Category: Misc.

GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: GEMMA JONES

Gemma Jones in a purple cabled sweater holder sparklers over her head and in front of her for the Visual Coach Certification Graduate Spotlight

All sorts of folks find their way to my training cohorts, and some of them are just ‘on it’ … like Gemma Jones. She helps people see, helps people think and helps people change. I’d also add that she also helps people feel and process their emotions too. Describing herself as a ‘recovering engineer’ given… Read more »


News and Upcoming Events!

Great cohorts have happened this past fall and winter. Really deep with caring people during these shifting times. It’s challenging and edgy work that I’m so grateful to be holding space for. Here’s what’s coming this spring and summer … including my first in-person workshop in over four years! PRIVATE VISUAL SATSANG Saturdays: March 16… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: ELISE CRESPIN

Certified visual coach spotlight on Elise Crespin of Germany shows Elise smiling from a whiteboard filled with her visual map drawing

Elise’s world is multiple … She’s French and German, both analytical and creative, a mother of two boys, and an independent entrepreneur working in five different languages. As a visual facilitator, she uses her creative gift to help groups reveal their potential. A graduate from Paris-Sorbonne in Communication and Marketing, she came to my Visual… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: MELINDA COLLINS

Melinda Collins Certified Visual Coach in a black top with a big smile, set against a background visual life maps in this graduate spotlight blog header

All sorts of beautiful people come through my Visual Coach Certification, and today’s spotlight is on one who positively glows. As a Spiritual Director, Melinda Collins accompanies people as they refine and integrate the spiritual fruits in life. Based in the USA in the Greater Boston area, her clients have had a range of religious… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: KRISTEN WIENS

visual coach graduate spotlight on Kristin Wiens banner with Kristin in a circle of white, against a turquoise line art of the ocean and an anchor created by Kristin Wiens

I appreciate all our Certified Visual Coaches, however I have to admit to an extra special fondness for Kristin, given we went to the same high school back in the day … and she went on to do great work in our local school district, much of it visually! Kristin’s passion work is Inclusion and… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: MARIE JACOBI

Visual coach Marie Jacobi at her desk surrounded by visual maps

It’s my pleasure to spotlight Marie Jacobi, who works in Germany, France and Switzerland as a Consultant and Coach … in German, French and English! When Marie found me several years ago, she was already established as a very talented artist, illustrator and graphic recorder. However, she was at a frustrating and confusing transition point.… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: RIO HOLADAY

Visual Coach graduate Rio Holaday smiling with her hair up in black and white photo

It’s my pleasure to spotlight Rio Holaday, and her visual offerings, including Visual Coaching. Rio entered Visual Coach Certification as a talented Graphic Recorder and Facilitator in the Health Equity and Racial Justice arenas. Already knowing how visuals help people to connect at a different level – other ways of knowing. In a transition, she… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: JACKIE FORBES

Jackie Forbes headshot as a Visual Coach Certification Graduate

A hearty cheer for Certified Visual Coach, Jackie Forbes from Edinburgh, UK! Jackie came to Visual Coach Certification with a super strong background, in working with both groups and individuals. She is a former co-owner of a leadership and management development consultancy, with clients in global corporations in Europe and Australia. A very experienced Corporate… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: CATHY WALSH

cathy walsh visual coach certification gradualt against one of her visual maps

Cathy Walsh has always been a Visual Thinker and Communicator … way before it was popular. She’s been embedded in the National Health Service (NHS) in England, for 40 years, in the integrative care system. Cathy’s delighted that her natural way of working is now so accepted and valued. NHS supported her training in Visual… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: GERI BRIGGS

Graduate spotlight on geri briggs banner with her portrait wearing first nations scarf

With her effervescent spirit and humour, it’s been a pleasure having Geri Briggs in several of my programs over the years. Now a minted Certified Visual Coach®. Geri’s had a life of service in not-for-profit organizations and municipal government. Thirty years of working with vulnerable populations: new immigrants, domestic abuse, drug and alcohol, rehab, and… Read more »