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Maria-Lurdes Dehtiarenko
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🚫 NOT Another Boring Energizer - P.1: Wall of Travel Souls

Most energizers are forgotten the second they end.
I wanted to build something different - something small but deep, where people leave the call having actually learned something about each other.

This is a concept I created for my remote team - and it's one of the few energizers that left people smiling after the call, not just during it.

🎒 “Wall of Travel Souls”

A team-building experience based on personal travel memories.

⏳ Duration: 20–30 min

🎯 Purpose: Emotional connection, storytelling, light creativity

💻 Format: Remote or hybrid-friendly

📸 Prep: Ask team to send 1 meaningful photo from any trip — past or recent

🔧 What You Need

  1. A shared wall (Miro, Figma, Canva, Jamboard, etc.)
  2. A simple avatar template (or let them freestyle)
  3. 1 short, open-ended prompt

💬 The Prompt

Think of one special moment from any vacation or trip. A quiet moment, a funny accident, something magical. Use the template to build a character or space that shows the essence of that memory. Write 1–3 sentences next to it to bring it to life.

📨 Script to Send Your Team (before the call)

Hey team!
For tomorrow’s energizer, please find one photo from any of your travels - just a moment that meant something to you.
You can send it to me directly.
We’ll use it during the call for a short, personal activity.
If possible, please have your camera on - we’re bringing a little piece of ourselves to the screen 🌍✨

🧩 Pro Tips (If You're Facilitating)

  • Prepare 2–3 sample cards ahead of time (include yours!)
  • Screenshot the final wall and send it out after the meeting as a memory

🗺️ A Sneak Peek Inside My Mural Setup

Here’s a little glimpse of how my board looked during the session.

👀 Liked the vibe?
This is just one of many energizers I’ve cooked up.
Follow me to catch the next drop – and maybe steal a few sparks for your own sessions 🌟

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