Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros

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Step into a world where professionals in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method connect in a unique way. At the Briques Boutique Hotel, you’ll discover insights specifically designed for the needs of experts – from experienced facilitators to those aspiring to become one, looking for deeper insights.

Enjoy a premium listening experience: energizing conversations, analyses, and practical insights that open new perspectives and help you move forward. Just as a boutique hotel offers a personalised stay, we deliver selected content, bringing you fresh ideas and approaches.

Whether you’re checking in for insights on facilitation, strategy, or your journey to becoming a facilitator, you’ll find the inspiration you need for your next step.

Bricks Boutique Hotel | The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Podcast for Pros

Latest episodes

013 - Through the Practical Lens - Coaching Hacks with Angela Taverna & Anna Kandler

013 - Through the Practical Lens - Coaching Hacks with Angela Taverna & Anna Kandler

44m 54s

What do you do when your coachee sits across from you, unable to find words for what's really going on? This is where Anna Kandler and Angela Taverna discovered something extraordinary: LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® isn't just for groups and teams – it's a game-changer for one-to-one coaching.

In this episode, the two facilitators from Germany and Switzerland share their journey of creating The 7 Powerful Coaching Hacks. They met 400 kilometers apart, connected over a shared vision, and did something remarkable: They coached each other remotely using the very methods in their book. That's how confident they are.

We explore...

012 - Through the Practical Lens - Playing for Success with Simon Dutton

012 - Through the Practical Lens - Playing for Success with Simon Dutton

27m 9s

In this episode of the Bricks Boutique Hotel, we take a closer look at the very first Practical Guide ever published in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Magazine series: “Playing for Success – Project Management Using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®”
Together with its author Simon Dutton, we explore how decades of project management experience blend with the power of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to improve kick-offs, risk workshops, communication planning, and pre-mortems.

Simon shares how the guide was created, why LSP sparks deeper conversations than traditional methods, and how facilitators can use clear roadmaps to support every stage of a project.
We also...

011 - Between the Pages – Issue 20 - Navigating Principles and Values

011 - Between the Pages – Issue 20 - Navigating Principles and Values

22m 57s

In this episode of the Bricks Boutique Hotel, Michel and Matthias dive into Issue 20 of the LSP Magazine, exploring the essential principles and values that shape LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitation.

Michel explains why ideas like the 100–100 principle, psychological safety, and the “stick to the model” approach are crucial for creating meaningful participation and strong workshop outcomes. Together, they discuss real-world challenges: What happens when the “elephant in the room” suddenly appears? How do facilitators navigate dilemmas without losing the assignment? And how can the method help depersonalize sensitive issues while still addressing what truly matters?

Michel also offers...

010 - Between the Pages – Issue 19 - Sharing and Caring

010 - Between the Pages – Issue 19 - Sharing and Caring

25m 57s

In this episode, Michel and Matthias take you behind the scenes of LSP Magazine Issue 19: Sharing & Caring.
Why do sharing and caring matter so much in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®? How can facilitators truly foster it – even when challenges arise? And what role do dilemmas, ethics and AI play?

A brief, honest glimpse into ideas, anecdotes and what’s next – straight from the Bricks Boutique Hotel.