GoalChat

On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about wellbeing with authors/podcaster/speakers Howard Brown (Shining Brightly), Frank Love (Frank Relationships), and Kory M. Shrum (A Well Cared For Human). With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, there’s no better time to focus on your wellbeing. 

Howard, Frank, and Kory shared their personal connections to the topic and their thoughts on why people find selfcare challenging. They also offered insights for reframing your mindset, as well as plenty of wellbeing tips.

What is Wellbeing?

- Kory: Having a really good relationship with yourself: your body, mind and emotions, creativity/spirit, and with other people

- Frank: Inspiration, motivation, being a good child, parent, sibling, partner, friend

- Howard: Self-care equals self love. Are you getting enough sleep, hydrating, taking care of yourself, so you can address everything else. If you can lift yourself up, you can take care of others

Their Self-Care Practices

- Howard: Finding his happy place/stress-free zone. His is on the basketball court. He also enjoys hiking, biking, meditation, and travel

- Frank: Prints a 30-item checklist every night. This includes: get up, pray, 6 glasses of water, 3 exercise each day as part of self-care. In relationships, he goes through the 5 I’s. Am I giving my time to my wife, am I loving, am I 100% in my relationship, do I demonstrate that I care about everything, am I intimately connected to my partner’s history

- Kory: Enjoys cultivating joy through creativity – painting, drawing, writing – and having loving connections in relationships. She focuses on her relationship with her mind and emotion (journaling, meditation), as well as her body (yoga, dance breaks)

Goals

- Kory: Figure out what you can say “No” to. Say “No” at least once a day/a few days a week. Choosing yourself will become a habit

- Frank: Make a checklist with the basics you need to do each day

- Howard: Track instances of kindness; find one act of kindness a day and write it down

Final Thoughts

- Kory: You’re worthy of being taken care of, of taking care of yourself, and investing in yourself

- Frank: Shares a quote by Thomas Schelling, “I’ve known since I was a child that bees can sting and then when they sting, they die. And nevertheless, they sting unable to explain to a bee that is stinging would merely hurt me, but would kill it. I behave with great respect toward bees.” It speaks to a higher level of love that we can give one another

- Howard: If we can shine brightly a little bit each day for ourselves, for others, our neighbors and our community, I guarantee you the world will be a better place

Learn More:

Howard Brown: Shining Brightly.com

Frank Love: FrankLove.com

Kory M Shrum: KoryMShrum.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com

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This week on The DEB ShowI, host Debra Eckerling discusses journaling with Jen Jones Donatelli, Creative Groove; Lynda Monk, director of the International Association for Journal Writing; and cartoonist Chari Pere. There are plenty of benefits to journaling from self-care and emotional wellbeing to problem solving and productivity. 

The panel shared their early journaling experiences, as well as thoughts on the value of a regular practice, options for journaling, and so much more.

The Benefits of Journaling

- Lynda: Journaling helps you to know – and craft – who you truly are. It’s one thing to think our thoughts, it’s another to write them down. Plus, knowing yourself improves you relationships with others

- Jen: It gives you a reason to carve out time for yourself every day

- Chari: You get to say things to yourself that you wouldn’t necessarily say out loud

- Jen: Journaling also helps you track synchronicity

- Lynda: Manifestation happens when you think about what you want, write it down, and speak it

Journaling Prompts

- Lynda: Use visuals, quotes, and questions to inspire you

- Chari: Write your future in the present tense

- Jen: Highlight self-care in morning mojo sessions; ask what your body, mind, and spirit are trying to tell you on this day

Goals

- Chari: Pick one thing to write about: gratitude, a good deed, etc. Then, put a doodle next to it. The doodle should add to what you are writing

- Jen: Find ways to make your journaling routine really juicy: find your ideal spot, snack, or practice to make the entire experience enticing

- Lynda: Join a journaling community

Final Thoughts

- Jen: Give yourself some grace around your journaling practice

- Cheri: Start by writing in 15 minutes sessions

- Lynda: Write about your thoughts and feelings, not just what you see and experience

Learn More:

Jen Jones Donatelli: CreativeGroove.com

Lynda Monk: LyndaMonk.com, IAJW.orh/journalwriting

Chari Pere: ChariPere.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com

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On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about podcasting with Jason Falls, Brian Fishbach, and Deborah Pardes. Jason Falls is Executive Producer of the Marketing Podcast Network and Host of Winfluence; Brian Fishbach is a Music Journalist and Host of the “This Entire Album” Podcast; and Deborah Pardes is VP of Stories and Voices at Swell.

Jason, Brian, and Deborah discussed the value of podcasting for hosts, businesses, guests, and of course listeners. The also shared their thoughts on developing your show, what makes a podcast stand out, and more.

The Value of Podcasting

- Jason: It is the most intimate form of content creation there is.

- Deborah: Humility and curiosity are an important part of any brand. Conversation enable people to be – and feel – seen and heard

- Brian: It’s a great way to be immersed in something while doing something else, to connect with people, and to learn things

What Makes a Podcast Stand Out

- Jason: Specificity of topic; what’s your show’s differentiator? And, if it has some sort of “show business” polish, even better.

- Brian: Find a topic you get into and can go really in depth. Assume nobody cares when you start. And find a way to make them care

- Deborah: Be dynamic with voice and bring in dynamic guests. If someone is not dynamic – not great at showing their passion/enthusiasm – it will not be a great conversation

Also

- Jason: Prep your guests; send instructions

- Brian: Do practice eps/exhibition matches to see how things work before you start recording

- Deborah: Know what tone you want for your show

Goals

- Jason: You have 4000 characters for your podcast description – take advantage of all those characters

- Deborah: Have a dream box and fill it up with dream guests for your show

- Brian: If you are not excited about your show, figure out why and see if you can do something to get excited about it again. Don’t give up on it

Final Thoughts

- Brian: Focus. Set aside time to get things done

- Deborah: Stay in conversation

- Jason: Take time out to take care of yourself and spend time with your family

- Brian: The questions you ask all the interesting people you interview … remember to ask those questions of the people you love too

Learn More:

Jason Falls: JasonFalls.com

Brian Fishbach: BrianFishbach.com

Deborah Pardes: Deborah Pardes.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com

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On this episode of The DEB Show podcast, host Debra Eckerling discusses the art and craft of storytelling with authors Rob Kutner, Richard Walter, and Orly Zeewy. Rob is a humor writer, whose titles include Snot Goblins & Other Tasteless Tales; Richard (The Whole Picture, Deadpan) is also a screenwriter, consultant, and educator; and Orly’s book is Ready, Launch, Brand: The Lean Marketing Guide for Startups. Rob, Richard, and Orly share their takes on storytelling – for fiction, non-fiction, and business – including story structure and standing out, as well as tips and anecdotes.

About Story

- Richard: Every story is a portrait of the creator; it’s not a window, it’s a mirror

- Rob: A story is a transfer of energy; transferring our experience to an audience’s mind

- Orly: Stories are a living, breathing thing. They evoke powerful emotions and insights. When creating the story around your business, the hero is the solution (the brand); the villain is what keeps your client up at night.

What Stops People from Telling Good Stories

- Richard: People write too much. They start before the beginning and end after the end

- Rob: There is a fear sometimes that people won’t get rid of an idea because they think they won’t come up with anything better. You find what works by figuring out what doesn’t work

- Orly: People have a tendency to try to talk to everyone. You want to tell a story that will be meaningful for the person who hears it

How to Develop Your Voice

- Orly: Be authentic and so memorable someone says: Where have you been all my life?

- Rob: Try as many genres and mediums as you can until you find the right fit

- Richard: Listen to your own voice and get out of your own way. Hear it and then economize. Everything the audience sees and hears has to have a purpose: to move the story forward

Goals

- Rob: Pick something you are doing with a storytelling component, and start with the ending/the feeling of the ending

- Orly: Identify the villain of your client’s story (what are they struggling with) and how you are helping them

- Richard: All story is about identity. Who am I? How do I know for sure? Paint a self portrait, find our more about yourself

Final Thoughts

- Orly: Ask a lot of questions, listen more than you speak, and when you don’t know your value, ask your clients why they work with you

- Rob: A story is bridge between your mind and your heart and other people. People would rather hear a story, rather, feel a story, that hear a fact

- Richard: What we – writers – do is crazy. Stop being so sensible and rational about it. Revel in the madness

Learn more about:

Rob Kutner: https://www.robkutner.com/

Richard Walter: https://richardwalter.com

Orly Zeewy: https://orlyzeewy.com

Debra Eckerling: https://TheDEBMethod.com

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On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about Creating Courses with Course Creation Expert Nancy Giere and Business Growth & Marketing Strategist Jason Van Orden. Nancy and Jason share the why and how of creating courses, what stops people from taking and creating courses (hint: part of it is overwhelm), and more.

Why Create Courses? How Do Books Fit In?

- Jason: You can take your intellectual property farther

- Nancy: Most people need to have a course and a book. You want to bundle your brilliance in different ways

- Nancy: The more ways you engage, the more people you can serve

- Jason: It’s helpful to have course ideas in mind when you are writing a book. You can build into your book different ways to communicate with your readers

The First Steps

- Jason: Know who your course is for and what is the outcome? Be specific.

- Nancy: Identify what are they going to be able to do/know/feel after they complete your course – what’s the transformation? It will give you, the creator, focus

- Jason: Break it down into meaningful milestones. Milestones = lessons

- Nancy: Also decide if it’s a course or courses?

More Tips

- Jason: Use the tech and tools you already have: Zoom, Google docs

- Nancy: Test your content in a format that’s easy to change. And invest in a good microphone and lighting

- Nancy: Make your videos as concise as possible. Pre-write the content. A teleprompter keeps you on point.

- Jason: Sometimes you can create course materials where you are not on camera

Goals

- Jason: Do customer discovery interviews, when you have that information, it makes everything else so much easier

- Nancy: Look at what you already have to see where you can mine for content for your course. You can also look at AI for content ideas. Think of AI as you assistant; a starting point.

Final Thoughts

- Jason: You are someone’s playlist. There’s something about you and what you provide that will draw the right people toward you

- Nancy: Often times with music, fans start by loving a single song and then see what else the musician offers. Think about what individual course you can create that will bring your audience to you and get everything started

Learn more about:

Nancy Giere: https://nancygiere.com

Jason Van Orden: https://jasonvanorden.com

Debra Eckerling: https://TheDEBMethod.com

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On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Darlene Hawley, Christy Maxfield, and Wendy Parslow about teamwork. Darlene is a leadership and business coach, Christy Maxfield is president and CEO of Purpose First Advisors, and Wendy Parslow is a sention leader. Teamwork is “the combined action of a group of people.” It impacts your personal – as well as your professional – life.

Darlene, Christy, and Wendy discuss ideas for building and maintaining teams, leadership tips, strategies for better communication, and so much more.

What is Teamwork?

- Darlene: People coming together with a mission or vision, and bringing their skillsets

- Wendy: When everyone knows what they are contributing

- Christy: Understanding how your skills compliment others, so you build something bigger than yourselves

- Wendy: When 1 + 1 = 3

Remember …  

- Darlene; There is no I in Team!

- Wendy: Discomfort opens doors

- Christy: We are humans working with humans. Respect each other’s humanity

Goals

- Christy: Think about how you want to show up … as the leader and/or a participant

- Darlene: Identify one of those hard conversations, schedule it, practice, and make it happen

- Wendy: Identify a friction point on your team, and work with your team to resolve it

- Wendy: Figure out how you be vulnerable with someone (ask a question, for advice) … and do it

Final Thoughts

- Wendy: Don’t underestimate the power of a leader when they are doing it right

- Darlene: Keep speaking up, standing out, and making an impact

- Christy: Be intentional about building and nurturing your teams

Learn more about: 

Darlene Hawley: https://DarleneHawley.com

Christy Maxfield: https://purposefirstadvisors.com 

Wendy Parslow: https://WendyParslow.com

Debra Eckerling: https://TheDEBMethod.com

The Marketing Podcast Network: https://MarketingPodcasts.net

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On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about neurodiversity - and being neuro distinct - with Elaine Hall of The Miracle Project; Amber Hawley of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur; and author and speaker John Hinson. Elaine, Amber, and John share how they identify as neuro divergent, the challenges and gifts that come with it, and more.

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On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling has a fun and engaging conversation with Bobbie Carlton of Innovation Women; John Chen, Engaging Virtual Meetings, and Phil Mershon, author of Unforgettable. The topic: Engaging Meetings. Bobbie, John, and Phil share why they love events and how they got started in the space, as well as tips for engaging events, their thoughts on event food, and more.

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On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about Building Your Network with Daniel Andrews, Cutting Edge Business Coaching; Claire E. Jones, author, speaker, and mentor; and event design consultant Robbie Samuels. Networking isn't about meeting new people. It's engaging in conversation, developing relationships, and following through. Daniel, Claire, and Robbie share their takes on networking, and offer anecdotes, tips, and action items for reframing your approach and making the most out of networking opportunities.

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On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about writing, reading, and learning with Judy Baker, Guy Morris, and Lisa Niver. Judy Baker is the Book Marketing Mentor, Guy Morris specializes in intelligent action thrillers, and Lisa Niver is author of Brave-ish. The panel shares their writing journey and projects, thoughts on reading, advice for writing, and so much more.

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