What if the biggest thing holding you back… is something you're trying to hide?

In this episode, I sit down with Tyler Dickerhoof to unpack what's really going on beneath the surface for high-performing men.

We talk about insecurity—not in a surface-level way—but the kind that shows up in how we lead, how we communicate, and how we show up in our relationships.

Because the truth is… a lot of us are playing a role.

We're showing up as who we think we're supposed to be—instead of actually being who we are.

Tyler breaks down why that happens, how it impacts every area of life, and what it actually takes to start showing up with more clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

If you've ever felt like you're capable of more… but something keeps getting in the way—this conversation will help you understand what that "something" really is.

About Tyler Dickerhoof

Tyler Dickerhoof is a leadership mentor, speaker, author, and founder of Impact Driven Leader.

With more than 20 years of leadership and business experience, Tyler works with entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing leaders to help them lead with greater self-awareness, authenticity, and emotional honesty.

He is the author of The Things We Hide, a book that explores the fears, insecurities, and unseen beliefs that often sit beneath performance, leadership, and personal growth.

Through his coaching, speaking, and content, Tyler helps leaders move beyond surface-level success and build a life rooted in clarity, courage, and meaningful impact.

Key Takeaways

Why everyone has fears and insecurities—and how hiding them shapes your behavior and relationships
The hidden ways insecurity shows up—through overconfidence, aggression, withdrawal, or avoidance
How trying to be a "chameleon" in different environments leads to identity confusion and lack of trust
Why authentic vulnerability is essential for building real connection (and what it actually looks like)
The Empathy Spectrum—and how most people fall into being either overly harsh or overly passive
The four "walls" people build (intensity, insensitivity, isolation, inactivity) that block connection and growth
Why loneliness is often a result of what we're unwilling to share, not a lack of people around us
The powerful reframe: asking for help isn't weakness—it's actually a way of valuing the people around you
The core question driving most behavior: "Am I enough?"