Episodes

  • Creating Community with Nina Amir, KeishaMarie Douglas & Marc Mawhinney #603

    Creating Community with Nina Amir, KeishaMarie Douglas & Marc Mawhinney #603
    Jan 22 2026
    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about creating community with Nina Amir, KeishaMarie Douglas, and Marc Mawhinney. Nina is author of Change the World One Book at a Time, KeishaMarie is founder of Veteran WingWomen.Org, and Marc Mawhinney is founder of Natural Born Coaches and The Coaching Jungle Facebook group. The trio discussed the difference between creating community as an individual versus creating actual communities - Marc's are online, KeishaMarie's in person, and, as an author, Nina does both. They also shared their takes on in-person and online connections, the value of being of service, and more. Goals - Marc: Talk up your community as often as possible; buy the domain for the name of your community and redirect it to your community. His is TheCoachingJungle.com - Nina: Do something to build community that you will enjoy and follow-through on. Start a live show, a podcast, writing a weekly blog post - KeishaMarie: Find a community, chat with a friend, find a wing-person for attending events Final Thoughts - KeishaMarie: Be authentic. Do the things - Nina: Be easily found - Marc: By taking action you become motivated. Take action Learn More About Nina Amir: NinaAmir.com KeishaMarie Douglas: KeishaMarieOnline.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Intuition with Heather Eck, Shawn Phelps & Sheryne Willson #602

    Intuition with Heather Eck, Shawn Phelps & Sheryne Willson #602
    Jan 15 2026
    On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about intuition with intuitive artist Heather Eck, high-performance clairvoyant life and leadership Coach Shawn Phelps, and hypnotherapist and high-performance success coach Sheryne Willson. They each share their journeys, along with their passion for and the power of leaning into intuition. Each one of them lean into their intuitive gifts differently - Heather through color, Shawn through her The Third Person Method, and Sheryne through astrology. Still, there was a lot of parallel energy. It was awesome! What is Intuition? - Heather: Your inner knowing, your inner compass - Sheryne: Your higher self coming in to guide you; instinct is about the past, intuition is about the present - Shawn: It's a fancy word for self-trust. What your inner human wants to express is reflective of your higher self Goals - Heather: Plan your week, based on the colors in your laundry basket. See what you recently wore - and how it made you feel. Adjust accordingly. - Sheryne: Make space for yourself: turn the noise off - turn off your phone for 1, 2, 5 minutes - sit with yourself and ask: What do I really want? Then, write it down. It'll help you tap into what you really desire and need - Shawn: Every morning, first thing put your hand on your heart and say "I am not (your name). I am the caretaker of (your name)." list your feelings and be the best friend of your human, talk to you. It'll help you feel more safe, more loved, more enough Final Thoughts - Sheryne: Removing the distractions is easier than you think it is - Shawn: You are spirit in the human body, you can't do it wrong; it's the adventure you want in the world - Heather: You already have the answers, pay attention Learn More About Heather Eck: HeatherEck.com Shawn Phelps: ShawnPhelps.com Sheryne Willson: FatedMinds.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog TheBookProposalExpert.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Happy New Year 2026 with Stacia Crawford & Keith Spiro #601

    Happy New Year 2026 with Stacia Crawford & Keith Spiro #601
    Jan 8 2026
    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 hr and 8 mins
  • Authorhood with April Davila, Brenda Knight & Rob Lange #548

    Authorhood with April Davila, Brenda Knight & Rob Lange #548
    Dec 25 2025
    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 hr and 7 mins
  • Networking with Robert Butwin & Michael Roderick #547

    Networking with Robert Butwin & Michael Roderick #547
    Dec 18 2025
    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 hr and 5 mins
  • AI & Productivity with Anika Jackson, Stan Robinson Jr. & Jason Van Orden

    AI & Productivity with Anika Jackson, Stan Robinson Jr. & Jason Van Orden
    Dec 11 2025
    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 hr and 6 mins
  • Start2026Now Party with Chris Cherian, Annie P. Ruggles & Keith Spiro #545

    Start2026Now Party with Chris Cherian, Annie P. Ruggles & Keith Spiro #545
    Dec 4 2025
    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: Change one word! Instead of saying or writing “but” use “Yes, and” instead and watch what happens! - 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 hr and 11 mins
  • Giving with Rachel Berezin, Genna Rosenberg & Rick Nahmias #544

    Giving with Rachel Berezin, Genna Rosenberg & Rick Nahmias #544
    Nov 27 2025
    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 mins