Category: Notes From Christina

A NOTE FROM CHRISTINA

Summer is flowing along nicely here in surprisingly sunny Victoria, British Columbia. This is the time of year that I get to decompress a bit. Long dog walks with JJ in the mornings before I sit down in front of the computer to get some long awaited research, writing and curriculum development done. Then outside… Read more »


A Note From Christina

Christina Merkley

Whew, that was a LONG run … January through June is my longest season. Not only am I running classes, but I took a few this season too. I LOVE what I do but running a little school and keeping up with the latest for my SHIFT-IT coaching practice is hard work! I thoroughly enjoyed… Read more »


A Note From Christina

Christina Merkley's Graphic Recording Demo

This issue of The SHIFT-IT eZine is a tad tardy … because most of the last two weeks have been filled with prep and fulfillment of our in-person visual skills trainings: Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals and Magic Marker Retreat. I LOVE leading these workshops and its fun to do them back-to-back for those who want to… Read more »




A Note From Christina

Oh it’s been an interesting couple of weeks for those of us interested in process work. So many issues in our world are bubbling to the surface, hopefully as part of the process of working things out to a better, higher vibe place. I’m so optimistic about where we might be headed, but the terrain… Read more »



A Note From Christina

How are you holding up during these activating and accelerating times we are in? I’m deep into contemplating the state of our world and what the heck is going on. And, given that larger context, how best to direct my attention, skills and time?! The crazy financial systems (how DOES another trillion dollars go missing?!).… Read more »


A Note from Christina

Things are whipping along this spring season! We launched the 2015 Cohort of Visual Coach Certification these last few weeks. Another wonderful cohort to guide through the ins and outs of adding Visual Coaching, and my SHIFT-IT System®, to their process toolkits. This year’s cohort attracts participants from Canada, United States, South Africa, Germany and… Read more »


A Note From Christina

Spring has super sprung here in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia Canada. Blossoms are everywhere —hanging from trees and sprouting up from the ground. And trees, big and small, are bursting into leaf. It’s beautiful and boy oh boy am I (and apparently JJ too) allergic this year. We are both sneezing away! A small price… Read more »