I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH … BEST 9 WEEKS EVER SPENT “I took the online version of Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals, via the weekly webinars. Best 9-weeks ever spent! I am already in the Graphic Recording field but still being new to the industry, decided to register for this ‘fundamentals’ course. I learned so much in… Read more »
Category: Visual Facilitation
[Amy Sparks] Miss the Meeting? Don’t Worry, She Took Notes
Just a quick shout out on Amy Sparks (attendee of our Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals and SHIFT-IT Online courses last year). Congrats Amy on your strong segue into Graphic Recording & Facilitation. Wonderful to see your skills in action … and great benefit to the community too. Nice! And really crisp photo of you and your… Read more »
ARE YOU FOOLISH TO WANT TO USE INNOVATIVE METHODS?
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 »
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 »