Karen Sikkema has been working in game-based learning for nearly 20 years at her serious game studio, Living Story. She is an early pioneer in the field of game-based learning and gamification, helping organizations make learning adventurous and interactive. With her team at Living Story, Karen focuses on motivation and job satisfaction in organizations, as well as learning, discovering talents, engagement, and storytelling experiences. Karen is a concept developer and game designer, with extensive experience as a trainer, facilitator, (guest) lecturer, and a sought-after national and international speaker. She is also the author of the 2023 Management Book of the Year, Spelen Werkt (Playing Works).