About David
Dr. David W. Zierk
Author, speaker, consultant
David W. Zierk is a licensed clinical psychologist in Colorado who helps people navigate life’s most challenging and perplexing situations. He specializes in “unsolvable” interpersonal problems, conflict navigation, and turning conflict into connection.
He is also a forensic psychologist with specialized training and experience in complex trauma, neuropsychology, high-conflict divorce, and vocational assessment for individuals dealing with lifealtering circumstances.
Dr. Zierk has developed a unique approach in psychology called Relationship Intelligence, designed to help people understand how they are connected to, behave toward, and interact with one another. The core principle of Relationship Intelligence is the simple truth that “we need each other.” The problem is that in our fast-paced, everchanging world, it is easy to forget that being connected is the remedy for humans' greatest suffering.
To assist the process of becoming relationally intelligent, Dr. Zierk has written a book called Mind Rules: Who’s in Control – You or Your Mind? The book teaches people how “the mind” works so they are in a better position to understand how “their mind” works.
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?
He's currently working on his second book to be published in 2025.
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 four children. When he's not on stage or working with a team, David loves to cycle in the mountains with his wife, Carol.
