LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in One-on-One Coaching

When words are not enough – and your hands do the talking

How often do we find ourselves mentally going in circles—searching for solutions, optimizing processes—only to realize: something is still holding us back. We sense that we’re not really moving forward. It’s precisely in these moments that LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) opens up a unique pathway—even in individual / One-on-One Coaching sessions.

Last week, I had the opportunity to work with a client on his work organization. Initially, the focus was on optimizing workflows, sorting priorities, and improving time management. But the deeper we went, the clearer it became: the real challenges were not just external—but rooted in internal tension that was blocking his workflow.

Thinking with your hands: LSP makes the invisible visible

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® allows thoughts, feelings, challenges, and desires not only to be described but also built.

The client created a model of his current system—his actual situation—using simple LEGO® bricks. What emerged was more than a model. It was a mirror: of internal blockages, patterns, and tensions.

Current Situation

In the next step, he visualized his desired state. What would need to change? What would an ideal, more supportive work environment look like? Which elements could stay—and which ones could go? With each brick, the vision of change became more concrete.

Ideal state

The power of visualization: from model to action - What makes this method so impactful?

By building with your hands, you create a deeper connection to your inner experience. Thoughts become organized, perspectives shift, new solutions emerge—often surprisingly clear and insightful.

The impact at a glance

💡 What the client took away from the session:

• New insights into internal blockages

• A visual understanding of the connection between structure and emotion

• Concrete first steps toward change

• Structured, intense reflection using the hands

• A change in perspective that a conversation alone might not have brought

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in 1:1 Coaching – Who is it for?

This method is especially valuable for people who:

• Face complex challenges and want new perspectives

• Need to make decisions

• Find themselves stuck in repetitive thought loops

• Want to reflect on their work style, leadership, role, or personal development

• Are curious about creative ways of thinking

Conclusion: When words are not enough …

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is not a game—it’s a powerful, serious tool that opens up new ways of thinking and acting. It helps reveal what everyday thinking often hides and gives form to inner images.

Whether in a team or one-on-one setting—this method works.

Would you like to experience for yourself what becomes possible when you build your topic?

Then feel free to get in touch for a free and non-binding initial consultation. Together, we’ll explore how LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® can support you on your journey.

📩 I look forward to connecting with you!

Or just get in touch directly – I’d love to hear from you!

Johanna