How to Use LEGO® Serious Play® in Virtual Coaching Sessions
With the rise of remote work and online coaching, facilitators and coaches are seeking engaging, interactive ways to support clients in virtual settings. LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP), traditionally used in face-to-face workshops, can also be adapted for virtual coaching sessions—helping clients unlock creativity, problem-solving skills, and deep self-reflection from anywhere in the world.
In this guide, we’ll explore how to effectively use LEGO® Serious Play® in virtual coaching, including best practices, tools, and session formats.
Why Use LEGO® Serious Play® in Virtual Coaching?
LSP fosters engagement, self-expression, and deep thinking, making it an ideal tool for virtual coaching. Benefits include:
Increased engagement – Hands-on activities keep participants focused.
Better storytelling and metaphor usage – Helps clients externalise thoughts visually.
Equal participation – Ensures every client has a voice, even in a digital setting.
Stronger retention of insights – Tangible models serve as lasting reminders.
Step 1: Setting Up for Virtual LEGO® Serious Play® Sessions
1. Choose the Right Platform
Select a video conferencing tool that supports breakout rooms, screen sharing, and collaboration tools:
Zoom (breakout rooms + screen sharing)
Microsoft Teams (integrations with collaboration tools)
Miro or MURAL (for capturing insights digitally)
2. Ensure Clients Have LEGO Bricks
Ask participants to have a small selection of LEGO bricks ready. Provide recommendations for:
Starter Kits – Small LEGO Classic sets work well.
Custom Brick Kits – Send pre-selected kits to participants.
Virtual LEGO Alternatives – Use online tools like BrickLink’s Studio for digital building.
3. Create a Comfortable Environment
Encourage clients to set up a distraction-free space with a webcam positioned to show their models during discussions.
Step 2: Warm-Up & Skill-Building in Virtual Coaching
Just like in in-person sessions, warming up is crucial in virtual LEGO Serious Play. Start with:
Build a Tower Challenge – Participants create a tower in 60 seconds and share its meaning.
Metaphor Exploration – Ask them to build a model representing how they feel about coaching today.
Camera Adjustments – Ensure each client can clearly show their models.
Step 3: Virtual LEGO Serious Play Coaching Exercises
1. Exploring Leadership Strengths
Prompt: "Build a model of your core leadership strengths."
Discussion: Participants explain their models and reflect on key strengths.
2. Overcoming Challenges
Prompt: "Create a model of the biggest challenge you’re facing right now."
Discussion: Clients explore obstacles and brainstorm solutions.
3. Visioning the Future
Prompt: "Build a model of where you see yourself in 5 years."
Discussion: Helps clients set goals and define next steps.
Step 4: Capturing Insights & Next Steps
To ensure actionable takeaways, use:
Screenshots – Encourage clients to take pictures of their models.
Digital Whiteboards – Tools like Miro/MURAL help document insights.
Reflection Questions – Ask, "What does this model reveal that words alone wouldn’t?"
LEGO® Serious Play® is an adaptable, engaging tool for virtual coaching. By following these steps, you can facilitate meaningful, hands-on coaching sessions remotely, helping clients gain clarity, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills.
Want to master virtual LEGO Serious Play facilitation?
At The Brick Coach, we offer a comprehensive online LEGO® Serious Play® training designed for coaches, facilitators, and virtual trainers.
