Ready to leave the old but not sure what the new is? In that painful in-between place? Ahhhhhh transitions — the sometimes tricky challenge of moving from one world or way of being into another. When life kicks us out of our comfort zone so we are forced to Become Our Next Self. There is… Read more »
A Note from Christina
Been a busy time since last issue. Hosted my 3-day Graphic Coaching Clinic here in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Thankfully the weather cooperated beautifully so attendees were able to work outside on the lovely terrace at times. A group even went out kayaking on the final evening together – Sonya from the U.K. said… Read more »
The Ever–Expanding Visual Community
With the launch of my Graphic Coaching Clinic this past month, I’m powerfully reminded about how much the graphic community has changed and expanded since I was first introduced to it fifteen years ago. With the aid of the internet, people from around the globe are tuned in, tapped in and turned on to the… Read more »
A Note From Christina
Spring has sprung in Victoria — trees are bursting into leaf, cruise ships are in port and I’m hauling the deck furniture back out. There is something so stabilizing about the reliable ebb and flow of the seasons isn’t there! My spring Graphic Coaching Clinic is right around the corner, happening next week. That deck… Read more »
What “In the Vortex” Means
Listen to this post: Audio Version: Click Player to Stream or Right-Click Here to Download. Don’t know what ‘in the vortex’ means? … well, you aren’t alone. From the number of Twitter and Facebook questions I receive and from search phrases in my web stats, many people are a little confused about what this new… Read more »
Soothing Saturday Series: Guest Brad Yates, EFT Specialist
NEXT FREE SOOTHING SATURDAY CALL: SATURDAY, MAY 9TH 10-11:30am Pacific (11 Mnt, Noon Central, 1pm Eastern) … with special guest: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Specialist, BRAD YATES EFT is a meridian-based energy therapy for removing the negative emotions that limit our success. Using this technique, you can gain the emotional freedom to truly pursue being,… Read more »
A Note From Christina
Wow, its May already isn’t it! How did that happen? Time is flying by. With my first ever Graphic Coaching Clinic just around the corner, I’m preparing for the great group of folks that are coming (from all across North America and two from the U.K. even!). Fascinating people with all sorts of diverse backgrounds… Read more »
Recommended Relationship Resources
As I’ve written about in other articles this year, I’m making a SHIFT in my own life. For years my focus has been on defining and building my creative niche and getting my business and finances into shape. As a single woman (I left an unpleasant relationship back in 2002) it’s been really important to… Read more »
A Note form Christina
When you SHIFT one area of your life, it can often have unexpected consequences in another. Over several years, I’ve shifted my livelihood from being a traveling Graphic Facilitator to being The SHIFT-IT Coach. Where I once traveled extensively to client sites throughout North America (and even Europe) doing strategic planning and visioning sessions, I… Read more »
Pros and Cons of a Dysfunctional Past
I attract my share of clients who have problematic, troublesome or challenging backgrounds. They’ve come to me because they want to ‘SHIFT-IT’ … and we tweak some things in order for them to move forward in more graceful, prosperous and enjoyable ways. This might surprise you, but having a dysfunctional past can also be a… Read more »