Star Quill Creative
One-to-one visual coaching for individuals / graphic recording for groups
Client Testimonials
'Jill's gentle and kind approach makes room for anything that arises. I found her insight valuable and something that I trust. It is a validating process that the things I saw are worthy of not only being heard but recorded and reflected back to me, and held in a record that I can reflect on over and over. '
'Thank you Jill for introducing me to your visual coaching process. It was one of the most healing, enriching and affirming experiences of my life. You made it safe for me to explore my future self and I have not been the same since. I am calmer, and able to trust in my own process on a deeper level than ever before as I move towards embodying the vision I am holding of my future self. It was so real and you made it so easy. You are such a skilled artist and I could sense how much you cared about my process as we debriefed and you led me through the drawings, affirmations and insights you captured for me so beautifully as I journeyed. I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t benefit from this simple yet transformative process, and I can’t think of anyone better to guide them.'
The process by which words are spoken aloud and witnessed by a listening body, heart and hand, in this case one that is taking those words and transforming them into a visual picture of colour and line and phrases is a powerful one. Emotions sometimes difficult to identify become words become heard become seen, providing a beautiful record of thoughts that have been rolled over and between two people who are invested in understanding and the connection that has been created on all levels. Connection between coach and client, words and meaning, words and pictures, what is and what could be, what's visible and what's less visible; all places where change and a deepening understanding can be nurtured and created.'
SHIFT-IT Visual Coaching Process®
As a Certified Visual Coach®, I have been trained by Christina Merkley, pioneering Visual Coach and creator of The SHIFT-IT Visual Coaching Process®.
As a Certified Visual Coach®, I have been trained by Christina Merkley, pioneering Visual Coach and creator of The SHIFT-IT Visual Coaching Process®.
- SHIFT-IT® is a unique coaching experience that expertly employs 17 visual maps to guide you through the powerful process of shifting your life.
- SHIFT-IT® is a proven method that aligns people with their deeper joy and wisdom, the source of true guidance that dwells within you.
As a Certified Visual Coach®, I guide you into the realms of your deeper dream to access to your inner wisdom. You will cultivate a personal vision, that is unique to you. We will map out the structure and build an actionable step by step plan to reach your goals and realize your vision. During a session:
- Together we work with the step by step process to get clear about your vision
- We work through your limiting beliefs and unconscious patterns that keep you stuck.
- You will make a personal action plan, to map out the practical steps towards your goals.
- You will come away from a session with inspiration, guidance and practical insight.
- Your visual coaching map is a reminder of the progress that you are making during each session
Facilitation Services
Graphic Recording Services
- SHIFT-IT Visual Coaching Process®
- Arts Based Community Development Workshops
- Writing Alone Together: Journaling for Creativity, Compassion and Connection
- Visual Facilitation (Graphic Recording or Visual Scribing)
Graphic Recording Services
- Graphic Recordings of conferences, events, meetings and summits
- Live Visual Scribing over Zoom, real time visual process for groups
- Visual Harvests for conferences, educational webinars and community discussions
- Full day and Half day rates, discounts for multi-day events
- Studio Work, visual summaries of recordings and Zoom events
A Graphic Recorder translates dialogue into visual images, by listening to the group and making illustrations that capture both thought and feeling. The graphic facilitator helps people to see the key themes and stories arising within a dialogue. By connecting the dots on larger complex issues, groups can save time and energy when coming to decisions. Paired with a facilitator, this process can be integrated into community engagement events or dialogues. To source energy and insight from the group, by gathering impressions from people, creates more informed decisions and helps the communities that you serve. Images can be used after the event is over in reports and on digital platforms to enhance visual communication and community engagement.
Jill Banting MAA
Artist, Visual Scribe and Certified Visual Coach®
Jill Banting holds a Masters of Applied Arts degree from Emily Carr University. She has over twenty years combined experience in the Visual Arts, Community Engagement and Arts Based Community Development. She has trained in Art of Hosting techniques, including Circle Way, Open Space and World Café. She is certified in the SHIFT-IT Visual Coaching Process® and trained in visual facilitation with Christina Merkley (Shift-It-Coach®).
Jill lives on the traditional territories of the Ligwiłda’xw people; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah First Nations. She practices deep listening and values connected ways of knowing, seeking to understand other people's ideas and points of view. Her practice emphasizes the fundamental value of each person’s experience and relevance of context and place.
Jill lives on the traditional territories of the Ligwiłda’xw people; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah First Nations. She practices deep listening and values connected ways of knowing, seeking to understand other people's ideas and points of view. Her practice emphasizes the fundamental value of each person’s experience and relevance of context and place.