International Forum of Visual Practitioners: My Recent Reflection Article

Was recently asked to submit quick little piece to International Forum of Visual Practitioners on reflections on Graphic Facilitation / Graphic Recording field from my perspective as a seasoned practitioner (i.e. that is nice way of saying old, LOL). Here it is … 20 YEARS IN: REFLECTIONS ON A GRAPHIC FACILITATION CAREER I’ve been pondering… Read more »


A Note from Christina Merkley

We had an important milestone this week … the first ever Drop-in Community Webinar for our new Interactive-Visuals eCommunity. This is a complementary service for graduates of our visual programs. A place to connect with other Visual Keeners from across the globe, to continue your learning with visual skills, to network, and to share tips… Read more »


In Your Words: Aaron Johannes

Aaron Johannes Certified Visual Coach®

POWERFUL LESSON IN HOW GOOD COACHING IMPROVES ONE’S WORK, AND WHY I CONSIDER CHRISTINA ONE OF THE GREAT MENTORS IN MY LIFE “The day I got word of my successful completion of Visual Coach Certification® I was working on a new chart for a client who comes annually for visual project updates. It’s great for… Read more »


Christina Merkley’s Bio: My Left Brain Story

I’m in the midst of evolving my website and offerings again to keep pace with my continued evolution. What I really want to do is write and share my ‘right brain story’ — as exciting developments have occurred these last few years (like kundalini awakening!). However, in order to do that, I’m being guided to… Read more »


Aaron Johannes: Certified Visual Coach Congratulations

Aaron Johannes Certified Visual Coach®

It’s my pleasure to welcome Aaron Johannes from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to the ranks of Certified Visual Coach®. Aaron is a lifelong learner and teacher, specializing in curriculum development for adults — specifically for people with disabilities and those who support and care for people with intellectual disabilities as family members or staff. He… Read more »


Documentary: Citizen Four

Was able to catch up on a few films I’ve wanted to watch and was not disappointed. Citizen Four won Best Documentary (long form) at recent Oscar Awards. It’s the story of young whistleblower Edward Snowden as filmed by Laura Poitras … one of the journalists he contacted with the massive stash of NSA surveillance… Read more »




The Equal Value of the Right Brain

Writing a post on the left and right brain has been brewing within me for a while. More particularly, I’ve been gathering speed for an impassioned holler for equal respect for the right brain as well as the value of integration between BOTH sides of the brain – taking a decidedly HOLISTIC approach. Holistic Process… Read more »