GoalChat

Debra Eckerling
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    The Writer Life with Judy Baker, Nikki Green & Kathleen Kaiser

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about The Writer Life with Judy Baker of Buzzworthy Books, Life and Business Resiliency Expert Nikki Green, and Kathleen Kaiser, co-host of Talking Book Publishing. The panel shared their writer origin stories, what the writer life means to them, and how they find balance/harmony. They also talked about how to get unstuck, the value of a writing community, and more.   What is The Writer Life? Nikki: You can't turn it off. You see the story in everything you do Kathleen: Learning everything I can about all of the industry - the craft and business Judy: Connecting with people, learning new things, sharing A Goals Kathleen: Create a writing space, different from your workspace Nikki: Get a small paper journal. Get back to talking notes wherever you areJudy: Dictate notes to yourself on your phone Final Thoughts Kathleen: Just write Judy: Be in community with other writers - it makes a difference Nikki: Join Nikki for Prep-toberLearn More About: Judy M Baker: https://BuzzworthyBooks.com Nikki Green: https://TheNikkiGreen.com Kathleen Kaiser: https://KathleenKaiser.com Debra Eckerling: https://TheBookProposalExpert.com https://TheDEBMethod.com/Blog  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Writer Life with Judy Baker, Nikki Green & Kathleen Kaiser

  2. Sep 17

    What's Working on Substack with Jim Fuhs, Alexandra Hidalgo & Bob Woods #634

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about what’s working on Substack with Jim Fuhs (Fuhsion Marketing), writer/filmmaker Alexandra Hidalgo, and Bob Woods (CMO, Social Sales Link). They share why they love Substack, as well as what creators can do to step up their Substack game and set themselves up for success. Jim, Alexandra, and Bob also discuss the differences between building community on Substack and LinkedIn, the role consistency and frequency play in growing your audience, how it relates to "blog mentality," and more. Goals - Bob: Step up whatever you are doing a little bit, and see if it's sustainable - Alexandra: Draft a short email with bullet points about why people should subscribe. What it means to you and what it will do for them. Send to 50-100 non-subscribers - Jim: Turn on the camera, record a video, and see how you can repurpose it Final Thoughts - Alexandra: It's a gift to be able to create content and connect with others. Approach it that way. - Bob: You have value. Share it! - Jim: This is a way to leave a legacy ... in multiple formats Follow Jim Fuhs: http://jimfuhs.substack.com/ Alexandra Hidalgo: https://alexandrahidalgo.substack.com/ Bob Woods: https://imbobwoods.substack.com/ Debra Eckerling: https://BookProposals.Substack.com https://TheDEBMethod.com/blog Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    What's Working on Substack with Jim Fuhs, Alexandra Hidalgo & Bob Woods #634

  3. Sep 3

    Habits with Katelyn Carey, Lynda Monk & Beth Ricanati #633

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Habits with Katelyn Carey, RN; Lynda Monk; and Beth Ricanati, MD. Katelyn is a nurse educator and trauma communication specialist, Lynda is also a Books That Saves Lives author and founder of the International Association for Journal Writing, and Beth is the author of Braided and The Braided Prescription. They discuss intentional versus accidental habits, as well as how to create, change, and remove barriers. The panel shares their specialties - combating stress (Katelyn), journaling (Lynda), and baking challah (Beth) - along with some of their favorite habits. What are Habits? - Katelyn: Patterns that can be conscious or unconscious that we do on a repeated basis - Lynda: The things you do for yourself on a regular basis - Beth: Entrenched behaviors; whatever the habit or practice, we have the power to change/modify it and grow Goals - Katelyn: Put a habit or habits on the calendar - Lynda: Find a community or habit buddy - Beth: Say your intention out loud; it can be for a goal, habit, or intention Final Thoughts - Lynda: What we focus on, grows. Have good, compassionate self-talk when making change - Beth: Remember that small acts/habits can have a big impact on our well-being - Katelyn: Unconscious unplanned habits typically come from coping habits; the best habits are the ones that bring us happiness Learn More About Katelyn Carey: https://KatelynCarey.com Lynda Monk: https://LyndaMonk.com Beth Ricanati: https://BethRicanatiMD.com Debra Eckerling: https://TheBookProposalExpert.com https://TheDEBMethod.com/Blog Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Habits with Katelyn Carey, Lynda Monk & Beth Ricanati #633

  4. Aug 27

    Writing & Productivity with Dr Judith Briles, Christine Carron & Danielle Weil #632

    On this week’s GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Writing and Productivity with author/publishing expert Judith Briles (The Book Shepherd), productivity expert Christine Carron (Goodjelly), and Danielle Weil, who specializes in creativity and copywriting. The panel explores what it really takes to get the words on the page, including getting past the pressure to always be productive, finding your own rhythm, and figuring out what you need to do to get unstuck. Judith, Christine, and Danielle share anecdotes, recommendations, and more. Define Productivity - Christine: Old school is more, faster; new school is your best work done as fast as possible - Judith: The perfection factor is what stops productivity - Danielle: What words will actually move the needle; pint your best efforts toward the things that will make the biggest difference Goals - Judith: If you never say, your yeses are worthless. Don't do well what you have no business doing - choose 3 things that are important for you to do! - Christine: Every time you sit down to work, ask yourself how to make it easier for you. Do something for 10 minutes and celebrate the progress - Danielle: Embrace your constraints; figure out how to use your constraints to your advantage - Deb: Get rid of a project that is not serving you Final Thoughts - Christine: Give yourself grace and give yourself credit for all the things - Judith: Take credit for the work you've done - getting up the morning is a big thing - Danielle: Enjoy the process Learn more about Judith Briles: https://www.judithbrilesbooks.com/ Christine Carron: https://www.goodjelly.com/ Danielle Weil: https://https://dwcopy.com/ Debra Eckerling: https://TheBookProposalExpert.com https://TheDEBMethod.com/blog Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Writing & Productivity with Dr Judith Briles, Christine Carron & Danielle Weil #632

  5. Aug 20

    Imposter Syndrome with Jackie Cote, MJ Fievre & Leslie Marsh #631

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling speaks with freedom mentor Jackie Cote; MJ Fievre, author of the Badass Black Girl series; and mind methodologist Leslie Marsh about Imposter Syndrome, and its connection to confidence, self-doubt, and reaching your goals. The panel talks about where Imposter Syndrome comes from, how it shows up, and what you can do when those "voices" get in the way. What is Imposter Syndrome - Leslie: The voice that says you are not capable of doing something - MJ: It's the part of yourself that says you have not earned your place at the table; it's a voice, a guide - Jackie: A protective mechanism that reflects the stories and things we think about ourselves that tries to keep you from failing, getting hurt Goals - MJ: Ask yourself what is one skill that you would benefit from learning; educate yourself - Leslie: Start looking at your beliefs; look at the lie within them and prove yourself wrong - Jackie: Allow yourself to feel your feels, be aware of where it is coming from, acknowledge it and put it in the back of the bus - you are the driver Final Thoughts - Leslie: Give yourself space to be you - take it all up - Jackie: It's never too late to start; there's so much you can still accomplish - awaken your inner you - MJ: Be the main character and the architect of your story Learn More About Jackie Cote: https://destinymakers.net/links MJ Fievre: https://badassblackgirlsbooks.com Leslie Marsh: https://youtube.com/in/@therapistsinconversation Debra Eckerling: https://TheBookProposalExpert.com https://TheDEBMethod.com/Blog Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Imposter Syndrome with Jackie Cote, MJ Fievre & Leslie Marsh #631

  6. Aug 13

    Visibility with Megan Dowd, Liz M Lopez & Amy Stone #630

    On this episode of GoalChat, Debra Eckerling speaks with Megan Dowd, Liz M. Lopez, Amy Stone about Visibility, along with it's connection to Authenticity and Relationship Development. Megan is a brand coach and copywriter, Liz is a career and business success coach, and Amy is creator of The Art of Imperfect Adulting. When are confident in your expertise, purpose, and/or superpower - Megan's superpower is unlocking words, Liz's is unlocking people, and Amy's is unlocking origin stories - it's much easier to show up as your authentic self, be seen, and be of assistance to others. What is Visibility? - Liz: It's about relationships. Staying in touch with people who are meaningful to you - Amy: Discoverability/the ability to be found - Megan: It requires the courage to be misunderstood, to put yourself out there Goals - Amy: Invite people to do the thing you want them to do: listen to your podcast, subscribe to your newsletter, etc. - Megan: Repetition is key to visibility. Repeat yourself - make/post the same invitation - 5 times in one week. - Liz: Call 3 people you haven't spoken to in over a year Final Thoughts - Megan: Your work is this beautiful sanctuary - drop anyone into it, they will be confused. You audience needs you to over simplify what you do in order to understand your value - Amy: Visibility can be overwhelming; keep working it - Liz: Take a step closer to visibility. Isolation is a dream killer, but courage is contagious Learn More About Megan Dowd: https://withmegandowd.com/ Liz M Lopez: https://lizmlopez.com/ Amy Stone: https://imperfectadulting.com/ Debra Eckerling: https://thebookproposalexpert.com https://thedebmethod.com/visibility-megandowd-lizmlopez-amystone Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Visibility with Megan Dowd, Liz M Lopez & Amy Stone #630

  7. Aug 6

    Go Be Awesome with Dave Bricker, Stacia Crawford & Jason Falls #629

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling has an awesome conversation about how to "Go Be Awesome" with Dave Bricker, Stacia Crawford, and Jason Falls. Dave is a business storytelling expert and founder of Speakipedia; Stacia is a media strategist, Stay Ready Media; and Jason is an influencer marketing strategist. He is also executive director of the Marketing Podcast Network, which hosts this show, as well as other amazing podcasts. To celebrate the Mid Year, Deb has been doing GoalChats with achievers featured in 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting. The theme: "Just Go," the bonus secret in the book and the perfect topic to wrap up the celebration. Define Awesome - Dave: Something remarkable - Jason: Being in awe of someone's talent, wanting to tell others about it - Stacia: Being memorable Goals - Stacia: Create an awesome jar. On little slips of paper write down all the things that you do that make you feel awesome. Put them in a jar. And pick one out every day, and do what it says - Jason: Schedule 15 minutes each day - mid morning and mid-afternoon - to sit quietly, clear your brain, then start over/reboot yourself - Dave: Think about what the word awesome means; take an inventory of what is actually the most awesome, make that your standard of awesome, and find your awesome reflector people Final Thoughts - Dave: Let's up the ante for what qualifies as awesome - Stacia: Be extraordinary and create more awesomeness in the universe - Jason: Have a great attitude Learn More About Dave Bricker: https://remarkable-stories.com Stacia Crawford: https://StayReadyMedia.com Jason Falls: https://FallsPartners.com Debra Eckerling: https://TheBookProposalExpert.com https://TheDEBMethod.com/blog Marketing Podcast Network: https://MarketingPodcasts.net Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Go Be Awesome with Dave Bricker, Stacia Crawford & Jason Falls #629

  8. Jul 30

    Go Eat GoalChat with Elaine Hall, Kat Neff & Jessie-Sierra Ross #628

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about the power of food with Elaine Hall, Kat Neff, and Jessie-Sierra Ross. Elaine is a speaker, advocate, and founder of The Miracle Project; Kat is senior publicist and media relations at Llewellyn Worldwide; and Jessie-Sierra Ross is author of “Seasons Around the Table” and founder of StraighttotheHipsBaby.com. Food has a way of bringing people together. It creates connections, builds community, and gives us opportunities to show kindnessWhat Makes Food the Universal Language- Jessie: It’s about celebration – we survived. It’s fundamental.- Elaine: We all need to eat. In different countries, even when you don’t speak the same language, you come to the table, connect over food and share experiences and joy- Kat: Family traditions Goals - Elaine: Smile to yourself. There’s a meditation where you let yourself smile – it helps how you approach everything - Jessie-Sierra: Do unto others … Be the person you needed for other people, take the opportunity to offer help - Kat: Don’t miss an opportunity to be kind; be gentle to those around you Final Thoughts - Kat: Goal is not a dirty word, you need to embrace goals to create the life you want - Jessie-Sierra: Be fearless in extending an arm to the ones before you and behind you - Elaine: Start with a vision and make sure that vision is aligned with your heart and soul. Celebrate everything along the way Learn More About: Elaine Hall: https://Elaine-Hall.com The Miracle Project: https://TheMiracleProject.org Kat Neff: https://KatNeff.com Jessie-Sierra Ross: https://StraightToTheHipsBaby.com Debra Eckerling: https://TheBookProposalExpert.com https://theDebMethod.com/blog Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Go Eat GoalChat with Elaine Hall, Kat Neff & Jessie-Sierra Ross #628
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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.

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  • Creator
    Debra Eckerling
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    294
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Debra Eckerling
  • Show Website
    GoalChat