How to Align Personal and Professional Goals for Success Featuring Debra Eckerling

Debra Eckerling is a goal strategist, workshop leader, and award-winning author and podcaster on a mission to change goal culture both inside and outside the workplace. As the creator of  The DEB Method for simplified goal-setting, Debra works with individuals, teams, and businesses on personal and professional projects, networking strategies, and book proposal development. She hosts the GoalChatLive/GoalChat and Taste Buds with Deb podcasts and is the author of "Your Goal Guide" and "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting." In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how Debra Erling, a goal strategist, workshop leader, and award-winning author and podcaster, has developed a systematic approach to setting and achieving goals in both personal and professional spheres. Debra and I discuss:How Debra's journey in corporate communications led her to her current role as a goal strategist [00:38]The common pitfalls professionals encounter in goal setting and how to overcome them [01:01]Debra's DEB Method for goal setting simplified and how it can align your personal and professional aspirations [01:25]The importance of having personal goals in the workplace and how it contributes to overall fulfillment [06:50]The steps to correctly set goals using the DEB Method: Determine your Mission, Explore your Options, Brainstorm your Path [09:38]How networking and building community play crucial roles in achieving one's goals and in business development [16:23]The impact of having multiple roles and identities on professional growth and networking [04:36] Learn more about Debra at: https://52Secretsbook.com https://thedebmethod.com/blog https://www.amazon.com/Your-Goal-Guide-Planning-Achieving/dp/1642501506 https://www.amazon.com/52-Secrets-Goal-Setting-Goal-Getting-Focused/dp/168481717X https://youtube.com/@thedebmethod https://linkedin.com/in/coastbunny Thank you to our sponsor: The Smashing the Plateau Community Join now for exclusive entry to our handpicked, concise strategic advice from podcast experts – master your path to success with just one click.