Audio Version: Click Player to Stream or Right Click on Link to Download. For full Audio Library of Past Messages, Click Here Every week I do Exploratory Calls with people from various places that contact me because they are attracted to things I do and teach. This week I found myself repeating several statements to… Read more »
Category: Visual Facilitation
The Visual Bio: A Handy Marketing Tool
As a Process Professional (visual facilitator, visual coach, energy worker and educator), I often have to introduce myself and/or set context about my work before landing or diving into an engagement. A tool that helps me do that, both online and in-person is my “Visual Bio” What a Visual Bio Is: A Visual Bio is… Read more »
[Interactive-Visuals eCommunity] Forum Launch & Invite Process
Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best with the release of 2014 and the claim of 2015! Gift of New eCommunity: With a fresh new year upon us, we here at SHIFT-IT Coach, Inc. have a gift for you. After contemplating this for a while (and checking in with several of you) I have… Read more »
Learn Graphic Facilitation [BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT] New VISUAL SKILLS Home Study Kit Now Available
Learn Visual Skills for Process Work with Groups and Individuals … At Home And At Your Own Pace Via My New Home Study Kit BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: New Home Study Version of FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERACTIVE-VISUALS Now Available!!! Launch Special for Next 5 Days: Dec. 11-Dec. 15th Only For New and Seasoned Process Professionals: Consultants,Facilitators, Trainers, Speakers,… Read more »
In Your Words: Geri Briggs-Simpson
CHRISTINA’S CLASSES ARE WELL PACED AND PROGRESSIVE … PROVIDE YOU WITH A SET OF PROFESSIONAL TOOLS FOR YOUR REPERTOIRE. I AM THRILLED I TOOK THE CHANCE AND REGISTERED. “People I respect suggested I join them for SHIFT-IT Online by Christina Merkley. I reviewed her site and felt this program was exactly what I was looking… Read more »
Four Genres of Graphic Facilitation
Working visually, whether in a group or individual setting, can be very effective when done correctly. I’ve been in the Interactive-Visuals field since the mid 1990s – and have worked in all of the four main genres: studio work, graphic recording, graphic facilitation and graphic coaching. As the field continues to expand and generate more… Read more »
Tips for Color Use in Graphic Recording and Graphic Facilitation
One of my enjoyable activities this fall is shepherding a keen herd of visually interested professionals through The Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals via my 9-week online course. I use web conferencing technology, plus have the ability to do live scribing via the use of my digital tablet. Very handy for explaining concepts and demos of the… Read more »
In Your Words: Hannah Sanford
YOU AREN’T FEEDING ME FISH, YOU ARE TEACHING ME TO FISH AND AS WE’VE SEEN IT’S ALREADY PAYING OFF! “Christina, I wanted to say thank you for the many valuable courses I have taken with you, and most particularly for your private coaching. You’re very welcoming, whether it’s online or in-person, with you there’s always… Read more »
TIPS FOR COLOR USE IN VISUAL PROCESS WORK
I’m right smack in the middle of leading one of my Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals online courses. My course that teaches fellow Process Professionals the ins and outs of working visually with groups and individuals (i.e. studio work, graphic recording, graphic facilitation and graphic coaching). We’ve attracted another wonderful cohort from across the English speaking world:… Read more »
In Your Words: Jill Langer
I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT “Christina, I just wanted to say I really appreciate your ongoing support and commitment to help me get to where I am going. You always seem to know just what to say. You are a phenomenal coach and I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from… Read more »