"A lie, believed to be true, will affect your life as if it were true." - Henry Cloud "I'm not a morning person." "I'm not good with technology." "The other candidates are more qualified than me. I'll never get the job." Your beliefs determine your behavior. How you view life is how you do life. You cannot consistently act in a way that is inconsistent with the way you see yourself. In episode #136 of the Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert podcast, you learn to how to how to have a health ...
Jul 02, 2025•12 min•Ep. 136
"Learning to communicate skillfully will rapidly improve every area of your life." - Brian Tracy Communication is one of life's most important skills. Why? Because we communicate 80% of our waking hours. Today, we suffer from information overload. Most communication is simply a data dump. Learn how to structure your communication in a way that is easy to understand. In episode #135 of the Accelerating Excellence with Del Gilbert podcast, you learn to how to communicate in a way that is easy to f...
May 30, 2025•15 min•Ep. 135
Let's be honest. Most presentations are boring. How many times have you wished a presentation would go longer? Developing the skill of delivering a compelling presentation will set you apart in the marketplace. Most people refuse to give a presentation. If they are 'forced' into it, they just want to "get it over with!" I want you to get good! When you deliver a tight, cohesive, and compelling presentation, you have an opportunity to positively impact your audience and make their life better in ...
Mar 31, 2025•16 min•Ep. 134
“Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets.” -Nido Qubein Most people live lives of constant distraction, never giving their full attention to one person or project. They're diffused and distracted. They dabble and dawdle. Years ago, having a high IQ was a competitive advantage. Cal Newport, the author of the book Deep Work, has said, "Focus is the New IQ." Today, amidst all the distractions, if you can develop the ability to singula...
Feb 28, 2025•15 min•Ep. 133
“Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things.” -Peter Drucker Years ago, I taught workshops on time management and maximum productivity. But a fulfilling life doesn't mean getting the most done in the shortest amount of time. Efficiency is about completing tasks with minimal wasted time and resources. But what if you are efficient at something that doesn't need to be done at all? Effectiveness means focusing on your highest priorities and most important values and t...
Jan 31, 2025•17 min•Ep. 132
We all feel we have too much to do and too little time. Consequently, we feel overwhelmed and stressed. But you can : Have your act together Stay on top of things Feel in control Meet and even beat deadlines But you can't wing it. You have to have a system. In this month's podcast episode, I share a simple system for capturing and determining the priority of all your tasks. This system is easy to use regardless of your job, season of life, personality, or whether you prefer a paper or electronic...
Jan 01, 2025•28 min•Ep. 131
We all have responsibilities and obligations, but I'm convinced that life is also meant to be enjoyed. Too many of us are so 'busy being busy' or leading lives of distraction that we don't pursue things that bring us true enjoyment. In this podcast episode, I share 7 ways to enjoy life. I hope you'll give it a listen. Remember, if you aren't enjoying life, others won't enjoy you!
Nov 27, 2024•15 min•Ep. 130
Nov 02, 2024•22 min•Ep. 129
Our emotions can either hurt us or help us. Research shows that 80% of career success comes from Emotional Intelligence , not IQ. How you handle yourself in the workplace goes a long way in determining career success. And how you manage yourself in your personal life will go a long well in determining the quality of your life and your relationships. In this podcast episode, I share the key action that will make your life better and make you better at life....
Sep 30, 2024•13 min•Ep. 128
In strength training, a strong core enables muscles to work in harmony and leads to better balance and stability. Stability is essential whether on the playing field or in regular activities. Similarly, strengthening your C.O.R.E. emotional muscles provides stability for you emotionally. In this podcast episode, I explain how Confidence, Optimism, Resilience , and Enthusiasm provide emotional stability and lead to greater well-being....
Aug 30, 2024•15 min•Ep. 127
This month's podcast episode is How to Discover and Develop Your Strengths. My life took a dramatic turn for the better when I discovered my area of giftedness at the age of 43. I want you to experience the benefits of identifying your strengths too.
Jul 02, 2024•13 min•Ep. 126
"This is the true joy of life; to be used by a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; to be thoroughly worn out before being thrown on the scrap heap; to be a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that life will not devote itself to making you happy.” - George Bernard Shaw Too many people today are diffused and distracted. Too many people are on auto-pilot and are 'busy being busy'. I encourage you to focus on the person you wa...
Jun 03, 2024•18 min•Ep. 125
"The ability to work well with others is as purchasable a commodity as coffee and sugar. And I pay more for that ability than any other under the sun." - J. D. Rockefeller J.D. Rockefeller said that quote when he was the wealthiest person in the world. You can teach people processes, procedures, and technical skills. But teaching someone to work well with others is very challenging. In this podcast episode, I share 7 Ways to Work Well with Others . I hope you will give it a listen....
Apr 29, 2024•19 min•Ep. 124
"Your life today is the result of all of the choices you've made in the past. When you make new choices, you create a new future." - Brian Tracy You possess the power of choice. Your destiny is made up of daily decisions. You are free to choose your path and take control of your future. The decisions you make every day impact the quality of your life. Your decisions today will follow you into tomorrow. In this podcast episode, I share 20 Choices That Will Make You Better at Life and Make Your Li...
Mar 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 123
"Change is inevitable, except from the vending machine." - Steven Wright A key skill in the marketplace today is adaptability. For organizations to thrive, they need to adapt to constantly changing conditions. If you resist an inevitable change, you'll become frustrated, stall your career, and hinder organizational progress. You can't drive or thrive through life looking in the rearview mirror. In this episode, I share practical tips to make change work for, not against, you....
Feb 28, 2024•19 min•Ep. 122
Jan 30, 2024•19 min•Ep. 121
In sports, you can either play not to lose , or play to win . In life, you can either let things happen or make things happen. Play offense, play to win. Don’t think survive, think thrive. Think big. Live life full out. In this podcast episode, I share ways to be proactive and play to win in life.
Dec 27, 2023•19 min•Ep. 120
In sports, you can either play not to lose , or play to win . In life, you can either let things happen or make things happen. Play offense, play to win. Don’t think survive, think thrive. Think big. Live life full out. In this podcast episode, I share ways to be proactive and play to win in life.
Nov 27, 2023•16 min•Ep. 119
I've been thinking about how life works and am fascinated by the 'laws of life'. For example, take the life principle Consistency Beats Intensity. Which leads to better results? Exercising moderately 30 minutes a day or intensely for several hours on a Saturday. Practicing piano 20 minutes a day or an hour every Sunday. Reviewing your study notes a little each day or ignoring your notes and then cramming for the test the night before. In this month's podcast episode, I share 7 Life Principles to...
Oct 30, 2023•16 min•Ep. 118
Just like the battery on a smartphone, all day long you are expending energy. At the end of the day, your energy is near depletion. And just like the battery on a smartphone, you need to take time to recharge, refuel, and replenish. High performers know the importance of energy management. You want to be in a position to encourage, inspire, and energize others. You can't give away something you don't have. And if you aren't enjoying life, others won't enjoy you! In this podcast episode, I share ...
Sep 29, 2023•16 min•Ep. 117
Here's a powerful combination: be very good at what you do and be easy to work with. There is a saying in Human Resources circles; People are hired for their technical competence and fired for their interpersonal incompetence. We want to do business with others we know and like. In this episode, I share 5 Ways To Increase Your Likeability . When you do, you'll experience more professional and personal success.
Aug 31, 2023•23 min•Ep. 116
The ride from being laid off to building a successful business has been filled with ups and downs, highs and lows. And I wouldn't trade it for anything. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I've grown as a person and have learned many life principles along the way. In this episode, I share with you 7 life lessons I have learned while building my business. You can apply these lessons to any area of your personal and professional life.
Jul 31, 2023•21 min•Ep. 115
If you develop mastery in your field of expertise and combine that knowledge with great relational skills, you'll be the whole package. In this episode, I share with you three ways to develop mastery in your profession and three ways to increase your relational intelligence. I am confident you will find this episode practical and inspiring.
Jun 28, 2023•26 min•Ep. 114
There are two parts to high-performance in the marketplace: job expertise and positive behaviors . In this episode I detail 7 Positive Behaviors, when added to your expertise, will make you uniquely valuable. Job competence and positive behaviors is the dynamic duo!
May 31, 2023•40 min•Ep. 113
In this podcast episode, I share with you some practical ways to set yourself apart from the crowd. Becoming E.L.I.T.E. means living at a higher level. It's creating higher standards and expectations of yourself. Give this podcast a listen and start sculpting yourself into a stronger, more capable person . Excellence is more fun than mediocrity. Normal is overrated.
Apr 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 112
In this podcast episode, I conclude the 2-part series on 12 Ways to Increase Your Happiness. We all have responsibilities, make mistakes, and experience setbacks. Even so, life is meant to be enjoyed and lived to the fullest. This podcast episode will focus on moving toward fulfillment and general well-being.
Mar 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 111
When we think of happiness, we think of something temporary. In this podcast episode, what I mean by happiness is something deeper. Something stronger. It’s a happiness that is longer lasting. What I am talking about is not a momentary mood but rather overall life satisfaction, fulfillment, and well-being.
Feb 26, 2023•22 min•Ep. 110
Most presentations are uninteresting, hard to follow, or are a big data dump. In this episode, I share key insights to help you stand out from the crowd when you deliver your next presentation. You will learn how to structure your presentation so you are easy to follow, easy to understand, and hard to forget.
Feb 01, 2023•26 min•Ep. 109
In this episode, I deliver a keynote address that I regularly deliver at conferences, From Overwhelmed to Overflowing: 3 Ways to Make Your Life Better and Make You Better at Life . I will share with you healthy ways to view yourself, others, and outside events that affect your life . I think you'll find the podcast practical and inspiring.
Dec 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 108
Look at any part of your life in which you are consistently effective and you will find that certain habits help make that possible. In this podcast episode I share with you 7 daily practices that will help you live with purpose and enjoyment. It's not about how high you jump, but how straight you walk. Consistency beats intensity any day of the week.
Nov 28, 2022•19 min•Ep. 107
