A Note From Christina

Just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season … full of hope, love, good cheer and, if you are so inclined … creativity, color and lots of juicy markers! To further aid you with your prep for 2014, this issue’s article is my annual share of a Mini… Read more »


In Your Words: Anne Marie Turnbull

HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER COURSES AND CAN VIRTUALLY GUARANTEE YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO STOP AT JUST ONE! “I was first exposed to working visually in 2010 when I began to cast about for more interesting ways to engage leaders in the wide variety of offsites that I lead. After reading a number of books and… Read more »



A Note From Christina

Well, here in the Northern Hemisphere we’ve entered into the dark zone of the year. It’s dark here in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada by 4:30 pm (rather than 9:30 in the height of summer) so the days are seemingly so much shorter. I always find these last weeks rather off-putting, even though I know they… Read more »


Neuroscience and Working Visually

Audio Version: Click Player to Stream or Right Click on Link to Download. For full Audio Library of Past Messages, Click HereDownload MP3 I’m right smack in the middle of leading Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals, the online version of my visual skills course for Process Professionals who work with groups and/or individuals. * FYI, I choose… Read more »


In Your Words: Francesca de Bastiani

WAS INVALUABLE AND THE VISUAL WAY OF WORKING HAS BECOME A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE Are you a visual person? Do you like to work with images that evoke thoughts, emotions and concepts? Do you enjoy using colour, simple lines and succinct vocabulary to tell a story? Do you enjoy discovering with like-minded… Read more »


[Magic Marker Mastermind] Powerful Visual Acceleration for Process Professionals

Right around the corner is a smart and strategic New Year’s gift for you and your professional practice – the 2014 cohort of Magic Marker Mastermind! This powerful, targeted Mastermind is for prior mentees of mine who have already received foundational visual skills training and those who have equivalent experience. Visually oriented keeners who want… Read more »


A Note From Christina

Our fall is moving along nicely here in the SHIFT-IT Coach, Inc office. We are hunkered down focused on the launch of our fall programs and readying for the winter programs just around the bend. Our Office Manager, Stasi Manser was gone all last week on an exciting cross-continent trip across to Rhode Island, U.S.A.… Read more »


In Your Words

Kristin Wiens, Educator & Graphic Recorder

SUCH A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE THAT FAR EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS … “Taking the Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals was such a positive experience that FAR exceeded my expectations. The workshop was motivating, inspiring, educational and fun. Christina creates a wonderfully supportive learning environment and guides participants through a carefully crafted curriculum designed to get participants actively using visuals… Read more »


How Coaches, Therapists and Other Helping Professionals Use Graphic Facilitation

Audio Version: Click Player to Stream or Right Click on Link to Download. For full Audio Library of Past Messages, Click Here Download MP3 This is the third in a 3-part series. The first article explained how Authors, Speakers and Trainers can use Interactive-Visuals to better their work. The second article explained how Organizational Leaders,… Read more »