Debra Eckerling is a goal strategist on a mission to change goal culture in and out of the workplace. Debra is the award-winning author of Your Goal Guide and founder of the D*E*B METHOD® for goal-setting simplified. A speaker and corporate consultant, her workshops include goal-setting for employee retention, event outcome optimization, and cooking for productivity. Debra has spoken on stages for TEDx, Innovation Women, SCORE LA, and more, and is the host of the #GoalChatLive show aka The DEB Show podcast and Taste Buds with Deb podcast.
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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…
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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 Go…
On this week's 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 …
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On this week's 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…
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…
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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 ar…
A fitting topic to start the new year, this week, Debra Eckerling talks about Action with Holly Homer, Kids Activities Blog and Pagewheel; actor Dylan Kenin, and Viveka von Rosen, Beyond the Dream Boa…
A fitting topic to s…
A fitting topic to start the new year, this week, 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 talked about 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 her new book, 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting (Mango, January 28) on GoalChat. In the book, Holly's tip is in the Productivity chapter, Dylan's is in Leadership and Tea…
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 T…
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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…
This week, 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. Staci…
This week, Debra Eck…
This week, 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, their focus words for 2025, and their personal and professional goals for the new year.The main thing host Debra Eckerling is celebrating is her latest book, "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting," which will be released by Mango on January 28. She interviewed achievers in business, …
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 o…
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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 makerEasiest Fancy Dish- CW: Roast chicken- A…
This week's GoalChat was a food and cooking love fest. Debra Eckerling was joined by food writer, baker, and novelist Aaron Hamburger; Babette Pepaj, founder of Bakespace/BakeBot and co-founder of Tas…
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This week's GoalChat was a food and cooking love fest. Debra Eckerling was joined by food writer, baker, and novelist Aaron Hamburger; Babette Pepaj, founder of Bakespace/BakeBot and co-founder of TastyUpdate.com; and CW Silverberg, host of "Schmoozing & Cruising" and "Tripping Kosher."Aaron, Babette, and CW shared food stories, recipes, and cooking and baking tips. There were also plenty of nods to the panel's midwestern roots. Happy Holidays!Favorite Appliance - CW: Waffle maker - Aaron: Stand mixer, tool: chocolate dipper, embossed rolling pin - Babette: Water ke…
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 t…
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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 …
To help you prepare for #NewYearNewYou, on this week's GoalChat Debra Eckerling talks about Persona with Innovation Women; executive stylist Nina Fountain; and media strategist Cheryl Tan. The trio of…
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To help you prepare for #NewYearNewYou, on this week's GoalChat Debra Eckerling talks about Persona with Innovation Women; executive stylist Nina Fountain; and media strategist Cheryl Tan. The trio offered 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 discussed the value of personas, some of the challenges women speakers face, how to balance TMI (too much information) with authenticity, and more. Happy DEBcember!What is Persona…
On this episode of GoalChat host Debra Eckerling discusses Identity with Jeni Jonte, Bring On Possible; screenwriter and author Angela Page, and author and storyteller Yuliya Patsay, "Until the Last P…
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On this episode of GoalChat host Debra Eckerling discusses Identity with Jeni Jonte, Bring On Possible; screenwriter and author Angela Page, and author and storyteller Yuliya Patsay, "Until the Last Pickle." Jeni, Angela, and Yuliya offer their takes on identity, how they identify, dealing with an identity crisis, and more.As you prep for 2025, embracing or reconfiguring your identity will help you align who you are with your goals for the new year! Happy DEBcember!What is Identity?- Yuliya: A fluid concept that can change from case to case; it's a choice and something you can claim- Jeni: How…
This week on GoalChat Debra Eckerling discusses Identity with Jeni Jonte, Bring On Possible; screenwriter and author Angela Page, and author and storyteller Yuliya Patsay, Until the Last Pickle. Jeni,…
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This week on GoalChat Debra Eckerling discusses Identity with Jeni Jonte, Bring On Possible; screenwriter and author Angela Page, and author and storyteller Yuliya Patsay, Until the Last Pickle. Jeni, Angela, and Yuliya share their takes on identity, how they identify, dealing with an identity crisis, and more.As you prep for 2025, embracing or reconfiguring your identity will help you align who you are with your goals for the new year! Happy DEBcember!What is Identity? - Yuliya: A fluid concept that can change from case to case; it's a choice and something you can claim - Jeni: How you se…
On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling jumpstarts the new year with a Start2025Now Party. For the third year in a row, her guests are Chris Cherian, Analytics at MoMA; Annie P. Ruggles, fou…
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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling jumpstarts the new year with a Start2025Now Party. For the third year in a row, her guests are Chris Cherian, Analytics at MoMA; Annie P. Ruggles, founder of Quirk Works Consulting and the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy; and business strategist and community builder Keith Spiro. This annual reminder that you actually get 13 months in a year - the Decembers overlap - is all about checking in and making plans.Chris, Annie, and Keith share their wins and challenges from 2024, along with their personal and professional goals, giggle projects, and themes …
Debra Eckerling jumpstarts the new year with a Start2025Now Party in DEBcember. For the third year in a row, she has had the same guests: Chris Cherian, Analytics @ MoMA; Annie P. Ruggles, founder of …
Debra Eckerling jump…
Debra Eckerling jumpstarts the new year with a Start2025Now Party in DEBcember. For the third year in a row, she has had the same guests: Chris Cherian, Analytics @ MoMA; Annie P. Ruggles, founder of Quirk Works Consulting and the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy; and business strategist and community builder Keith Spiro.This annual reminder that you actually get 13 months in a year - the Decembers overlap - is all about checking in and making plans. Chris, Annie, and Keith shared their wins and challenges from 2024, along with their personal and professional goals, giggle projects, and themes for …
On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about giving with Noah Bleich, founder of The TeaBook; David Chiu, marketing and communications manager for The Braid; and Nicky Pitman, directo…
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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about giving with Noah Bleich, founder of The TeaBook; David Chiu, marketing and communications manager for The Braid; and Nicky Pitman, director of Shemesh Farms. The three talked about their work, the role of food in it, and what inspired their giving spirit. Noah, David, and Nicky also shared their thoughts on community in Philanthropy, art in energy, and mission in everything. Goals - Noah: Get to know new people- Nicky: Be curious, ask what people need and see how you can best contribute- David: Start developing long term relations…
This week, Debra Eckelring hosts the annual $Giving GoalChat with guests Noah Bleich, founder of The TeaBook; David Chiu, marketing and communications manager for The Braid; and Nicky Pitman, director…
This week, Debra Eck…
This week, Debra Eckelring hosts the annual $Giving GoalChat with guests Noah Bleich, founder of The TeaBook; David Chiu, marketing and communications manager for The Braid; and Nicky Pitman, director of Shemesh Farms. The three talked about their work, the role of food in it, and what inspired their giving spirit.Noah, David, and Nicky also discussed the role of community in philanthropy, art in energy, and mission in everything. Giving - David: Volunteer your time and expertise; it's invaluable - Noah: Love and gifting are connected - Nicky: Listen to what is neededCommunity - Noah: W…
This week, Debra Eckelring hosts the annual $Giving GoalChat with guests Noah Bleich, founder of The TeaBook; David Chiu, marketing and communications manager for The Braid; and Nicky Pitman, director…
This week, Debra Eck…
This week, Debra Eckelring hosts the annual $Giving GoalChat with guests Noah Bleich, founder of The TeaBook; David Chiu, marketing and communications manager for The Braid; and Nicky Pitman, director of Shemesh Farms. The three talked about their work, the role of food in it, and what inspired their giving spirit.Noah, David, and Nicky also discussed the role of community in philanthropy, art in energy, and mission in everything. Giving - David: Volunteer your time and expertise; it's invaluable - Noah: Love and gifting are connected - Nicky: Listen to what is neededCommunity - Noah: W…
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 …
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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.What is Leadership?- Jess: Making decisions, whether they starts with your heart, gut, or brain- Moniq…