Whether you are an old hand at Visual Coaching or are completely new to it, we can all benefit from reflecting on our lives every once in a while: to identify what mid-course corrections we might want to make. Sooooo, in the spirit of this holiday season … I’m gifting you my Mini SHIFT-IT Retreat,… Read more »
Category: Visual Skills
anything having to do with visual skills, graphic facilitation, graphic recording, (working visually with groups and organizations).
Learn Graphic Facilitation [BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT] New VISUAL SKILLS Home Study Kit Now Available
Learn Visual Skills for Process Work with Groups and Individuals … At Home And At Your Own Pace Via My New Home Study Kit BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: New Home Study Version of FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERACTIVE-VISUALS Now Available!!! Launch Special for Next 5 Days: Dec. 11-Dec. 15th Only For New and Seasoned Process Professionals: Consultants,Facilitators, Trainers, Speakers,… Read more »
In Your Words: Geri Briggs-Simpson
CHRISTINA’S CLASSES ARE WELL PACED AND PROGRESSIVE … PROVIDE YOU WITH A SET OF PROFESSIONAL TOOLS FOR YOUR REPERTOIRE. I AM THRILLED I TOOK THE CHANCE AND REGISTERED. “People I respect suggested I join them for SHIFT-IT Online by Christina Merkley. I reviewed her site and felt this program was exactly what I was looking… Read more »
Four Genres of Graphic Facilitation
Working visually, whether in a group or individual setting, can be very effective when done correctly. I’ve been in the Interactive-Visuals field since the mid 1990s – and have worked in all of the four main genres: studio work, graphic recording, graphic facilitation and graphic coaching. As the field continues to expand and generate more… Read more »
Tips for Color Use in Graphic Recording and Graphic Facilitation
One of my enjoyable activities this fall is shepherding a keen herd of visually interested professionals through The Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals via my 9-week online course. I use web conferencing technology, plus have the ability to do live scribing via the use of my digital tablet. Very handy for explaining concepts and demos of the… Read more »
The Changing Face of Marriage
As The SHIFT-IT Coach I regularly read, watch and study things that are of interest to my clients and myself. Take for instance this webinar series that the Psychotherapy Networker is doing with several star therapists on the topic of The Changing Face of Marriage. I heard about this series via Terry Real’s newsletter. I’ve… Read more »
[Four NEW Certified Visual Coach® Graduates] Welcome Patricia, Bernie, Stevi and Andrea!
It’s my pleasure to welcome these FOUR NEW GRADUATES into the Certified Visual Coach® community: Patricia Selmo, Austin, Texas, U.S.A. With a rocket scientist (really!) and psychology background, double PhD Patricia Selmo did a beautiful job of integrating visual process work not only into coaching but also into her organizational development and change management practice.… Read more »
In Your Words: Hannah Sanford
YOU AREN’T FEEDING ME FISH, YOU ARE TEACHING ME TO FISH AND AS WE’VE SEEN IT’S ALREADY PAYING OFF! “Christina, I wanted to say thank you for the many valuable courses I have taken with you, and most particularly for your private coaching. You’re very welcoming, whether it’s online or in-person, with you there’s always… Read more »
TIPS FOR COLOR USE IN VISUAL PROCESS WORK
I’m right smack in the middle of leading one of my Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals online courses. My course that teaches fellow Process Professionals the ins and outs of working visually with groups and individuals (i.e. studio work, graphic recording, graphic facilitation and graphic coaching). We’ve attracted another wonderful cohort from across the English speaking world:… Read more »
Mentee Hannah Sanford’s Biz Launch
Hannah’s given me her permission to blog her biz and website launch … which I’ve been coaching her on. She’s been a client for a few years now (starting with SHIFT-IT Online, then progressing into Visual Coach Certification and Magic Marker Retreats). She came pre-loaded with visual skills, given she was already a fine artist… Read more »