GoalChat

On this episode of Goalchat, host Debra Eckerling talks about creativity with intuitive artist Heather Eck (who has synesthesia - the ability to see color), content creator Holly Homer (founder of Pagewheel and Kids Activities Blog), and author/publisher Brenda Knight (Books that Save Lives aka BTSL). All three are featured in "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting" - a BTSL book, championed by Brenda. They are also champions of creativity, who constantly juggle multiple endeavors. Heather, Holly, and Brenda share their 52 Secrets secrets, their backstories, and the projects they are currently very excited about. They also discuss the impact of AI - hint, it will not replace people, as well as their favorite strategies for creating, cultivating, and enjoying the world around them. How to Get Unstuck - Brenda: Go for a walk - Holly: Stop stressing out about being stuck; let it rest - Heather: Movement, a vibration plate, go to a thrift store, create art with a lowercase a Goals  - Holly: Baby steps, do something today, even for a minute, also do something you are terrible at - Brenda: Sit somewhere relaxing and write a new idea with your non-dominant hand - Heather: Go for a color walk, notice what color you are drawn to first and take pictures; that color is offering you a message (DM @HeatherEckArtist on Instagram if you want her to tell you what that message means Final Thoughts - Holly: Remember all creativity starts with play - Heather: Go back to what you loved doing as a kid - Brenda: Listen to your inner voice and believe in yourself Read the full recap and get the links discussed: https://thedebmethod.com/creative-heathereck-hollyhomer-brendaknight Learn More About Heather Eck: https://HeatherEck.com Holly Homer: https://HollyHomer.com Brenda Knight: https://BooksthatSaveLives.net Debra Eckerling: https://TheDEBMethod.com https://TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about how to "Go Meet People" with Dave Bricker, Jess Dewell, and Jeff Pulver. Dave is a storytelling expert and founder of Speakipedia, Jess Dewell is founder of Red Direction and host of the Bold Business Podcast, and Jeff is founder of VON: Evolution and The vCon Foundation, among other endeavors.  The trio shares their takes on networking aka relationship development - showing up with presence, authenticity, and with a giving mindset. When you go meet new people, these qualities are much more important than collecting business cards and performing a quick, needy sales pitch.  How to Show Up as Your Best You - Dave: Be authentic, set boundaries - Jess: Be seen and see others - Jeff: The key is to breathe and be present Goals - Jeff: Be fearless. Ask for what you need. If you don't ask, the answer is always no - Jess: Know as much about yourself in the moment, so you take the next step from who you are today - Dave: Never go into a relationship lonely or hungry, especially if you are hungry or lonely. Figure out what can you do to make the conversation not about you Final Thoughts - Dave: Think carefully about ways to meet the people you want to meet - Jess: Intuition matters as much as the hard data. Use that voice in your head to guide you - Jeff: Have the confidence to be who you are Learn More About Dave Bricker: https://Remarkable-Speaking.com Jess Dewell: https://RedDirection.com Jeff Pulver: https://Pulver.com Debra Eckerling: https://TheDebMethod.com/blog https://TheBookProposalExxpert.com Read the full recap and get links: https://thedebmethod.com/go-meet-people-bricker-dewell-pulver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling speaks with friends and founders: Bobbie Carlton, Innovation Women;  Troy Sandidge, Strategy Hackers®; and Viveka von Rosen, Women’s Technology Integration Collaborative. The topic - how to Go Big - kicked off the July GoalChats "Just Go" theme, celebrating the Mid-Year and featuring achievers Debra interviewed for her book 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting. Whether you're growing your business, building your visibility, writing a book, speaking on bigger stages, or stepping into a new chapter, there comes a time when you have to stop playing small and embrace what's possible. Bobbie, Viveka, and Troy share stories and insights about taking risks, embracing pivots, and creating opportunities ... for yourself and others. The conversation is all about claiming your expertise, owning your authority, and amplifying your impact! What It Means to Go Big Troy: Releasing the belief that you are small! Embrace the pivot and go with it Viv: Using liminal space (transitions) as a creating space. You have to believe in what's possible Bobbie: Getting comfortable with an audience ... or the idea of an audience; speaking as one to many Goals Troy: Eliminate 99% of your offers; focus on the big things, raise prices Bobbie: If you are interested in speaking, fix your bio, so it is audience focused, not client focused Viv: Every time you feel discomfort with your situation/progress, reframe it as a rich, creative space Final Thoughts Viv: Paint your oura ring Bobbie: Get comfortable with public speaking,, so you can do the big things Troy: Take a deep breath and go! Throughout July, Deb is featuring achievers who shared tips in her book ⁠52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting⁠ on GoalChat.  Learn More About Bobbie Carlton: https://InnovationWomen.com Troy Sandidge: https://FindTroy.com Viveka Von Rosen: https://VivekaVonRosen.com Debra Eckerling: https://TheDEBMethod.com/blog https://TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling welcomes Stacia Crawford of Stay Ready Media and business strategist/community builder Keith Spiroto ring in the mid-year. Stacia and Keith, who also kicked off 2026 with Deb on GoalChat, share their personal and professional wins, goals, and aspirations for the remainder of 2026. Deb chimes in with her own updates, as the panel reflects on the first half of 2026 and looks ahead to what's next. Whether you've been checking off goals all year or need a fresh start, the halfway point is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and refocus. Follow along, get inspired, and make the most of the rest of your year! Gifted Goals  - Deb: Start a giggle project - Stacia: Think bigger in terms of your identity - this ties into Stacia's 52 Secrets' secret; what do you want to be known for a year from now? - Keith: Create a daily projects calendar - choose one professional, learning, and self-project to get your attention each day; 20 minutes for each (5 of 7 rule) Final Thoughts - Keith: Take action, move forward - Stacia: Sustainable consistency - Deb: "Just Go" was Greg Grunberg's 52 Secrets' secret. It's also the theme of the July GoalChats! Stop waiting and start doing! Read the full recap and get the links discussed: https://thedebmethod.com/midyear-2026-stacia-crawford-keith-spiro Learn More About Stacia Crawford: https://StayReadyMedia.com Keith Spiro: https://www.keithspiro.com Debra Eckerling: https://TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling celebrates Pride Month with Diana Greshtchuk, Monique Impagliazzo, and Duncan MacLeod. All three are members of the LGBTQ+ community, advocates, entrepreneurs, and proud multi-hyphenates. CPA Diana is founder/CEO Fan Your Flame Financial Literacy and an investor, Monique is director/writer/producer, Manifesting Productions, and Duncan is an author and Joint CEO, Books That Save Lives. The panel discusses about Pride, philanthropy, visibility, mental health, and allies. They also talk about the importance of showing up as your authentic self and "opening the door" for others throughout your journey. Goals - Diana: Hold the door open for others; pass along opportunities - Monique: Anything you put out there will come back to you; create opportunities - Duncan: Go to a museum, educate yourself on something that is a different experience from your own Final Thoughts - Duncan: Be your authentic self please - Diana: Celebrate pride in a way that you feel pride - Monique: You are already unique anyway. Take more risks and have fun while your doing it Diana Greshtchuk: https://www.fan-your-flame.com Monique Impagliazzo: https://www.manifestingproductions.com/ Duncan MacLeod: https://BooksThatSaveLives.net Debra Eckerling: https://TheDEBMethod.com/blog https://TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about humor and the power of laughter with Amber J. Lawson, Cathy Nesbitt, and Steve Waverly. Amber J is founder of Grown Ass Woman and co-founder of Comedy Gives Back, Cathy Nesbitt teaches Laughter Yoga, and Steve Waverly is a screenwriter, whose films include Broken Diamonds. The panel discusses the value of humor in life and work, the draw of fun and positive energy, and simple ways to bring more joy and lightness into everyday life. Goals - Steve: Run around the block, get some exercise, change your perspective: not everything is life and death, some things are - Cathy: Find a laugher buddy. Do something every day that brings you joy - Amber J: Go to a live comedy show this week; sit in the dark with strangers and laugh Final Thoughts - Cathy: Stop looking at all the things going on in the world, stop complaining, you can't control a lot of things - Amber J: If you write a goal down, it has a 65% chance, if you share it, it has a 90% chance. Write down your goals and share them - Steve: People say things have never been so bad. It's not true. Remember life is beautiful Learn more about Amber J Lawson: https://www.amberjlawson.com/ Comedy Gives Back: https://www.comedygivesback.com/ Cathy Nesbitt's Laughter Yoga: https://cathysclub.com/ Steve Waverly: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1639658/ Broken Diamonds: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_Diamonds Debra Eckerling: https://TheDEBMethod.com/blog https://TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling explores the world of webinars with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd; Brigette Callahan of Babilon Arts; and Julie Migliacci of Revent Consulting. Between Judith's experience as a presenter, Brigette's slide specialty, and Julie's event tech expertise, they were the perfect panel to discuss what works — and what doesn't — when it comes to webinars. The panel talks about people's love-hate relationship with webinars, the importance of having a clear purpose, and strategies for keeping attendees engaged from start to finish. Whether you're an entrepreneur, consultant, thought-leader, or more than one of the above, hosting or speaking at webinars is likely part of your business. Be engaging - and prepared. Everyone will have a much better experience. Goals - Judith: If you are a newbie, observe what does and doesn't work; take notes. Keep your slides simple. If there is a snafu, remember you are the webinar - Julie: Think outside the Zoom box. There are other platform you can explore, such as webinar.net; reach out to Julie if you want to learn about other options - Brigette: As an attendee, if there's too much text on sildes, closer your eyes and listen. As a presenter, know your material and practice for mishaps. Be yourself, be confident, and have fun Final Thoughts - Judith: Don't do well what you have no business doing. If you never say no, your yeses are worthless - Brigette: If you do what you love, you love what you do - Julie: Know your why for your webinars Learn More About Judith Briles: TheBookShepherd.com Brigette Callahan: BabilonArts.com Julie Migliacci: Revent.consulting Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Musicals with Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber, and Carrie Murray . All three are all long-time lovers of musicals, as well as part of the "Millennials Are Killing Musicals" team. Nico is creator, Kristin is director, and Carrie is a co-producer of the show, an original pop-rock musical comedy about identity, motherhood, social media, and the algorithm. The panel discusses their early introductions to musicals, favorites - then and now, their show, the creative process, and more. How Musicals Relate to Goals - Kristen: It's goal-setting with a team around art - Nico: It's the ultimate project management situation with multiple goals working in tandem - Carrie: A musical is a business; you are looking for people to support you, believe in you, be part of its growth Goals - Carrie: Consume art. Go to a show, museum, keep art alive by showing up and paying for it - Nico: Spend 10 minutes a day doing something creative - Kristin: Find a moment to sing this week. Extra points for making up a silly song! Final Thoughts - Carrie: Elevate others - Kristin: Art makes the world a better place to be! - Nico: Support original art Learn More About Kristin Hanggi: KristinHanggi.com Nico Juber: NicoJuber.com Carrie Murray: Carrie-Murray.com Millennials Are Killing Musicals: MillennialsAreKillingMusicals.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, Debra Eckerling hosts a Redhead Fest with Chrissy Bernal, Be A Better Brand; Lee Jessup, Screenwriting Career Coach; and Tamara Krinsky, Writer and TV Host. The panel share their redhead origin stories, what it means to be a redhead, the importance of building a life that reflects your passions, and more. They talked about creativity, confidence, and why being a “redhead” is really more of a mindset than a hair color. Save the Date: Redhead Day is May 26! What is the Redhead Spirit: - Lee: Stepping into and owning your uniqueness  - Tamara: Not having to do everything perfectly; jump in - you will figure it out; embrace the unknown - Chrissy: Divergence, making your own path Goals - Chrissy: Take a look at your life and see what you can change to make it what you want to be. If you want your external to change, the inside needs to change first or concurrently - Lee: Ask yourself what are you doing just for you that brings you, joy, relief, satisfaction? Joy begets joy! - Tamara: Lean into the "what if" of it all. Stop stopping yourself from pursuing what's next. Lean into any fear - work through it Final Thoughts - Chrissy: Self-imposed limits are self-imposed. Don't do that! - Lee: Ask yourself what you would do if you weren't afraid . and do it - Tamara: Please keep seeing movies in theaters. Also, don't be afraid to ask for help Learn More About Chrissy Bernal: ChrissyBernal.com Lee Jessup: LeeJessup.com Tamara Krinsky: DoesItFryPod.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about The Power of Substack with Jim Fuhs, Fuhsion Marketing, and Bob Woods, CMO, Social Sales Link. The platform continues to grow in popularity and functionality. Substack is like a social media platform and website with blog all in one, and something that can be used can use in concert with other strategies like LinkedIn, podcasting, and live video. What is the Power of Substack? - Bob: Discoverability - Jim: Less noise, more conversation Goals - Bob: Spend time on the platform and write notes; interact and reply - Jim: Create and upload a vertical video as notes; after you read a good article, clip a highlight, and share it  Final Thoughts - Bob: Just start doing it. But don't overdo it - Jim: Quality over quantity Learn More About: Jim Fuhs: JimFuhs.Substacks.com Bob Woods: ItsBobWoods.Substack.com Debra Eckerling: BookProposals.Substack.com TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Sci Fi and Fandom with Jonathan London, Larry Nemecek, and Kandas Rodarte. All three are podcasters, creators, and beyond enthusiastic about their chosen paths. Jonathan is a writer/director/producer, Geekscape.net; Larry is a "pop culture entrepreneur," Trekland; and Kandas is the founder of Gratitude Geek. The trio share their backstories - including but not limited to their love of science fiction - and passions for pop culture ... and go on many tangents! The beauty of Sci Fi, they said, is "If you can imagine it, it can happen." It was the perfect panel of Star Wars Day." May the 4th be with you. Goals - Kandas: Go to a pop culture convention. Experience the amount of joy - because everyone there is happy - Jonathan: Explore inner ideas. Then write forward - using paper! - Larry: The next time you are watching or reading something and get wound up about something they've done wrong, take a breath. Use it as inspiration to make something else Final Thoughts  - Jonathan: Don't hate. Create! - Larry: Trek Well! - Kandas: Never give up, never surrender Learn More About - Jonathan London: Geekscape.net - Larry Nemecek: LarryNemecek.com - Kandas Rodarte: GratitudeGeek.com - Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices