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 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…
This week on GoalChat, Debra Eckerling talks about Leadership with Marisa Wheeling Ciesluk, MWC Leadership; Monique Daigneault, MD Consulting; and Jess Dewell, Managing Partner, Operations + Strategy,…
This week on GoalCha…
This week on GoalChat, 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 said, leadership is not a title, it's an action. And 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…
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 Jes…
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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; Jen: Dance a good turn daily; and Missy: Dance like Beyoncé is watching.Goals - Jen: Find time t…
On this episode of GoalChat, I talked about the power of dance with Jennifer Ballard, Joy Scoutz and Disco Ball Designs; Missy Lawrence, CEO or TransformMaven LLC; and Jessie-Sierra Ross, author of Se…
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On this episode of GoalChat, I talked about the power of dance with Jennifer Ballard, 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; Jen: Dance a good turn daily; and Missy: Dance like Beyoncé is watching.How Dance and Joy Work Together? - Missy: Dance ma…
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 Gro…
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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 dealing with a stressful situation that involves someone else, commit to fostering open and honest commu…
Just in time for election week and the holiday season, Debra Eckerling hosts an uplifting, yet practical, conversation about Stress and Relationships.Angela Miller Barton of WellCoaches, the Origin…
Just in time for ele…
Just in time for election week and the holiday season, Debra Eckerling hosts an uplifting, yet practical, conversation about Stress and Relationships.Angela Miller Barton of WellCoaches, the Original Pause Lady Kim Groshek, and Spiritual Mentor Terri Ann Heiman share their takes on the topic. The trio also offers tons of helpful tips for dealing with people and being good to yourself.What is Stress? - Kim: Stress is a negative reaction to something. - Terri Ann: A state of worry created by a disruption - Angela: When demand is more than your resourcesHow to Deal Stress from Others - Ang…
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 S…
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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: Get educated so you can educate- Howard: Be brutally honest with yourself about why you want to become…
On this week's GoalChat, Debra Eckerling discusses 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 …
On this week's GoalC…
On this week's GoalChat, Debra Eckerling discusses 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 three share their origin stories, as well as their takes on advocacy, including the process and the pros and cons.What is Advocacy - Rich: Being passionate about your beliefs and wanting to let others know so it improves their lives - Howard: Speaking up/using your vo…
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, De…
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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 voice- Yael: Inspired by the books "Your Brain on Art" and "Awe." Gift yourself daily awe and also spen…