Category: Misc.

Last Chance for Public Graphic Facilitation Trainings With Me This Year

My beginner and intermediate Visual Skills courses are fast approaching, offered in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. This is the last chance in 2019 to catch these two courses (either in-person or online). We still have some space for last-minute registrants, SO ACT FAST TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE AT THE WALL! Beginner Level:FUNDAMENTALS OF WORKING… Read more »


EARLY BIRDS: Last Call to Nab Graphic Facilitation Training

Last chance to get best deal for upcoming In-Person Graphic Facilitation Training in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on May 30 – June 1, 2019. Join fellow Leaders, Consultants, Facilitators, Trainers, Teachers, Coaches, Speakers, Therapists, Scribes and other Process Professionals who work with groups and/or individuals in this leading-edge training taught by a respected industry… Read more »


[Visual Coach 2019] 1 Spot Left. Last Day to Apply.

FYI, this is the LAST CALL for 2019 Visual Coach Certification. Whether you already have the two pre-requisites or are planning on doing them concurrently (which you can). Jump in now to expand your client offerings! 10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: SAVE 50% Only 1 Spot Left!Online Training Webinars: April 2 – June 18, 20192 Pre-requisites Required:… Read more »


March 2019 Working Visually eCommunity

Hosted the March Drop-in Webinar for The Working Visually eCommunity on Thursday March 21st. This is a monthly support group for grads of our visual programs: Fundamentals of Working Visually, Intermediates of Working Visually, Fast & Loose Sketching and Visual Coach Certification.  Visual Practitioners trained elsewhere are also welcome. Emergent Agenda from Members each month. … Read more »


[Visual Coach Certification 2019] Last Call

FYI, this is the LAST CALL for 2019 Visual Coach Certification. Whether you already have the two pre-requisites or are planning on doing them concurrently (which you can). Jump in now to expand your client offerings! 10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: SAVE 50% Only 3 Spots Left!Online Training Webinars: April 2 – June 18, 20192 Pre-requisites Required:… Read more »


Advanced Visual Skills Mastermind: Online Support Starts Monday

Calling all Visual Practitioners … whether you are internal in an organization or an independent. This online cohort starts next week and there are just a few spots left. This is a REALLY POWERFUL opportunity to connect with fellow Visual Practitioners from across regions, industries and applications — for guidance, support and fun. Are You Ready To… Read more »


Jordan Besko Garn Integrates Working Visually Into Library Services

CHRISTINA MAKES EVERYONE FEEL AT EASE AND CREATES A SAFE SPACE TO BE YOURSELF  “I am so grateful to have personally attended Christina Merkley’s workshops in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The first training, Fundamentals of Working Visually gave me the confidence and tools to step up to the wall and pick up the markers.  I… Read more »


Snippets from Behind the Scenes

Ok, every week or two I post some behind the scenes snippets of what I’m up to in my practice as The SHIFT-IT Coach (Facilitator, Coach and Trainer). Its interesting work in its variety and scope and I’m blessed to work with the fascinating and fabulous people that I do (thank you for finding me!).… Read more »


Scoping Out San Miguel de Allende, Mx

Spending 2 Weeks in quirkily fabulous San Miguel de Allende. Paul Selig said in a reading I should check it out. He was right! Attending Rhoda Draws Fast & Loose Sketching workshop during Day of Dead festivities. Also a research trip for possibly offering my Graphic Recording / Graphic Facilitation training intensives here in winter season. Good idea?… Read more »


GRAPHIC FACILITATION ONLINE COURSE: EARLY BIRD ENDING

Are you a Process Professional who works with groups and/or individuals? Are you a Visual Thinker who wants to learn more about the medium you naturally prefer?  Or a closet creative who has kept your interests on the low down but is ready to bust out? Just 7 Spots Left … Early Bird Ends Tuesday!  THE… Read more »