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  • Happy New Year 2026 with Stacia Crawford & Keith Spiro #601

    Happy New Year 2026 with Stacia Crawford & Keith Spiro #601
    2026/01/08
    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling celebrates the new year with returning guests Stacia Crawford of Stay Ready Media and business strategist/community builder Keith Spiro. This conversation is a behind the scenes look at all three of their goal-processes; how they face challenges, recalibrate, and set themselves up for success. The trio shared wins and challenges from last year, goals for this one, and three words for 2026 (hat tip to Chris Brogan), along with mantras for forward motion. Stacia's is "Go back to basics," Keith's is "Flexibility," and Deb's is "Spotlight." 2025 Wins - Keith: Streamlining his businesses into one website: KeithSpiro.com - Stacia: Leaning into being her own best client; she won two speaking contests with money - Deb: A building year with the launch of TheBookProposalExpert.com, Substack, and podcast; also the release of 52 Secrets, podcast award for Taste Buds, next book deal, and many client successes 2026 Goals - Stacia: Write book proposal and get a book deal; leaning toward the concept of minimalism, decluttering - Keith: Tangible creation in line with America's 250th anniversary; celebrating the 50th anniversary of realizing a dream - Deb: At least 4 initiatives/launches, including a new podcast and the release of Active Grandparenting 101 - written with grandfluencer Kristen Coffield - in the fall; get on an exercise schedule Gifted Goals - Deb: When you are stuck, clean something. Then cook something - Stacia: Enjoy a hobby - Keith: Create something Learn More About Stacia Crawford: StayReadyMedia.com Keith Spiro: KeithSpiro.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog 52SecretsBook.com TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Authorhood with April Davila, Brenda Knight & Rob Lange #548

    Authorhood with April Davila, Brenda Knight & Rob Lange #548
    2025/12/25
    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Authorhood with April Davila, Sit Write Here; Brenda Knight, Books that Save Lives; and Rob Lange, The Expert Expert. April focuses on fiction - and taking the stress out of writing, Brenda's is on publishing, and Rob - as his title suggests - gaining attention and authority for your book, so there was a wide variety of information and inspiration. When asked what makes an author or book stand out, Rob says "personality," Brenda's response is "future-thinking," and April believes it's the creativity you bring into your story. The panel shares some of the experiences and activities that put them on their paths, authorhood and author platform tips, and more. Goals - April: Start building your list now - of who to invite to your book launch, what shows to pitch yourself as a guest on - for your future book launch - Rob: Create clarity in how you describe your book - verbally and in text; start developing relationships with media people - Brenda: Start polishing your speaking chops now - find a topic, come up with a tight talk, and get yourself out there Bonus from Deb: Get on podcasts Final Thoughts - April: Just keep writing and find your community - Rob: Just do it; there are more resources - and support - than ever before - Brenda: Outreach to one person a day; that one little action can make a huge difference Learn More About April Davila: AprilDavila.com Brenda Knight: BooksThatSaveLives.net Rob Lange: TheExpertExpert.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 7 分
  • Networking with Robert Butwin & Michael Roderick #547

    Networking with Robert Butwin & Michael Roderick #547
    2025/12/18
    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about networking with success strategist Robert Butwin and connector Michael Roderick of Small Pond Enterprises. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, you can't reach your goals on your own, you need your people. So set networking goals for the new year! Robert and Mike shard a variety of tips and anecdotes. This includes advice for: meeting new people, finding communities, starting conversations, showing up as your best self, and more. Goals - Mike: Write down 2 or 3 people you feel would be open to hearing you share a problem, a challenge, or an issue; practice being real with them so you are ready to be real with strangers - Robert: Remember to REACH: Reputation Matters, Experience, Authenticity, Clarity, Being Helpful - Bonus Goal from Deb: Set Networking Goals Final Thoughts - Robert: Your success is based on the strength of your network, get comfortable networking - Mike: They keys to the doors you need to open are in other people's pockets, you have a pocket full of keys Learn More About Robert Butwin: LinkedIn.com/in/RobertButwin Michael Roderick: SmallPondEnterprises.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 5 分
  • AI & Productivity with Anika Jackson, Stan Robinson Jr. & Jason Van Orden

    AI & Productivity with Anika Jackson, Stan Robinson Jr. & Jason Van Orden
    2025/12/11
    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about AI and productivity on GoalChat with Anika Jackson, Stan Robinson, and Jason Van Orden. Anika is founder of Your Brand Amplified, Stan is chief coaching officer at Social Sales Link, and Jason is an AI strategist. AI requires critical thinking, navigating the tools available, and utilizing what works best for your needs and goals.The panel discusses why they love AI - Anika: first step in any project; Stan: education; and Jason: it's an equalizer - and ways to use it. They also give their takes on where AI has been and where it's going. Goals - Stan: Try NotebookLm from Google; you feed it information and it can give you the Cliff's notes version in text, podcast, or video form - Anika: Play with AI's capabilities: write a song on Suno, go to Sora and create a video, create a digital clone - Jason: Go for a walk and spend a 1/2 hour talking into your notes or AI app. Tell it what's on your mind, give it context, and ask AI to organize it for you Final Thoughts - Stan: Try AI tools with an open mind - Jason: There's a lot of good that can come from AI. Learn to use it well - Anika: Some AI tools can be used to delegate tasks that would otherwise take your time and energy; then, you can use that found time in more human ways Learn More About Anika Jackson: YourBrandAmplified.com Stan Robinson, Jr: SocialSalesLink.com Jason Van Orden: JasonVanOrden.com Debra Eckerling: The DEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Start2026Now Party with Chris Cherian, Annie P. Ruggles & Keith Spiro #545

    Start2026Now Party with Chris Cherian, Annie P. Ruggles & Keith Spiro #545
    2025/12/04
    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling starts 2026 in DEBcember with returning guests Chris Cherian, Math @ MoMA; Annie P. Ruggles, founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy; and business strategist and community builder Keith Spiro. Debra et al find it fun and meaningful to check in, support, and cheer on one another. Debra began hosting her annual "Welcome DEBcember" GoalChats in 2020, when everyone was anxious to start 2021. The timing gives everyone a month to simultaneously wrap up the previous year, while ramping up for the next one. This Start2026Now Party starts with a conversation on changing/evolving identity. Chris, Annie, and Keith also share their wins and challenges from 2025, along with their goals for the end of this year and for 2026. Gifted Goals - Keith: Add to the things you are doing ... Instead of "but" use, "Yes, and" - Chris: Be curious. Allow yourself to be bad at something - Annie: Practice self-forgiveness Final Thoughts - Keith: Say "Yes!" If you curious about things, you will be successful - Chris: You can "yes, and" your own identity - Annie: If you get stuck, remember there are people having a worse time then you. Actively help them! Learn More About Chris Cherian: Linkedin.com/in/christophercherian Annie P. Ruggles: AnniePRuggles.com Keith Spiro: KeithSpiro.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/Blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 11 分
  • Giving with Rachel Berezin, Genna Rosenberg & Rick Nahmias #544

    Giving with Rachel Berezin, Genna Rosenberg & Rick Nahmias #544
    2025/11/27
    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Giving with Rachel Berezin, Genna Rosenberg, and Rick Nahmias. Rachel is CEO of MyZuzah, change maker Genna is CEO of GennComm, and fruit-anthropist Rick is CEO and founder of Food Forward. All three are devoted to bringing good into the world... and not just in giving season! Rachel, Genna, and Rick share philanthropy stories, offer tips for embracing the fun in fun-lanthropy, talk about their favorite giving activities, and more. Define Philanthropy - Rick: Giving without expecting to receive - Genna: Bringing joy to others - Rachel: Knowing what someone loves and giving them what is meaningful to them Goals - Rick: Take something your value - a jacket or something else that has some meaning for you - and give it to someone who really needs it - Rachel: Find someone who can benefit from your knowledge. Be a mentor - Genna: Set intentions around giving and doing good - Bonus from Deb: Introduce two people you believe need to know each other Learn More About Rachel Berezin: MyZuzah.org Genna Rosenberg: GennComm.com Rick Nahmias: FoodForward.org Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 分
  • Passion Pursuits with Kathy Berardi, Linda Fisk & Lawrence Loh #543

    Passion Pursuits with Kathy Berardi, Linda Fisk & Lawrence Loh #543
    2025/11/20
    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Passion Pursuits with PR strategist and storyteller Kathy Berardi; Linda Fisk of LeadHERship Global, which empowers women to pursue their passions; and Lawrence Loh, a doctor, educator, and writer. All three come at passion pursuits from a place of excitement and enthusiasm. The trio shard their take on passion projects, its essential role in quality of life, and more. Goals - Kathy: Consider what you wish to pursue, read about it, and look for a way to do it in a community online or in person - Linda: Be playful about your goals. Stop navigating alone - Lawrence: Take something you are stuck at - reframe your perspective, do something, share it with others Final Thoughts - Lawrence: Get started - Kathy: A life worth living is a passion worth pursuing - Linda: The holidays provide a beautiful time to slow down, pause, and reflect Learn More About Kathy Berardi: LinkedIn.com/in/KathyBerardi Linda Fisk: LeadHERShipGlobal.com Lawrence Loh: LawrenceLohMD.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Comfort Food with Aaron Hamburger, Natalie Kalmar & Marissa Rothkopf #542

    Comfort Food with Aaron Hamburger, Natalie Kalmar & Marissa Rothkopf #542
    2025/11/13
    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Comfort Food with food writer, baker, and novelist Aaron Hamburger (Hotel Cuba); Natalie Kalmar, founder of Fitness Foodie STL, and Marissa Rothkopf, author of The Secret Life of Chocolate Chip Cookies and host of The Secret Life of Cookies. They cover community, cookies, food advocacy, and so much more. Goals - Natalie: Stop shaming yourself for enjoying things that bring you comfort. Enjoy it! Also remember moderation - Marissa: Share with others, if you are able to, whether it's bake, bring canned food to the local food pantry, or donate to World Central Kitchen - Aaron: Have a great pantry at home, so you always have good food at your fingertips. You will be more likely to want to cook Final Thoughts - Aaron: Make an extra effort to be extra kind to others - Natalie: Wishing everyone a stress free enjoyable holiday season. Find the joy! - Marissa: Anybody can make pie crust. It's only a meal; if it doesn't turn out the way it's supposed to, it's fine. Always keep chickpeas in the kitchen Learn More About Aaron Hamburger: AaronHamburger.com Natalie Kalmar: FitnessFoodieSTL.com Marissa Rothkopf: MarissaRothkopf.Substack.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 8 分