All sorts of interesting people cross my path as The SHIFT-IT Coach and a recent one is Carla Rieger, a Performance Trainer who specializes in business communication and mindset. Carla purchased a Visual Coaching session off my website. I went into our session blind not knowing anything about her but intrigued to jump in and… Read more »
Heather Martinez: Certified Visual Coach
It’s my pleasure to announce Heather Martinez as a Certified Visual Coach® given her successful completion of the requirements for Visual Coach Certification. Heather likes to joke that she first came across my SHIFT-IT work years ago when she was sitting in a cubicle hating her then job. I’m happy to report that since that… Read more »
SHIFT-IT eCommunity, January 27, Drop-In Webinar
Hosted The SHIFT-IT eCommunity on the weekend – for grads of my Visual Coaching Courses (SHIFT-IT, Practical Energy Work and Visual Coach Certification). Our apologies for the initial tech issue with the link and we’re glad most of you got the correction in time. Three members were facilitated through Inner Work during the session. First… Read more »
Working Visually eCommunity, January 24, Drop-in Webinar
Hosted the January Drop-in Webinar for Working Visually eCommunity on Thursday Jan. 24th. This is an ongoing monthly gathering for grads of my various visual programs (Fundamentals of Working Visually, Magic Marker Masterminds, Visual Coach Certification and Fast & Loose Sketching). Other Visual Practitioners are also welcome. Its different every month. Agenda items emerge from… Read more »
SHIFT-IT eCommunity, January 5, 2019, Drop-In Webinar
Hosted The SHIFT-IT eCommunity on the weekend – for grads of my Visual Coaching Courses (SHIFT-IT, Practical Energy Work and Visual Coach Certification). Good group showed up. After check-ins I directly coached two members with topics they brought forth. The first on her upcoming court date with her ex-husband regarding custody changes for their son. Used Focus… Read more »
A Note From Christina
From the misty coast of Western Canada, I wish you and yours the very best for this holiday season. 2018 has been an extremely busy, challenging and fulfilling year. Thank you to the participants of my SHIFT-IT School. What an honour to assist such smart, kind and committed people! In 2019 I will continue to… Read more »
Jordan Besko Garn Integrates Working Visually Into Library Services
CHRISTINA MAKES EVERYONE FEEL AT EASE AND CREATES A SAFE SPACE TO BE YOURSELF “I am so grateful to have personally attended Christina Merkley’s workshops in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The first training, Fundamentals of Working Visually gave me the confidence and tools to step up to the wall and pick up the markers. … Read more »
Working Visually eCommunity December 20, 2018 Drop-In Webinar
Hosted the December Drop-in Webinar for Working Visually eCommunity on Thursday Dec. 20th. This is an ongoing monthly gathering for grads of my various visual programs (Fundamentals of Working Visually, Magic Marker Masterminds and Visual Coach Certification). Other Visual Practitioners are also welcome. Its different every month. Agenda items emerge from needs of participants. This… Read more »
Inside Glimpse Into My Schedule
Been wanting to post since I got back from Mexico … however its been busy, busy, busy. Had to find a minute to tally up what I’ve been up to. Most I can’t share the visuals for, given they are private coaching and training clients. However here are some blurbs, that give a sense of… Read more »
Lindsay’s Private Training: Emphasis on Graphic Recording
I run a variety of Public Trainings in beginner and advanced Visual Skills throughout the year (both online and in-person). However, some clients, for various reasons, prefer to reserve me all for themselves through my Private Training and Apprenticeship options. That was the case this week with trainee Lindsay Risling. Her First Nation organization employs… Read more »