191: Who's Teaching the Enneagram Teachers? A 2025 IEA Conference Recap feat. Demetrius "D" Parker, Trust Leadership Collective
The Enneagram is everywhere - from yoga retreats to C-suite boardrooms, therapy sessions to prison programs. But who’s guiding the guides? What trends, challenges, and conversations are shaping the future of this powerful tool? In this episode, I'm joined by Demetrius Parker, a leadership development expert and Enneagram MBA facilitator, for a behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 International Enneagram Association Conference in Minneapolis. It wasn’t just a conference, it was an experience. Fr...
23 Aug 1h 1min
190. Leadership Team Chemistry: Type 1, 2, & 8 with 3D Dentists and Raleigh Dental Arts Group
In this extra-special episode of Enneagram at Work, I’m joined by not one, but three guests from the leadership team at 3D Dentists: T-Bone (Type 8) – Owner of 3D Dentists and practicing dentist at Raleigh Dental ArtsMeredith (Type 2/3) – Business Director at 3D DentistsMegan (Type 1/8) – Dental Hygienist and Operations Director at Raleigh Dental ArtsI first met this crew at their high-energy 3D Dentists Summit in Nashville, and I knew they'd bring the fun and real-world insights. This conver...
16 Aug 1h 3min
189. The Rise of Emotional Intelligence in Competitive Environments: How NFL Teams (and Corporate Leaders) Are Rewriting the Leadership Playbook
What does it take to create a winning environment...on the field and in the workplace? In this episode of Enneagram at Work, former Philadelphia Eagles Player, PhD, and leadership consultant Dr. Dereck Faulkner joins us for a deep dive into the evolution of leadership inside the NFL, and the powerful lessons it holds for business leaders today. From building trust and mentoring under pressure to using emotional intelligence in high-performance environments, Dr. Faulkner shares insights from h...
9 Aug 47min
188. Leading with Calm and Keeping Up with a Type 7 Boss
In this episode of Enneagram at Work, Susan Lepart, Director of Operations at McCormack Dental Group and a Type 9 leader, shares her real-world experience using the Enneagram to transform her team dynamics inside a busy multi-location dental practice. You’ll hear: What it was like for Susan to realize she’s a strong Type 9How she navigates the common mistyping struggle between Type 2 and Type 9What it’s like working for a fast-moving, idea-generating Type 7 ownerHer leadership growth from avo...
2 Aug 39min
187. Type 1 and Type 7 Coworker Compatibility: When Perfection Meets Possibility
What happens when a rule-follower and a rule-bender have to work together? In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most contrasting yet surprisingly complementary Enneagram pairings: Type 1 (The Administrator) and Type 7 (The Enthusiast). You’ll learn: How each type approaches work, decisions, and collaboration What happens when 1s and 7s work together and when they drive each other crazy How instinctual subtypes (Preserving, Navigating, Transmitting) flavor ...
26 Jul 30min
186. What’s the Best Way to Find Your Enneagram Type? (Especially in a Work Context)
If you’ve ever taken a quick Enneagram quiz and walked away thinking, “Hmm, maybe…?” - you’re not alone. In this short episode, we’re unpacking the most reliable way to discover your true Enneagram type, especially when you're trying to figure it out through the lens of your professional life. We’ll cover: Why work behavior can sometimes mask your real typeHow to narrow down your top contenders manuallyWhy “feeling called out” is actually a great signOur favorite tools: from self-reflec...
19 Jul 24min
185. The Type 6 and Type 8 Leadership-Team Dynamic
This weekend, we’re diving into one of the most common (and possibly the most fascinating) team-leadership dynamics we see in team training sessions: the relationship between Type 6 (Striving to Feel Secure) and Type 8 (Striving to Feel Powerful). It shows up again and again: Type 8s in leadership roles who are focused on getting things done, moving fast, and protecting their teams... and Type 6s (often the largest group on the team) asking for more clarity, more information, and more certain...
12 Jul 48min
184. People Want to Talk: What Teams Are Asking For After Enneagram Workshops
After each Enneagram MBA workshop, we ask: Which part of the workshop was most helpful or engaging, and why? When you listen to this episode, you'll hear the #1 answer and five ideas for giving your own team more opportunities to connect and learn about one another whether you've been through an Enneagram workshop or not. Episodes referenced during the episode: 126. Enneagram Discussion Questions for Your Team: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1850780/episodes/13921993 160. Transmit...
5 Jul 35min
