A Note From Christina

I’m also continuing to research and write the ‘Orphan Rescue’ process that I showcased last week. Had a quick talk with Sheila Gillette, my friend and colleague (Sheila is the direct trance medium for the Ask Theo teachings – which I’ve studied and received guidance from for years). Looks likely that we’ll be moving forward… Read more »


Orphan Rescue Map & Instructions (Part Two)

Note: This article is Part Two of a series (so may not make much sense on its own). For Part One, click here. Overview of Steps Notice Current Situation That Has Emotionally Activated You. Define What The Best Thing(S) About Being Your Current Age Is. Go Within And Ask ‘Who Inside Is Uncomfortable?’. Identify The… Read more »


In Your Words

Aletta de Wal

Aletta de Wal, M. Ed, Strategist for Artists I AM NOW SURROUNDED BY IDEAL CLIENTS WHO ARE A PLEASURE & JOY TO WORK WITH “No matter how skilled we might be in leading others, nobody can do effective inner work in isolation. We all need skilled and genuine help at times. At SHIFT-IT Central on… Read more »


A Note From Christina

We’re continuing along with a busy winter season here at SHIFT-IT Coach, Inc. Having lots of fun with the SHIFT-IT Online Group as we navigate our way through the 17 maps of my SHIFT-IT System®. We are on the ‘Focus On the Future’ stage of the process … where participants create their “Magnetism Maps” (visual… Read more »


In Your Words

WENT FROM KNOWING NOTHING — TO CONFIDENCE IN PRODUCING VERY WELL RECEIVED MEETING MURALS Patricia Hitch Senior Organizational Development Consultant, PEMCO Seattle, WA “My boss and I traveled to Canada for Interactive-Graphics instruction with the generous Christina Merkley – to investigate the craft of Graphic Recording and Graphic Facilitation. I went from knowing nothing …… Read more »



A Note From Christina

Painting13-Another Diptych

Wow, 2011 sure started with a bang. I’ve had two weeks of back-to-back calls … kicking off my January classes, coaching my Biz and Life Accelerators, doing admissions interviews for the 2011 cohort of Certified Coaches, and handling exit exams for my 2010 coaches-in-training. A busy couple of weeks indeed. I did find time to… Read more »


In Your Words

INSTANT RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN BRINGING MY ASSISTANT AND I TO CHRISTINA’S FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERACTIVE-GRAPHICS TRAINING “I fell in love with the visual way of working while attending a VizThink conference. Thought I could just buy a book, then realized there is a whole system to it – not just drawing pictures! Then the universe… Read more »


Orphan Rescue and Resolve Developmental Delays

As a coach (with a pioneering visual approach) I’m a huge proponent of literally mapping out your vision (your desired destination) as well as your game plan (actions to reach that destination). However, I’m an even bigger proponent of clarifying and doing your INNER WORK … getting to the heart of what is causing interference… Read more »


A Note From Christina

A very happy New Year to you! My intention for you (and me!) is that 2011 is a beautifully transformative year that leads to lots of pleasure, fun, enjoyment, satisfaction, bliss, prosperity and exuberance!!! I had a study of contrasts over my Xmas vacation. Spent four days at Christmas with friends completely snowed in at… Read more »