GoalChat

Debra Eckerling

The GoalChat podcast is your go-to destination for all things goal-setting, productivity, and personal and professional development. Whether you're striving to achieve your career goals, enhance your time management skills, or find motivation to pursue your passion, this podcast is for you. Each week, host Debra Eckerling invites three experts to dive into a special topic. Debra and her panel of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives share their own experiences, successes, and challenges. They also offer valuable insights and actionable advice to help you stay focused, organized, and inspired. You can’t reach your goals on your own. You need your community. Whether you're a seasoned goal-setter or just starting out on your path to personal and professional growth, this podcast will empower you to take control of your life and turn your dreams into reality.  A goal-strategist, speaker, and workshop leader, host Debra Eckerling is the founder of The D*E*B Method system of goal-setting simplified and the author of "Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Planning, Setting and Achieving Your Goals." The GoalChat podcast is the audio version of Debra’s GoalChatLive show, which streams Mondays at 4pm PT on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more at TheDEBMethod.com. GoalChat is on the Marketing Podcast Network. read less
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Episodes

Teamwork with Jeff Bajorek, Katie Chin & Jess Dewell #504
23-01-2025
Teamwork with Jeff Bajorek, Katie Chin & Jess Dewell #504
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
Project-Mode with Angela Miller Barton, Dayna Steele & Cynthia Kortman Westphal #503
16-01-2025
Project-Mode with Angela Miller Barton, Dayna Steele & Cynthia Kortman Westphal #503
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
Happy New Year 2025 with Stacia Crawford, Keith Spiro & Jennifer Watson #501
02-01-2025
Happy New Year 2025 with Stacia Crawford, Keith Spiro & Jennifer Watson #501
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
Start2025Now Party with Chris Cherian, Annie P. Ruggles & Keith Spiro #445
05-12-2024
Start2025Now Party with Chris Cherian, Annie P. Ruggles & Keith Spiro #445
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
Leadership with Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk, Monique Daigneault & Jess Dewell #443
21-11-2024
Leadership with Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk, Monique Daigneault & Jess Dewell #443
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
First Impressions with Judy Baker, Kate Paine & Sandy Saburn #436
26-09-2024
First Impressions with Judy Baker, Kate Paine & Sandy Saburn #436
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