David Gilbert: From Climbing the Ladder to Finding the Right Hill: A Career Reinvention Story

Development Nerds with Candice Mitchell

Join us in this episode of Development Nerds as David Gilbert shares his unconventional career journey— from working at a deli restaurant at age 14 to becoming a successful voice actor. Discover how he found his 'Emerald City' and learn actionable insights on pushing your own boulder up the right hill. This is one you won't want to miss!

David Gilbert is a seasoned voice actor with a compelling journey that began in the corporate world as an assistant buyer and evolved through various roles in sales and marketing. Transitioning from a career in buying and sales, David embraced voice acting, leveraging his distinctive baritone and business acumen. He brings an insightful perspective on career development, self-awareness, and finding one's true calling. His story is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of passion, ultimately leading him to a satisfying career in voiceover.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

• Self-Awareness and Alignment: David emphasizes the importance of self-awareness for career success. He shares how understanding his strengths, interests, and values helped him navigate his career, encouraging listeners to perform introspective work for better career alignment.
• Finding Your "Why": Both David and Candice discuss the concept of finding a deeper purpose or "why" behind one's career choices. They highlight that knowing your underlying motivations can provide direction and resilience, especially during challenging times.
• Embrace Pivotal Moments: David reflects on critical career decisions, such as moving to London and switching to commission sales, that shaped his path. He underscores the importance of seizing opportunities and the willingness to take risks, even without a guaranteed outcome.
• Pushing the Boulder Up the Right Hill: David uses the metaphor of pushing a boulder up a hill to describe the hard work required in any career. He stresses the importance of ensuring that effort is directed towards something meaningful and aligned with one’s ultimate career goals.
• Parental Guidance: David discusses the role of parents in nurturing their children's talents and interests. He advises parents to pay attention to their children's strengths and encourage them in areas where they naturally excel, potentially guiding them toward fulfilling careers.

Todays guest, David Gilbert, can be found online at:

Website: https://www.davidgilbertvoiceover.com/

Website: https://www.easy24hourvoiceover.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgilbertvo/

Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven: pauldehavenmusic.com