The Achievers Podcast: Get out of your own way and find success

Amber Deibert

Top sellers don't work harder, they work smarter. The Achiever's Podcast is where high-performing enterprise sellers learn to master their mindset, take back their time, and execute at the top level - without burnout. If you're tired of feeling behind, overwhelmed, or stuck in the grind, this podcast gives you the mental and tactical tools to break through. Get out of your own way and learn to sell like the top 1% of sellers. (For more, visit mentalmastery.com.) P.S. Come connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amberdeibert

  1. How to Neutralize Any Stressful Thought in 3 Seconds

    10H AGO

    How to Neutralize Any Stressful Thought in 3 Seconds

    Welcome to the The Achievers Podcast. I'm your host, Amber Deibert, Performance Coach. I help enterprise sellers unlock their full potential by aligning their work with how they workout and cleaning up mindset trash, so they can sell more, stress less, and take back control of their time and success.   Last week, we talked about how your feelings can lie to you. And so many of you asked, "Okay… but then what's real?" If you've ever spiraled because you're "definitely getting fired," your manager "clearly hates you," or the "economy is ruining everything," this episode is for you.  Today I'm giving you a simple, three-second mental filter that will immediately neutralize emotional chaos and give you your power back. You'll learn how to separate facts from fiction, so you can stop reacting and start choosing how you show up.   🎯 In this episode, I riff on:      ↠ Why most sellers confuse thoughts, projections, and emotions with facts      ↠ The one filter to use: "Would everyone in the world agree on this?"      ↠ Why "my manager hates me" is a thought, and what the actual fact looks like      ↠ How to use the "court of law" test to strip emotion from stressful situations      ↠ The difference between what happened and what you're making it mean      ↠ Why past layoffs create fear that has nothing to do with your current reality      ↠ How to neutralize even emotionally charged metrics like low quota attainment      ↠ The down economy example, and why some sellers thrive in the same conditions      ↠ How identifying the true fact gives you freedom to choose a better thought      ↠ Borrowing beliefs from someone you admire when your brain defaults to worst-case      ↠ The power of focusing on controllables instead of catastrophic predictions      ↠ Why "I have a job" is a fact, and "I'm going to get fired" is optional      ↠ How this tool reduces emotional reactivity and improves performance instantly   PS. Find me on LinkedIn here. Get my digital course here.  Get your free resources here. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Leave a review on Spotify. Subscribe to our Youtube channel.  Visit www.mentalmastery.com for more resources.

    12 min
  2. Your Feelings Are Lying to You

    MAR 2

    Your Feelings Are Lying to You

    Welcome to the The Achievers Podcast. I'm your host, Amber Deibert, Performance Coach. I help enterprise sellers unlock their full potential by aligning their work with how they workout and cleaning up mindset trash, so they can sell more, stress less, and take back control of their time and success. Have you ever looked at your fresh quota, your attainment back at zero, and felt instant panic? Questioned whether you can actually do it again, even with years of proof that you can?  In this episode, I break down why your nervous system freaks out when the numbers reset, how cognitive distortions hijack high-performers, and exactly what to do when your feelings are loud but not grounded in facts.  You'll walk away with tools to break the spiral, retrain your brain, and move forward with confidence rather than fear.   🎯 In this episode, I riff on:      ↠ Why waking up "feeling like everything is a disaster" doesn't mean anything is actually wrong      ↠ What happens psychologically when your quota, pipeline, and attainment reset to zero      ↠ How your brain acts as a prediction machine, and why it often predicts worst-case scenarios      ↠ The most common cognitive distortions enterprise sellers fall into (all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, mind reading, fortune telling, discounting the positive, emotional reasoning)      ↠ Why "I feel like a failure" is not the same thing as being a failure      ↠ The power of separating facts from stories when your brain starts spiraling      ↠ How to define a true fact (and why most of your negative thoughts don't qualify)      ↠ The "drunk cockatoo" analogy, and why your brain repeats old, unhelpful narratives      ↠ How to retrain your nervous system through deliberate action      ↠ A real example of rewiring anxiety at the gym, and how to apply it to sales      ↠ Why taking different actions teaches your brain to predict different outcomes      ↠ Remembering your 100% track record of figuring it out      ↠ Why not everyone could do what you do, and why that matters      ↠When coaching helps you organize the mental chaos and move forward faster   PS. Find me on LinkedIn here. Get my digital course here.  Get your free resources here. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Leave a review on Spotify. Subscribe to our Youtube channel.  Visit www.mentalmastery.com for more resources.

    12 min
  3. The ER Moment That Exposed My People Pleasing

    FEB 16

    The ER Moment That Exposed My People Pleasing

    Welcome to the The Achievers Podcast. I'm your host, Amber Deibert, Performance Coach. I help enterprise sellers unlock their full potential by aligning their work with how they workout and cleaning up mindset trash, so they can sell more, stress less, and take back control of their time and success.   If you've ever found yourself reading the room, adjusting your behavior, or avoiding asking for what you need because you "don't want to be a burden," this episode is for you. I'm unpacking why high performers, especially enterprise sellers, fall into people pleasing, how it served you once, and why it's sabotaging your success now.  You'll walk away with the clarity and courage to set boundaries, speak up, and stop outsourcing your energy to everyone else.   🎯 In this episode, I riff on:      ↠ Why people pleasing often starts in childhood as a survival mechanism      ↠ How being a chameleon helps in sales, but comes at a hidden cost      ↠ The emotional toll of constantly adapting to others' needs      ↠ The burnout spiral caused by ignoring your own limits      ↠ How people pleasing prevents authentic connection      ↠ A powerful reframe: being yourself is the most generous thing you can do      ↠ The uncomfortable (but essential) disorientation of behavior change      ↠ A personal story that revealed how deeply people pleasing runs      ↠ The fear of being a burden, and why it's mostly in your head      ↠ A simple challenge to start unlearning this habit: just say "yes"      ↠ Why asking for what you need is a gift to you and those around you   PS. Find me on LinkedIn here. Get my digital course here.  Get your free resources here. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Leave a review on Spotify. Subscribe to our Youtube channel.  Visit www.mentalmastery.com for more resources.

    14 min
  4. How to Start When You Have Zero Motivation

    FEB 9

    How to Start When You Have Zero Motivation

    Welcome to the The Achievers Podcast. I'm your host, Amber Deibert, Performance Coach. I help enterprise sellers unlock their full potential by aligning their work with how they workout and cleaning up mindset trash, so they can sell more, stress less, and take back control of their time and success.   Ever stare down your to-do list knowing exactly what to do, and still not do it?  You're not lazy, broken, or alone.  In this episode, we unpack the real reason you can't seem to start, why your brain is working against you, and the tactical tools you can use to shift momentum and reclaim your power, one tiny step at a time.   🎯 In this episode, I riff on:      ↠ Why feeling unmotivated doesn't mean you're doomed      ↠ The "Motivational Triad" and how it sabotages your productivity      ↠ What procrastination is really trying to protect you from      ↠ How breaking tasks down to "open a new tab" can unlock action      ↠ The neuroscience of dopamine and task effort      ↠ Why starting is the hardest part (and how to make it easier)      ↠ Three game-changing tools to override resistance      ↠ How timers and brain dumps can interrupt overthinking spirals      ↠ Gamification strategies to boost consistency (yes, even almonds!)      ↠ Why visual progress tracking keeps you going      ↠ The myth of motivation and what actually drives momentum      ↠ How to build streaks that your brain doesn't want to break   PS. Find me on LinkedIn here. Get my digital course here.  Get your free resources here. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Leave a review on Spotify. Subscribe to our Youtube channel.  Visit www.mentalmastery.com for more resources.

    15 min
  5. How I Got in the Best Shape of My Life... In a Way I Never Thought Would Work

    FEB 2

    How I Got in the Best Shape of My Life... In a Way I Never Thought Would Work

    Welcome to the The Achievers Podcast. I'm your host, Amber Deibert, Performance Coach. I help enterprise sellers unlock their full potential by aligning their work with how they workout and cleaning up mindset trash, so they can sell more, stress less, and take back control of their time and success.   If you've ever set a goal, hyped yourself up, made the perfect plan and then watched it fizzle, you're not alone. In this episode, I share how I finally got in the best shape of my life not by doubling down on discipline, but by taking a radically different approach: self-compassion. What started as an experiment led to consistent fitness, better focus, and the most confident version of myself. You'll walk away with a new framework that might just change how you achieve everything.   🎯 In this episode, I riff on:      ↠ Why 20+ years of rigid fitness plans never worked for me      ↠ How getting diagnosed with ADHD reframed my entire approach to goals      ↠ The burnout that came from motivating myself with fear and adrenaline      ↠ What self-acceptance actually looks like in daily habits      ↠ How strength training transformed once I honored how I learn best      ↠ The game-changing decision to hire a personal trainer (and why it stuck)      ↠ Shifting from shame-based motivation to kindness-based action      ↠ How "doing favors for my future self" became a guiding mindset      ↠ The wild connection between self-compassion and peak performance      ↠ Why your best results might come from being nicer to yourself   PS. Find me on LinkedIn here. Get my digital course here.  Get your free resources here. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Leave a review on Spotify. Subscribe to our Youtube channel.  Visit www.mentalmastery.com for more resources.

    19 min
  6. How To Plan Out Your Year Without Having To Fix Yourself

    JAN 26

    How To Plan Out Your Year Without Having To Fix Yourself

    Welcome to the The Achievers Podcast. I'm your host Amber Deibert, Performance Coach. I help enterprise sellers unlock their full potential by aligning their work with how they workout and cleaning up mindset trash, so they can sell more, stress less, and take back control of their time and success.   If the pressure of New Year's resolutions is already dragging you down, this episode is your permission slip to ditch the hype.  I'm walking you through how to plan your year in a way that actually sticks, based on your rhythms, not someone else's checklist. By the end, you'll have a vision-driven, compassionate approach to productivity that energizes instead of overwhelms.   🎯 In this episode, I riff on:      ↠ Why New Year's resolutions don't work for most high performers      ↠ How to recognize your natural renewal cycles and plan accordingly      ↠ The one visualization technique I teach every client before setting goals      ↠ How to "trick" your brain into chasing your future reality      ↠ A simple planning structure that works with your energy, not against it      ↠ Morning vs. evening planning: test both and tailor to your workflow      ↠ The secret power of doing small, consistent favors for your future self      ↠ Why achieving more doesn't always fix the inner pressure you feel      ↠ How to shift from fixing yourself to supporting yourself      ↠ Building spaciousness into your year without sacrificing success   PS. Find me on LinkedIn here. Get my digital course here.  Get your free resources here. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Leave a review on Spotify. Subscribe to our Youtube channel.  Visit www.mentalmastery.com for more resources.

    13 min
  7. How I Personally Do All Of My Planning As Someone With ADHD

    JAN 19

    How I Personally Do All Of My Planning As Someone With ADHD

    Welcome to the The Achievers Podcast. I'm your host Amber Deibert, Performance Coach. I help enterprise sellers unlock their full potential by aligning their work with how they workout and cleaning up mindset trash, so they can sell more, stress less, and take back control of their time and success.   If you've ever felt like your to-do list is never-ending, your brain is overloaded, or you're spinning your wheels without real progress, you're not alone.  In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact planning system I use to stay focused, reduce overwhelm, and actually move the needle forward (yes, even with ADHD).  Whether you struggle with day-to-day chaos or long-term goal clarity, this framework will give you a clear path out of the mess and into momentum.   🎯 In this episode, I riff on:      ↠ Why planning and execution should never happen at the same time      ↠ How I plan my entire quarter using the 12-Week Year framework      ↠ The magic of constraint: why focusing on 1-3 goals makes you more effective      ↠ Breaking down big goals into small, doable weekly tactics      ↠ The underrated power of sticker charts and visual trackers      ↠ My 2-minute rule for knocking out small tasks immediately      ↠ The difference between lead and lag measures - and why both matter      ↠ How I handle the day-to-day chaos without dropping the ball      ↠ My go-to prioritization method that instantly calms the overwhelm      ↠ Why your brain is a terrible storage device (and how to fix that)      ↠ The sticky note trick that my clients rave about      ↠ How to use AI (even your own GPT!) to walk you through the planning process   PS. Find me on LinkedIn here. Get my digital course here.  Get your free resources here. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Leave a review on Spotify. Subscribe to our Youtube channel.  Visit www.mentalmastery.com for more resources.

    15 min
  8. I Got Braces Again… and It Changed How I Measure Success

    JAN 12

    I Got Braces Again… and It Changed How I Measure Success

    Welcome to the The Achievers Podcast. I'm your host Amber Deibert, Performance Coach. I help enterprise sellers unlock their full potential by aligning their work with how they workout and cleaning up mindset trash, so they can sell more, stress less, and take back control of their time and success. Today is story time. And yes, it involves braces. But this isn't really about teeth. It's about the moment you realize your younger self would be absolutely blown away by the life you've built… Even if you don't feel successful day-to-day.  In this episode, I share a personal story that snapped me back into perspective, then break down the psychology that keeps high performers stuck in "the gap" and constantly chasing more. You'll leave with a simple reframe to feel proud of your progress, stop letting comparison run your goals, and start measuring success in a way that actually aligns with your values.   🎯 In this episode, I riff on:      ↠ Why getting braces again unexpectedly brought up old versions of me      ↠ Growing up in poverty and what "success" used to feel like      ↠ Working at Kinko's, going to school full-time, and paying for everything myself      ↠ The $8 burrito moment and what it revealed about survival-mode ambition      ↠ The emotional contrast of paying for braces now without financial stress      ↠ Why you don't always feel successful when you become successful      ↠ The trap of living in "the gap" and never looking backward      ↠ Meeting your past self and recognizing the tenacity that built your current life      ↠ How comparison erases perspective and fuels dissatisfaction      ↠ A powerful money mindset insight from Morgan Housel      ↠ Why money is a great tool, but a terrible servant when it's used for status      ↠ The deserted island test: Would you still want it if no one could see it?      ↠ The 48-hour status boost (and why chasing it never ends)      ↠ A grounding question to reset what you're going after next      ↠ Choosing goals based on values instead of optics   PS. Find me on LinkedIn here. Get my digital course here.  Get your free resources here. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Leave a review on Spotify. Subscribe to our Youtube channel.  Visit www.mentalmastery.com for more resources.

    15 min
5
out of 5
32 Ratings

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Top sellers don't work harder, they work smarter. The Achiever's Podcast is where high-performing enterprise sellers learn to master their mindset, take back their time, and execute at the top level - without burnout. If you're tired of feeling behind, overwhelmed, or stuck in the grind, this podcast gives you the mental and tactical tools to break through. Get out of your own way and learn to sell like the top 1% of sellers. (For more, visit mentalmastery.com.) P.S. Come connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amberdeibert

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