In my work as The SHIFT-IT Coach, I work with many clients who are building creative-based businesses and careers.  They are attracted to me for many reasons (my own creative success, my visual approach, my Law of Attraction focus … ).  And, another increasing reason is because they want to learn how to use the internet sucessfully… Read more »

Are you a writer? Need some support, encouragement and community? If so, check out the free virtual event happening April 23-24 over at the National Association of Women Writers: ‘Create Your Very Own Passionate Writing Life‘. This is one of Sheri McConnell’s organizations … I’m a regular columnist for her over at The Association of… Read more »

Had the pleasure of being interviewed by Judy Nelson this morning on her “Leading the Way to Success” radio show.  Quick 15 minute interview on the basics around graphic facilitation and recording and how these methodologies totally spice up meetings and live events. As well as discussion around how the methodology applies to personal growth… Read more »

I know … Kidney Awareness Month and International Woman’s Day … two seemingly unrelated events, eh. However my sweet Dad, Ken Merkley, has managed to pull the two of them together in a heart warming article carried by The Vancouver Sun today. (thanks to my Vancouver based clients, friends and colleagues who have been emailing… Read more »

Interesting experience last week – I was interviewed about turning work and life goals into reality.  Given the personal nature of some of the callers’ questions, I ended up divulging a lot more of my own personal journey than I usually do (the interviewer, Cathy Goodwin, was a colleague/friend of mine and such a comfy… Read more »

Hope you’ve had an enjoyable month. Since my last e-Zine, I’ve mostly been in ‘physical-recovery’ mode.  Seems I picked up a nasty little parasite from that Mexico trip of mine (tip: don’t eat raw oysters from beachside vendors… duh!).  Couldn’t stand or walk properly for over a month due to the kidney/back pain – geez. … Read more »

Are you in on the fun at Facebook? Have your own profile? If so, let’s be friends! Look me up under ‘Christina Merkley’. Not a member yet – what’s stopping you, its very easy to do and is fr*ee. Great way to stay connected with friends, family and your network. Plus, its visual! Click Here… Read more »

I’ve been watching this with fascination… Oprah putting Eckhart Tolle (mystic and totally tapped in dude) onto her Book Club list. And, using all of her incredible media and deep pockets to create an e-learning experience to go with it.  Well, this combo is kicking book sales and online registration records out into the stratosphere!  To date,… Read more »

As a teacher and mentor in graphic recording and graphic facilitation… I often share my recommendations with mentees about other products and services on the market place. With the internet and our information society, I find myself being asked to act as a defacto info editor or agent (its gets a little overwhelming for new… Read more »