GoalChat

The summer is the perfect time for reconnecting with friends, loved ones, peers, and colleagues. On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling discusses reconnecting with Jack Gelley, Senior Marketing Strategist, iHeartMedia; Judy Herman, Relationship Wellness; and Robbie Samuels, Business and Book Launch Strategist. Jack, Judy, and Robbie talked about the benefits of connecting and reconnecting, as well as best practices for staying in touch. They also shared some great reconnecting anecdotes.

Goals

- Robbie: Wake up your network. Before launching your next offer, look in your existing network to find the champions/research/resources for your next offer

- Robbie's Bonus Goal: If you are feeling stuck, do something nice for 5 people

- Judy: Make sure you take care of yourself; plan a trip/retreat to replenish your spirit

- Jack: Be intentionally more vulnerable. It builds trust

Final Thoughts

- Judy: You are worth it

- Jack: It's just as easy to make stuff up good in your mind than bad stuff; focus on the good.

- Robbie: You already met 80% of the people you need to know to be successful. Spend 80 % of your networking time reconnecting and the other 20% meeting new people.

Learn More About

Jack Gelley: iHeartMedia.com

Judy K Herman: JudyCounselor.com

Robbie Samuels: RobbieSamuels.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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Happy Mid Year 2024! On this episode of GoalChat, Joey Held, Dorien Morin-van Dam, and Jamie Pachino join host Debra Eckerling to celebrate the mid-point of 2024! Joey is a writer and voiceover artist, Dorien is a social media strategist, and Jamie is a screenwriter and playwright. The trio shared their personal and professional wins - and challenges - from the first part of the year, as well as their goals for 2024, part 2!

Joey, Dorien, and Jamie also talk about their projects, how they balance the different aspects of their lives, and the things that keep them joyful outside of - and including - work. It was a fun conversation, filled with inspiration, motivation, and solid advice.

Goals

- Dorien: Reconnect with nature. There's nothing like disconnecting from devices and enjoying the things around you

- Joey: Try the Bowflex 5-minute stretch and the Just Dance video

- Jamie: Seek out a book or movie that's the opposite of what you are working on, and see how that helps get your creative juices flowing for your projects

Final Thoughts

- Dorien: Be sure your goals are your own

- Jamie: Set big goals. And understand the small parts that you need to work on to reach your big goals ... and do them!

- Joey: Worry is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do but it gets you nowhere!

Learn More About

Joey Held: JoeyHeld.com

Dorien Morin-van Dam: MoreInMedia.com

Jamie Pachino: JamiePachino.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Intent with Bill Haase, Innovative Strategies; spiritual mentor Terri Ann Heiman; and Lori Richardson, Score More Sales. While Bill, Terri, and Lori each approach intent from a different perspective - finance, spirit, and sales - they were all in alignment about the power and benefits of intention. They each shared their experience with intent, as well as tips and goals for getting and staying intentional.

Goals

- Terri: Just for today, be present

- Lori: Make a decision to not make a decision; sit with what's next for a little bit - you will know what to do

- Bill: Make a decision and live with the risk

Final Thoughts

- Terri: When you set an intention, set an agreement with yourself to keep it

- Lori: Summer is for growth

- Bill: Live your life with intent

Learn more about:

Bill Haase: LinkedIn.com/in/bill-haase-a506299

Terri Ann Heiman: TerriAnnHeiman.com

Lori Richardson: ScoreMoreSales.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about food and cooking with Chef Katie Chin, Wok Star Catering; Amy Jurist, Amy's Culinary Adventures; and Beth Lee from OMG! Yummy. All three guests have had other careers prior to rediscovering their love of cooking and jumping into the culinary world. Katie, Amy, and Beth share their backstories, their love of food, and tons of cooking tips. 

- Katie: Start small. Get empowered! And remember, when cooking, Google and YouTube are your friends

- Amy: Take cooking classes

- Beth: Get one new ingredient and experiment with it

- Beth: Invite people over to eat

- Katie: Choose four ethnic cuisines, write them on slips of paper, put them in a hat, and choose one; find a restaurant with that cuisine to go to for dinner

- Amy: Decide what change you can make - little or big - to start living your dream life

- Beth: Have no fear. Just get in the kitchen and cook

- Amy: Enjoy the process

- Katie: Leap and the net will appear

Learn more about:

Katie Chin: ChefKatieChin.com

Amy Jurist: AmyCulinaryAdventures.com

Beth Lee: OMGYummy.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about speaking, analogies, and props with Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women; John Chen, Engaging Virtual Meetings; and Shelley Goldstein, Remarkable Speaking. Whether you are speaking in person, online, hybrid, or a mixture, you want your speaking to stand out.

Bobbie, John, and Shelley share some of their speaking experiences - good and bad - along with tips and goals for captivating the audience on any live or virtual stage. They also talk about their least favorite buzz words, sheep, goats, and more.

Goals

- Bobbie: Try giving a presentation you've given before a lot and make it fresh by saying things differently; and if you can add an analogy, even better

- John: Make people do something, like an interactive activity; it'll help keep them invested and engaged

- Shelley: Change up your speeches, get rid of the jargon (or create your own jargon), and be yourself only more so

Final Thoughts

- Shelley: Captivate your audiences by being very different

- John: Disrupt, engage, keep people interested

- Bobbie: Try something new. Take that presentation that might be a little bit boring and pump it up, bring it up to the next level; you will enjoy yourself even more than your audience will

Learn more:

Bobbie Carlton: InnovationWomen.com

John Chen: EngagingVirtualMeetings.com

Shelley Goldstein: RemarkableSpeaking.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling had a deep and engaging conversation on #Pitching with Dave Bricker (Speakipedia), Paula Rizzo (Listful Living), and Michael Roderick (Small Pond Enterprises). People think of pitching as a business imperative. Yet, it's a skill relevant to all aspects of your life.

The trio shared what is pitching ... and what is not. Dave, Paula, and Michael also talked about how to create a pitch, as well as what it takes to stand out and succeed. In essence, a pitch is about the audience, the value you add, and finding engaging - and unique - ways to get your message out there.

Goals

- Dave: Stop talking about yourself and start talking about the person you are serving

- Paula: Make a list of the questions you are always answering; a pitch is not about what you know, it's what others care about

- Michael: Step out of the longest line; those are full of the people who do not think they have a shot and getting access. Instead, find innovative ways to do the outreach; you never know the amazing results waiting for you

Final Thoughts

- Michael: Everybody's a celebrity to somebody, but celebrity is relative to everybody

- Paula: Don't be so hard on yourself. Pitching is hard. Keep going. Success is out there

- Dave: Enjoy the journey. Stop worrying about where you are not. If you put one foot in front of the other and head in the right direction, the top of the mountain has no choice but to come to you

Learn About

Dave Bricker: Speakipedia.com

Paula Rizzo: PaulaRizzo.com/lists

Michael Roderick: SmallPondEnterprises.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Change with Joseph Jaffe, AJ Lauer, EdD, and Regina Roberti. Joseph is an author and host of Joseph Jaffe is Not Famous; AJ is founder of Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions, and Regina Roberti's company is Life Transformation Services. 

The only constant in life is change. When you realize change is good - and can even be fun - it can open up a world of possibilities for a meaningful, happy life. Joseph, AJ, and Regina share their relationships with - and definitions of - change, along with advice and inspiration for stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing change.

Goals

- Regina: Write down what you are struggling with and then the pros of things changing and also the cons of changing, so you can make a better assessment

- Joseph: Ask yourself 5 questions, as you are about to go to sleep: Did I show up for myself today Did I show up for others today? If today was the last day of your life, would it have been worthwhile? If today was the only day of your life, would it have been worthwhile? If today was the best day of your life, would it have been worthwhile? If the answer is no to any of them, then perhaps it's time to change

- AJ: Look back at a change you made recently (big or small) and celebrate it!

Final Thoughts

- Regina: Don't wait to make changes. Don't let your fear get the better of you. Push yourself out of your comfort zone and just leap

- Joe: If you didn't change during or because of the pandemic, it's okay; there's still time. remember, love what you do, be true to yourself, and stay the course

- AJ: When you are scared about a change, take a deep breath and drink a glass of water. Give your body what it needs to stay centered so that it can handle the change that you are throwing at it. And then when you make it through, celebrate

Learn More:

Joseph Jaffe: linktree.com/jaffejuice

AJ Lauer: ThrivingIbis.com

Regina Roberti: LifeTransformationsolutions.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling dives into all things Artificial Intelligence with Hank Eder, PR/Marketing Specialist and Host of The Home Business Success Show; Seth Goldstein, Creative Director and Host of Entrepreneur's Enigma; and Brynne Tillman, CEO of Social Sales Link and Host of Making Sales Social Podcast.

Artificial Intelligence can be a helpful addition to your tech toolbox, when trained properly and used correctly. (AI tools include Chat GPT, Gemini (formerly Bard; it's the Google version), Claude by Anthropic, and Perplexity.) The trio shares the genesis of their interest in AI, along with cautionary tales and ways to use AI to enhance your content activities.

Tips for Using AI in Business

- Brynne: Create custom instructions

- Brynne: Train it using your own 3-5 minute transcript and ask it to rewrite it

- Seth: Use it as a jumping off point

- Seth: Also use it for graphics (MidJourney)

- Hank: Use it for research; be sure to verify info and edit the content accordingly

- Brynne: If you use AI for intellectual property or data you do not want out there, change your settings; for instance, turn off memory and turn off improve model for everyone

Goals

- Seth: Go to ChatGPT 4o and play with it

- Hank: Sign up for Gemini and ask it to write a nice letter to someone (a friend or coworker)

- Brynne: Become a prompt engineer. Learn how to write your own prompts: Context, Role, Inspiration, Scope & Prohibitions

- Brynne: Try GetMagical.com, an extension for storing prompts

Learn More About:

Hank Eder: HankEder.com

Seth Goldstein: GoldsteinMedia.com

Brynne Tillman: SocialSalesLink.com/thanks

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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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

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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

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