Tag: Graphic Coach

My Journey with Graphic Coaching

I was interviewed about my Graphic Coaching niche for an American T.V. show earlier in the year … called Meet the Experts While Arielle Ford and I didn’t have time to go into it, many people ask me how I came to have such an unusual profession … so this article outlines the evolution of… Read more »


Smartly Use Your Summer for Strategic Growth

I’m an independent professional — and most of the people I coach are too (or they want to be). As such, the summertime presents an interesting opportunity for those of us who are consultants, facilitators, trainers, coaches and the like. With over a decade of being self-employed, I’d like to offer a few suggestions for… Read more »


Thrive Tips for These Accelerating Times

Christina with Sheila and Marcus Gillette

About 18 months ago I was feeling the pull to create a new program. A program where I would teach my clients not only about the online way of working but also about the other side of business expansion — emotional and energetic mastery. Something that most online biz programs do a poor job of… Read more »



Yes, Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch

Listen to this article Or right click here to download the audio. ___________ A good mentor is worth their weight in gold. Sometimes their advice, wisdom and perspective on a situation can open up a whole new way of being – that shifts the trajectory of one’s life. I am fortunate to not only be… Read more »


How To Create and Evolve Your Offerings

The Outliers

Listen to this article Or right click here to download the audio I’m coming off a busy and buzzing week … providing ongoing coaching to my Biz and Life Accelerators (incubator where I teach the basics of building an online biz while simultaneously doing your inner work), launching the 2011 cohort of Certified Graphic Coaches,… Read more »


What’s Your Default: Shame or Grandiosity?

In my role as The SHIFT-IT Coach I have the honor of observing many different types of people up close in the sanctity of our coaching alliance. My clients hire me because they want a SHIFT … usually in the area of ‘right livelihood’ … either creating a solo professional practice of some sort or… Read more »


Orphan Rescue Map & Instructions (Part Two)

Note: This article is Part Two of a series (so may not make much sense on its own). For Part One, click here. Overview of Steps Notice Current Situation That Has Emotionally Activated You. Define What The Best Thing(S) About Being Your Current Age Is. Go Within And Ask ‘Who Inside Is Uncomfortable?’. Identify The… Read more »


Orphan Rescue and Resolve Developmental Delays

As a coach (with a pioneering visual approach) I’m a huge proponent of literally mapping out your vision (your desired destination) as well as your game plan (actions to reach that destination). However, I’m an even bigger proponent of clarifying and doing your INNER WORK … getting to the heart of what is causing interference… Read more »


ENVISION A SUCCESSFUL 2011 WITH MY GIFT OF FOUR VISUAL MAPS

Visual Maps

Whether you’ve been doing personal visioning and planning work for a while, or are new to it, we can all benefit from doing a Mini SHIFT-IT Retreat every once in a while: checking in on how our life is going and what mid-course corrections we might want to make. Ideal times to conduct a mini… Read more »