On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Leadership with Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk, MWC Leadership; Monique Daigneault, MD Consulting; and Jess Dewell, Managing Partner, Operations + Strategy, Red Direction. The panel shares their thoughts on what leadership is, qualities of good and bad leaders, ways to develop leadership skills, and more. As Marisa says, leadership is not a title, it's an action. The skills of leadership are applicable no matter what your role or business. W...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 443
On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about the power of dance with Jennifer Ballard, founder of Joy Scoutz and Disco Ball Designs; Missy Lawrence, CEO or TransformMaven LLC; and Jessie-Sierra Ross, author of Seasons Around the Table and founder of Straight to the Hips, Baby. Jennifer, Missy, and Jessie-Sierra revealed their earliest dance memories, their takes on the power of dance, and more. They also shared their dance mantras. Jessie-Sierra: Loosen up more, shake your booty...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 432
On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling has an uplifting, yet practical, conversation about Stress and Relationships with Angela Miller Barton of WellCoaches, the Original Pause Lady Kim Groshek, and Spiritual Mentor Terri Ann Heiman. The panel shares their takes on the topic, along with helpful tips for dealing with people and being good to yourself. Goals - Angela: Practice compassion you can buy; be realistic in your self-praise - Terri Ann: Take a moment for gratitude - Kim: When d...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 441
On this week's GoalChat, I discussed #advocacy with Howard Brodwin, Rich Holman, and Sandy Rosenthal. Howard is the founder of Sports and Social Change, Rich is the author of Killing You Softly: How Sugar is Killing Us, and Sandy is author of Words Whispered in Water: Why the Levees Broke in Hurricane Katrina. The panel shared their origin stories, as well as their takes on advocacy, including the process and the pros and cons. Goals - Sandy: Decide what your values are and pursue those - Rich: ...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 440
On this epiosde of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Creativity and Tech with author and screenwriter Rob Kutner, Deborah Pardes VP of Swell Audio, and Yael Swerdlow of Maestro Games. Rob, Deborah, and Yael give their takes on creativity and how it does and does not relate to tech. They also share their "why," along with tips for introducing more creativity into your life. Goals - Deborah: Go to Swellcast.com and start a personal podcast. Find your why, and claiming and amplify your voi...
Oct 24, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 439
On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about writing books with Scott Huver, author of Beverly Hills Noir; cozy, romance, fiction, and non-fiction writer Jessica Mehring; and Melody Owen of Author Nation. Whether you are writing long-form or short-form, fiction or non, writing has benefits for the author, as well as the reader. The panel discusses what led them to writing books; their approaches to the art, craft and promotion of writing; and more. Goals - Scott: Make a list of ...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 438
On this week's GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Magic and Change with Emily Hawkins, LeaderSHIFT; Jonathan Pritchard, ZAVANT Enterprises; and Bob Woods, Social Sales Link. Magic leads to change and vice versa. Add faith and the ability to let go of what no longer serves you, and have a recipe for success. The trio shares their take on the topic, their own "aha" change moments, steps for moving forward, and more. Goals - Emily: Write down everything you want - Bob: Be present on LinkedI...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 437
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 ho...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 436
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 ...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 435
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 s...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 434
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 ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 433
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), vita...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 432
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....
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 431
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 L...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 430
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...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 429
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 help...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 428
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...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 427
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 anecdot...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 426
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 balanc...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 425
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 toda...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 424
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. How to Level Up Your Cooking - Katie: Start small. Get empowered! And remember, when cooking, Goo...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 423
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...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 422
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, ...
Jun 06, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 421
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 rela...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 420
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; ...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 419
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 ap...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 418
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...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 417
On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Imposter Syndrome with Stephanie O'Brien of Coach Client Connection, board-certified hypnotherapist and coach Karen Ross, and Jim Swan of Pinetree Partners. Stephanie, Karen, and Jim share their experiences with imposter syndrome, along with tips for mindset, wellbeing, and striving for success. What is Imposter Syndrome Jim: The knee-jerk desire to compare yourself with others you feel are superior Stephanie: Worrying that you are no...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 416
On this episode of #GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling puts the social back in social media with Holly Homer, Troy Sandidge, and May King Tsang. Holly is co-founder of Pagewheel; Troy is a growth strategist and podcaster, and May King is the original FOMO creator. The panel talks about the evolution and challenges of social media, along with ways to be more authentic, personal, and engaged. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to spice up your social media game or a consultant seeking ways to conn...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 415
On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling discusses Honoring Your Voice with Stacia Crawford from Stay Ready Media; actor, voice over artist, and educator David H Lawrence XVII, Narrate Your Own Book; and screenwriter/author/professor Richard Walter, Deadpan. The trio, who work in various aspects of storytelling (PR, voiceover, and writing), talk about the power of words, owning your voice, and more. Goals - David: Reframe how you look at your voice - Richard: Allow yourself to get distr...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 414
