VS provides an outlet for right-brain thinking and experiential learning in a business world dominated by analytical and technical language and activity. Tapping the creativity inside everyone gives my clients a more holistic look at their project, company and world; the fact that they are building those meanings themselves gives them ownership (and energy!), and makes my job much easier.

VS also taps into the story-teller in each of us, and that powerful format helps clients transmit their goals and missions to staff, partners and customers. VS has definitely given me an edge in my work in branding, because the clients are now able to tell me what their story is, rather than depending on me to develop something for them. Additionally, facilitation tools like this are mostly unknown in the jaded marketing world, so I have a competitive advantage that accelerates development — oops, maybe I shouldn’t let my secret out…
Thank you for all your hard work in bringing VisualsSpeak [the VisualsSpeak ImageSet] to the market — it is a powerful tool that I have seen work over and over in a wide variety of situations. I can’t wait for the next time!!

Jody Lentz
[ grower ]
cabedge.com
Franklin, TN, USA

My training clients want to have fun, gain personal insight and take away at least one idea or action that can shift the results they’re getting in the workplace. The VisualsSpeak Image Set meets all three of these criteria. The fact that I can customize VisualsSpeak activity’s focus increases its relevance to the topic and to the particular interests of participants. VisualsSpeak makes me look good!

Jean Bonifas
Soft skills trainer and presentation coach
Springboard Productions
Corvallis, OR, USA

So when I saw the VIsualSpeak photographs I was like a kid in a candy store. Wow - a whole new level of possibilities opened up for my practice. Because each photograph has been created precisely because it is evocative - its like they come with little insurance policies attached to them!

Now instead of selecting images that I think are going to stimulate a conversation I am using ones that consistently give participants a window to a new perspective for them and the people they are interacting with.

Lynda Lieberman Baker
MeetingSolution
Austin, TX, USA

IAF Certified Professional Facilitator and Assessor
ToP Certified Facilitator and Mentor Trainer

Once I started using Visual Speak to help people describe situations they seemed to open up and use words freely to describe the picture and their meaning of the picture. Because it was their “opinion” they were more open and honest.

I have just begun to understand the power of the pictures to open up an honest and straight forward discussion.

I would highly recommend it [the VisualsSpeak ImageSet] to anyone involved in organizational work.

Bob Phillips
Consultant, President and CEO
RW & Associates, Inc.
Bend, Oregon USA

Miki Yamashita
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Office of International Affairs
International Studies Program
Portland State University

Ann Marie Lei
Independent Consultant
Leveraging Differences for Better Organizational Results

With a wider range of information, participants see their strengths and priorities more clearly, inspiring them to lead more masterful lives.

VisualsSpeak uses the power of images to identify beliefs deeply rooted in the mind.

• Memories and associations that emerge through images are often quite different from those stimulated through verbal interviews.
• Participants can go beyond the rational part of their minds and tap into a more intuitive part of themselves.
• All aspects of the psyche, the conscious and unconscious, the emotional and the intellectual, can be brought forward.

The VisualsSpeak process is different and much faster than clipping photos from magazines and creating a collage. The emphasis is on self-discovery and meaning, not on creating a pretty picture.

* VisualsSpeak engages a different part of the brain.
* Images have been tested and pre-selected for accessibility and effectiveness.
* It’s fast — there’s no cutting and pasting.

Using the VisualsSpeak ImageSet, trained facilitators help organizations and individuals solve problems and set new directions.
a blank page as a background

The Process

Step 1.

Each participant gets a 12″x18″ piece of paper to use as a background — a starting point and an anchor for the process.

You (the facilitator) select a framing question for the activity.

For example: ” Who are you and what do you bring to the team?” or

“What’s your vision for your group over the next two years?”

Step 2.

With the framing question in mind, participants quickly select the images they want to use to respond. Then they assemble the pictures on the background.

Step 3.

Each person describes what the collection of images means to him or her.

* some use literal descriptions
* some metaphoric
* some describe individual images
* others find meaning in the collection as a whole.

Step 4.

A trained facilitator leading the exercise may note overall impressions, connections and insights.

The facilitator might want to capture each of the photo arrangements with a digital camera, so participants can refer back to these arrangements later.

• Team Building - VisualsSpeak fosters deeper understanding among team members, closely aligning teams in a common direction. For example, one way to use VisualsSpeak is to have each individual assemble a set of images showing “what they bring to the team.” This helps to identify the strengths of each team member, while uncovering the overall strengths and weaknesses of your team.

• Strategic Visioning/Goal-Setting - VisualsSpeak enables teams to create a more compelling strategic vision than is possible by simply writing a vision statement. For example, asking your team to work as a group in response to the question, “What’s the vision for your group over the next two years?” not only reveals your team goals, but also the core values needed to inspire your team to action.

• Conflict Resolution - VisualsSpeak helps to mediate conflicts and address specific organizational challenges such as team rifts, low employee morale and conflicts between two or more people. For example, by asking a team experiencing poor employee morale to build separate collages that “paint a picture of a supportive work environment,” your organization can clearly identify the ideal work environment employees envision and then make the changes needed to bring about that environment.

• Career/Life Coaching - VisualsSpeak provides a valuable tool for individuals who want to pursue their true career or life passion. By asking an individual to create a picture showing “what the present looks like” on one side of the page, and “what is desired in the future” on the other side, VisualsSpeak can unlock deep truths that would otherwise remain hidden. This information is revealed to individuals in a fun, non-threatening way, helping them to form future goals that resonate more clearly with their true inner desires.

• Intercultural Communications - VisualsSpeak promotes diversity and helps to foster greater intercultural awareness. For example, asking members of a team to work individually to select and arrange images in response to the question, “Who are you?” exposes the commonalities and differences between team members. It also demonstrates the core values that exist within different cultures.

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Ordering and Payment Methods

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Other Questions

When will my order be shipped?

We make every effort to ship orders within 24 hours of the time they are placed (Monday through Friday). If for any reason your shipment will be delayed, we will contact you by email.

Can I Pick-up my order?

Yes. If you would like to pick up your order, you can place your order on-line (select “Local Pickup” in the “Ship By” menu) or call us at 503-523-1514. If you choose to order online with the pickup option, please contact us to make arrangements to pick up your order.

Is my on-line order secure?

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VisualsSpeak Returns Policy:

Our Guarantee:
If for any reason you are not satisfied with any VisualsSpeak product, you may return the unused product within forty-five days of purchase for a complete refund. No hassles. Sorry we do not refund shipping costs. Before returning merchandise, contact us for return authorization.

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VisualsSpeak Returns
6443 NE Brighton Street
Hillsboro, OR 97124