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SHIFT-IT School

My LIVE training and retreats teach powerful tools that inspire change. Learn the art of working visually, or get certified as a Visual Coach.

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Hi! I’m Christina Merkley, Process Professional

Graphic Facilitator, Coach and International Educator

Did you know that up to 87% of the population processes and retains information best when a visual/somatic approach is used?

As a pioneering Process Professional in the field of Graphic Facilitation and Coaching, I’ve been using hand-drawn visuals for over 25 years to help organizations and individuals make successful professional and personal changes.

Today, I facilitate groups, coach individuals and train others across the globe: helping you draw your vision and erase your resistance.

Let me help you make your SHIFT and empower you to SHIFT others too!

Upcoming Courses

Fundamentals of Working Visually (Online Version)
January 20 - April 1, 2020

SHIFT-IT Online
January 18, 2020 - March 14, 2020

Fundamentals of Working Visually (In-Person version)
July 9 – 11, 2020

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Fundamentals of
Working Visually

My internationally acclaimed training in powerful visual skills.

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Fast & Loose Sketching®

For Process Professionals Who Work Visually With Groups and/or Individuals

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The SHIFT-IT Home
Retreat Kit

Take control of your life and start living by your design!

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Practical Energy Work

Harness the power of your right brain for personal and professional success!

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"Working with Christina has been a life-changer for me. I’ve learned new skills and processes, embraced and polished others that had been laying dormant/ unacknowledged/ unappreciated for a long time, gained clarity about who I am, what matters to me and most importantly about how I want to live my life and spend my time."

Andrea Gibbons

Change Consultant & Certified Visual Coach®

"Christina’s unique manner of guiding and teaching people, was a really stimulating, empowering mix — allowing me to take off to new visual heights. I was deeply impressed and appreciative of her passionate, authentic, humorous and down-to-earth style. Her courtesy to share her immense know-how, and her business and marketing model were a real asset."

Thomas Pfister

Visual Facilitator & Certified Visual Coach®

"The work itself is profound both professionally and personally. After taking the Fundamentals of Working Visually, I took the opportunity to meet with Christina for 1:1 coaching sessions. Her ability to listen and share the resources I needed launched me into a whole new career and life."

Heather Martinez

Graphic Designer / Visual Practitioner

"I really enjoyed my 2-day private training with you. Thank you for teaching me how to work more visually, it was an intense learning experience that I enjoyed very much. Immediately upon returning home to Korea I’ve been using my new skills in my organizational work with clients. I’m delighted with how my clients are responding."

Young Sook Lee

Change Management Consultant

"What I love about my work with Christina is that I know I can trust her to follow her intuition and internal guidance as she helps me to reveal to myself what I might not quickly see on my own. She recognizes and honors that inspiration is important to me. It’s my work to do, but it’s really nice to have her by my side. We all have gifts to share with the world. I’m glad Christina shares hers, because she is helping me to share mine!"

Lisa Moore

Accounting & Software Specialist

"I appreciated the variety of skill, content and practice opportunities – including questions that were asked and answered during this training. I was also very impressed with Christina’s ability to create safe space, provide energetic support and accept each of us with a compassionate heart. Her openness to hearing and honoring the wisdom in the room, allowed all of us to be valued contributors."

Jude A. Rathburn - Teacher and Senior Lecturer

Jude A. Rathburn, Ph.D.

Wisconsin Teaching Scholar and Senior Lecturer

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Hi! I’m Christina Merkley, Process Professional

Graphic Facilitator, Coach and International Educator

Upcoming Courses

Not sure where to start? Let's talk about your first step.

Learn from home at your own pace

Fundamentals of Working Visually

Fast & Loose Sketching®

The SHIFT-IT Home Retreat Kit

Practical Energy Work

"The work itself is profound both professionally and personally. After taking the Fundamentals of Working Visually, I took the opportunity to meet with Christina for 1:1 coaching sessions. Her ability to listen and share the resources I needed launched me into a whole new career and life."

Fundamentals of
Working Visually

The SHIFT-IT Home
Retreat Kit