Emotional Quadrants
Goal
play with range of emotions
as coaching debrief tool - explore range of emotions in the group
Instructions
As scene game
Divide the scene in 4 quadrants, and allocate 4 different emotions to each quadrant. ie Mad, Sad, Glad, Afraid
Players improvise a scene, but need to take on the emotion of the quadrant they are in. Encourage players to move about, in order to force changes of emotions. Don`t forget to justify emotion changes.
Warm-up Version
Have people walk around the quadrants and ring bell (or stop music) and then have them act out that emotion.
http://www.bbbpress.com/2018/07/drama-game-emotional-quadrants/
Coaching
Use these categories to debrief how a project went and the feelings people have
https://www.retrium.com/resources/techniques/mad-sad-glad
Author
I help teams connect, collaborate, and perform at their best in both virtual and in-person environments. As an executive and leadership coach, I design highly engaging experiences where people can think together, navigate challenges, and strengthen the way they work. With a background in leadership coaching, facilitation, and applied improvisation, I create interactive retreats, conferences, and networking events that energize participants and create lasting impact. My work creates the conditions for psychological safety, honest communication, and deep collaboration, allowing teams to build trust, navigate challenges, and achieve meaningful results together. I am deeply committed to mission-driven organizations. As a board member of the International Applied Improvisation Network, I partner with nonprofit and social justice leaders to help their teams thrive in fast-changing environments.
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