FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. HOW DO YOU WORK BY PHONE IF THIS IS A VISUAL MEDIUM? DON’T YOU NEED TO BE IN PERSON?
The ideal way to work in the visual medium is face-to-face. However, over the years I have found that working with visual tools via the phone is also effective, just in a different way. In fact, this is how I made a big breakthrough in my work, allowing me to work with more people from around the world (and also allowing me to train others in my work).
Instead of working with large sheets of paper hung on the wall (with both of us physically in front of them) — we work by phone using small size templates or visual maps. You have the map in front of you (so you know what it looks like) and I lead you through it — recording your answers on the map I have in front of me. When finished, I scan the map and send to you. Alternatively we can work via Webinar technology, so we both see the map as it is being created (mimicking an in-person situation).
I’ve been very pleased with how the templates work so well and so have my clients (and the clients of my Certified Visual Coaches). I’ve also developed full instruction booklets on each of the visual tools, so they can be assigned to you as homework in between sessions as well (you completing and sending back to me prior to our next call).
2. WHAT IS THE AGENDA AND PROCESS?
Depending on the amount of sessions you have purchased (12 or 6) I work with you on completing the maps of my signature SHIFT-IT System® and/or reviewing work that you have completed on your own. I also tweak our agenda based on your personalized needs (selecting the maps that best serve your circumstances). And also weave in newer tools and techniques that I’m developing to assist the issues you are working.
For a detailed explanation of The SHIFT-IT System click here (I tailor the process according to your unique needs based off of our discussion in your initial Exploratory Call).
Below are typical agendas for 12 Sessions and 6 Sessions (your agenda is customized passed off of your unique needs).
Process for 12 Sessions:
Session One: Orientation
Maps: Welcome, Crossroad Issues
Session Two: Harvest Your History
Maps: Life Mapping 1
Session Three: Harvest History & Investigate Now
Maps: Life Mapping 2 & Focus on Me
Session Four: Preparation for Visioning
Maps: S.E.L.F. Inventory, Essential Extracts (homework)
Session Five: Visioning
Maps: Future Self
Session Six: Visioning and Virtual Reality
Maps: Magnetism Map
Session Seven: Trouble at the Border (resistance)
Maps: FLIP IT, FLIP IT Good, Archeology of Beliefs (possibly)
Session Eight: Law of Attraction
Maps: Inner Alignment & LOA primer
Session Nine: High Level Action Planning
Maps: Big Picture Plan
Session Ten: Detailed Action Planning
Maps: Take Action Plan
Session Eleven: Launch
Maps: Implementation
Session Twelve: Blast Off
Maps: Implementation and Closure.
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Process for 6 Sessions:
Session One: Orientation and Kick-Off
Maps: Welcome, Crossroad Issues, Life Map (homework)
Session Two: Harvest Your History
Maps: Review of Life Maps, Investigate Your Now tools (homework)
Session Three: Investigate Now & Visioning
Maps: Review Homework, Intro to Visioning, Future Self (homework)
Session Four: Visioning & Resistance
Maps: Review Homework, Magnetism Map, Intro to Resistance, Trouble at Border Tools (homework)
Session Five: Action Planning
Maps: Review Homework, Big Picture Plan & Take Action Plan (complete as homework)
Session Six: Blast Off
Maps: Review Action Plan, Closure, Additional Implementation Coaching
3. WHAT ABOUT SCHEDULING?
Scheduling:
Tele-coaching sessions are 45 minutes in length. Upon receipt of payment (or beginning of payment plan) my assistant sends you a scheduling invite to pick your time for your first session. At the end of each session we consult our schedules and book time for next session. I coach on certain days of the week which change according to my teaching schedule (usually my coaching days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with choices between 11 and 5pm pacific). Accommodations for other times can occasionally be made.
Refund and Session Cancellation Policy:
Upon purchase of coaching package, no refunds are granted (although dates can be rescheduled or sessions transferred to another person … pending my approval of the transfer (i.e. I will need an intake call with the person the time is being transferred to, to determine they are suitable candidate). I require at least 48 hours notice to reschedule a booked session. Less than 48 hours results in forfeiture of session. Should I need to reschedule a call at least 48 hours notice will be given, otherwise a complimentary call is granted.
4. I SEE OTHER PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET IDENTIFYING THEMSELVES AS SHIFT-IT OR VISUAL COACHES TOO. HOW COME? WHO IS BEST FOR ME TO WORK WITH?
I am the original SHIFT-IT Coach. The work originated out of my background in Organizational Development & Transformation, graphic facilitation, coaching, Law of Attraction and other influences (article on my journey with Visual Coaching). Since 2010 I have been certifying other coaches, therapists, etc. in my process, tools and the overall way of working visually.
I am pleased to attract wonderful process professionals from around the world to Visual Coach Certification. Through them SHIFT-IT and Visual Coaching are spreading far and wide — and doing great work in the world. Something I’m honored to be a part of. I am very particular about who is admitted into my program and there is a rigorous training and exam process to successfully graduate. Certified Visual Coaches in good standing are listed on the Visual Coach Directory.
As for who is the best person to work with, I suggest you shop around. And go with the person who feels the best fit to you and your particular needs. There is lovely diversity in geography, background and approach throughout the coaches. Just because I’m the originator doesn’t mean that I’m the best coach for you. Follow your gut, it always knows!
5. DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING SPECIFIC TO PREPARE?
SHIFT-IT is a special time for you to step back and look at the big picture of your life and direction. You have your answers inside of you, so there is nothing specifically that you need to do to prepare except to relax and trust that your answers will be there. You may find yourself daydreaming, looking through old photo albums and reminiscing. Or you may find yourself so busy that you don’t give it much thought until you begin. Either approach is fine. Just trust yourself and your own unique style. There are no right or wrong ways of doing this work, only what is uniquely right for you.
Should you care to review it beforehand, we will send you The SHIFT-IT Home Retreat Kit in advance. This is the process we do together– tweaked to your specific needs.
6. I’M IN, HOW DO WE PROCEED?
Our next step is to have an exploratory phone call to answer any of your remaining questions and to determine if we’d like to work together. To schedule this complimentary call simply email my assistant at admin@shift-it-coach.com and she’ll send you a scheduling invite to pick a convenient time to speak. Should we wish to proceed, we’ll sort out dates and I’ll send you a Memo of Understanding outlining our agreements. Upon receipt of your fee (or beginning of payment plan) your dates will be officially reserved.
I look forward to our call.
Christina Merkley
The SHIFT-IT Coach and Interactive-Visuals Mentor
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