Ways to use the game
This game is designed to facilitate development conversations in various professional contexts. Here are some structured ways to apply it:
One-on-one coaching: Manager to team member.
Peer coaching: Practicing listening and questioning.
Team dynamics: Reflecting on and improving collaboration.
Self-coaching: Exploring challenges independently.
Difficult conversations: Preparing with clarity and empathy.
Project reviews: Learning and planning from past projects.
Mentoring: Supporting focused professional growth.
Each modality activates key leadership skills: presence, reflection, action, and connection.
One-on-one coaching.
Follow these instructions to conduct a coaching session (45-60 minutes):
Decide who will be the coach and who will be the coachee.
Phase 1 – CONNECTION (5 minutes): The coach selects 2 cards from this group and arranges them sequentially to discuss the working alliance with the coachee.
Phase 2 – FOCUSING (5 minutes): The coach selects 2 cards to help the coachee define the goal they want to work on during the session.
Phase 3 – SELF-ASSESSMENT (15 minutes): The coach selects 5 cards for the coachee to become aware of their current situation. The coach may ask follow-up questions based on the coachee’s responses.
Phase 4 – PROJECTION (15 minutes): The coach selects 5 cards to explore new alternatives to their situation, adapting their use according to the questions the coachee needs at this point in the process.
Phase 5 – ACTIVATION (10 minutes): The coach selects 3 cards from this group to guide the coachee in committing to the action plan.
Phase 6 – MONITORING (5 minutes): The coach selects 2 cards to help the coachee monitor their progress.
Phase 7 – EVALUATION (5 minutes): The coach selects 2 cards from this group for the coachee to give feedback on the coaching conversation
Peer Coaching Session.
A ideal way to practice active listening, presence, and powerful questioning between peers.
Follow these instructions for a practice session between two leaders (45-60 minutes):
Decide who will be the coach and who the coachee (you can switch roles halfway through the session or in a second round).
Choose 3 phases you want to work on (for example: Connection, Focusing, and Activation).
For each phase, the coach selects 2 or 3 cards from the corresponding group.
Have an authentic, unhurried conversation. The goal is not to "finish," but to generate connection and learning.
Tip: At the end, spend 5 minutes sharing mutual learnings about the coach role and the impact of the questions.
Focused Team Exercise.
A powerful exercise to identify blockages or opportunities in a specific phase of the team’s development, and to spark improvement proposals through shared reflection.
Follow these instructions to carry out this team activity (45–60 minutes):
As a team, decide together which phase you want to work on today (for example: Self-Diagnosis, Projection, or Supervision).
Lay out all the cards from that phase on the table (or on a digital board if you’re online).
Each team member chooses one card they consider key for reflecting on the team’s current dynamic.
One by one, share why you chose that card and what it makes you think about regarding the team’s current moment.
Once everyone has shared, open a group discussion to identify common patterns, blockages, or insights.
Finally, as a team, propose at least two concrete actions to improve the dynamic or move forward in the phase you worked on.
Tip: Appoint someone to take note of the commitments and ensure follow-up at the next team meeting.
Auto-Coaching.
Do you want to use these cards to work on yourself without a coach?
This format is designed to guide you through a deep personal reflection session — ideal for leaders who want to strengthen their self-awareness, clarity, and commitment.
Follow these instructions for a self-coaching session (30–45 minutes):
Find a quiet place where you can focus without interruptions.
Have paper and a pen ready to write down your reflections and insights.
Follow the phases below, selecting cards from each group and responding in writing or out loud:
Phase 2 – FOCUSING: Choose 2 cards from this group to define the goal you want to work on today.
Phase 3 – SELF-ASSESSMENT: Choose 4 cards to increase your awareness of your current situation.
Phase 4 – PROJECTION: Choose 4 cards to explore possibilities and future scenarios.
Phase 5 – ACTIVATION: Choose 3 cards to help you shape a concrete action plan.
Phase 6 – MONITORING: Choose 2 cards to anticipate how you will track your progress.
Tip: To close the experience, you can select 1 card from the EVALUATION group to write a conclusion or give yourself feedback about the process.
Preparación de Conversaciones Difíciles.
Do you have an uncomfortable, sensitive, or crucial conversation ahead?
This exercise helps you prepare for it with clarity, empathy, and focus.
Follow these instructions for a conscious preparation session (15–30 minutes):
Find a quiet space where you can reflect without interruptions.
Briefly define who the conversation will be with, what it will be about, and what you hope to achieve.
Then, select cards from the following phases:
Focusing (2 cards): to clarify your intention and the goal you want to achieve with the conversation.
Self-Assessment (3 cards): to explore how you are feeling about this conversation — and also how the other person might be. Reflect on their possible emotions, needs, and life context. Focus on building empathy before taking action.
Projection (3 cards): to visualize how you would like the conversation to unfold, what outcomes you desire, and what options you have to approach it with honesty and respect.
Activation (2 cards): to define how you will prepare, what you will say, and what attitude you want to maintain during the conversation.
Tip: If you’re doing this preparation with a coach or colleague, you can ask them to read the cards to you as if they were your training guide.
Revisión de Proyecto.
Have you just finished a project, sprint, or important phase? This exercise helps you close the cycle with meaning, learn together, and consciously prepare for the next step.
Follow these instructions for a collective review session (30–45 minutes):
Gather the team that participated in the project or initiative.
Open the session with a brief recap of the milestone achieved.
Then, follow these phases using the cards:
Monitoring (2–3 cards per person): to reflect on the experience. Each person chooses the cards that represent how the process felt, what worked well, and what was challenging.
Evaluation (2 cards per person): to share key learnings, takeaways, and aspects that could have been approached differently.
Projection (2 cards as a group): to imagine together how to apply those learnings in future projects or phases. What adjustments do we need as a team to keep evolving?
Tip: Collect ideas and insights in a shared document or visual board. It can become a living guide for future projects.
Mentoring.
Do you support people in their professional growth?
This exercise is designed for mentors who want to hold development conversations with clarity, depth, and a forward-looking perspective.
Follow these instructions for a meaningful session (45–60 minutes):
Find a quiet, interruption-free moment to create a space of trust and active listening.
Agree with the other person on the general focus of the conversation — it could be a performance review, a growth concern, or preparation for new challenges.
Then, select cards from the following phases:
Focusing (2 cards): to clarify together the development goal to work on today. What does the person want to explore or improve at this point in their professional journey?
Self-Assessment (2–3 cards): to reflect on the beliefs, emotions, challenges, or patterns that may be influencing that development.
Projection (3 cards): to open up new possibilities and visualize what the person wants to achieve, what that desired future would look like, and what resources they need to strengthen.
Monitoring (2 cards): to agree on how follow-up will be done, how to support from the mentor role, and what short-term commitments will be made.
Tip: You can take a photo of one of the cards as a reminder of the conversation’s purpose and as an anchor for the commitment made.