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Happy DEBcember! For this year’s #Start2023Now Party, Christopher Cherian, co-founder of Gatherly; Annie P. Ruggles, founder and dean of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy; and business strategist and community builder Keith Spiro joined me on #GoalChatLive!
Chris, Annie, and Keith shared their joys and challenges from 2022, their 2023 goals, and lots of inspiration throughout the conversation. They also talked about their annual themes.
- Last year, Keith’s three words were “transform,” “fluid,” and “scribe.” For 2023, he is looking toward “delight” and “magical.”
- Chris chooses an annual theme. Last year was “learn;” this year will be “discipline” or “flexibility.”
- In 2022, Annie’s theme was “Let Bartlet Be Bartlet,” taken from The West Wing. We shine when we do what we do best. This year’s theme: SALESpiration!
Our Guests’ Goals for 2023
- Annie: Personal: Get her SALESpirational novella, The Coach Who Would Not Sell, into the hands of 1,000 coaches and consultants; and be optimistic and resilient with the feedback. Pro: Fill the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy
- Keith: Personal: Carve out a cozy space in the office. Pro: Create workshops that will make a difference
- Chris: Personal: Healthy eating. Pro: Alignment
#Start2023Now #GoalChatLive
Goals from Our Guests
- Keith: Identify something you are passionate about and start working on it. Step one is making a plan!
- Chris: Call an old friend
- Annie: Say what you mean to say
Final Thoughts
- Keith: Pick a word – or three – for the new year
- Annie: Self-advocacy
- Chris: Set goals and don’t forget yourself
Links
- Check out Gatherly.io and reach out to Christopher Cherian via email
- Learn more about Annie P Ruggles and her Too Legitimate to Quit Podcast. My episode is here
- Get your copy of The Coach Who Would Not Sell. Use code DEBSENTME for your free copy.
- Check out Keith Spiro and Communicast
- Connect with Chris Cherian, Annie P Ruggles, and Keith Spiro on LinkedIn
- Read about The Instant Pot for Productivity
- Watch Deb’s TEDx on The Magic of Your Motto
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Deb’s Goal Strategy for Event Attendees
- Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group
What projects are you starting – or finishing – in DEBcember? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
Next week, we are talking about Vision with guests Erin Baker, Bernie Borges, and Jess Dewell. Join us on Monday, December 12, at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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