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

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