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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Teamwork with sales coach Jeff Bajorek, chef Katie Chin, and Jess Dewell of Red Direction. No matter what your project or business endeavor, having a team that leans into their strengths, while supporting each other and the big picture goals, is a recipe for success.  For Debra's latest book, "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting" (Mango, January 28), she interviewed achievers in business, tech, food, and entertainment - including Jeff, Katie, and Jess - to get their best tips for setting and achieving goals. This book is a wonderful example of teamwork in action. The panel shares their definitions of teamwork, attributes of good team members and leaders, and more. What is Teamwork? - Jeff: Collaboration for a common goal - Katie: Seeing the importance of your role within the team - Jess: Whatever you are coming together to do: message, purpose Goals  - Jeff: Be kinder to yourself - Katie: Commit to self-care on a regular/daily basis - Jess: Keep a love note file of nice things people have said to and about you, read it when you need a lift Final Thoughts - Jess: Recognize fatigue and deal with it when it happens - Katie: If not now, then when? Just do it - Jeff: Be grateful, go hug somebody Learn More About Jeff Bajorek: JeffBajorek.com Katie Chin: ChefKatieChin.com Jess Dewell: RedDirection.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about being in project-mode with some of her favorite multi-hyphenates: Angela Miller Barton, Dayna Steele, and Cynthia Kortman Westphal. Angela is a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and program Coordinator for Wellcoaches; Dayna is a Rock Radio Hall of Famer, author, entrepreneur, playwright, and advocate; and is a music director, chair for the Department of Musical Theatre at University of Michigan, and co-founder of Broadway Vocal Coach. Angela, Dayna, and Cynthia all share tips in Debra's new book, "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting" (Mango, January 28). During the conversation - which was on the backdrop of the LA fires, since that is where Debra lives - the trio shared their strategies, backstories, and philosophies, related to their projects. How Do you Define a Project? - Angela: Something big that may be daunting - Dayna: An endeavor that can be broken down into pieces - Cynthia: Something that feels like it has an end Goals  - Dayna: Get organized, clean out a drawer - Angela: Write down what is running around in your head - Cynthia: Quit something that is not serving you (this includes personal things, like quit wearing high heals) - Bonus from Dayna: Hurkle-Durkle: linger awake in bed Final Thoughts - Cynthia: "Find the thing you love to do so much that the words success and failure become irrelevant" - Elizabeth Gilbert - Angela: Do what makes you feel free - Dayna: Try everything! Learn More About Angela Miller Barton: WellcoachesSchool.com Dayna Steele: DaynaSteele.com Cynthia Kortman Westphal: BwayVocalCoach.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, Debra Eckerling talks about Action with Holly Homer, Kids Activities Blog and Pagewheel; actor Dylan Kenin, and Viveka von Rosen, Beyond the Dream Board. Holly, Dylan, and Viveka share their backstories, some of the things - failures and adventures - that led them to action, and so much more. Throughout the month, Debra is featuring those she interviewed for my new book, 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting (Mango, January 28) on GoalChat. Holly's tip is in the Productivity chapter, Dylan's is in Leadership and Teamwork, and Viv is in Communication. These are all part of taking Action. What is Action? - Dylan: Showing up, being present - Viv: Going with the flow - Holly: Baby steps, clarity comes from momentum Goals  - Holly: Up-level your activities, try a new thing each month - Viv: Use journaling to tap into your intuition; write one line a day - Dylan: Do the thing you are resisting Final Thoughts - Holly: Stop overthinking. Just do it! - Viv: If it's too hard, maybe it's not for you. - Dylan: You're enough. You've got this. Learn More About Holly Homer: HollyHomer.com Dylan Kenin: IMDB.me/dylan Viveka von Rosen: BeyondtheDreamBoard.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling celebrates the New Year 2025 with Stacia Crawford of Stay Ready Media, community builder and business consultant Keith Spiro, and Jennifer Watson of Twister Twins LLC. Stacia, Keith, and Jennifer share their biggest wins from 2024 and the aha moments that led to them there. They also talk about their focus words for 2025, as well as their personal and professional goals for the new year. Gifted Goals  - Jennifer: Stop waiting to restart! Have a clear focus and stay on track - Keith: Block time for yourself. Put it in the calendar, book it for the year - Stacia: Pay attention to how you are spending your time. Be consistent with progress Final Thoughts - Stacia: The new year is coming, ready or not. It's never too late to set new goals - Keith: Focus on the positive - Jennifer: Believe in yourself. Dream big and then dream bigger Stacia, Keith, and Jennifer are just three of the awesome leaders in business, tech, entertainment, food, etc., Debra interviewed for her latest book. "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting" will be released by Mango on January 28. Watch for more achievers sharing their experience and expertise in the next two months of GoalChat. Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful 2025! Learn More About Stacia Crawford: StayReadyMedia.com Keith Spiro: KeithSpiro.com Jennifer Watson: Instagram.com/JenniferWeather Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about food and cooking with Aaron Hamburger, Babette Pepaj, and CW Silverberg. Aaron is a food writer, baker, and novelist; Babette is founder of Bakespace/BakeBot and co-founder of TastyUpdate.com; and CW is host of “Schmoozing & Cruising” and “Tripping Kosher.” The trio swaps food stories and recipes, as well as cooking and baking tips. Happy Holidays! Favorite Appliance - CW: Waffle maker - Aaron: Stand mixer, tool: chocolate dipper, embossed rolling pin - Babette: Water kettle, egg maker Easiest Fancy Dish - CW: Roast chicken - Aaron: Spinach pie - Babette: Soda bread Goals - Aaron: There is nothing sadder than brownie mix. Stock your pantry with the basics, and you can make so many things. Upgrade the food you have on hand - Babette: Start your day with a clear head. Don’t leave your dishes overnight - CW: Learn the fundamentals, roast a chicken. Make chicken in your waffles Final Thoughts - Babette: Make 2025 your best year ever - CW: Transcend the noise and just be happy - Aaron: You cannot fight darkness with more darkness, you need to shine light on it Learn More About: Aaron Hamburger: AaronHamburger.com Babette Pepaj: BakeSpace.com CW Silverberg: TrippingKosher.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks embracing your persona with Bobbie Carlton, founder of Innovation Women; executive stylist Nina Fountain; and media strategist Cheryl Tan. The trio offers their takes on the external sides of persona from the perspectives of speaking, style, and media, and the internal work needed to identify and project your aspirations to the world. Bobbie, Nina, and Cheryl also discuss the value of personas, the challenges women speakers face, how to balance TMI (too much information) with authenticity, and more. Happy DEBcember!   Goals - Bobbie: Spend time thinking about your overall goals of becoming known. Create a personal Venn diagram: see where your knowledge overlaps with your brand and what your audience needs - Nina: Figure out your core personality/strengths/uniqueness, and your style persona - Cheryl: Get on camera. Do a 5-day video challenge; 30 seconds a day Final Thoughts - Nina: Let style be liberating - Bobbie: Get comfortable with yourself and speaking - Cheryl: Knowing your persona helps you create connections Learn More About Bobbie Carlton: InnovationWomen.com Nina Fountain: StyleGorgeous.shop Cheryl Tan: CherylTanMedia.com/newsletter Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat host Debra Eckerling discusses Identity with Jeni Jonte, Bring On Possible; screenwriter and author Angela Page, and author and storyteller Yuliya Patsay, "Until the Last Pickle." Jeni, Angela, and Yuliya offer their takes on identity, how they identify, dealing with an identity crisis, and more. As you prep for 2025, embracing or reconfiguring your identity will help you align who you are with your goals for the new year! Happy DEBcember! What is Identity? - Yuliya: A fluid concept that can change from case to case; it's a choice and something you can claim - Jeni: How you see yourself - Angela: Is linked to reinventing yourself Goals  Jeni: Write out a self-image script: "I am..." whatever it is you want to be. Then read it out loud every day Angela: Identify which of your traits came from your family, good and bad; embrace them Yuliya: Our voice is a truth telling instrument. Pay attention to your voice. See how you feel when you are in your authentic voice; what activities bring it out of you Final Thoughts Yuliya: Fake it til you make it Angela: Go for it Jeni: You can never out-perform your self image, make sure it's aligned with who you are and what you believe Learn More About Jeni Jonte: BrongOnPossible.com Angela Page: AngelaPage.net Yuliya Patsay: YulijaPatsay.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling jumpstarts the new year with a Start2025Now Party. For the third year in a row, her guests are Chris Cherian, Analytics at MoMA; Annie P. Ruggles, founder of Quirk Works Consulting and the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy; and business strategist and community builder Keith Spiro. This annual reminder that you actually get 13 months in a year - the Decembers overlap - is all about checking in and making plans. Chris, Annie, and Keith share their wins and challenges from 2024, along with their personal and professional goals, giggle projects, and themes for 2025. Guests 2025 Goals - Chris: Working on the itinerary for the voyage of 2025; put info into written form (giggle project) - Keith: Gratitude (personal) and alignment (professional); Something in the arts, not photography (giggle project) - Annie: Discover and craft a joyful, beneficial gratitude-grounding morning routine (personal) and be shamelessly stupid for profit (professional); performing (giggle project) Gifted Goals - Keith: Start writing - Chris: Start being intentional with what you do - Annie: Let something go Final Thoughts - Chris: Regardless of your phase, do whatever with intentionality - Annie: Self-care keeps the good vibes going - Keith: Link alignment with passion Learn More About: Chris Cherian: Linkedin.com/in/christophercherian Keith Spiro: KeithSpiroMedia.com Annie P. Ruggles: AnniePRuggles.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about giving with Noah Bleich, founder of The TeaBook; David Chiu, marketing and communications manager for The Braid; and Nicky Pitman, director of Shemesh Farms. The three talked about their work, the role of food in it, and what inspired their giving spirit. Noah, David, and Nicky also shared their thoughts on community in philanthropy, art in energy, and mission in everything.  Goals  - Noah: Get to know new people - Nicky: Be curious, ask what people need and see how you can best contribute - David: Start developing long term relationships with organizations Final Thoughts - David: Giving is about relationships - Nicky: Love big! - Noah: Thanksgiving is Thanks and Giving; be thankful that you have things to give Learn More About Noah Bleich: TheTeaBook.com David Chiu: The-Braid.org Nicky Pitman: ShemeshFarms.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Leadership with Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk, MWC Leadership; Monique Daigneault, MD Consulting; and Jess Dewell, Managing Partner, Operations + Strategy, Red Direction. The panel shares their thoughts on what leadership is, qualities of good and bad leaders, ways to develop leadership skills, and more. As Marisa says, leadership is not a title, it's an action. The skills of leadership are applicable no matter what your role or business. What is Leadership? - Jess: Making decisions, whether they starts with your heart, gut, or brain - Monique: Being a healthy example - Marissa: A process of radical self-inquiry Goals  - Jess: Take 10 days - 2 5-day weeks - and pick something to notice about yourself/what challenges are you facing; find the patterns and see what solutions you can try to create a different outcome - Monique: Share a gap that you have with someone that you trust; it brings awareness and helps you figure out how to improve it - Marisa: Develop a pause practice. Create time for rest, even if it's only for a few minutes a day Final Thoughts - Monique: This conversation has been the definition of a supportive environment. Find your support system - Marisa: Leadership is a human experience - Jess: It's risky to do these things - leadership and self reflection takes courage and boldness - it's time to normalize these conversations Learn More About Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk: MWCLeadership.com Monique Daigneault: MDConsultingGlobal.com Jess Dewell: RedDirection.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about the power of dance with Jennifer Ballard, founder of Joy Scoutz and Disco Ball Designs; Missy Lawrence, CEO or TransformMaven LLC; and Jessie-Sierra Ross, author of Seasons Around the Table and founder of Straight to the Hips, Baby. Jennifer, Missy, and Jessie-Sierra revealed their earliest dance memories, their takes on the power of dance, and more. They also shared their dance mantras. Jessie-Sierra: Loosen up more, shake your booty; Jen: Dance a good turn daily; and Missy: Dance like Beyoncé is watching. Goals  - Jen: Find time to dance every day. It can be 2 minutes - Missy: Create a signature mantra or affirmation that includes dance - Jessie-Sierra: The next time you are at a place where there is dancing, start dancing, Final Thoughts - Jen: You can dance if you want to - Jessie-Sierra: Silence that voice that says you can't - Missy: You have permission to dance Learn More About Jennifer Ballard: DiscoBallDesigns.com Missy Lawence: TransformMaven.com Jessie-Sierra Ross: StraighttotheHipsBaby.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling has an uplifting, yet practical, conversation about Stress and Relationships with Angela Miller Barton of WellCoaches, the Original Pause Lady Kim Groshek, and Spiritual Mentor Terri Ann Heiman. The panel shares their takes on the topic, along with helpful tips for dealing with people and being good to yourself. Goals - Angela: Practice compassion you can buy; be realistic in your self-praise - Terri Ann: Take a moment for gratitude - Kim: When dealing with a stressful situation that involves someone else, commit to fostering open and honest communication, pause, and respond with empathy - Bonus Goal: Go outside; the earth is a wonderful healer Final Thoughts - Kim: Pause for 5 minutes every day - Terri Ann: Drop out of the mind and come into the heart - Angela: We are all living a human life So in this human life. Have compassion for yourself and the world around you, those around you, and that will make the journey all that much better Learn More About: Angela Miller Barton: WellcoachesSchool.com Kim Groshek: KimGroshek.com TerriAnnHeiman: TerriAnnHeiman.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's GoalChat, I discussed #advocacy with Howard Brodwin, Rich Holman, and Sandy Rosenthal. Howard is the founder of Sports and Social Change, Rich is the author of Killing You Softly: How Sugar is Killing Us, and Sandy is author of Words Whispered in Water: Why the Levees Broke in Hurricane Katrina. The panel shared their origin stories, as well as their takes on advocacy, including the process and the pros and cons. Goals - Sandy: Decide what your values are and pursue those - Rich: Get educated so you can educate - Howard: Be brutally honest with yourself about why you want to become an advocate Final Thoughts - Sandy: There is nothing to be afraid of. Don't let fear get in the way - Rich: Health is the most critical issue. Take charge of your health - Howard: As Nelson Mandela says, "Sport has the power change" Learn More About: Howard Brodwin: SportsandSocialChange.org Rich Holman: https://www.amazon.com/Killing-You-Softly-How-Sugar/dp/B0CJLLLTCZ Sandy Rosenthal: SandyRosenthal.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this epiosde of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Creativity and Tech with author and screenwriter Rob Kutner, Deborah Pardes VP of Swell Audio, and Yael Swerdlow of Maestro Games. Rob, Deborah, and Yael give their takes on creativity and how it does and does not relate to tech. They also share their "why," along with tips for introducing more creativity into your life. Goals  - Deborah: Go to Swellcast.com and start a personal podcast. Find your why, and claiming and amplify your voice - Yael: Inspired by the books "Your Brain on Art" and "Awe." Gift yourself daily awe and also spend a couple minutes on the arts every day - Rob: Gift yourself an hour to play: try a new creative thing Final Thoughts - Yael: Everybody has the power within them to uplift - Rob: Everyone is creative - Deborah: Be true to yourself Learn About Rob Kutner: RobKutner.com Deborah Pardes: DeborahPardes.com Yael Swerdlow: MaestroGames.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about writing books with Scott Huver, author of Beverly Hills Noir; cozy, romance, fiction, and non-fiction writer Jessica Mehring; and Melody Owen of Author Nation.  Whether you are writing long-form or short-form, fiction or non, writing has benefits for the author, as well as the reader. The panel discusses what led them to writing books; their approaches to the art, craft and promotion of writing; and more.   Goals  - Scott: Make a list of the people in your network who can help you accomplish your book goals - Melody: Start one conversation every day. And follow up - Jessica: Commit to writing something small every day Final Thoughts - Melody: If you have a book in you, don't let it sit - Jessica: There is nothing wrong with perfectionism - work with it, don't let it stop you from writing - Scott: Find the yes! If you believe in what you are doing, talk to whomever you need to until you find the yes Learn More About Scott Huver: Instagram.com/thehuve Jessica Mehring: JessicaMehringAuthor.com Melody Owen: AuthorNationTube.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Magic and Change with Emily Hawkins, LeaderSHIFT; Jonathan Pritchard, ZAVANT Enterprises; and Bob Woods, Social Sales Link. Magic leads to change and vice versa. Add faith and the ability to let go of what no longer serves you, and have a recipe for success. The trio shares their take on the topic, their own "aha" change moments, steps for moving forward, and more. Goals - Emily: Write down everything you want - Bob: Be present on LinkedIn. Start commenting on other people's content. Add value - Jonathan: Start a YouTube channel, stop keeping what you know a secret - Bonus from Deb: Schedule 15 minutes a day to do these items, work toward your goals and change Final Thoughts - Emily: Let go to let in - Bob: Stop talking about how you are going to help and just help - Jonathan: Not all change is an improvement, better is always different, different is rarely better. Be strategic Learn More About: Emily Hawkins: EmilyHawkins4u.com Jonathan Pritchard: ICanReadMinds.com Bob Woods: SocialSalesLink.com/library Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about First Impressions with Book Marketing Mentor's Judy Baker; Kate Paine, Standing Out Online; and Sandy Saburn, Gifted Travel Network. The panel discusses best practices for making a good first impression in person, as well as online. They also share how the second impression comes play, the "quirky facts" that help them stand out, and more. How to Make a Good First Impression - Sandy: Come with the right attitude - Kate: Put effort into how you appear - Judy: Be there to be helpful - Judy: Don't sell to me - Sandy: Don't talk down to me To Create a Strong First Impression Online - Kate: On LinkedIn, show your personality and make sure you use a professional photo that looks like you. Come across as a resource, not a resume: show who you are, what you do, and how you help. For the headline, include the keywords you want people to search and add a quirky fact - Sandy: Be different, get rid of the cookie cutter phrases - Judy: Be authentic without oversharing; don't photoshop your life Goals  - Judy: Always know your intention when you show up - Sandy: Give yourself permission to be authentic, check in with yourself - Kate: Google yourself and see what shows up. Use your linkedin to create a great first impression Final Thoughts - Sandy: You never know when and where you will meet amazing people - Judy: Tell your story - Kate: Know your slice of life story. What brought you where you are now? And use that to connect with others through the content you create Learn More About Judy Baker: BookMarketingMentor.com Kate Paine: StandingOutOnline.com Sandy Saburn: GiftedTravelNetwork.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about LinkedIn content with brand strategist Ivonne Ribeiro, chief coaching officer Stan Robinson, Jr., and LinkedIn whisperer Brynne Tillman. The trio offers insights on what and how to post, as well as tips for staying consistent with posting, using tech to your advantage, and more. Why Create LinkedIn Content - Stan: To position yourself as a resource - Ivonne: It's one place to remain on the radar of your ideal client and share who you are - Brynne: You have to earn the right to have the conversation with your ideal client, which you can do through sharing good social selling content Goals  - Brynne: Curate your own transcripts (take transcripts from your meetings, ask AI to "pull out YOUR NAME's content;" ask AI "create a blog post, do not research," ask AI "create 10 quotes from the blog post") - Ivonne: Create an inspirational content bank process - Stan: Record a video on your phone and send it to a friend Final Thoughts - Stan: Dive into LinkedIn - Ivonne: Follow up forever - Brynne: Don't post and ghost Learn More About: Ivonne Ribeiro: iBrandStrategist.com Stan Robinson, Jr: SocialSalesLink.com/Library Brynne Tillman: SocialSalesLink.com/Library Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling discusses living Beyond Type A with KeishaMarie Douglas, Veteran Wingwomen Community; AJ Lauer, Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions; and Evelyn Pacitti, Measurable Wellness. KeishaMarie, AJ, and Evelyn share their relationship with perfection, what caused them to embrace imperfection, and more. What is Perfectionism? - Evelyn: The vision of what in your head vs what's real .. and the non-stop loop of trying to match them - KeishaMarie: Doing the same thing and trying to get different results - AJ: Having an idea of how you want something to go Goals - AJ: Put something out into the world that is not 100% polished and perfect! - KeishaMarie: Stop holding yourself back - Evelyn: Put doing something imperfect/uncomfortable on your todo list Final Thoughts - KeishaMarie: Enjoy the journey. Laugh as much as possible - Evelyn: There's more flexibility in life than you give it credit for - AJ: Strive for progress over perfection Learn More About: KeishaMarie Douglas: KeishaMarieOnline.com AJ Lauer: ThrivingIbis.com Evelyn Pacitti: MeasurableWellness.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling discusses The Freelance Life with Judy Gruen, Tyler Schmidt, and Keith Spiro. Judy is a freelance writer/columnist/book reviewer, whose books include Bylines and Blessings. Tyler Schmidt's company is Little Big Media; she also does work for FranklinCovey and Gray Miller Agency. Keith Spiro, Keith Spiro Media, is a writer and photographer, as well as business strategist and community builder. The trio talks about their experience and expertise in the freelance realm, including working for many bosses--not just one or two--and client/promo/project development. They also share their takes on boundaries (setting and keeping them) and balance. Goals - Judy: Give yourself permission to work on your passion project for small amounts of time every day - Keith: Say yes and be kind - Ty: Take the time to define your ideal client Final Thoughts - Judy: Look for the blessing in what you are doing; keep having that positive impact - Keith: Don't do it alone. Build your team! - Ty: Put your arms up on the rollercoaster of freelance life. Yes you can! Learn More About  Judy Gruen: JudyGruen.com Tyler Schmidt: LittleBigMediaMKE.com Keith Spiro: KeithSpiroMedia.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling has a fun conversation about cooking and tech with Jerome Amos, BFAM Cooking; Debbie Kennedy, The Food Coach Academy; and Faith Kramer, author of 52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners from a Global Jewish Kitchen. The trio shares their love of food, cooking backstories, plating tips, and more. Favorite Cooking Toy - Faith: Microwave for defrosting or reheating/pressure cooker, immersion blender - Jerome: Sous vide, smoker, SIS machine (whipper), vitamix - Debbie: Vitamix, cast iron pans What's on Their Foodie Bucket List - Jerome: Timpano pasta (referencing the movie "Big Night") - Debbie: Low country boil - Faith: Southern Indian food, Yemenite breads Goals - Debbie: Find a recipe you like but change it up; experiment with the flavors and make delicious mistakes - Faith: Take a chance on an exotic ingredient - Jerome: Eat local; when traveling, ask the person at the front desk where to eat and what foods the city is known for - Bonus from Jerome: Join a spice of the month club Final Thoughts - Faith: Every recipe tells a story, pay attention, it adds to the enjoyment - Debbie: Don't be afraid to learn how to cook - Jerome: Enjoy butter! Learn More About: Jerome Amos: YouTube.com/c/bfamcooking Debbie Kennedy: DrDebKennedy.com Faith Kramer: FaithKramer.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about #Reinventing with Howard Brown, Shining Brightly, Christopher Johnson, Calm Clear Media, and Jessie-Sierra Ross, Straight to the Hips, Baby. Howard reinvented himself after surviving stage 4 cancer twice; Christopher went from tech to running virtual events; and Jessie-Sierra reinvented herself from ballerina to food blogger to TV personality to cookbook author.  However you decide to reinvent yourself, it starts with the desire to change. Howard, Christopher, and Jessie-Sierra share their takes on the topic, their reinventing stories, and what's in the center of their Venn diagram, along with tips for soaring through your reinvention journey. Goals - Howard: Give yourself grace. Take an inventory of where you are at, and see where you want to go and don't want to go. - Jessie-Sierra: Give yourself the belief and courage to move forward, celebrate all wins, and build your new life one step at a time - Christopher: Play at the edge of your comfort zone Final Thoughts - Christopher: Find space to play in life as you work toward your goals - Jessie-Sierra: Think about your life in a series of "why nots" - Howard: Howard: Choose to shine brightly and be a force multiplier for positivity Learn About: Howard Brown: ShiningBrightly.com Christopher Johnson: CalmClearMedia.com Jessie-Sierra Ross: StraighttotheHipsBaby.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trust is all about being real, relatable, and relevant, according to Larry Levine, Selling from the Heart. Larry, Barbara Drady of 360 Visibility, and Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing joined me for a lively, yet comprehensive #Goalchat on Trust. The trio talked about the evolution of trust, especially as it relates to sales. They also shared insights and tips about developing trust with others and yourself. #Goals - Jim: Record a 2 - 3 minute video of yourself telling what you do and upload it to LinkedIn - Barbara: Look at yourself in the mirror, and be honest: Do you think people will be able to trust you? If not, what do you need to change? - Larry: Ask yourself every day: What do I want to known for? Final Thoughts - Barbara: Make a splash! - Jim: Be real, relatable, and relevant for developing know, like, and trust - Larry: People would rather do business with those who sell from the heart Learn More About Barbara Drady: Visibility-360.com Jim Fuhs: FuhsionMarketing.com Larry Levine: SellingFromtheHeart.net Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Goalchat, host Debra Eckerling talks about fitness and fun with workout warrior Kevin Bailey, human performance expert Dr. Alexander Chriest, and holistic nutritionist Cat Dillon. Do you combine fitness and fun? Do you want to? The trio share their favorite - and least favorite - workout experiences, advice for incorporating fun into fitness, and more.  What Does Fitness Mean to You? Kevin: Being in a good place physically, mentally, and emotionally Alexander: Being open to the evolution Cat: Having the capacity to move through life with energy Goals Cat: Think about what physical activities you loved doing as a child. Use that as a jumping point for finding the fun. Then, join a community group for that type of exercise Kevin: Try out different types of exercise until you find one that gets you excited to work out Alexander: Give yourself permission to take the time for fitness; self care is important    Final Thoughts Cat: We put a lot of pressure on ourselves; give yourself grace. Alexander: Find a small thing you can do consistently for the rest of the year Kevin: Be kind to yourself, life happens, and keep moving forward Learn More About: Kevin Bailey: Instagram.com/kevinbailey9402 Alexander Chriest: Instagram.com/dralexanderchriesgt Cat Dillon: CatDillon.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Personal improvement goes hand-in-hand with professional success. On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Tammy Alvarez, Kristen Coffield, and Mort Orman about Personal Improvement. Tammy helps high level professionals in Escaping the Career Trap, Kristen is founder of The Culinary Cure, and Dr. Mort helps people through his The Anger Cure. The three guests each address different elements of personal improvement - career, health, and emotions - and are passionate about helping people acknowledge, address, and conquer the things that hold them back. Tammy, Kristen, and Mort share their backstories, as well as their takes on the value of personal development, how to embrace challenge and change, and more.  How to Start Your Personal Development Journey - Tammy: Evaluate what lights you up and figure out how to do more of it - Dr, Mort: Make the decision to change. Decide, "I'm going for it and nothing is going to stop me" - Kristen: What you focus on expands. Throughout your journey, focus on the positive Goals - Kristen: Hydration is linked to everything. Take 1/2 your body weight and drink that in ounces of water over the course of the day. You'll notice a change - Tammy: Congrats. You are now the CEO or your career! Put on your CEO hat on and ask yourself, "If my career were a biz, what would I change?" And then do it. - Dr. Mort: Gamify your personal development goal. Come up with a plan and keep your word to work toward it by doing something small every day Final Thoughts - Dr Mort: As Tony Robbins says, unleash the power within - Kristen: Let go of the outcome. Focus on how you feel - Tammy: It's never too late to be who you might have been. Go after your goals, and have fun while doing it! Learn More About Tammy Alvarez: CareerWinnersCircle.com Kristen Coffield: TheCullinaryCure.com Dr. Mort Orman: TheAngerCure.org Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling had a fun conversation about Summer Activities with guests Jennifer Ballard, Holly Homer, and Babette Pepaj. Jennifer is Brand Partnerships Strategist at Motivating the Masses and Founder of Joy Scoutz, Holly is Founder of KidsActivities.com and Co-Founder of Pagewheel, and Babette Pepaj is Founder of Bakespace and Co-Founder of TastyUpdate.com. The trio not only appreciate the value of fun, they incorporate elements of it in their personal lives and businesses. Jennifer, Holly, and Babette shared their favorite solo and group activities, suggestions for fun summer adventures, ways to harness magical experiences, and more. Goals - Holly: Endorphin management; look at what makes you feel good and do more of that - Jennifer: Schedule a playdate with someone and have a new adventure - Babette: Smile more; it'll make you feel good and may also make someone's day Final Thoughts - Jennifer: Find fun in every day - Babette: Life is made up of little things; don't get caught up in the big, difficult stuff. Enjoy the fun, little things that matter - Holly: Keep fun photos on your phone; they are great reminders of good times Learn More About: Jennifer Ballard: Facebook.com/groups/joyscoutz Holly Homer: KidsActivities.com Babette Pepaj: BakeSpace.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The summer is the perfect time for reconnecting with friends, loved ones, peers, and colleagues. On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling discusses reconnecting with Jack Gelley, Senior Marketing Strategist, iHeartMedia; Judy Herman, Relationship Wellness; and Robbie Samuels, Business and Book Launch Strategist. Jack, Judy, and Robbie talked about the benefits of connecting and reconnecting, as well as best practices for staying in touch. They also shared some great reconnecting anecdotes. Goals - Robbie: Wake up your network. Before launching your next offer, look in your existing network to find the champions/research/resources for your next offer - Robbie's Bonus Goal: If you are feeling stuck, do something nice for 5 people - Judy: Make sure you take care of yourself; plan a trip/retreat to replenish your spirit - Jack: Be intentionally more vulnerable. It builds trust Final Thoughts - Judy: You are worth it - Jack: It's just as easy to make stuff up good in your mind than bad stuff; focus on the good. - Robbie: You already met 80% of the people you need to know to be successful. Spend 80 % of your networking time reconnecting and the other 20% meeting new people. Learn More About Jack Gelley: iHeartMedia.com Judy K Herman: JudyCounselor.com Robbie Samuels: RobbieSamuels.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Mid Year 2024! On this episode of GoalChat, Joey Held, Dorien Morin-van Dam, and Jamie Pachino join host Debra Eckerling to celebrate the mid-point of 2024! Joey is a writer and voiceover artist, Dorien is a social media strategist, and Jamie is a screenwriter and playwright. The trio shared their personal and professional wins - and challenges - from the first part of the year, as well as their goals for 2024, part 2! Joey, Dorien, and Jamie also talk about their projects, how they balance the different aspects of their lives, and the things that keep them joyful outside of - and including - work. It was a fun conversation, filled with inspiration, motivation, and solid advice. Goals - Dorien: Reconnect with nature. There's nothing like disconnecting from devices and enjoying the things around you - Joey: Try the Bowflex 5-minute stretch and the Just Dance video - Jamie: Seek out a book or movie that's the opposite of what you are working on, and see how that helps get your creative juices flowing for your projects Final Thoughts - Dorien: Be sure your goals are your own - Jamie: Set big goals. And understand the small parts that you need to work on to reach your big goals ... and do them! - Joey: Worry is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do but it gets you nowhere! Learn More About Joey Held: JoeyHeld.com Dorien Morin-van Dam: MoreInMedia.com Jamie Pachino: JamiePachino.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Intent with Bill Haase, Innovative Strategies; spiritual mentor Terri Ann Heiman; and Lori Richardson, Score More Sales. While Bill, Terri, and Lori each approach intent from a different perspective - finance, spirit, and sales - they were all in alignment about the power and benefits of intention. They each shared their experience with intent, as well as tips and goals for getting and staying intentional. Goals - Terri: Just for today, be present - Lori: Make a decision to not make a decision; sit with what's next for a little bit - you will know what to do - Bill: Make a decision and live with the risk Final Thoughts - Terri: When you set an intention, set an agreement with yourself to keep it - Lori: Summer is for growth - Bill: Live your life with intent Learn more about: Bill Haase: LinkedIn.com/in/bill-haase-a506299 Terri Ann Heiman: TerriAnnHeiman.com Lori Richardson: ScoreMoreSales.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about food and cooking with Chef Katie Chin, Wok Star Catering; Amy Jurist, Amy's Culinary Adventures; and Beth Lee from OMG! Yummy. All three guests have had other careers prior to rediscovering their love of cooking and jumping into the culinary world. Katie, Amy, and Beth share their backstories, their love of food, and tons of cooking tips.  How to Level Up Your Cooking - Katie: Start small. Get empowered! And remember, when cooking, Google and YouTube are your friends - Amy: Take cooking classes - Beth: Get one new ingredient and experiment with it Goals - Beth: Invite people over to eat - Katie: Choose four ethnic cuisines, write them on slips of paper, put them in a hat, and choose one; find a restaurant with that cuisine to go to for dinner - Amy: Decide what change you can make - little or big - to start living your dream life Final Thoughts - Beth: Have no fear. Just get in the kitchen and cook - Amy: Enjoy the process - Katie: Leap and the net will appear Learn more about: Katie Chin: ChefKatieChin.com Amy Jurist: AmyCulinaryAdventures.com Beth Lee: OMGYummy.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about speaking, analogies, and props with Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women; John Chen, Engaging Virtual Meetings; and Shelley Goldstein, Remarkable Speaking. Whether you are speaking in person, online, hybrid, or a mixture, you want your speaking to stand out. Bobbie, John, and Shelley share some of their speaking experiences - good and bad - along with tips and goals for captivating the audience on any live or virtual stage. They also talk about their least favorite buzz words, sheep, goats, and more. Goals - Bobbie: Try giving a presentation you've given before a lot and make it fresh by saying things differently; and if you can add an analogy, even better - John: Make people do something, like an interactive activity; it'll help keep them invested and engaged - Shelley: Change up your speeches, get rid of the jargon (or create your own jargon), and be yourself only more so Final Thoughts - Shelley: Captivate your audiences by being very different - John: Disrupt, engage, keep people interested - Bobbie: Try something new. Take that presentation that might be a little bit boring and pump it up, bring it up to the next level; you will enjoy yourself even more than your audience will Learn more: Bobbie Carlton: InnovationWomen.com John Chen: EngagingVirtualMeetings.com Shelley Goldstein: RemarkableSpeaking.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling had a deep and engaging conversation on #Pitching with Dave Bricker (Speakipedia), Paula Rizzo (Listful Living), and Michael Roderick (Small Pond Enterprises). People think of pitching as a business imperative. Yet, it's a skill relevant to all aspects of your life. The trio shared what is pitching ... and what is not. Dave, Paula, and Michael also talked about how to create a pitch, as well as what it takes to stand out and succeed. In essence, a pitch is about the audience, the value you add, and finding engaging - and unique - ways to get your message out there. Goals - Dave: Stop talking about yourself and start talking about the person you are serving - Paula: Make a list of the questions you are always answering; a pitch is not about what you know, it's what others care about - Michael: Step out of the longest line; those are full of the people who do not think they have a shot and getting access. Instead, find innovative ways to do the outreach; you never know the amazing results waiting for you Final Thoughts - Michael: Everybody's a celebrity to somebody, but celebrity is relative to everybody - Paula: Don't be so hard on yourself. Pitching is hard. Keep going. Success is out there - Dave: Enjoy the journey. Stop worrying about where you are not. If you put one foot in front of the other and head in the right direction, the top of the mountain has no choice but to come to you Learn About Dave Bricker: Speakipedia.com Paula Rizzo: PaulaRizzo.com/lists Michael Roderick: SmallPondEnterprises.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Change with Joseph Jaffe, AJ Lauer, EdD, and Regina Roberti. Joseph is an author and host of Joseph Jaffe is Not Famous; AJ is founder of Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions, and Regina Roberti's company is Life Transformation Services.  The only constant in life is change. When you realize change is good - and can even be fun - it can open up a world of possibilities for a meaningful, happy life. Joseph, AJ, and Regina share their relationships with - and definitions of - change, along with advice and inspiration for stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing change. Goals - Regina: Write down what you are struggling with and then the pros of things changing and also the cons of changing, so you can make a better assessment - Joseph: Ask yourself 5 questions, as you are about to go to sleep: Did I show up for myself today Did I show up for others today? If today was the last day of your life, would it have been worthwhile? If today was the only day of your life, would it have been worthwhile? If today was the best day of your life, would it have been worthwhile? If the answer is no to any of them, then perhaps it's time to change - AJ: Look back at a change you made recently (big or small) and celebrate it! Final Thoughts - Regina: Don't wait to make changes. Don't let your fear get the better of you. Push yourself out of your comfort zone and just leap - Joe: If you didn't change during or because of the pandemic, it's okay; there's still time. remember, love what you do, be true to yourself, and stay the course - AJ: When you are scared about a change, take a deep breath and drink a glass of water. Give your body what it needs to stay centered so that it can handle the change that you are throwing at it. And then when you make it through, celebrate Learn More: Joseph Jaffe: linktree.com/jaffejuice AJ Lauer: ThrivingIbis.com Regina Roberti: LifeTransformationsolutions.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling dives into all things Artificial Intelligence with Hank Eder, PR/Marketing Specialist and Host of The Home Business Success Show; Seth Goldstein, Creative Director and Host of Entrepreneur's Enigma; and Brynne Tillman, CEO of Social Sales Link and Host of Making Sales Social Podcast. Artificial Intelligence can be a helpful addition to your tech toolbox, when trained properly and used correctly. (AI tools include Chat GPT, Gemini (formerly Bard; it's the Google version), Claude by Anthropic, and Perplexity.) The trio shares the genesis of their interest in AI, along with cautionary tales and ways to use AI to enhance your content activities. Tips for Using AI in Business - Brynne: Create custom instructions - Brynne: Train it using your own 3-5 minute transcript and ask it to rewrite it - Seth: Use it as a jumping off point - Seth: Also use it for graphics (MidJourney) - Hank: Use it for research; be sure to verify info and edit the content accordingly - Brynne: If you use AI for intellectual property or data you do not want out there, change your settings; for instance, turn off memory and turn off improve model for everyone Goals - Seth: Go to ChatGPT 4o and play with it - Hank: Sign up for Gemini and ask it to write a nice letter to someone (a friend or coworker) - Brynne: Become a prompt engineer. Learn how to write your own prompts: Context, Role, Inspiration, Scope & Prohibitions - Brynne: Try GetMagical.com, an extension for storing prompts Learn More About: Hank Eder: HankEder.com Seth Goldstein: GoldsteinMedia.com Brynne Tillman: SocialSalesLink.com/thanks Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Podcast Guesting with Mike Allton, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Agorapulse; Jackie Lapin, founder of SpeakerTunity, and Anastasia Lipske, founder of Access Speakers. Mike hosts multiple podcasts, while Jackie and Anastasia focus on helping experts find stages ... and microphones. The trio talked about their backstories, along with their thoughts on the benefits of podcast guesting. They also shared tips for finding podcasts to appear on, being a good guest, getting started, and more. Goals Mike: Carve out time to repurpose a clip out of a previous podcast Anastasia: Ask friends and clients what shows they listen to that they think you should be on Jackie: Book 3 hours in your calendar every week to dedicate to podcast guesting activities Final Thoughts Anastasia: Just do it Jackie: Deliver your knowledge consistently Mike: Have a call to action/link to deliver over and over again when you are a podcast guest Learn More About: Mike Allton: TheSocialMediaHat.com Jackie Lapin: SpeakerTunity.com Anastasia Lipske: AccessSpeakers.bz/thankyou Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about self advocacy and corporate culture with Ed Brill, Desert Ridge Solutions; Jess Dewell, Red Direction; and Mark Herschberg, The Career Toolkit and the Brain Bump app. Whether you are a company founder, team leader, team member, sole practitioner, or side-hustler, better advocacy skills improve everyone's bottom line. Ed, Jess, and Mark shared their thoughts on this topic from leadership, employee, and solopreneur perspectives, as well as what stops people from self-advocacy, how advocate for yourself and others, and more. How to Improve Advocacy Mark: Ask people further along the path you wish to follow Ed: Develop your network; use LinkedIn to share your value as a resource Jess: Find the helpers or be the helpers Mark: Keep a log of what you do, including what you do for others Goals Jess: Go on a Present Retreat for Accountability Ed: Think about the possibilities that are all around you Mark: Make sure you jot down the main points you want to remember from today; paste them into a recurring calendar event, to serve as a reminder of what you want to recall/put into action. You can also check out Mark's Brain Bump app. Learn More About: Ed Brill: Linkedin.com/in/EdBrill Jess Dewell: RedDirection.com Mark Herschberg: TheCareerToolkit.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Imposter Syndrome with Stephanie O'Brien of Coach Client Connection, board-certified hypnotherapist and coach Karen Ross, and Jim Swan of Pinetree Partners. Stephanie, Karen, and Jim share their experiences with imposter syndrome, along with tips for mindset, wellbeing, and striving for success. What is Imposter Syndrome Jim: The knee-jerk desire to compare yourself with others you feel are superior Stephanie: Worrying that you are not as good as you say you are Karen: Self-talk; wondering, 'Who am I to help this person?' Goals Karen: Look in the mirror every day and say, 'I love you!' Stephanie: Make a list of all the things you know what to do that your ideal client does not Jim: Edit an input source; for instance spend less time on Facebook and Instagram (reduce toxic environments and comparisons). Final Thoughts Jim: Be kind Stephanie: Different people have different styles; that's how you find your fit as a coach and in finding new clients Karen: Keep kindness going. It makes a difference Learn more about: Stephanie O’Brien: CoachClientConnection.com Karen Ross: KarenRossNow,com Jim Swan: PinetreePartnersLLC.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of #GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling puts the social back in social media with Holly Homer, Troy Sandidge, and May King Tsang. Holly is co-founder of Pagewheel; Troy is a growth strategist and podcaster, and May King is the original FOMO creator. The panel talks about the evolution and challenges of social media, along with ways to be more authentic, personal, and engaged. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to spice up your social media game or a consultant seeking ways to connect more authentically with your audience, there's a wealth of knowledge here for you. Goals Troy: Look at your platform of choice, find someone you haven't talked to in a while. Share one of their posts, along with your thoughts. Amazing conversations will happen May King: Brag; shout about your achievements, and include the backstory Holly: Grow your email list Deb's Bonus Goal: Message friends, just to say, "Hi, How are you?" They will be as happy to hear from you as you are to reconnect with them Final Thoughts Holly: Social media is not rocket science. It is one foot in front of the other. Trust your heart. It's telling you where to go May King: Hang out with awesome people like Debra, Holly, Troy, and myself. You can never hang out with enough awesome people. Troy: Grow your social using non-traditional ways. Meet people outside of the social bubble: have conversations, do things, and build that relationship equity outside of social. Then, when you get back on social, you have photos and things to talk about; maybe other things will happen beyond that too. Learn More About: Holly Homer: Pagewheel.com Troy Sandidge: FindTroy.com May King Tsang: FomoCreator.social Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling discusses Honoring Your Voice with Stacia Crawford from Stay Ready Media; actor, voice over artist, and educator David H Lawrence XVII, Narrate Your Own Book; and screenwriter/author/professor Richard Walter, Deadpan. The trio, who work in various aspects of storytelling (PR, voiceover, and writing), talk about the power of words, owning your voice, and more. Goals - David: Reframe how you look at your voice - Richard: Allow yourself to get distracted - Stacia: Stop worrying about what other people think; your voice, your message, is unique to you Final Thoughts - Richard: Art is important. It's not an add-on or an extra. It is an essential. It's really at the core of the human experience. - Stacia: Keep talking. Keep shining your light, because you are unique, you're different, and you bring massive value to the world. - David: When trying something new, there are three fears that you can overcome. The fear of the unknown. The fear of failure. And the fear of success. Learn More: Stacia Crawford: BeSeenGetBookedSession.com David H Lawrence XVII: NarrateYourOwnBook.com/deb Richard Walter: RichardWalter.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Showcasing Yourself with artist Heather Eck, senior publicist Kat Neff (Llewelyn), and post-executive coach for women Viveka von Rosen (Beyond the Dream Board). It's the perfect way to wrap up Women's History Month. Everyone gets caught up in all of life's challenges, obligations, and routines. When you pause, re-evaluate your reason for being, and practice kindness, you set the stage to showcase yourself ... and everyone benefits Heather, Kat, and Viveka share their backstories and the value of embracing your unique talents, along with what stops people from owning their path, ways to get started, and more. Goals  - Heather: Choose a color that you really love, that you're attracted to, and that makes you feel good; wear it and notice how you feel about it. And then also choose a color that you wouldn't typically go for and put that on this week too. Pay attention, slow down or stop, and notice what's happening for you when you put that color on. - Kat: Do something good for yourself - something that makes you feel special - every single day - Viv: Your audience needs to hear from you; get on camera Final Thoughts - Heather: Everyday, look for the things that make you feel open and full of possibility - Kat: Be kind to yourself and be kind to the people around you; never miss an opportunity to do something kind - Viv: We come from a paradigm of struggle and that you have to struggle in order to succeed. What if it was easy? What if we just tapped into our intuition, we trusted the universe, we acted from love and everything we ever could have dreamed of, plus way, way more, was presented to us. Trust your intuition and lead from the heart, because the universe has your back Learn more:  Heather Eck: HeatherEck.com Kat Neff: Llewellyn.com Viveka von Rosen: BeyondtheDreamBoard.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about creative endeavors with Ella Glasgow, founder of Beyond Virtual Events; Jessica Kupferman, co-founder of She Podcasts; and Chari Pere is a cartoonist, illustrator, and writer. All have creative endeavors within and beyond their primary business. The three shared tips for getting started with events (Ella), podcasting (Jessica), and drawing (Chari), along with tips for focusing on, making progress, and prioritizing creative endeavors. Goals - Chari: Step outside your box. Do something different to get your creativity going. For instance, make your own comic - Ella: If you are thinking about doing a virtual event, write down what you want to have happen; magic happens when you get your ideas out of your head and onto the page - Jessica: Look up what other people are doing in whatever genre you are looking into, and write what you do not like about it Final Thoughts - Jessica: If you feel you are stifling your own creativity, remember life is to be enjoyed! - Chari: Being creative is all about having fun and whatever that means. Go with the flow and see where the opportunities lead - Ella: Give yourself grace. Sometimes it's hard to be ourselves because we were someone else for so long. Give yourself the opportunity to find the things that you like Learn more: Ella Glasgow: BeyondVirtualEvents.com Jessica Kupferman: ShePodcasts.com Chari Pere: ChariPere.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have writing and publishing goals? On this episode of the GoalChat podcast, host Debra Eckerling speaks to authors and educators Amy Friedman, Marita Golden, and Susan Shapiro. Amy Friedman is author of Desperado's Wife and publisher at Out of the Woods Press, Marita Golden's fiction and non-fiction titles include The Strong Black Woman and A Woman's Place, and Susan Shapiro's books include The Book Bible and The Byline Bible. The panel shares their love of writing, tips for getting your work out there, and more. Goals: Write Three Pages ... - Susan: About your most humiliating secret ... that you can put your name on - Amy: In a style or genre you haven't tried - Marita: From a point of view of doing something out of character Learn more: Amy Friedman: AmyFriedman.net Marita Golden: MaritaGolden.com Susan Shapiro: SusanShapiro.net Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling had a spirited conversation on the art of persuasion with Beth Granger, Carlee Myers, and Jonathan Pritchard on this week's GoalChat. Beth Granger is a LinkedIn specialist and an Exactly What to Say™ Certified Guide, Carlee Myers is founder of The Stress Less Company, and Jonathan Pritchard is founder of ZAVANT enterprises. The panel talked about persuasion, along with communication, authenticity, alignment, and so much more. What is Persuasion? - Jonathan: Persuasion is helping change someone's beliefs for their own betterment - Carlee: Getting people in your camp - Beth: When you hear the word persuasion, you may think it's a negative, but that's not necessarily so - Jonathan: "persuasion" and "truth" are not the same thing; they are cousins at best Goals  - Beth: Ask more questions of those you want to persuade or get to know better - Carlee: Calm your nervous system - Jonathan: Learn a simple magic trick Learn more: Beth Granger: BethGranger.com Carlee Myers: StressLessCo.com Jonathan Pritchard: ICanReadMinds.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Wellbeing Goals with Angela Miller Barton, KeishaMarie Douglas, and Micah Siva. Angela is a coach/trainer, as well as membership program coordinator at Wellcoaches, KeishaMarie is founder of the Veteran Wingwomen Community, and Micah is founder of Nosh with Micah and author of "Nosh." The trio shared their takes on wellness, wellbeing, and prioritizing self care. They also offered practical wellness tips. What is Wellness? - Micah: It can be what you eat, what you do with your body how, and you take care of yourself mentally; it's how you prioritize yourself - Angela: It's alignments, finding peace, and maintaining balance over an extended period of time. Your wellness practices do not need to make sense for other people; it's what works for you - Angela: Sometimes you need to look at life in "Microioys" Check out the book by Cyndie Spiegel - KeishaMarie: It is is how you speak to yourself/respond to what life throws at you Favorite Wellness Practices - KeishaMarie: Winding down at night, and scheduling time with Renee (her Roku) and sleeping in on the weekends - Micah: Exercising, getting her hair cut (2x year), and her skin care routine at night - Angela: Petting a cat Goals  - Angela: Set a timer for 1 minute and ponder what kind of self-care goal will make you feel good/exhale - KeishaMarie: Get the Insight Timer and do a 2-minute meditation. Angela recommends Sarah Blondin, while KeishaMarie likes Liza Colpa's meditations on the Insight Timer app - Micah: Next time you are at the grocery, pick up one fruit or vegetable and try making something with it Final Thoughts - KeishaMarie: Do something that scares you every day! - Angela: Do hard things - Micah: Only you can define what wellness means to you Learn more: Angela Miller Barton: WellcoachesSchool.com Keisha Marie Douglas: KeishaMarieOnline.com Micah Siva: NoshwithMicah.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Cooking Goals with chef Susan Feniger (Border Grill, "Too Hot Tamales"), Samantha Ferraro of Little Ferraro Kitchen, and CW Silverberg, host of Schmoozing & Cruising. The panel shared food memories, cooking tips, and so much more. Cooking Goals - Samantha: Find a new spice; take it home and try it - Susan: Go into an ethnic market and talk to the owners, get recommendations - CW: Learn how to utilize leftovers, it's often times better that the original meal - Susan: Make tacos. Learn how to make your own tortillas; then, make your own salsa. It's easy and delicious Final Thoughts - CW: Food is everything. Just enjoy it! - Samantha: Taste as you go, adjust as needed - Susan: Have you pantry full of things that last a long time, so you always have something on hand to cook Learn More About: Susan Feniger: BorderGrill.com Samantha Ferraro: LittleFerraroKitchen.com CW Silverberg: TrippingKosher.com Read the Full Recap and Get Links: https://TheDEBMethod.com/blog Follow Debra Eckerling: @TheDEBMethod on social media Check out Your Goal Guide: http://YourGoalGuideBook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debra Eckerling hosts a LinkedIn Love Fest on this week’s GoalChat. Her guests are Ivonne Ribeiro, Founder of iSellSocial, and from Social Sales Link, Chief Coaching Officer Stan Robinson, Jr., and CEO Brynne Tillman. Brynne hosts the Making Sales Social Podcast, while the pair co-hosts the Sales Navigator Insights podcast. While most of Debra’s panels feature guests who are meeting for the first time, this is one of the occasions where the guests are long-time friends and colleagues. The panel shares their connections to each other, and to Debra (thanks, Viveka von Rosen). Plus, they talk about their love for LinkedIn, the benefits of the platform, how to go from spectator to engager, and so much more. It’s a fun, engaging, and strategic conversation. LinkedIn Goals:  - Stan: Find a thought leader in the industry that serves your clients, find a piece of content by them, and share it with your thoughts - Brynne: Search followers of that influencer, and you can send the post to those mutual connections - Ivonne: Find that influencer, and be one of the first commenters to one of their posts. You will get a ton of engagement - Ivonne: Create a posting strategy/plan put it in a spreadsheet Final Thoughts: - Ivonne: My heart is for the spectators. Be brave, be confident, and take the steps necessary to start creating content and engaging on Linkedin - Stan: Baby steps. Start small and go from there - Brynne: Fill your box first. Before you try new things, make a list of the things you do that you love. Do those; then, go exploring Learn More About: Ivonne Ribeiro: iSellSocial.com Stan Robinson, Jr: SocialSalesLink.com/Library Brynne Tillman: SocialSalesLink.com/Library Read the Full Recap and Get Links: https://TheDEBMethod.com/blog Follow Debra Eckerling: @TheDEBMethod on social media Check out Your Goal Guide: http://YourGoalGuideBook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to up-level your speaking? Start speaking out of the box. On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling discusses the topic with Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women; John Chen, Engaging Virtual Meetings; and Shelley Goldstein, Remarkable Speaking. The trio share what they love about speaking and what stops people from getting on stages, as well as tips, strategies, and inspiring examples. What is Speaking Out of the Box - John: Technology plus technique - Shelley: Finding opportunities and seizing them; you do not need permission to speak - Bobbie: Doing something unexpected, rather than what the audience anticipates you will do. Be surprising, counter-intuitive, while still addressing the topic What Is Your Counter-Intuitive Pattern Interrupt - Bobbie: "I am not here to train you in public speaking; I'm here to get you on stages" - John: "Turn on the damn camera. I help create virtual meetings that don't suck" - Shelley: The long pause Goals - Bobbie: Come up with something counterintuitive you can do during your talk. Ask people what they need and what they expect, and then find a way to surprise them - John: Find a place to speak, record it, and send it to John; he will give you feedback. Ask others for feedback after you speak; Talkadot is a great resource for that - Shelley: If you are feeling nervous about speaking, have a conversation. It can be with a neighbor, service provider, anyone.  Take baby steps Final Thoughts - John: Everyone has a topic to speak about; if you don't know what that is, take the time to figure it out! - Shelley: Be yourself - Bobbie: Speaking out of the box also applies to all different stages Learn more: Bobbie Carlton: InnovationWomen.com John Chen: EngagingVirtualMeetings.com Shelley Goldstein: RemarkableSpeaking.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jennifer Ballard, Jenny Calcoen, and M.J. Fievre about Life Implosions. Jen Ballard is founder of Joy Scoutz Gen-Xer Adventure Club; Jenny Calcoen is CEO + Founder of Inner Earthquake™, and M.J. Fievre is author of the Badass Black Girl series, among other titles.  When facing change, by choice or circumstance, it’s best to pause, take a breath, and embrace it. Jen, Jenny, and M.J. discuss how they got - and get - through challenging times, as well as some of their life explosions aka the good things. The trio also shared recommendations for coping with whatever life throws your way, tips for setting boundaries, goals for self care, and more. What Counts as a Life Implosion - MJ: A situation that brings you more stress than you think you can endure - Jenny: It could be minor for one person and major for another. It's something that shakes up your insides, it impacts your identity - Jen: It's about the loss of control, a major life event, uncertainty, fear How to Deal With Them - Jenny: Approach with curiosity - MJ: Figure out what you can and can't control - Jen: Look at the big picture Goals  - Jenny: If you are living your life based on someone else's expectations, there's a voice inside that you need to listen to. Quiet the noise, pause, trust yourself, develop confidence - Jen: Have an adventure. Do something that's exciting that takes you outside of yourself. It helps you reset - MJ: Try journaling. Imagine your perfect life and write it down Final Thoughts - Jenny: Believe in Yourself - Jen: From Lisa Nichols: Fill your own cup and serve others from the overflow in your saucer - MJ: Create a support system before you need one Learn More: Jennifer Ballard: https://Facebook.com/JoyScoutz Jenny Calcoen: https://JennyCalcoen.com  M.J. Fievre: https://BadassBlackGirl.com Debra Eckerling: https://TheDEBMethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling goes full-meta with a conversation about conversations! Her guests are Matt Bailey, a marketing and communications educator, SiteLogic; Pamela Lippitt, a communication conclusions consultant, Hill Street Group; and Leisa Reid, a speaker whisperer/trainer and founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now. The panel shares their definition of conversations, its value, and their other go-to topics. They also offer a ton of tips, along with anecdotes, on how to approach and make the most of conversations. Conversation Matt: They can take any form - family, professional, interpersonal; everything requires a conversation Pam: It's a dialogue. That's where the listening come in Leisa: Don't forget the conversation you have with yourself Impact of a Conversation Leisa: Connection Pam: A great conversation can make your day and a bad conversation can ruin your day Matt: Kindness is key for initiating conversation and the type of conversation that you have Goals  Leisa: If you are upset about something, do first-degree naming. It's a conversation with yourself, but you can say it out loud or in your head. For example, you say, "steering wheel, mileage, odometer." It reminds you that all this traffic/frustration is interpretation and it brings you back to center of what are the facts. Pam: Watch for signals of non-verbal communication Matt: Remove obstacles to communication. Put your cellphone away Bonus: Answer the question - What are your 3 go-to topics of conversation? Final Thoughts Pam: The conversation is all about your journey Leisa: Have fun! Do what makes your heart sing Matt: Arm yourself with questions Learn More: Matt Bailey: SiteLogic.com Pam Lippitt: HillStreetGroup.com Leisa Reid: GetSpeakingGigsNow/Tips Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dreams are power. They can be used for replenishment, insights, and manifestation. On this episode of The DEB Show podcast, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Dr. Michael Lennox and Leslie Marsh about Dreams. Michael is author of "Psychic Dreamer: Exploring the Connection between Dreams and Intuition" among other titles and Leslie is a Shamanic Practitioner and Storyteller. Michael and Leslie share their connection to dreams, ways to use dreams for insight and growth, and so much more. What Are Dreams - Michael: Profound stories and takes of our infinite reality - Leslie: It begins with nothingness. We dream ourselves into being The Value of Dreams - Leslie: It's good for our mental health and wellbeing - Michael: They enable us to go places we cannot go in our waking life; you cannot draw something to you that, below the surface, you don't think you can have - Michael: Dreams help you know who you are - Leslie: And your purpose Manifestation - Michael: Petition your dreams for information. - Leslie: Get in touch with your universal mind on purpose. Start with gratitude (thanks, universal mind) Goals - Michael: To remember your dreams more readily... Set intentions first. Put the dream journal next to your bed. Write something down even if you don't have a memory, as it will work as a trigger - Leslie: Make a "going on a date with yourself" ritual before sleep and dreaming Final Thoughts - Leslie: Take small bites. Don't guzzle - Michael: Given the fact that world has gone mad, remember the resilience of the human organism. Focus on the good Learn more: Michael Lennox: MichaelLennox.com Leslie Marsh: Spiralheartscotland.wordpress.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices