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. 5H AGO

    Changing Old Habits with Kee Kee Buckley, Leslie Marsh & Troy Sandidge

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Changing Old Habits - a nod to the movie "Groundhog Day," rather than weather-predicting "purpose" of the holiday - with author Kee Kee Buckley, Seeking Shama; mind methodologist Leslie Marsh, and Troy Sandidge, Founder, Strategy Hackers®. The trio shares their experiences with change - along with the aha moments that led to them. They also offer plenty of insights, inspiration, and motivation to help people deconstruct old patterns, identify what brings them joy, and start embracing change.    What is a habit? - Kee Kee: Labeling yourself as one identity (career) even though it was not who you feel you are - Troy: Something you do subconsciously. Once you are aware, it becomes a choice - Leslie: A routine. Life is like a stream: the good habits keep you moving in flow, pebbles of doubt disturb flow, but it will smooth out again Goals - Leslie: We weave the cloth of our limitations. Catch the negative thoughts, and put them to the side - Kee Kee: Take her sticky-note challenge. Fill in the blank: "I welcome _____" and place the sticky notes with the reminder around your home. - Troy: Remember gratitude and laughter. If something bad happens, be grateful and laugh Final Thoughts - Leslie: Change is good! Go with it - Troy: Remember who you are. List what you have achieved - Kee Kee: Give yourself permission to be someone different from what you have always been ... if that's what you want Learn More About Kee Kee Buckley: KeeKeeBuckley.com Leslie Marsh: SpiralHeart.co.uk Troy Sandidge: FindTroy.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m

  2. JAN 29

    Amplifying Your Voice with Bobbie Carlton, Liz H Kelly & Cheryl Tan

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Amplifying Your Voice with Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women; Liz H Kelly, Goody PR; and Cheryl Tan, Lights Camera Launch. All three approach elevating your expertise in different, but similar, ways. Bobbie, who talks about Visibility = Opportunity in 52 Secrets, message is: "Say Yes to public speaking;" Liz's is "Let us magnify your good;" and Cheryl's is, "Launch your signature show in 12 weeks." The panel shares tons of actionable advice, anecdotes, and encouragement ... for getting out of your comfort zone and amplifying you message. Goals: - Bobbie: Seek a perfect speaking opportunity. Decide what stage you need to be on, reach out, and make it happen! - Liz: Come up with at least one "wow" story you can tell in a media interview. What do people say wow to when you talk to them? - Cheryl: Create a 60-second video sharing your "wow" story. And don't let fear stop you! Final Thoughts: - Cheryl: It is an exciting time to be able to share your expertise with the world. But you have to start. - Bobbie: Stay warm with a community. Innovation Women Speaker Friends Friday is 8:45am ET every week and also 9am PT/12pm ET on the first and third Fridays.  - Liz: Be resilient. PR is hard. Keep trying until you get a "Yes!" Learn More About Bobbie Carlton: InnovationWomen.com Liz H Kelly: GoodyPR.com Cheryl Tan: CherylTanMedia.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m

  3. JAN 22

    Creating Community with Nina Amir, KeishaMarie Douglas & Marc Mawhinney

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about creating community with Nina Amir, KeishaMarie Douglas, and Marc Mawhinney. Nina is author of Change the World One Book at a Time, KeishaMarie is founder of Veteran WingWomen.Org, and Marc Mawhinney is founder of Natural Born Coaches and The Coaching Jungle Facebook group. The trio discussed the difference between creating community as an individual versus creating actual communities - Marc's are online, KeishaMarie's in person, and, as an author, Nina does both. They also shared their takes on in-person and online connections, the value of being of service, and more. Goals - Marc: Talk up your community as often as possible; buy the domain for the name of your community and redirect it to your community. His is TheCoachingJungle.com - Nina: Do something to build community that you will enjoy and follow-through on. Start a live show, a podcast, writing a weekly blog post - KeishaMarie: Find a community, chat with a friend, find a wing-person for attending events Final Thoughts - KeishaMarie: Be authentic. Do the things - Nina: Be easily found - Marc: By taking action you become motivated. Take action Learn More About Nina Amir: NinaAmir.com KeishaMarie Douglas: KeishaMarieOnline.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m

  4. JAN 15

    Intuition with Heather Eck, Shawn Phelps & Sheryne Willson

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about intuition with intuitive artist Heather Eck, high-performance clairvoyant life and leadership Coach Shawn Phelps, and hypnotherapist and high-performance success coach Sheryne Willson. They each share their journeys, along with their passion for and the power of leaning into intuition. Each one of them lean into their intuitive gifts differently - Heather through color, Shawn through her The Third Person Method, and Sheryne through astrology. Still, there was a lot of parallel energy. It was awesome! What is Intuition? - Heather: Your inner knowing, your inner compass - Sheryne: Your higher self coming in to guide you; instinct is about the past, intuition is about the present - Shawn: It's a fancy word for self-trust. What your inner human wants to express is reflective of your higher self Goals - Heather: Plan your week, based on the colors in your laundry basket. See what you recently wore - and how it made you feel. Adjust accordingly. - Sheryne: Make space for yourself: turn the noise off - turn off your phone for 1, 2, 5 minutes - sit with yourself and ask: What do I really want? Then, write it down. It'll help you tap into what you really desire and need - Shawn: Every morning, first thing put your hand on your heart and say "I am not (your name). I am the caretaker of (your name)." list your feelings and be the best friend of your human, talk to you. It'll help you feel more safe, more loved, more enough Final Thoughts - Sheryne: Removing the distractions is easier than you think it is - Shawn: You are spirit in the human body, you can't do it wrong; it's the adventure you want in the world - Heather: You already have the answers, pay attention Learn More About Heather Eck: HeatherEck.com Shawn Phelps: ShawnPhelps.com Sheryne Willson: FatedMinds.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m

  5. JAN 8

    Happy New Year 2026 with Stacia Crawford & Keith Spiro

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling celebrates the new year with returning guests Stacia Crawford of Stay Ready Media and business strategist/community builder Keith Spiro. This conversation is a behind the scenes look at all three of their goal-processes; how they face challenges, recalibrate, and set themselves up for success. The trio shared wins and challenges from last year, goals for this one, and three words for 2026 (hat tip to Chris Brogan), along with mantras for forward motion. Stacia's is "Go back to basics," Keith's is "Flexibility," and Deb's is "Spotlight." 2025 Wins - Keith: Streamlining his businesses into one website: KeithSpiro.com - Stacia: Leaning into being her own best client; she won two speaking contests with money - Deb: A building year with the launch of TheBookProposalExpert.com, Substack, and podcast; also the release of 52 Secrets, podcast award for Taste Buds, next book deal, and many client successes  2026 Goals - Stacia: Write book proposal and get a book deal; leaning toward the concept of minimalism, decluttering - Keith: Tangible creation in line with America's 250th anniversary; celebrating the 50th anniversary of realizing a dream - Deb: At least 4 initiatives/launches, including a new podcast and the release of Active Grandparenting 101 - written with grandfluencer Kristen Coffield - in the fall; get on an exercise schedule Gifted Goals - Deb: When you are stuck, clean something. Then cook something - Stacia: Enjoy a hobby - Keith: Create something Learn More About Stacia Crawford: StayReadyMedia.com Keith Spiro: KeithSpiro.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog 52SecretsBook.com TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m
  6. Authorhood with April Davila, Brenda Knight & Rob Lange

    12/25/2025

    Authorhood with April Davila, Brenda Knight & Rob Lange

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Authorhood with April Davila, Sit Write Here; Brenda Knight, Books that Save Lives; and Rob Lange, The Expert Expert. April focuses on fiction - and taking the stress out of writing, Brenda's is on publishing, and Rob - as his title suggests - gaining attention and authority for your book, so there was a wide variety of information and inspiration. When asked what makes an author or book stand out, Rob says "personality," Brenda's response is "future-thinking," and April believes it's the creativity you bring into your story. The panel shares some of the experiences and activities that put them on their paths, authorhood and author platform tips, and more. Goals - April: Start building your list now - of who to invite to your book launch, what shows to pitch yourself as a guest on - for your future book launch - Rob: Create clarity in how you describe your book - verbally and in text; start developing relationships with media people - Brenda: Start polishing your speaking chops now - find a topic, come up with a tight talk, and get yourself out there Bonus from Deb: Get on podcasts Final Thoughts - April: Just keep writing and find your community - Rob: Just do it; there are more resources - and support - than ever before - Brenda: Outreach to one person a day; that one little action can make a huge difference Learn More About April Davila: AprilDavila.com Brenda Knight: BooksThatSaveLives.net Rob Lange: TheExpertExpert.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m

  7. 12/18/2025

    Networking with Robert Butwin & Michael Roderick

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about networking with success strategist Robert Butwin and connector Michael Roderick of Small Pond Enterprises. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, you can't reach your goals on your own, you need your people. So set networking goals for the new year! Robert and Mike shard a variety of tips and anecdotes. This includes advice for: meeting new people, finding communities, starting conversations, showing up as your best self, and more. Goals - Mike: Write down 2 or 3 people you feel would be open to hearing you share a problem, a challenge, or an issue; practice being real with them so you are ready to be real with strangers - Robert: Remember to REACH: Reputation Matters, Experience, Authenticity, Clarity, Being Helpful - Bonus Goal from Deb: Set Networking Goals Final Thoughts - Robert: Your success is based on the strength of your network, get comfortable networking - Mike: They keys to the doors you need to open are in other people's pockets, you have a pocket full of keys Learn More About Robert Butwin: LinkedIn.com/in/RobertButwin Michael Roderick: SmallPondEnterprises.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m

  8. 12/11/2025

    AI & Productivity with Anika Jackson, Stan Robinson Jr. & Jason Van Orden

    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about AI and productivity on GoalChat with Anika Jackson, Stan Robinson, and Jason Van Orden. Anika is founder of Your Brand Amplified, Stan is chief coaching  officer at Social Sales Link, and Jason is an AI strategist. AI requires critical thinking, navigating the tools available, and utilizing what works best for your needs and goals.The panel discusses why they love AI - Anika: first step in any project; Stan: education; and Jason: it's an equalizer - and ways to use it. They also give their takes on where AI has been and where it's going. Goals - Stan: Try NotebookLm from Google; you feed it information and it can give you the Cliff's notes version in text, podcast, or video form  - Anika: Play with AI's capabilities: write a song on Suno, go to Sora and create a video, create a digital clone - Jason: Go for a walk and spend a 1/2 hour talking into your notes or AI app. Tell it what's on your mind, give it context, and ask AI to organize it for you Final Thoughts - Stan: Try AI tools with an open mind - Jason: There's a lot of good that can come from AI. Learn to use it well - Anika: Some AI tools can be used to delegate tasks that would otherwise take your time and energy; then, you can use that found time in more human ways Learn More About Anika Jackson: YourBrandAmplified.com Stan Robinson, Jr: SocialSalesLink.com Jason Van Orden: JasonVanOrden.com Debra Eckerling: The DEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
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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
    269
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Debra Eckerling
  • Show Website
    GoalChat