Enneagram at Work

What should we know if we're leading a Type 6 at work? What is different about Type 6's anxiety? How can we be supportive of a Type 6 teammate? As a Type 6, is it possible to be "positively" skeptical so that your co-workers better receive your questions and concerns? Whether you identify as a Type 6 or happen to work with one, this bonus episode with Tuesday's guest, The Enneagram Dr., Liora Elias PhD., will you a deeper understanding and additional insight into the Type 6 in "real li...

4 Aug 202322min

Addiction is a complex issue that affects millions worldwide. In today's episode with The Enneagram Dr. Liora Elias, PhD we're starting to explore how the Enneagram can help individuals struggling with addiction gain insight into their go-to patterns of behavior, coping mechanisms, and core fears. By understanding these aspects, individuals can begin to identify the underlying stories and emotional triggers that can lead to addictive behaviors. Learn more about Dr. Liora and the work she d...

1 Aug 202337min

If you're being honest with yourself, do you want to be admired by others but tend to avoid openly seeking recognition? Are you not just satisfied with looking good, but also strive to be good? Is it important to you to be an outstanding person, but you also want to be a person that does the right thing? If you first identify with the Striving to Feel Outstanding, but Striving to Feel Perfect is a close second... You might be a Self-Preservation Type 3 (the other two options are Navigat...

28 Jul 202333min

Have you already been at your desk an hour before everyone else shows up in the morning (and don't complain about working long hours)? Do you hate wasting time and find yourself getting impatient during meetings, asking to "get to the bottom line?" Do you find it difficult to unplug from work, even on vacation or after a health scare? Is it difficult to stay engaged if the goals are clearly outlined? If these resonate, you might be an Enneagram Three... Listen in to this live interview w...

25 Jul 202334min

How do you find your Enneagram type? What can you do to confirm your top type? Will your type change over time? Can you be more than one type? Inside this Enneagram foundations interview, we're taking it back to basics and answering all of these questions and more with special guest, Brittany Thomas (Type 1w9), creator of the popular Enneagram Explained blog and Instagram account. Whether you're brand new to the Enneagram and looking for ways to get started, or you're a fe...

18 Jul 20231h 7min

Is personality or experience more important when hiring? How do you effectively get insight into someone's personality? In what hiring situations should you use a personality assessment? In this episode with Growing Your Team Founder and CEO, Jamie Van Cuyk you'll get the answers to these questions and other helpful perspectives about finding, hiring, and onboarding the best people for your team. Learn more about how Jamie (Type 3) and her team might be able to help grow your ...

11 Jul 202352min

Why do Type 9s struggle to face conflict? What can they do to shift their people-pleasing tendencies to more self-care practices? How can Nines be more confident in their decision-making? These are just a few of the topics real estate agent and Enneagram and Sober Living life coach, Felecia Holmes opens up about with her own self-growth journey. Whether you relate to Type 9 or have a Nine in your life, you'll leave this conversation with deeper insight into the core motives and fears and h...

4 Jul 202352min

What types work best together? This is a question that comes up during team workshops and while there are no types that work "best" together, it can be helpful to understand the strengths each type can bring to a working relationship, to their team, and to the organization. It can also be valuable to know what potential challenges you might face working with someone who might share a very different perspective than you. In this conversation, Nathan Parcells, former Founder and...

27 Jun 202320min