FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. WHAT IS AN IN-PERSON RETREAT?
It is a very unique opportunity to have the power and impact of my unique Visual Coaching skills focused on YOU and YOUR LIFE. It’s a private, confidential place to figure out what YOU want to create next in your life.
Your SHIFT-IT RETREAT Package includes:
• Initial Exploratory Call
• 1.5 days of Private, In-Person Coaching
• Meeting Space and Visual Supplies
• Lunch and Break Snacks
• Visual Report Summary
• 3 Post-Retreat Tele-Coaching Sessions (45 minutes each)
2. WHO ARE THESE RETREATS FOR? HOW MANY PEOPLE?
These workshops are for clients that I or one of my Certified Visual Coaches have previously worked with in some capacity already (either in a group program or privately). They are for individuals or for business partners and/or life partners. Up to two people. For larger groups please inquire about my Visual Facilitation Services.
3. WHAT IS THE AGENDA AND PROCESS?
Agendas are customized according to your unique needs, which we determine in your Exploratory/Design call.
Detailed Action Plan
Owning Her Magnetism Map
4. WHAT ABOUT SCHEDULING, TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION?
Scheduling:
Retreats are usually conducted Thursdays and Fridays. Alternative days are sometimes possible depending on my schedule. During our initial Exploratory Call, we discuss scheduling and I provide you with several upcoming options to choose from. How quickly your retreat can be scheduled depends on both our schedules – usually 4-6 weeks in advance although occasionally I have availability to do sooner. Dates are secured upon receipt of your payment (or beginning of payment plan).
Retreat Location:
Retreats are held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada at a central downtown meeting location (I use several locations and which ones depends on timing and availability). As soon as a location is finalized you are notified with address and directions (within walking or short cab-ride from downtown / Inner Harbour area hotels). The fee for the meeting space is included in your retreat package.
Accommodation:
Victoria has a full range of hotels and other accommodations to choice from. Accommodation is not included in your retreat fee therefore you need to make your own arrangements. For links to accommodation resources to aid in your selection, please see Travel & Hotel Info.
Travel:
Victoria, B.C. is located on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia and Washington State.
Victoria hosts an international airport and has well serviced transportation links from both Vancouver B.C. and Seattle, WA. This international airport is 40 minutes from the city core. Rental cars, shuttle van service, and taxis are all available for transport from the airport to downtown Victoria. Taxi fares are approximately $40 CND. Airporter Shuttle bus is approximately $17 (250) 386-2525. Some ferries, floatplanes and helicopter services also arrive right in the city’s downtown harbour.
For more details, please see: Travel & Hotel Info.
5. 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!
6. DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING SPECIFIC TO PREPARE?
Depending on what we discuss during your Exploratory/Design call there may or may not be anything you need to do to prepare for the experience. We’ll sort that out during our preparatory discussion.
7. 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 exploratory call.
Christina Merkley
The SHIFT-IT Coach and Interactive-Visuals Mentor
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