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The Power of Image and Metaphor

You don’t have to be a fine artist, or even a graphic artist to make good use of images in your solo practice, small business or large organization. People won’t understand, assimilate and respond to lengthy text. Strategies that can’t be synthesized into a picture, or map, will likely fail.

“The soul never thinks without an image.” - Aristotle

The conceptual and connected world requires creative decision making, problem solving and communication skills infused with metaphor. Metaphor inspires, makes the abstract concrete, changes perspective, and adds spark and interest to professional service content.

Metaphor transforms the strange into the familiar.
- Cynthia Ozick

Whenever possible, RedShift clients get deliverables in image, mind map and concept map format that are linked to related research documents and reports.

An optional RedShift service is to convert visual client deliverables to poster format which can be effective for meetings, brain-storming sessions, and for supporting project and change initiative internal communication plans.

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Alignment Pricing

In order to simplify the ordering process I publish my fees which are "suggested". But its my belief that when clients are involved in setting the program fee, our relationship is strengthened, not diminished. I call this alignment pricing and think its more efficient and productive than the typical proposal process which usually wastes time and energy and erodes trust. So if you're interested in a program but are concerned about the suggested fee, please contact me because there may be an opportunity for alignment.

Turnkey Programs

My business model translates to "more bang for the buck" for my clients because I maximize the "WOW" work and minimize what's not. What supports this model is my unique combination of skills and experience.

Coaching and facilitation skills identify and resolve what's blocking progress and keep everyone on the same page and moving forward together. Business and technical experience means a quick grasp and surfacing of the most important issues and objectives. Creative and marketing skills means integrating differentiation, content development and community building to increase relationships, brand awareness and responsiveness.

These are programs for bold clients who are interested in learning and changing while doing. Is that you?

Where | How

I work solo and have collaborative partners for large or special projects. For face-to-face client work, my office is located in Belmont MA where I have conference room facility for small groups and workshops. I conduct client on-site projects and 1/2 day and full-day group sessions in the New England territory. Additional travel day(s) are required beyond that. I use the BaseCamp project system for all programs (optional for coaching programs). I coach individuals by telephone, landline preferred.

Questions?

I understand that choosing a consultant/coach is an important, and highly personal decision. You could read everything about me but still not be sure if you "click" with me. To help you, I offer interested folks a complementary telephone consultation. When you're ready, please contact me to set up your appointment. I look forward to meeting you! - Mary