In Episode 11, "Facing Your Insecurities: From Self-Protection to Self-Awareness," Dr. David Zierk reveals how past experiences of rejection, exclusion, and devaluation create deep-rooted insecurities that silently shape our behaviors, relationships, and leadership styles. Explore the six core types of insecurities and learn practical strategies to identify and overcome these emotional barriers. By rethinking insecurity as an opportunity for growth, discover how to shift from defensive reactions to powerful responses, enhancing connection, confidence, and performance in all areas of life.

Episode Highlights:

➔ (00:00) "Understanding Your Insecurity Triggers" Discover how past experiences resurface as present insecurities and impact your interactions.

➔ (08:09) "The Origin of Insecurity" How repeated experiences of rejection, exclusion, and devaluation form lasting relational wounds.

➔ (13:44) "The Six Core Types of Insecurities" Exploring inadequacy, inferiority, insignificance, incompetence, incompleteness, and ordinary insanity as primary insecurity types.

➔ (22:55) "How Insecurity Shapes Habits" Uncovering how insecurities influence our behaviors and internal dialogues, reinforcing negative self-perceptions.

➔ (31:17) "From Reaction to Reflection" Practical steps for recognizing and managing your insecurities, enabling personal and professional growth through self-awareness and intentional response.

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About Dr. David Zierk:

With a substantive background in psychological work with individuals and teams, Dr. Zierk enjoys bringing his experience to the stage and corporate clients by providing them with the tools and language necessary for effective outcomes. Most recently, he’s published a book called Mind Rules: Who’s In Control—You or Your Mind?

Dr. Zierk is a graduate of the University of Denver with a Master of Arts and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado. He’s affiliated with the American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and National Academy of Neuropsychology.

He currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and has three children. When he’s not on stage or working with a team, David loves to cycle in the mountains with his wife, Carol.

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