Caitlin Johnson

Caitlin Johnson is a Gamification Practitioner, Master Certified Performance Coach, and Consultant with 15+ years of experience. She has a Master's degree in Interpersonal Communication and is Project Management Certified.  She is a 2x Ironman triathlon finisher, achieved the highest score in her Krav Maga yellow belt certification, is married to her high-school sweetheart, and is a mother of two daughters and a standard poodle.

Over the course of her career, she has impacted over 72,000+ global leaders and is trusted by Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Bass Pro Shops, and FranklinCovey. She specializes in gamification, change management, strategy & execution, and executive coaching.

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Next Gen Mentorship: Coaching Millennials and Gen Z Through Play

Discover how gamification can revolutionize early career coaching by aligning professional development with the way younger generations naturally learn and engage. In this dynamic session, you’ll explore how game mechanics—like quests, leaderboards, and power-ups—can motivate new employees, foster resilience, and accelerate growth. By embracing playful coaching models, L&D leaders can unlock the full potential of Millennials and Gen Z, transforming their learning journeys into rewarding, high-impact adventures. 

Learning Outcomes:  

1. Design engaging coaching frameworks using quests and challenges to break down long-term goals into motivating, bite-sized objectives.  
2. Incorporate game mechanics like rewards, badges, and streaks to encourage continuous progress and build momentum in early-career programs.  
3. Empower young professionals to embrace failure and develop resilience by treating obstacles as part of the game—and the learning process.  
4. Identify intrinsic motivators for Millennials and Gen Z to customize coaching experiences that resonate with their values and goals.  
5. Build collaborative networks through gamified mentorship and peer challenges to foster engagement and growth within your organization. 

Get ready to reimagine your programs with tools and tactics that speak directly to the next generation of talent—because the future of work is play!