“Make sure you actually believe you can follow your plan. Because if you don’t feel hopeful, then you’re never going to feel motivated, you’re never going to feel committed, and you’re never going to follow through.”
Welcome back to another episode of The Speaker Lab Podcast! Today, Grant Baldwin is joined by Adam Gilbert, the mastermind behind MyBodyTutor.com and DoneDaily.com, to discuss insights for anyone looking to build a thriving speaking business or simply create lasting change in their personal and professional life.
Adam opens up about the profound impact his father’s health struggles had on his mission to help others transform their lives through nutrition, fitness, and productivity. With over eighteen years of experience and over ten thousand clients served, he’s learned that while most people know what they should do, there’s often a huge gap between knowledge and action.
This episode breaks down the importance of “MPH”—mindset, psychology, and habits—and highlights practical frameworks anyone can use to move from dreaming to doing. You’ll learn why accountability is a game-changer, how starting small can build the momentum you need, and what it really takes to keep promises to yourself. Additionally, Adam explains how discomfort can be a compass for growth, why surrounding yourself with supportive people matters, and how to challenge assumptions that keep you stuck.
Whether you’re just starting and struggling to book your first gig or you’re a veteran looking to scale up, this conversation is loaded with implementable advice and motivating stories!
You’ll learn:
- Why consistency is hard for entrepreneurs and speakers
- The role and importance of accountability
- The parallels between health/fitness and entrepreneurship/speaking
- Why motivation is critical for sustained effort
- Breaking down MPH: Mindset, Psychology, Habits
- Reconciling assumptions about success
- Practical steps to develop self-confidence
- CPA: Clear objective, Plan, Actual belief in follow-through
- Building momentum through small wins
- And much, much more!
“There’s fear of failure, but there’s also fear of success, which is surprisingly very common but not often spoken about.”
