Category: Misc.

INNER WORK FOR THOSE #@!* DAYS

One of the things we do here at SHIFT-IT Coach, Inc. is help people define and manifest their professional and personal goals. While this work is very rewarding overall, anybody who tells you that going for your goals is all sugar and spice and everything nice, is … well, full of #@!* (insert expletive of… Read more »



A Note from Christina

Another stroll down memory lane was meeting up with two of the smartest (and nicest) men I know … Tim Clark and Paolo Salvagione. Many moons ago I drew out their Visions on mural paper taped to shipping containers on the Sausalito docks. Now all of us are living the dreams of our more youthful… Read more »


In Your Words

“I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL. THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE.” “Christina, I want to thank you for our brief, but oh so powerful, conversation a couple years back when I was outreach for Graphic Facilitators. In those brief moments you asked me if working for the government facilitating projects with… Read more »


A NOTE FROM CHRISTINA

I’m so remiss on writing the e-Zine … cause these first weeks of the year have been so busy!!! Three programs have successfully launched, including two that have had in-person retreats. Plus we’ve been adding new staff to our team to grow SHIFT-IT Coach, Inc to the next level (welcome Lilia and Tamsyn … it’s… Read more »


In Your Words

“I TRUSTED MY INSTINCTS TO CALL A WOMAN IN CANADA …” “I think ‘overwhelmed’ and ‘ready’ are the best words to describe me the day I trusted my instincts to call a woman in Canada I had never met. That woman was Christina Merkley. I had found her via her info on manifestation, law of… Read more »


In Your Words

Rosanna von Sacken

“NOTHING BEATS THE IN-PERSON MAGIC MARKER MASTERMIND RETREATS” “I have had the privilege in taking a number of training programs with Christina, who has been a pioneer in moving forward visual recording, visual facilitation and visual coaching as professions in Canada and internationally. I learned a great deal through the Fundamentals of Interactive Visuals, and later… Read more »


A Note from Christina

Wow is all I can say about these final weeks of 2012 … wow, wow, wow! Things are happening fast and it’s a fascinating time. A wonderful experience this fall has been the THRIVE program that I jointly lead with Sheila & Marcus Gillette and THEO. Its not every day that a physical world coach… Read more »


A Note From Christina

The season continues to whip by, with us fulfilling our fall courses and preparing for the 2013 curriculum too. As I was thrilled to announce last issue, Tamsyn Hawkins from the United Kingdom is joining our team. And we’re working with several other folks this season to lay the groundwork for greater volumes that are… Read more »


A Note from Christina

The leaves are a lovely smattering of colours here in the Pacific Northwest. As fall descends upon us and we nestle in for cozy time, switching out light clothes for heavier ones and taking a more insular approach to the gorgeous environment we live in. I’m feeling that satisfying ‘back to school’ vibe too …… Read more »