“When we trust ourselves, we spend less time proving ourselves and more time being ourselves.”
Trust starts from within, but how often do we actually stop to assess our own self-trust? In this episode, Zovig Garboushian unpacks why trust-building isn’t just about how others see us, but also about how we see ourselves. When self-doubt creeps in, it affects our confidence, decision-making, and ability to influence. If we don’t trust our own judgment, how can we expect others to?
Zovig introduces a four-part trust formula that helps break down what makes someone truly trustworthy. She also calls out the ways people-pleasing can backfire, leading to hesitation, inconsistency, and broken trust. The takeaway? Trust isn’t given. It’s built, starting with the way we show up for ourselves.
Quotes
- “When we don’t trust ourselves, we can’t trust others, and others can’t trust us. Trust is an inside-out game.” (01:13 | Zovig Garboushian)
- “If we don’t believe in our own instincts, we might assume that others are unreliable too. We can project our insecurities onto others, expecting them to fail us.” (04:04 | Zovig Garboushian)
- “When I trust myself, it doesn’t matter what happens around me, because I trust that I have my own back.” (05:18 | Zovig Garboushian)
- “With trust, it’s a two-way street. Your trust in them, their trust in you. And when you have those, you have more ability to build relationships, enhance your own productivity, as well as your team’s productivity, and build your influence and your visibility in whatever environments you are in.” (14:45 | Zovig Garboushian)
- “Ultimately, when we trust ourselves, we spend less time proving ourselves and more time being ourselves.” (16:43 | Zovig Garboushian)
Links
Connect with Zovig Garboushian:
Website: www.boldnessablazecoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoviggarboushian/
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