Hi! I'm Terri Altschul!

I'm a Certified Integral Coach, Women's Circle Leader,
Visual Journaler and Mixed Media Enthusiast,
Dedicated to Helping You Realize Your Potential

Discover a New World of Journaling

Welcome to the Visual Journaler, where your thoughts, dreams, and creativity come together to form a unique and vibrant journaling experience. We believe in the power of self-expression and the profound impact it can have on personal growth. That’s why we created a process to take your self-development further while also creating beautiful pages.

The Visual Journaler was born from a desire to merge the timeless art of journaling with the limitless possibilities of visual expression. I envisioned a platform and community where self-exploration would combine with text, images, paints, and other art supplies.   A process that would feel as personal as a handwritten diary yet dynamic and expressive bringing your inner world to life.

A Guided Pathway to Personal Growth and Insight

This guided journey combines introspective reflection with artistic expression, allowing you to connect with your deepest thoughts, emotions, and dreams. It’s not just about creating art; it’s about creating a better understanding of yourself and your path forward.

(1) Setting Sacred Space and Creating an Environment for Transformation:

  • Physical Preparation: Find a quiet and comfortable spot free from distractions.
  • Mental Clarity: Set an intention for your journey, focusing on what you hope to achieve or discover.
  • Emotional Connection: Surround yourself with objects or symbols that resonate with you, creating a sacred space for transformation.

(2) Turning Inward and Connecting with Yourself:

  • Reflection: Focus inwardly on your thoughts, feelings, dreams, and challenges.
  • Connection: Engage with your inner self, acknowledging what surfaces without judgment.
  • Insight: Embrace this time to discover what drives you, what holds you back, and what inspires you.

 (3) Responding with Art Materials:

  • Expression: Use art materials to create a physical manifestation of your internal exploration.
  • Creativity: Allow yourself to explore different mediums and techniques freely; there’s no right or wrong.
  • Engagement: Connect with your subconscious through creative expression, unlocking new perspectives.

 (4) Gazing & Noticing:

  • Observation: Examine your artwork, paying attention to colors, shapes, textures, and overall composition.
  • Analysis: Look beyond the surface to interpret the deeper messages hidden in your work.
  • Understanding: Recognize how your creativity speaks to your personal growth, dreams, and challenges.

 (5) Making Meaning: 

  • Reflection: Reflect and apply discoveries to your life.
  • Application: Consider how these insights can be applied to your life for growth and development.
  • Transformation: Embrace the lessons learned as a valuable part of your ongoing personal journey.

Whether you’re seeking clarity on your goals, looking to overcome personal challenges, or simply wanting to explore a new form of self-expression, this process offers a nurturing and empowering experience. No artistic experience is necessary – just an open mind and a willingness to explore. Join us as we guide you through this transformation, one step at a time.

Visual Journaling has taught me how to mine my life's more profound lessons and see more deeply into myself.  I have discovered new self-awareness, healing, and inspiration by integrating the coaching process with art materials.  This process is wholing and combines our inner and outer worlds.
I'm excited to share this journey with you!

Terri Altschul

Terri Altschul's Official Creds...

I'm Here to Be Your Guide!

I can create a safe container within which you can explore the unknown parts of yourself.  I can hold space while you laugh, experiment, cry, and feel any emotion you need.

I can teach you the tools I use to go on this creative journey – and it doesn’t require any art experience AT ALL!

I’m in this to help you realize your full potential and make a positive difference through our free content, coaching, online training programs, and anything else we offer to help you unleash all that is uniquely and brilliantly you.

In the Visual Journaler, we express ourselves using art materials and a coaching process. It’s fun! It’s insightful!  

AND NO ART EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED!

My commitment is to bring you the best of what I’m living and learning while keeping it real and honest as I go. So please don’t expect perfection (I’m always learning). I have days of self-doubt and fear too. But do expect thought-provoking ideas, a lifetime of wisdom, the ability to turn lemons into lemonade (some of the most interesting spreads result from mistakes), and an unwavering devotion to help you live your most expansive, expressive, and meaningful life.

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What if everything you dream of is just outside your comfort zone? Won't you regret not having reached for it?

CLIENT LOVE

"Coach Terri transformed me from an individual contributor to a true leader. I felt the positive change in me and so do the people that I work with. She was able to guide me through the business situations by asking the most thought-provoking questions and providing me with the space and the time to find the answers within. I felt extremely lucky to have her as my coach in my early career. I am calmer and more collected, and I am well equipped with the right tools to navigate through any tough business situation. I have a much better base and toolset to build upon. As I am discovering more hidden triggers with coach Terri, I felt my potential is unlocked along with it. How lucky I am!"
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Ao Tang, Engineering Manager
“Terri is a terrific coach and mentor, and her work as a leader of this course brings a powerful addition to her portfolio. Terri brings her years of experience in organizational development and personal development to creating an experience that is meaningful, impactful, and customized to your very own needs."
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Linda H., Physician
“Working with Terri is engaging in honest, open, and meaningful conversations that expand and create a vision of what’s possible. I gave myself a wonderful gift when we started our mastermind, she’s a living proof of the power of women joining together in intentional conversations, supporting each others' goals, and expecting the best of one another."
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Olimpia Mesa, Founder Books to Courses
"Terri is a delight to work with, a great facilitator and coach. She is professional, gives expert advice and support in a friendly and empowering way. I joined a Women's Connected Programme and it was an amazing 6 months journey of self-discovery, sharing with and learning from other women. Thank you Terri for using your passion to help women to develop and empower them to thrive in the workplace."
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Gbemi Akojenu, Finance Manager
“I'm so honored to have met Terri! It warms my heart to see how much she cares about people. She has inspired me to go after my dream. She has given me the tools to conquer it, and I can't thank her enough!!! Since her class I have decided to live a life with no regrets! I want to live free, bold and sometimes daring."
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Angela H., Author
"I sought out this program at a point in my life where I realized I needed to make a significant change of direction in my life and career. It was time to learn to contribute back to the greater good from my heart, not my head. Terri taught me to look deeply inside myself for the answers, and to trust who I am in my reinvention. Her valuable knowledge, training as a coach, but most of all, her compassion and personal authenticity made this an enriching process of personal growth for me, and allowed me to unhook from so many fears and insecurities that I had been carrying for too long!"
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Connie O., Professor
"All I can say is wow! Terri has a gift for helping women discover their inner power through a fun and creative mechanism of exploration. It is evident from the moment you step into her workshop that you are in expert hands! Terri is a compassionate instructor and coach that cares about each individual attendee and strives to guide them towards their own respective stories of empowerment that fuels them for the continued journey ahead. If you have been contemplating Terri’s programs, then contemplate no more – sign up today and prepare to be profoundly impacted!"
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Jada Black, UCLA Anderson School of Management
"Within minutes of engaging with Terri, I knew she would be a great personal advocate while pushing me to advance my leadership skills and career objectives. Terri has a great capacity to understand what is required to motivate and guide you in the moment, while coaxing you to expand your own voice. She can tap into a wide range of techniques, some honed over years of experience in corporate settings, and some acquired from her own experiences."
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Sandy S., Technology Manager
"Terri is a premier trainer, facilitator, coach, and designer. One of Terri’s greatest strengths is her ability to truly listen and adapt "in the moment" to ensure superlative quality. I have known Terri for over fifteen years. She is always growing professionally and personally. She is “the gold standard’ in coaching and learning."
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Holly Church, CEO Holly Church Communications
"Terri is an incredibly skilled and insightful coach. She equipped me with the tools and insight, while providing the right amount of guidance for me to discover my intrinsic motivation. We then mapped out my career trajectory based on those motivators. I learned a lot about myself, navigating difficult professional situations, and capitalizing on my own strengths. One of the most fruitful things we worked on was analyzing and strengthening positive characteristics I measured low on, which I wasn't even aware of prior to coaching. I highly recommend Terri to any professional woman looking to grow in her career, gain more insight into what drives you, and/or to navigate challenging professional situations."
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Amanda Sussex, VP, Payer Strategy @ Tia
"Terri balances intuition, strategy, compassion, and accountability. Her coaching accelerated my professional and personal growth, and resulted in a promotion and a new job opportunity that I don't think I would have been qualified for prior to our work together. A year later, I still use the frameworks, tips and best practices she shared and have imparted many to my own team. Thank you!"
Karen Martell, VP and General Manager at Alto Pharmacy
"Terri is the reason I am now enjoying a successful career in the Organizational Development field. I worked with Terri at Morgan Stanley. Terri was my mentor as I transitioned into a Training Specialist role. She taught me the facilitation skills I use to this day. I would not be where I am today without her guidance and her gentle way of challenging me to push myself to accomplish milestones I didn't even know I could reach. I would highly recommend Terri without any hesitation."
Sandra Cirone, Oracle Cloud HCM Implementation - Learn Lead at Texas Children's Hospital
"Terri is a true partner/coach to her clients; providing a customized approach to each individual using her extensive tool set from 20 plus years of professional experience. She works effectively with executives at all levels, is able to convey “hard to hear” information and her insight and empathy enables her to identify targeted actions that get results. Coaching is also her passion and her comittment to other's success creates trust even in the "tough" situations."
Cynthia Anderson, Management Science for the 21st Century
"Terri has many talents. She is brave. She is not afraid to push limits and challenge even the highest level executive. Terri is insightful. She is able to listen and observe her clients and understand what is really going on and what is really needed. Terri is patient, a virtue that is invaluable while helping her client get to their “aha moment”. Terri is open, to ideas, new paths, criticism. She is holistic and ethical. She has passion for people. Terri values relationships. Terri is an outstanding professional, an exceptional coach, an effective performance consultant, with teams and individuals at all levels. I trust Terri to get results."
Gail Pappas, Training Manager at Domo, Inc.
"Terri provided me with excellent corporate coaching help and advice. Although I was at first dubious as to what assistance a corporate coach could offer, I was very quickly won over by her superlative wisdom, insight, and very practical suggestions that were incredibly helpful and useful to me in my role in the corporate world. Her help was so valuable that when I left my position, I hired Terri to help me with personal transition goals and focus. I am a a fan of hers for life now and highly recommend her."
Julie Merricks,VP Legal Operations GSK

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Online Learning

Online, On-Demand Digital Classes

Just-in-time learning and support! Our classes include personal, professional, and leadering development. Including our new addition of non-fiction author classes.

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