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

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 C...

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 work...

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,...

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.

What really happens during a LEGO SERIOUS PLAY® training? In this episode, Michel and Matthias take You behind the scenes and share what makes the learning experience so impactful. We talk about the dual-table setup – Experience and Explanation – and why starting with hands-on building is essential. You’ll learn how participants stay in flow, why post-its are powerful, and how questions shape the...

In this episode, Michel and Matthias check in at the Bricks Boutique Hotel in Frankfurt to explore the vital – yet sometimes underestimated – phase of every LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® workshop: Skills Building. Why is this phase so much more than just an introduction? And what actually happens when facilitators skip it – in the name of saving time? Together, they walk you through the four core exercises...

In this episode of The Bricks Boutique Hotel, hosts Michel and Matthias explore the intriguing question: Is there really a best application technique for LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®? Together, they examine the seven different application techniques, analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and challenge a few common assumptions. While both hosts have personal favorites, the question remains: Is there truly...

This episode finds us checking in from Freiburg, as Matthias speaks with Michel – editor of The LSP Magazine – about the freshly printed Issue 18: Your Trademark – Metaphors. Together, they explore how metaphors are more than just figures of speech. In the context of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, they serve as one of the essential backbones – shaping how we facilitate, connect, and make sense of complexity...

In this special episode of The Bricks Boutique Hotel podcast, the roles are reversed: Michel Cloosterman, normally the co-host of this podcast, becomes the guest. Michel is also the publisher of The LSP Magazine. Born during the early days of the pandemic, the magazine has grown into a central platform for the global LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® community. In this episode, Michel shares how it all began, w...

In this episode of The Bricks Boutique Hotel podcast, the hosts dive into the world of workshop facilitation, sharing personal stories of failures that ultimately became valuable learning experiences. From unexpected group dynamics and cultural misunderstandings to unforeseen disruptions—like participants bringing wine into a workshop—they demonstrate that even the best-prepared sessions can take...

In this episode of the Bricks Boutique Hotel podcast, Michel and Matthias discuss why professional training is essential to become a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator. They share their personal experiences and explain why books and videos may be inspiring but cannot replace structured training. The focus is on the 4-day training provided by the Association of Master Trainers, which offers in-depth k...

In this episode of The Bricks Boutique Hotel, Michel and Matthias dive into the world of LEGO SERIOUS PLAY. They explain what makes this unique method so special and how it helps people understand complex topics, develop creative solutions, and ensure that every voice in the room is heard. Discover more about: - The origins and scientific foundations of LEGO SERIOUS PLAY – from Flow Theory to Cons...

In the first episode of the Bricks Boutique Hotel Podcast, Michel and Matthias introduce themselves. Both are trainers and facilitators of the Association of Master Trainers in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method and share their experiences with the method. You’ll learn how their journey with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® began and what inspired them to start this podcast: to create a space for exchanging ideas...