[SHIFT-IT School] Get Solid Biz Know How to Become a Thriving Soloentrepreneur

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I’m in Los Angeles, California today … co-leading our THEO Accelerator Retreat. Thank goodness for the power of technology to deliver while I’m “at the wall” visually scribing away! Just an FYI that our new “Business Basics for Process Professionals” online class starts on Wednesday The content is close to my heart … as I’ve had to learn and apply SO MUCH over the years to build my own thriving process practice. And I love to educate and support other Process Professionals in doing the same (consultants, facilitators, coaches, counselors, trainers, workshop leaders, content providers, visual scribes, and the like). Knowing your craft is only part of the puzzle … the other is how to effectively identify and position your practice and attract your ideal clients in a manner that is not only enjoyable but sustainable. CONVENIENT, CONDENSED, ONLINE FORMAT: … Continue reading

A Note from Christina

Stasi’s Soon To Be Office Set-Up Plus a New Cintiq for Moi!

Having a great spring, hope you are too! A big welcome to our new Office Manager Stasi Manser. We were thrilled with the level of local qualified applicants here in Victoria, British Columbia who responded to the position. Stasi charmed us not only with her kind personality but also her strong tech skills married with an appreciation of meta-physics and personal growth. Happy to have you with us Stasi! Additionally I had the pleasure of a visit from Holger Scholz and Roswitha Vespers from Germany. These folks operate Kommunikation Slotsen … the consultancy that produces the handy Bikablo icon dictionaries and other visual facilitation aids. We had a productive time discussing our shared beliefs on the importance of visual work being properly connected to process … plus thoughts on my possible travel for a future European visual conference. Thanks for … Continue reading

In Your Words

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“A THOUGHT PARTNER TO HELP ME TAKE MY CONSULTANCY TO THE NEXT LEVEL” In the past year I’ve been in two of Christina’s courses: Fundamentals of Interactive Visuals and the Magic Marker Mastermind. I’m about to launch into her Biz Basics for Process Professionals and expect that I’ll continue to study with Christina in the years to come because it’s been an invaluable investment of my time and money. As a solo practitioner, I was looking for a thought partner to help me take my consultancy to the next level. Three partnerships later, enter Christina. She offered just what I needed through her visual skills training, advanced mastermind and private coaching. Christina’s first class got me started. Her focus on process and exposure to the four ways of working visually helped me learn what I wanted to know and, most … Continue reading

The P Words of Your Professional Practice: Process & Positioning

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It’s a busy and fun May. My Magic Marker Masterminders are coming for a retreat (as you read this, we’ll be smack in the middle of Day 1). And the week after that I travel to co-host a 2-day retreat for our THEO Accelerator. Both of these programs, in one way or the other, support participants in defining and aligning with their “IT” … most often some sort of helping or process professional venture (be it as a coach, therapist, counselor, consultant, facilitator, trainer, visual scribe, empathy/intuitive or other process oriented role). And, given my visual predilections, some are keen to integrate visual tools into how they work too. In supporting these folks to be more fully who they authentically are, I find myself in our group and private sessions emphasizing two powerful P words over and over again: process … Continue reading

Events Calendar

The Outer Work Class: BIZ BASICS FOR PROCESS PROFESSIONALS For Consultants, Facilitators, Coaches, Content Experts, Scribes, Artists, etc. 10 Webinars, Wednesdays, May 22 –July 24, 2013, noon-1:30 PDT Developing one’s craft is only part of the puzzle in having a successful solopreneur practice or small business — to understand and successfully implement solid business strategies is another. Previously my ‘Outer Work’ model to create and maintain (or revamp) a venture in the 50-300K range has only been available to students in our longer-term masterminds. Now this practical and much needed info is offered, for the first time ever, in a condensed online format. Topics include: inspiration, identity & brand, structures & banking, offerings and proper sales funnel creation, sales & marketing (including social media), pricing and effective collection policies, tech and administrative support (team building), bookkeeping & accounting, and partnering … Continue reading

[SHIFT-IT School] Create or Enhance Your Process Practice Now

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Maybe you are new to your “Process Calling” … a newly minted coach, counselor, facilitator, graphic recorder or the like. You are here to help others and participate in making our world a better place, but you haven’t quite figured out your “IT”. Or, alternatively … you’ve been a self-employed Process Professional for a while, but are feeling the need to revamp your IT (by adding visuals to the mix or being more self authentic or congruent in other ways). But are afraid that if you ‘come out of the closet’ with who you really are now you’ll lose your base and suffer. Whether new or seasoned, our new course “Business Basics for Process Professionals” defines who you are NOW and guides you on how to successfully get your authentic process calling out into the local or global marketplace … … Continue reading

A Note from Christina

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Spring has sprung here in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The streets are full of that beautiful shade of green that only newly budded leaves possess. And it’s snowing pink and white petals from the cherry tree blossoms. The only downside is allergies, but at least I can appreciate the beauty between sneezes. We’re gearing up for a busy May, with two mastermind retreats and the Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals. Plus, our new local Office Manager is in the process of being selected … so some slight construction, new desk, computer, etc are being added to our digs. After years of working primarily with an online team, I’m really looking forward to having a right hand person (right there at my right hand literally!) to strategize and fulfill with. With Tamsyn (marketing and sales) joining us in-person after that. Plus I’ll be … Continue reading

INNER WORK FOR THOSE #@!* DAYS

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One of the things we do here at SHIFT-IT Coach, Inc. is help people define and manifest their professional and personal goals. While this work is very rewarding overall, anybody who tells you that going for your goals is all sugar and spice and everything nice, is … well, full of #@!* (insert expletive of your choice). The manifestation process can be bumpy, and that is actually as it should be. Nobody, in the process of manifesting what they want, has an entirely bump free trip. Yes, there will be fabulous days. And yes, there will be unfabulous days. The ability to define and manifest what you want (be it professional or personal) is a journey … one where the ability to self soothe serves well. Last issue I outlined my Outer Work Model (the practical stages and steps one … Continue reading

Events Calendar

SHIFT-IT SCHOOL: UPCOMING COURSES FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERACTIVE-VISUALS (in person version) May 30 – June 1, 2013, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Over 87% of your facilitation, coaching, training and consulting clients are visual thinkers – learn powerful visual skills to boost the effectiveness of how you work with them. This professional skills training thoroughly covers custom chart work, visual scribing, visual facilitation and visual coaching (the four main applications of working visually with groups and individuals) so you can add these powerful tools to your own consulting, facilitation, coaching and training offerings. In-person version only offered once a year, so act fast to claim your spot.  Just 3 Spots Left! More Info and Online Registration * Note: Pre-requisite for Visual Coach Certification and Magic Marker Mastermind. BIZ BASICS FOR PROCESS PROFESSIONALS For Consultants, Facilitators, Coaches, Content Experts, Scribes, Artists, etc. 10 Webinars, Wednesdays, … Continue reading

[SHIFT-IT School] Your Creativity is Very Valuable, See Spring Courses Now …

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There is something we want you to know and understand, and its … If you are a Process Professional or want to be one (consultant, facilitator, trainer, speaker, content expert, coach, counselor, scribe, etc) … it would behoove you to learn this lesson. In the process marketplace, clients are mostly surrounded by mediocre processes at best … downright boring, miserable or detrimental experiences at worst. So having a process that is effective, interesting, engaging, fresh and fun distinguishes you from the so-so crowd. In short, creativity, when properly applied, makes you stand out … it’s an EXTREMELY valuable asset. For your clients (so they don’t have to suffer through painfully boring meetings or one-to-one sessions) and for YOU (so you have more enthusiasm for your work and more FUN).  This spring we have two upcoming courses that teach you how to nurture … Continue reading

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