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About Me

Debra EckerlingI am a goal-strategist, workshop leader, and award-winning author and podcaster on a mission to change goal-culture in and out of the workplace. The creator of The DEB Method for goal-setting simplified, I work with individuals, teams, and businesses on personal and professional projects, networking strategy, and book/book proposal development. I host GoalChatLive/GoalChat and the Taste Buds with Deb podcasts, and am the author of Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals and 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting: How to Stay Focused, Grow Your Network and Get More Done in Less Time.

For 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting, I interviewed achievers in Biz, Tech, Food, Entertainment, and Creative realms. The result: a menu of inspiration and advice designed to help busy professionals create the life they deserve and desire.

My Story

My passion for goal-setting started several years ago. I was doing events for Barnes & Noble in Schaumburg, Illinois, and one of my customers asked if I’d start a writers’ support group.

I did. And it was a hit. I saw the power of goal-setting and accountability first hand.

At these meetings people would share what they were working on, report on their goals, and set new ones.  Almost everyone, myself included, would get something done for the next meeting. Seeing others achieve is encouraging – “If they can do it, so can I” – but the positive feedback you get when you reach your goals is even more motivating. The process works!

Fast forward several years. I had moved to Los Angeles, and re-started my goals group at Barnes & Noble in Santa Monica. It was dubbed Write On shortly thereafter. Over the years, the group has had many changes, and now embraces creatives and entrepreneurs, as well. We have live meetings, where I give out “stars” – a gold star when you achieve the goals you set, any color star for effort. There’s also an engaged online community: a page and group on Facebook, as well as a #GoalChat on Twitter.

After a member asked me to help him one-on-one, I began doing personal coaching. I also started speaking and leading workshops, live and online. Over the years, I’ve helped people around the world set and achieve their goals through strategizing, trouble-shooting, and offering resources, encouragement, and deadlines. Their projects ranged from writing books and starting blogs to social media, business development, and more. I’ve also worked in publishing, education, financial services, social media, and technology.

After years of working, adapting, and polishing my goal-setting and productivity techniques, I put them into a simplified process, called The D*E*B Method.

A speaker, corporate consultant, and workshop leader, I offer personal and professional planning, event strategy, and team-building for executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, and companies. I have spoken on stages for TEDx, VON3, DWEN, Innovation Women, Engaging Virtual Meetings Conference, and more, and am the host of #GoalChat, #GoalChatLive show, and The DEB Show podcast.

My Experience

Learn About:

For more on Debra Eckerling, go to LinkedIn and read Testimonials. To book me for an interview or speaking engagement, contact deckerling@gmail.com or call 310.908.8980.

Seth GoldsteinDeb’s show is amazing. Her guests are top notch and she keeps it lively, timely, on topic, and fun!
Seth GoldsteinCreative DirectorGoldstein Media