193. Workplace Relationships with High Energy Types (3, 7, & 8) with Co-Host Demetrius "D" Parker
Before we dive in: Most of our work at Enneagram MBA is rooted in the Awareness to Action model developed by Mario Sikora and team. But from time to time, we like to explore other Enneagram approaches and insights that come up in the workplace and coaching conversations. This is one of those episodes, so you may hear some differences from the ATA model we typically use. What happens when three of the most high-energy Enneagram types (Threes, Sevens, and Eights) work together? In this ...
6 Sep 202554min
192. When Strategy Meets Strength: Type 5 and Type 8 Coworker Chemistry Explained
What happens when you pair the bold intensity of a Type 8 with the thoughtful reserve of a Type 5? That's what we're talking about today! In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we explore how Type 5s (The Strategist) and Type 8s (The Commander) work together in the workplace. While they may look like opposites on the surface, their differences can be exactly what makes them powerful collaborators...if they learn how to navigate the friction points. Here’s what you can expect in this epis...
30 Aug 202544min
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 20251h 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 20251h 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 202547min
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 202539min
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 Juli 202530min
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 Juli 202524min
