About this Event
Break the Block, Calgary
Wednesday October 14th, 2026
5:00 to 7:30 PM
NorQuest SCFL 3-071
Third Floor Singhmar Centre for Learning
First We Connect
Then
Then we build.
There is a moment, right after change gets announced, that almost nobody talks about. A private one, where even very capable people quietly think, this makes me uncomfortable. Almost everyone has had it. Almost nobody says it out loud.
That moment is where this session starts.
Break the Block is about the psychology of change and how it actually lands on and with a person. Uncertainty activates the same threat response in the brain as physical danger.
Readiness is not enthusiasm for change, and it is not agreement with the direction of it. Readiness is the capacity to stay functional, connected, and clear while things are uncertain.
It can be built, deliberately.
You will not sit and absorb slides.
Every person builds. Every person speaks. One hundred percent participation, every time.
Using LEGO® Serious Play®, you will
- Measure your own change readiness using our signature Change Readiness Pulse Tool
- Recognize which of the four Change Styles is your default, including the superpower it hands you and the shadow that comes with it
- Hear how change lands on the people around you, which is almost always the part that surprises people most
- Leave with a clearer picture of your change-ready self, and language to share
Then we stay.
The last stretch of the evening is open. It is a warm, unpretentious room built for exactly the kind of conversation that only happens after people have already been honest with each other.
If you need to head out after the session, that is completely fine and nobody will think twice.
Who this is for
Anyone who leads, supports, or is navigating change.
Senior leaders, Mid-level management, HR and People teams, Project Managers and Business Owners. Change does not check your title before it lands on you.
Whether you are the one asking people to shift or the one being asked, understanding how change works on human beings has stopped being a nice-to-have. It is a core skill now, and almost nobody is taught it.
Why LEGO® Serious Play®
The methodology came out of LEGO® under Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, developed with researchers at IMD and grounded in constructionist learning theory from MIT. The premise is simple. People think differently when their hands are involved, and they say things they would never say sitting around a boardroom table. We have watched it happen in every room we have run.
The evening
4:30 Doors, arrival, settle in
5:00 Break the Block session
7:20 Bites and Conversation
8:00 Close
Good to know
Food and drink.
Your ticket includes a small selection of tasty bites and beverages.
Accessibility. Accessibility Statement
We want everyone who joins us to be able to take part fully and comfortably. This statement shares what we know about the space and what we are doing to support you. If something you need isn't listed here, please tell us. Each person knows best how they work and what helps, and we would rather hear from you than guess.
About the venue
This event takes place at the Singhmar Centre for Learning at NorQuest College, 10215 108 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta. The Singhmar Centre is one of four NorQuest buildings that have received Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification.
Sensory and comfort considerations
Please let us know about scent, sound, or temperature needs. We ask participants to avoid strong fragrances. Small bites and beverages will be available, and you are welcome to bring your own food if that serves you better.
Food and dietary needs
Please share any allergies or dietary needs when you register so we can plan with as much care as we can.
Service animals and support people
Service animals are welcome. Support people or care partners are welcome to attend with you at no additional cost.
Tell us what you need
Please contact Tanya Nordstrom at [email protected] with any access requests. Your needs stay confidential, and there is no need to share more than you are comfortable with.
We are always learning, and your feedback helps us do better next time. We would far rather hear from you early than have you show up wondering.
Parking.
Singhmar Centre parkade.
Nearby surface lots.
Your facilitators
Tiffany Connauton, founder of BDI - The People Company™, and Tanya Nordstrom, founder of Northern Edge Advisory. Both certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitators.
Event venue & nearby stays
Singhmar Centre for Learning-SCFL, 10215 108 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
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