HE NEEDS TO GET IN THE ROOM …

I had an interesting conversation with a wanna be Graphic Recorder last week that I wanna share about … My flagship training program is FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERACTIVE-VISUALS.  It teaches other Process Professionals (consultants, facilitators, trainers, managers, coaches, therapists, educators, budding scribes) how to effectively use visuals in their work with different kinds of groups and… Read more »



A Note From Christina

As we progress solidly into 2014 this year is showing its nature. It’s a powerful year but it ain’t easy by the feel of it so far. Things are SHIFTing in my own process and in the process of people I interact with on a regular basis – family, friends, colleagues and clients. It’s kinda… Read more »


In Your Words: Lisa Land May

ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES! “My journey through Visual Coach Certification is one of my most favorite professional and personal experiences.  I sought out Christina Merkley’s expertise to develop my Graphic Recording skills for use in the consulting business I own with my sister.  What I found was my PASSION …… Read more »


WHY WORKING FOR NADA CAN BE SMART

I’m in the biz of helping grown adults SHIFT. And I do a lot of SHIFTing myself in the process too – as like attracts like. Often my clients are in the midst of a big developmental step. They are either younger folks (25-45) who really want to get clarity and traction on their professional… Read more »


[Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals, Online] Marker Up on Monday …

Just an FYI, that the next Online Version of our internationally acclaimed Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals workshop starts this Monday. “Interactive-Visuals” is the umbrella term I use to sum up the four main ways of working visually with groups and individuals: Studio Work Graphic Recording Graphic Facilitation Graphic Coaching /Therapy I’ve had the adventure, pleasure and… Read more »


Learn Graphic Facilitation and Other Visual Process Methods

Just an FYI, that the next Online Version of our internationally acclaimed Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals workshop starts this Monday. “Interactive-Visuals” is the umbrella term I use to sum up the four main ways of working visually with groups and individuals: Studio Work Graphic Recording Graphic Facilitation Graphic Coaching /Thera Working visually is a POWERFUL method… Read more »


A Note from Christina

a significant milestone with this issue … my tenth year of publishing The SHIFT-IT eZine! Some of you sweeties have been reading this Zine for a full decade, bless your graphic hearts! Whether you are a long time reader, or have recently found us, thank you for your interest and support! My intention when starting… Read more »


In Your Words: Steph Martini

WHETHER YOU ARE A COACH, FACILITATOR OR GRAPHIC RECORDER, THESE COURSES ARE WELL WORTH THE INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF “As a real estate and business coach, I focus on the whole person; life coaching is a natural result. With a strong passion for expressive visual and kinesthetic communication, Visual Coach Certification (including its 2 pre-requisites) was… Read more »


Visuals to Honour a Loved One’s Passing

Audio Version: Click Player to Stream or Right Click on Link to Download. For full Audio Library of Past Messages, Click Here Download MP3 2014 was launched with a very special experience, the passing of my lovely Aunt Rose Mary, after a long illness … just 5 days into the year. As such, I’ve been… Read more »