GoalChat

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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