GoalChat

The GoalChat podcast is your go-to destination for all things goal-setting, productivity, and personal and professional development. Whether you're striving to achieve your career goals, enhance your time management skills, or find motivation to pursue your passion, this podcast is for you.

Each week, host Debra Eckerling invites three experts to dive into a special topic. Debra and her panel of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives share their own experiences, successes, and challenges. They also offer valuable insights and actionable advice to help you stay focused, organized, and inspired.

You can’t reach your goals on your own. You need your community. Whether you're a seasoned goal-setter or just starting out on your path to personal and professional growth, this podcast will empower you to take control of your life and turn your dreams into reality. 

A goal-strategist, speaker, and workshop leader, host Debra Eckerling is the founder of The D*E*B Method system of goal-setting simplified and the author of "Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Planning, Setting and Achieving Your Goals." The GoalChat podcast is the audio version of Debra’s GoalChatLive show, which streams Mondays at 4pm PT on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more at TheDEBMethod.com. GoalChat is on the Marketing Podcast Network.

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#274 Conversation on Authenticity with with Ron...
Do you consider yourself authentic? And how do you showcase your authentic self? On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about authenticity with Ron Ben-Joseph, Ethan Beute, and Julie Riley.  Ron Ben Joseph is a storytelling...
72 min
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#273 Conversation on Virtual Meetings with Bobb...
Even as in-person events return, virtual meetings are here to stay. On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling has a lively and informative conversation about virtual meetings with Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton; John Chen, CEO of...
66 min
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#272 Conversation on Referrals & Recommendation...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about referrals and recommendations (aka testimonials and reviews) with Wanda Allen, Follow-Up Sales Strategies; Melody Johnson, My Course Creator; and Laura Leach, CEO & Career Coach,...
64 min
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#271 Conversation on Introducing Yourself With ...
  On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Erin Brown, Hot Red Carpet; business strategist Chad Nedland; and Sales Maven Nikki Rausch about Introducing Yourself. And that intro begins before you say a word, whether you...
70 min
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#270 Conversation on Networking and Social Medi...
Networking and social media go hand-in-hand, which is this week's #GoalChatLive topic.  On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about networking and social media with #SocialTrust consultant Deb Coman; LinkedIn trainer, coach,...
55 min
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#269 Conversation on Getting Interviewed with J...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Julie Fry, Your Expert Guest; Liz H Kelly, Goody PR, and Anastasia Lipske, Access Speakers, about Getting Interviewed.  Among other benefits, interviews are good for networking...
60 min
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#268 Conversation on Decisions with Fallon Crye...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about Making Decisions with Fallon Cryer, Co-Founder of beedance; Business Growth Strategist Lisa Danforth; and Jack Griffin, Founder/CEO, FoodFinder. According to the guests, decision-making...
66 min
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#267 Conversation on Book Writing with Kristin ...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about writing, writing books, and the role of creativity with Kristin Marguerite Doidge, author of “Nora Ephron: A Biography,” and writer/poet/activist Joan Gelfand, “You Can Be a...
58 min
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#266 Conversation on Breaking the Rules with Jo...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about Breaking the Rules with guests John Chen, CEO of Engaging Virtual Meetings, Jennie Mustafa-Julock aka Coach Jennie, and Deanna Seymour, Host of "Eff That: Breaking the Rules of Online...
71 min
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#265 Conversation on Winning with Ashley Merrym...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about Winning with guests Ashley Merryman, "Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing;" Leadership Results Coach and Consultant Jeannette Seibly, and Kris Ward, "Win the Hour, Win the Day."...
61 min
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#264 Conversation on Speaking & Stepping Out of...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about stepping out of your comfort zone with Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton and Killer Pitch Master Precious L. Williams. As Deb and Precious are part of Bobbie's Innovation Women...
70 min
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#263 Conversation on Adventure with Christopher...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Christopher Cherian, Founder & CEO, Gatherly; Rob DeCou, CEO, Lux Virtual; and Kate Paine, Standing Out Online, about Adventure. The three are adventurous, driven, entrepreneurs, which...
67 min
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#262 Conversation on Branding Strategy with Ric...
Knowing who you are and what you do is one thing; being able to illustrate it to others is another.    On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about branding strategy with Rich Brooks, Keshia Butler-Thomas, and Marcia...
61 min
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#261 Conversation on Authenticity with Bryan Kr...
This week, I spoke with Bryan Kramer and Courtney Smith Kramer, co-founders of H2H Companies and PureMatter, about Authenticity. Working in the intersection of tech, creativity, and connection, Bryan and Courtney are authors, speakers, and...
55 min
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#260 Conversation on Purpose with Charles Curti...
Successful Pursuits Start with Purpose
58 min
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#259 Conversation on Happy Mid-Year 2022 with J...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling celebrates the Mid-Year with friends Jim Fuhs, Fuhson Marketing; Naomi Nakashima, Help Me Naomi; and Jennifer Navarrete, Brewing Media. The mid-year is the perfect opportunity to take an inventory...
65 min
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#258 Conversation on Getting Moving with Serena...
This episode of The DEB Show is all about getting moving … for work, exercise, and activity … and moving into action.  Host Debra Eckerling dives into the topic with Investor Realtor Serena Bales, Author and Project Coach G. Brian Benson, and...
64 min
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#257 Conversation on Getting Organized with Mol...
Being your best productive self starts with getting organized, which is this week's topic. On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Molly Beran, Projects By Molly, LLC; Deborah Thomas-Nininger, DTN Productions International;...
63 min
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#256 Conversation on Turning Ideas into Action ...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about turning ideas into action with Christopher Cherian (Gatherly.io), Melody Johnson (The Course Consultant), and Orly Zeewy ("Ready, Launch, Brand"). In a power-packed hour, Chris, Melody,...
61 min
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#255 Conversation on Standing Out on Social Med...
On this Episode of The DEB Show host Debra Eckerling talks with social media friends about standing out. Christian Karasiewicz's specialty is live streaming, Samantha Kelly's is Twitter, and Viveka von Rosen's is LinkedIn. Between the three, all...
69 min
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#254 Conversation on Paying it Forward with How...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling wraps up the "MAY your dreams come true" theme with a conversation on Paying it Forward with guests Howard Brodwin, Joe Devon, and Tisha Janigian. Part of realizing your own dreams is giving others...
60 min
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#253 Conversation on Building Your Business wit...
If you have dreams of starting or building a business, you’ve come to the right place! On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Follow-Up Sales Expert Wanda Allen, External Director of Events Michelle Nicole McNabb, and...
61 min
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#252 Conversation on Networking with Diane Darl...
On this episode of The DEB Show host Debra Eckerling talks about Networking with Professional Networking Strategist Diane Darling, Marketing Consultant Jessica Gottlieb, and Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy Annie P Ruggles. Diane, Jessica, and...
66 min
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#251 Conversation on MAY Your Dreams Come True ...
On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling kicks off May with a fun, dream-focused conversation with guests Lisa Danforth, David Roberts, and Kelly Sullivan Walden.  Lisa Danforth is a Business Growth Strategist and Leadership Coach;...
64 min
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#250 Conversation on Corporate Health with Jess...
On this episode of The DEB Show, hot Debra Eckerling wraps up a month of #GoalChatLive “health” topics with a conversation on Corporate Health. Guests Jess Dewell, Managing Partner, Red Direction, and Lance Robbins, Director of Talent Acquisition,...
63 min