Category: Training

Posts related to training in my graphic methods.


[Calgary Visual Practitioners] Using Visuals For Problem Solving Workshop

Passing this along from two of our Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals grads … who are in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and are organizing a Visual Meet Up group of other practitioners interested in getting together for sharing, fun and collaboration: “Calgary Visual Practitioners is an informal meet-up group designed to connect professionals who have a keen interest… Read more »


In Your Words: Michele Grace Lessirard

DELIGHTED I SAID YES AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND “Delighted I said “Yes!” to Fundamentals Interactive-Visuals. It exceeded my expectations. This online course was a whole lot of fun and nicely paced with the workbook and videos. My favorite bedtime reading for a quite a few nights plus my magic marker collection is getting a workout. Christina’s… Read more »


In Your Words: Greg Whicker

“I FOUND HER COURSE CONTENT TO BE THOROUGH, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND WELL ORGANIZED …” “Christina Merkley offers a number of fantastic programs (both online and in-person) for personal and professional development in and around the various fields related to Graphic Facilitation. In attending “Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals I found her presentations and course content to be thorough,… Read more »


7 TIPS TO BUILD YOUR 50-300K BIZ

Audio Version: Click Player to Stream or Right Click on Link to Download. For full Audio Library of Past Messages, Click Here Download MP3 I’ve operated my own facilitation- coaching-training biz since 2001. When I made the leap to the independent lifestyle, I was excited but scared as heck. Along the way I have learned… Read more »


A Note From Christina

Last few weeks have been filled with project management tasks – getting our new e-Learn Kit finished: Biz Essentials for Process Professionals.  This program is for consultants, facilitators, trainers, coaches, counselors, body/depth/energy workers, scribes and others who do process work with groups and/or individuals. For new or seasoned practitioners to build or refresh operations in… Read more »


In Your Words

“GRATEFUL FOR YOUR WORK AND YOUR GRACIOUS GENEROSITY” “I know you realize the power of the deep spiritual nature of the work that you do- I just wanted to thank you for inspiring me over the last few months with SHIFT-IT Online and Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals. I can’t think of any course that I have… Read more »


SHE’S LEARNING IMPORTANT CONTRACT NEGOTIATION FOR GRAPHIC RECORDING

This one is for the up and coming Graphic Recorders. I coach Process Professionals on various Outer and Inner Work topics. I have “Graphic Recorders” in my coaching clientele, having been one myself in the early days of my process career (before I transitioned into lead Graphic Facilitation, pioneering the Visual Coaching niche, and mentoring/education).… Read more »


A Note From Christina

The current SHIFT-IT School semester is winding down.  Wrapped Visual Coach Certification mid-month (the fabulous coaches-in-training have moved into the client hours phase of the program). And my Magic Marker Masterminders are coming next week for their final retreat (6 months has flown by and the shifts have been amazing!). Patricia, Theresa, Jessica and Elizabeth… Read more »


In Your Words: Karen Gilliam

I CONSIDER SHIFT-IT A TIMELESS TREASURE, A GIFT TO MYSELF ON THE WAY TO BECOMING MY NEXT SELF. “My goal is to become a Certified Visual Coach® and part of certification is to experience The SHIFT-IT Visual Coaching System® as an individual from the inside-out. Because I am a Process Professional, have coached for several… Read more »