GoalChat

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Focus with Ed Brill, Jeff Goldberg, and Christine Toy Johnson. Since Ed is in product leadership, Jeff is a sales problem solver (The Sales Pro Network) and a stand-up-comic, and Christine is a playwright and actor, we approached the topic from tech, sales, and creative standpoints. As "focus" can relate to finding or staying focused, we discussed both, along with multi-tasking, boundaries, and more.

This topic can relate to finding or staying focused, so the panel discussed both, along with multi-tasking, boundaries, and more. For "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting," Debra interviewed achievers in business, tech, entertainment, and more, including this week's guests.

Goals

- Ed: Try Bloks.app

- Jeff: Make an appt with yourself for 30 to 60 minutes and explore what are you committed to

- Christine: Be intentional about how you uphold your values

Final Thoughts

- Ed: Carpe diem

- Christine: Stay kind, compassionate, and full of joy

- Jeff: Make it happen

Learn More About

Ed Brill: Linkedin.com/in/EdBrill

Jeff Goldberg: JGSalesPro.com

Christine Toy Johnson: ChristineToyJohnson.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/Blog

52SecretsBook.com

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On this week's GoalChat, Liz Heiman, Dave Sanderson, and Brynne Tillman join Debra Eckerling to talk about Networking. Liz is CEO and chief sales strategist, Regarding Sales; Dave is a speaker, #MiracleOnTheHudson survivor, and publisher of "Moments Matter" magazine; Brynne is CEO of Social Sales Link and host of the Making Sales Social podcast. The panel talked about strategies for IRL and online networking, introvert versus extrovert networking, and more.

For "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting," Debra interviewed leaders, speakers, consultants, entertainers, and changemakers. Everyone in the book is a friend, friend of a friend, someone she previously interviewed, or all of the above. Brynne introduced Deb to Liz and also to Larry Levine, who introduced Deb to Dave. They all have secrets featured in "52 Secrets."

Goals

- Brynne: Go through your lists of people - and business cards - and connect with them on LinkedIn. Liz suggests, "I can't believe we are not connected," can be the first email

- Liz: Make one list of who you want to meet - types/titles/names - and another of where they would be, so you can meet them

- Dave: Make your list of Top 20 - people you want to reach out to once a month - and Farm 40 - people you check in with once a quarter. Then, do the outreach; they can be calls, messages, or emails

Final Thoughts

- Dave: Find your whos for your hows (this is Dave's tip in 52 Secrets)

- Liz: Just do it, even if you are uncomfortable. If you don't say, "Hello," you do not know who you are missing

- Brynne: Find your next best friend, because that's what's networking can do for you

*Note: Liz and Brynne originally met at a conference years ago and now are BFFs

Learn More About:

Liz Heiman: RegardingSales.com

Dave Sanderson: DaveSandersonSpeaks

Brynne Tillman: AskSSL.ai

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On a productive GoalChat on Productivity, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Chris McKenney, founder and CEO of Mango, publisher of Debra's latest, "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting;" Troy Sandidge, founder of Strategy Hackers®; and behavioral epidemiologist and entrepreneur Kate Wolin. The trio all have secrets featured in 52 Secrets.

Productivity is all about flow and communication. There's also an emotional tie. Stress impacts it negatively, joy enhances it. The panel talks about what productivity is and isn't. They also share their productivity habits, along with anecdotes and examples. 

Goals

- Troy: Cancel a morning meeting and use the hour for joy time

- Kate: Slow down and take the time to reflect on what brings you joy, what your goal is, and how you will have impact

- Chris: Take quiet time to reflect on the causes of a bad day, so you can deal with it, get a good night's sleep, and start the next day fresh

Final Thoughts

- Chris: Find your flow and find your team's flow

- Kate: Learn from others

- Troy: Do the thing, become the thing

Learn More About

Chris McKenney: MangoPublishingGroup.com

Troy Sandidge: FindTroy.com

Kate Wolin: DrKateWolin.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, Debra Eckerling talks about Communication with brand storyteller Dave Bricker, Speakipedia; media consultant Paula Rizzo, Listful Living, and connector Michael Roderick of Small Pond Enterprises.

The panel, which appeared together on an episode on Pitching last June, are all featured in Debra's new book, "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting."

Communication is the goal of every interaction. Dave, Paula, and Mike talk about the value of communication, what makes a good vs a bad communicator, and more.

What is Communication?

- Dave: Assurance that someone else gets us

- Mike: It's the first thing we learn but something we never master, we are a constant student

- Paula: Give and take. It's listening as much as it is talking

Goals

- Mike: Reach out to someone you admire and show that you have done your research without expectation of response

- Dave: Think about what you can do in terms of producing an outcome for another person that will make you both happy

- Paula: Make a to-become list, based on characteristic you admire in others

Learn More About

Dave Bricker: Speakipedia

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 Teamwork with sales coach Jeff Bajorek, chef Katie Chin, and Jess Dewell of Red Direction. No matter what your project or business endeavor, having a team that leans into their strengths, while supporting each other and the big picture goals, is a recipe for success. 

For Debra's latest book, "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting" (Mango, January 28), she interviewed achievers in business, tech, food, and entertainment - including Jeff, Katie, and Jess - to get their best tips for setting and achieving goals. This book is a wonderful example of teamwork in action.

The panel shares their definitions of teamwork, attributes of good team members and leaders, and more.

What is Teamwork?

- Jeff: Collaboration for a common goal

- Katie: Seeing the importance of your role within the team

- Jess: Whatever you are coming together to do: message, purpose

Goals 

- Jeff: Be kinder to yourself

- Katie: Commit to self-care on a regular/daily basis

- Jess: Keep a love note file of nice things people have said to and about you, read it when you need a lift

Final Thoughts

- Jess: Recognize fatigue and deal with it when it happens

- Katie: If not now, then when? Just do it

- Jeff: Be grateful, go hug somebody

Learn More About

Jeff Bajorek: JeffBajorek.com

Katie Chin: ChefKatieChin.com

Jess Dewell: RedDirection.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about being in project-mode with some of her favorite multi-hyphenates: Angela Miller Barton, Dayna Steele, and Cynthia Kortman Westphal. Angela is a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and program Coordinator for Wellcoaches; Dayna is a Rock Radio Hall of Famer, author, entrepreneur, playwright, and advocate; and is a music director, chair for the Department of Musical Theatre at University of Michigan, and co-founder of Broadway Vocal Coach.

Angela, Dayna, and Cynthia all share tips in Debra's new book, "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting" (Mango, January 28). During the conversation - which was on the backdrop of the LA fires, since that is where Debra lives - the trio shared their strategies, backstories, and philosophies, related to their projects.

How Do you Define a Project?

- Angela: Something big that may be daunting

- Dayna: An endeavor that can be broken down into pieces

- Cynthia: Something that feels like it has an end

Goals 

- Dayna: Get organized, clean out a drawer

- Angela: Write down what is running around in your head

- Cynthia: Quit something that is not serving you (this includes personal things, like quit wearing high heals)

- Bonus from Dayna: Hurkle-Durkle: linger awake in bed

Final Thoughts

- Cynthia: "Find the thing you love to do so much that the words success and failure become irrelevant" - Elizabeth Gilbert

- Angela: Do what makes you feel free

- Dayna: Try everything!

Learn More About

Angela Miller Barton: WellcoachesSchool.com

Dayna Steele: DaynaSteele.com

Cynthia Kortman Westphal: BwayVocalCoach.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, Debra Eckerling talks about Action with Holly Homer, Kids Activities Blog and Pagewheel; actor Dylan Kenin, and Viveka von Rosen, Beyond the Dream Board. Holly, Dylan, and Viveka share their backstories, some of the things - failures and adventures - that led them to action, and so much more.

Throughout the month, Debra is featuring those she interviewed for my new book, 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting (Mango, January 28) on GoalChat. Holly's tip is in the Productivity chapter, Dylan's is in Leadership and Teamwork, and Viv is in Communication. These are all part of taking Action.

What is Action?

- Dylan: Showing up, being present

- Viv: Going with the flow

- Holly: Baby steps, clarity comes from momentum

Goals 

- Holly: Up-level your activities, try a new thing each month

- Viv: Use journaling to tap into your intuition; write one line a day

- Dylan: Do the thing you are resisting

Final Thoughts

- Holly: Stop overthinking. Just do it!

- Viv: If it's too hard, maybe it's not for you.

- Dylan: You're enough. You've got this.

Learn More About

Holly Homer: HollyHomer.com

Dylan Kenin: IMDB.me/dylan

Viveka von Rosen: BeyondtheDreamBoard.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling celebrates the New Year 2025 with Stacia Crawford of Stay Ready Media, community builder and business consultant Keith Spiro, and Jennifer Watson of Twister Twins LLC.

Stacia, Keith, and Jennifer share their biggest wins from 2024 and the aha moments that led to them there. They also talk about their focus words for 2025, as well as their personal and professional goals for the new year.

Gifted Goals 

- Jennifer: Stop waiting to restart! Have a clear focus and stay on track

- Keith: Block time for yourself. Put it in the calendar, book it for the year

- Stacia: Pay attention to how you are spending your time. Be consistent with progress

Final Thoughts

- Stacia: The new year is coming, ready or not. It's never too late to set new goals

- Keith: Focus on the positive

- Jennifer: Believe in yourself. Dream big and then dream bigger

Stacia, Keith, and Jennifer are just three of the awesome leaders in business, tech, entertainment, food, etc., Debra interviewed for her latest book. "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting" will be released by Mango on January 28. Watch for more achievers sharing their experience and expertise in the next two months of GoalChat.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful 2025!

Learn More About

Stacia Crawford: StayReadyMedia.com

Keith Spiro: KeithSpiro.com

Jennifer Watson: Instagram.com/JenniferWeather

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about food and cooking with Aaron Hamburger, Babette Pepaj, and CW Silverberg. Aaron is a food writer, baker, and novelist; Babette is founder of Bakespace/BakeBot and co-founder of TastyUpdate.com; and CW is host of “Schmoozing & Cruising” and “Tripping Kosher.” The trio swaps food stories and recipes, as well as cooking and baking tips. Happy Holidays!

Favorite Appliance

- CW: Waffle maker

- Aaron: Stand mixer, tool: chocolate dipper, embossed rolling pin

- Babette: Water kettle, egg maker

Easiest Fancy Dish

- CW: Roast chicken

- Aaron: Spinach pie

- Babette: Soda bread

Goals

- Aaron: There is nothing sadder than brownie mix. Stock your pantry with the basics, and you can make so many things. Upgrade the food you have on hand

- Babette: Start your day with a clear head. Don’t leave your dishes overnight

- CW: Learn the fundamentals, roast a chicken. Make chicken in your waffles

Final Thoughts

- Babette: Make 2025 your best year ever

- CW: Transcend the noise and just be happy

- Aaron: You cannot fight darkness with more darkness, you need to shine light on it

Learn More About:

Aaron Hamburger: AaronHamburger.com

Babette Pepaj: BakeSpace.com

CW Silverberg: TrippingKosher.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks embracing your persona with Bobbie Carlton, founder of Innovation Women; executive stylist Nina Fountain; and media strategist Cheryl Tan. The trio offers their takes on the external sides of persona from the perspectives of speaking, style, and media, and the internal work needed to identify and project your aspirations to the world.

Bobbie, Nina, and Cheryl also discuss the value of personas, the challenges women speakers face, how to balance TMI (too much information) with authenticity, and more. Happy DEBcember!

Goals

- Bobbie: Spend time thinking about your overall goals of becoming known. Create a personal Venn diagram: see where your knowledge overlaps with your brand and what your audience needs

- Nina: Figure out your core personality/strengths/uniqueness, and your style persona

- Cheryl: Get on camera. Do a 5-day video challenge; 30 seconds a day

Final Thoughts

- Nina: Let style be liberating

- Bobbie: Get comfortable with yourself and speaking

- Cheryl: Knowing your persona helps you create connections

Learn More About

Bobbie Carlton: InnovationWomen.com

Nina Fountain: StyleGorgeous.shop

Cheryl Tan: CherylTanMedia.com/newsletter

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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