Gratitude Geek: Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs
Kandas Rodarte | Business Growth Strategies for Women Over 40
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301: 5 Goal-Setting Shifts You Need Before 2026 | Deb Eckerling
If your goals keep fizzling out by February, this episode is your wake-up call. Award-winning author and goal strategist Debra Eckerling joins me to break down the five essential goal-setting shifts Gen X women solopreneurs must make before 2026. We dig into the real drivers of motivation, the role of personal growth in building momentum, and the overlooked power of celebrating small wins along the way. Deb also explains why traditional SMART goals fall short, how the DEB Method creates clarity you can actually act on, and how intentional networking accelerates every business milestone. If you’re ready to design a year that finally matches the vision in your head, this conversation gives you the tools to do it. In this episode: • Why SMART goals fail so many people • The DEB Method for building a life you actually want • How to post your goals everywhere (and why it works) • The science and strategy behind celebrating small wins • Using networking as a goal-achievement tool • How directed journaling reveals answers you didn’t know you had • What it really takes to stay consistent all year long Connect with Debra Eckerling: https://TheDEBMethod.com Full show notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/301 Chapters: 00:00 Intro & why most people set goals backwards 01:01 The DEB Method explained 07:41 Why SMART goals fail 10:48 Post your goals everywhere 12:52 Celebrate small wins to build motivation 20:44 Mission and motto as your compass 25:16 Directed journaling for clarity 27:55 Track your progress like it matters 32:47 How Deb landed Guy Kawasaki & Brian Tracy 42:30 Deb’s moment of gratitude Gratitude Geek is the business education podcast for Gen X women solopreneurs who weave gratitude and appreciation into their business strategy. Hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver, Kandas Rodarte, who co-creates spaces, opportunities, and conversations for women business owners. Subscribe to weekly emails: https://kandasrodarte.com/subscribeJoin the Co-Lab: https://kandasrodarte.com/labGratitude Geek is a member of Marketing Podcasts Network. For network wide advertising options visit: https://marketingpodcasts.net/advertise Want to be a guest on Gratitude Geek? Send Kandas Rodarte a message on PodMatch here: https://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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