The Best Two-Minute ENERGISER I Have Ever Played
It works best if your group is standing, or at least sitting, with enough space to step (or lean) to the left and right.
How to run it
- Now, let me introduce you to one of my favourite quick energisers to lead.
- You can either run this activity yourself or hit play on the video above, where I read the script out loud.
- It works best if your group is standing, or at least sitting, with enough space to step (or lean) to the left and right.
- Ask your group to listen carefully to the story.
- Every time they hear the word “right”, they are invited to step (or lean) to the right.
- Every time they hear “left”, they are invited to step (or lean) to the left.
- That’s it! No talking - just movement and listening.
- Whether you’re running a training session, workshop, classroom activity, or conference, this one ticks all the boxes.
- It boosts engagement, sparks energy, and is ‘done and dusted’ in less than 2 minutes.
- After 35+ years of facilitating, I’ve led hundreds of quick energisers.
- The Best Two-Minute ENERGISER I Have Ever Played
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You can either run this activity yourself or hit play on the video above, where I read the script out loud.
Ask your group to listen carefully to the story.
The Best Two-Minute ENERGISER I Have Ever Played
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: The Best Two-Minute ENERGISER I Have Ever Played. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: You can either run this activity yourself or hit play on the video above, where I read the script out loud.; Ask your group to listen carefully to the story.; The Best Two-Minute ENERGISER I Have Ever Played. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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