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

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

By: Michel Cloosterman & Matthias Renner
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Welcome to the Briques Boutique Hotel 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.Michel Cloosterman & Matthias Renner Economics
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
    Apr 26 2026
    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 why building with bricks becomes magic when language fails, how tangibility opens doors that words keep closed, and why a simple model can reveal more truth than hours of conversation. Anna and Angela talk about working online, working offline, and everything in between – because these hacks work everywhere. But there's more: These two are thinking big. They're planning a 5-10 day educational program for facilitators who want to become coaches. A full bridge between two worlds that most people thought could never meet. A raw, honest conversation about transformation, the power of collaboration across borders, and what happens when you stop trying to talk people through their problems and let them build their way out instead.
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    45 mins
  • 012 - Through the Practical Lens - Playing for Success with Simon Dutton

    012 - Through the Practical Lens - Playing for Success with Simon Dutton
    Dec 30 2025
    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 revisit highlights from Bricks on Tour and discuss the unique moment where a non-project manager solved a case study with a single, simple insight. A concise and inspiring look through the practical lens for facilitators, project managers, and anyone working at the intersection of structure and play.
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    27 mins
  • 011 - Between the Pages – Issue 20 - Navigating Principles and Values

    011 - Between the Pages – Issue 20 - Navigating Principles and Values
    Dec 12 2025
    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 an exclusive preview of the next magazine issue, highlighting how personal, cultural, and professional stories inspire facilitators around the world. A reflective and insightful conversation from inside the engine room of the LSP Magazine.
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    23 mins
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