Bruce Hostetter: On Fundamentals of Working Visually Workshop

WAS EVERYTHING I EXPECTED IT TO BE AND MORE “The 3-day on the ground Fundamentals of Working Visually was everything I expected it to be and more. I think we were all impressed with how quickly we were creating full-size graphics and able to be very self-directed once we received basic instruction. I can see… Read more »


Spirconomics

Audio Version: Click Player to Stream or Right Click on Link to Download. For full Audio Library of Past Messages, Click Here I read an interesting book the other day by an author we haven’t heard from in a while.  Her name is Marcia Schafer and her book is called Spirconomics: How to Snatch Back… Read more »


A Note From Christina

The SHIFT-IT Coach and Process Skills Mentor

OMG I have been having a good time these last weeks! This has been a really good year and the last few weeks have thankfully been no exception. Visual Coaching Students: I’ve been busy shepherding our new cohort of Visual Coaches and a few from previous cohorts too … congrats Hannah Sanford on your recent… Read more »


Hannah Sanford: New Visual Coach Grad from Maryland, U.S.A.

AN EXCELLENT EXTENSION OF MY GRAPHIC RECORDING PRACTICE INTO PROCESS WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS “Visual Coach Certification was a natural extension of my prior work with Christina Merkley — an excellent expansion of my Graphic Recording practice into process work with individuals. I was impressed by the integrity of the entire program including requirements, the training… Read more »


Actually You ARE Accomplishing A LOT!

Have You Taken the Steps You Said You Would?! Mean Ol’ Ms Merkley Isn’t So Mean After All. She Says “Actually You ARE Accomplishing A LOT”. Look At Bigger Picture To Appreciate Movement in Your Life, Even If Different Than Expected.


A Note From Christina

The SHIFT-IT Coach and Process Skills Mentor

Things continue to flow beautifully this season which I’m so appreciative of … so nice to fill my days with activities and people that I really enjoy! Various SHIFT-IT School News: I’ve said my ‘until we meet agains’ to the latest online cohort of Fundamentals of Working Visually.  They did really great with sticking with… Read more »




Magic Marker Retreat: Equip and Nurture Your Visual Self

Most of my client and teaching work is online nowadays … I love the flexibility this brings for both clients and myself. It’s practical, convenient and works surprisingly well for those who can stick with that kind of structure. However, once a year I host two special Visual Skills courses that are IN-PERSON in my… Read more »


A Note From Christina

The SHIFT-IT Coach and Process Skills Mentor

Life continues to be busy in a great way. Current Visual Skills Class: The 9-week online version of Fundamentals of Working Visually is winding down … they have now experienced all four ways of working visually and have learned about documentation methods. The final weeks we discuss the business development, brand/identity and marketing sides of… Read more »