for over 18 years. Chris has launched some of the hottest video games in Southeast Asia, organized and hosted gigantic esports events, built the first esports stadium in Southeast Asia, and founded and managed multiple leading digital advertising agencies in Vietnam.

Now, Chris is embarking on a new journey as a life coach. Coaching is an advantage not yet become widely available in his part of the world. Chris is eager to share his experiences and help others find their own purpose and grow to fulfill their potential. He wants to help people become better business people, get raises and promotions, develop their confidence, and thrive in relationship-based organizations.

Email: mailto:chris.l.tran@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisltran/

Website: https://www.christran.gg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/christrangg

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This is a show about how to build an esports business from literally anywhere in the world where each week we showcase the journey of esports entrepreneurs and others to learn how they solved a particular problem that everyone will ultimately face.

In Season Three our theme is “Building a Business: Esports 101”.

I am your host, Tom Leonard. I have a background in entertainment marketing. After working with many amazing esports entrepreneurs from emerging markets, they inspired me to create a show to tell their stories so that others can be motivated to create their own esports business. Gaming and esports can create jobs tackling the problem of global youth unemployment. Creating jobs from playing games. What could be better than that?

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