Category: Graphic Recording

Graphic Facilitation In British Columbia: Last Day for Early Bird on Training

Quick shout out about fast approaching visual skills workshop in gorgeous Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Early Bird ends at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. So act fast to save on your spot at the wall … In a highly dynamic learning environment, learn how to more effectively communicate and collaborate with groups and individuals … via the four… Read more »



International Forum of Visual Practitioners: My Recent Reflection Article

Was recently asked to submit quick little piece to International Forum of Visual Practitioners on reflections on Graphic Facilitation / Graphic Recording field from my perspective as a seasoned practitioner (i.e. that is nice way of saying old, LOL). Here it is … 20 YEARS IN: REFLECTIONS ON A GRAPHIC FACILITATION CAREER I’ve been pondering… Read more »


Christina Merkley’s Bio: My Left Brain Story

I’m in the midst of evolving my website and offerings again to keep pace with my continued evolution. What I really want to do is write and share my ‘right brain story’ — as exciting developments have occurred these last few years (like kundalini awakening!). However, in order to do that, I’m being guided to… Read more »


Interactive-Visuals eCommunity: Free Drop-In Webinar

At the beginning of this year I created a new Interactive-Visuals e Community for folks who have already taken visual skills training with me. Perhaps you have already joined us in the NING forum that was set up? If so, just ignore this post, as you already know about this new webinar component being added!… Read more »


The Equal Value of the Right Brain

Writing a post on the left and right brain has been brewing within me for a while. More particularly, I’ve been gathering speed for an impassioned holler for equal respect for the right brain as well as the value of integration between BOTH sides of the brain – taking a decidedly HOLISTIC approach. Holistic Process… Read more »


Events Calendar

SHIFT-IT SCHOOL: UPCOMING COURSES For Process Professionals Who Work With Individuals: 2015 VISUAL COACH CERTIFICATION® 10-Weeks Online: April 7 – June 9, 2015 Tuesdays Noon-1:30 pm Pacific For coaches, counselors, therapists and others who work deeply with individuals. Add the power and innovation of Visual Coaching to your professional practice. Includes advanced Visual Coaching techniques,… Read more »


Learn Visual Thinking Skills: Hope and Fears of New Participants

“Excited. Love This Work! Going For It With Conviction Feels Scary! Ready to Take It To The Next Level. Scared Yet I Want to Feel Confident” Those are some of the conflicting phrases expressed by participants as we kicked off the spring online version of Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals this week (my course that teaches the… Read more »


[Develop Your Visual Chops] Online Graphic Facilitation Course Starts Tomorrow

Working visually is a useful and enjoyable skill for anyone who wants to effectively share or pull information from groups or individuals. Researchers tell us that over 87% of the population are Visual Thinkers, so doesn’t it make sense to know how to work in the way most people naturally prefer to engage in!? I’ve… Read more »


Events Calendar

SHIFT-IT SCHOOL: UPCOMING COURSES For Beginners Or Repeaters: Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals Visual Skills for Process Work with Groups and Individuals This professional skills training (fully online) thoroughly covers the four main ways of working visually: Studio Work, Graphic Recording, Graphic Facilitation and Graphic Coaching. Over 87% of your consulting, facilitation, training, teaching and coaching clients… Read more »