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Debra Eckerling Goal Strategist, Author & Workshop Leader

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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Humor With Amber J. Lawson, Cathy Nesbitt &Amp; Steve Waverly #622 &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
Humor with Amber J. Lawson, Cathy Nesbitt & Steve Waverly #622

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-foun…

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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 …

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Humor With Amber J. Lawson, Cathy Nesbitt &Amp; Steve Waverly &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
Humor with Amber J. Lawson, Cathy Nesbitt & Steve Waverly

On this week's GoalChat, 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 Com…

On this week's GoalC…

On this week's GoalChat, 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. The Value of Humor - Amber J: Laughter is life's medicine - Cathy: It breaks down barriers, it's essential fo…

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Webinars With Judith Briles, Brigette Callahan &Amp; Julie Migliacci #621 &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
Webinars with Judith Briles, Brigette Callahan & Julie Migliacci #621

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.…

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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'r…

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Webinars With Judith Briles, Brigette Callahan &Amp; Julie Migliacci &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
Webinars with Judith Briles, Brigette Callahan & Julie Migliacci

On this episode of GoalChat, Debra Eckerling talks about webinars with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd; Brigette Callahan of Babilon Arts; and Julie Migliacci of Revent Consulting. Between Judith…

On this episode of G…

On this episode of GoalChat, Debra Eckerling talks about 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 entrepren…

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Musicals With Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber &Amp; Carrie Murray #620 &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
Musicals with Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber & Carrie Murray #620

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 "Mill…

On this episode of G…

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…

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Goalchat On Musicals With Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber &Amp; Carrie Murray &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
GoalChat on Musicals with Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber & Carrie Murray

With the Tony Awards just a week away, Debra Eckerling hosts a GoalChat on Musicals. Her guests - Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber, and Carrie Murray - are all long-time musical-lovers, as well as part of t…

With the Tony Awards…

With the Tony Awards just a week away, Debra Eckerling hosts a GoalChat on Musicals. Her guests - Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber, and Carrie Murray - are all long-time musical-lovers, 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. There are plenty of trips down memory lane, as the panel discusses their early introductions to musicals, as well as favorites - then and now. Kristin, Nico, and Carrie …

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Redhead Goalchat With Chrissy Bernal, Lee Jessup &Amp; Tamara Krinsky #619 &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
Redhead GoalChat with Chrissy Bernal, Lee Jessup & Tamara Krinsky #619

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 sh…

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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 …

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Goalchat: Redhead Edition With Chrissy Bernal, Lee Jessup &Amp; Tamara Krinsky &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
GoalChat: Redhead Edition with Chrissy Bernal, Lee Jessup & Tamara Krinsky

On this week's 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. Redhead Day is May…

On this week's GoalC…

On this week's 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. Redhead Day is May 26 - the day after Memorial Day, so they decided to celebrate early and turn it into Redhead Month! The panel shares their redhead origin stories, early traits and aha moments, the importance of building a life that reflects your passions, and more. They talk about creativity, carving your own path, confidence, and why being a “redhead” is really more of a mindset than a hair color. What i…

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The Power Of Substack With Jim Fuhs &Amp; Bob Woods #618 &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
The Power of Substack with Jim Fuhs & Bob Woods #618

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 popularit…

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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 …

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The Power Of Substack &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
The Power of Substack

On this week's GoalChat Debra Eckerling speaks with Jim Fuhs, Fuhsion Marketing, and Bob Woods, CMO, Social Sales Link, about the power of Substack, which continues to grow in popularity and functiona…

On this week's GoalC…

On this week's GoalChat Debra Eckerling speaks with Jim Fuhs, Fuhsion Marketing, and Bob Woods, CMO, Social Sales Link, about the power of Substack, which continues to grow in popularity and functionality.  Substack is like a social media platform and website with blog all in one, and something you can use in concert with other strategies like LinkedIn, podcasting, and live video. Notes are like "old Twitter," also giving you the ability to share others' content and interact. Publications enable you to display your thought leadership/expertise/enthusiasm for other areas of your lif…

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Scifi &Amp; Fandom With Jonathan London, Larry Nemecek &Amp; Kandas Rodarte #617 &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
SciFi & Fandom with Jonathan London, Larry Nemecek & Kandas Rodarte #617

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 abo…

On this episode of G…

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…

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Scifi &Amp; Fandom With Jonathan London, Larry Nemecek &Amp; Kandas Rodarte &Raquo; Goalchat Deb Show Cover 17
SciFi & Fandom with Jonathan London, Larry Nemecek & Kandas Rodarte

On this week's GoalChat, 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 …

On this week's GoalC…

On this week's GoalChat, 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 …

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