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

Professional and Personal goals go hand in hand. On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling dives into Personal Goals with Erik Fisher, Nona Prather, and Michaele Weissman. Erik is the host and producer of the Beyond the ToDo List podcast, Nona is an author and speaker-booker, and Michaele is author of "The Rye Bread Marriage," as well as other books and articles. The panel shares their takes on personal goals, what stops people from prioritizing them, tips for finding that all-elusive work-life balance, and more. What Are Personal Goals - Erik: Checking in with yourself - Nona: Quality of life - Michaele: Managing work and family effectively Prioritizing - Erik: Opportunity cost. Know what you will give your "yes" to - Nona: Calendaring - Erik: Use a journal/journaling app - Michaele: Know that you can't be two places at once Goals  - Michaele: Beyond networking, find your core group of supporters. And let them know/show how much you appreciate them - Erik: Get more and better sleep - Nona: Do at least 3 things per day that stretches you a little Final Thoughts - Nona: Don't let your goals scare you. There's never a perfect time to do the things you want to do - Michaele: Now is the time - Erik: Maybe now isn't the time. But still write down the things. Soon may be the time Learn more: Erik Fisher: BeyondtheToDoList.com Nona Prather: Prather-Marketing.com Michael Weissman: MichaeleWeissmanWrites.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com Get Links: TheDEBMethod.com/personal-goals-erik-fisher-nona-prather-and-michaele-weissman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year 2024 Goal Getters! On this episode of The Deb Show, host Debra Eckerling is joined by Influencer Marketing Consultant Gordon Glenister, Creative Director Seth Goldstein, and Systems Architect Evelyn Pacitti to ring in the new year. The panel shared their 2023 wins and challenges, their 2024 aspirations, and inspiration and advice for the new year! Wins from 2023 Seth: Increasing Entrepreneurs Enigma episodes to twice a week; finding the work-family balance Gordon: Doing some great work with the Technology for Marketing show: an outstanding influencer campaign plus running the first ever top 100 marketing influencers index; representing the 50+ set through modeling Evelyn: Showing up and doing marketing; showing up for herself and her family Guests' Mottos Evelyn: Serenity has a price, but it's always worth it Seth: Everyone's overnight success was 10 years in the making Gordon: Helping people create the connections that count Goals  Seth: Just get started Gordon: Do a personal brand assessment. It allows you to reflect on how you are perceived online, before you start to create new strategies Evelyn: Measurability. Pick one goal, set a metric, and check in with yourself every two months to see how you are doing. Be sure to put those check-ins on your calendar Final Thoughts Gordon: Believe in yourself Evelyn: There is more flexibility in life than we give it credit for. Take the moments to explore the boundaries as well. Seth: Happy New Year! Learn More: Gordon Glenister: GordonGlenister.com Seth Goldstein: SethGoldstein.me Evelyn Pacitti: MeasureableWellness.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 talks about winning with Aime Card, Annie Korzen, and Liz Lachman. Aime is author of "The Tigerbelles," Annie is an 85-year-old TikTok influencer and author of "The Book of Annie," and Liz is a filmmaker, whose documentary "Susan Feniger FORKED" is currently on the film festival circuit. All three have pursued projects that define what it means to win. The trio share their thoughts on winning, perseverance, and failure; how to maintain a winning and creative spirit, and more. What Does Winning Mean to You - Liz: The last few years, I've been trusting my gut and my instinct more. Rather than saying, what will others like? I say, what do I like? The thing that means winning to me is when I get thrilled when people are impacted by my work - Annie: Finally have the gratification of being appreciated for qualities I always suspected I might possess, but always apologized for (being too talkative, honest, opinionated, etc.). Young people are responding to me in a way that my own peers never did - Aime: When something I have worked on resonates with someone else. For instance, when I get feedback from anyone who reads the book and I know my writing got through the page and reached somebody Words to Live By - Aime: "I'm tired is not the time to quit." - Annie: "Yeah, why not" - Liz: "Leave me alone" Goals - Annie: Phone a friend who doesn't realize you feel like they are neglecting you - Aime: Get out of your comfort zone - Liz: Literally jump for joy Final Thoughts - Annie: To appreciate what you've got, make the best of what you've got - Aime: Gratitude goes a long way - Liz: Another therapist told me. Your head is the secretary. The gut is the boss. The gut says, here's what I want to do. The brain makes it happen. Don't confuse the two. Don't let the brain start making the decisions. Learn More: Aime Card: AimeCard.com Annie Korzen: Annie Korzen.com Liz Lachman: LizLachman.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 continues the #DEBcember inspiration. She talks about creating your Mission, Motto, and Theme Song with Reginald Ferguson, founder of New York Fashion Geek; Ilene Marcus, CEO of Aligned Workplace; and Viveka von Rosen, founder of Beyond the Dream Board. When you get a running start into the new year, it really helps you make the most of it. The panel shares their backstories, as well as their missions and mottos, and what keeps them going. Reg, Ilene, and Viv also offer insights for breaking through blocks, claiming the life you want, and more. Missions/Mottos Reg: To take men from fashion confused to fashion confident Ilene: To help people feng shui their emotions to manage themselves Viv: Women's words change the world Theme Songs Ilene: "Eye of the Tiger" to get pumped up; "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers for introspection Viv: "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis Presley is a reminder to take action Reg: "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel featuring Kate Bush for inspiration and "Lord Help Me" by the late Donny Hathaway when exasperated Goals Viv: Find a stretch goal for the new year: jumping off a mountain, monetary, personal. Make a commitment to yourself to do the thing that you know is holding you back Ilene: Teach something new every day Learn more: Reginald Ferguson: NYashionGeek.com Ilene Marcus: AlignedWorkplace.com Viveka von Rosen: BeyondtheDreamBoard.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices