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162. A Pause for the Podcast
13 Aug 2024
00:07:10
Stay in touch while we take a break over until the Fall over on YouTube or the Understanding People Newsletter:
161. Can You Predict Job Success with the Enneagram?
06 Aug 2024
00:15:49
The Enneagram can help you understand your personality type and those of your colleagues. It can help you anticipate challenges, provide specific growth guidance, and navigate the complexities of the workplace with greater empathy and awareness.
It cannot however predict the future. It can't tell you who will be amazing at their job, or tell you which types are best for certain roles.
Listen in to hear two recent, real-workplace examples of why we want to be careful with putting types into job boxes or believing we need a specific type for a role.
62. The Difference Between Enneagram Type 2 and Type 9
24 May 2022
00:08:48
The confusion between the Type 2 and Type 9 is probably the most common mistyping pair I personally see in my business.
There are a lot of similarities between them including being very service-oriented, others first mentality, friendly, optimistic, and because of all of that, they can both sight of their own needs as they're helping everyone else.
At the same time, there are some key differences in their inner workings that's important to know if this is a pair you're stuck between.
Most Twos, if they were being honest, could admit that they can get almost anyone (that they want - they don't care about being liked by everyone) to like them. While a Nine wants to be liked, their priority is finding harmony, connection, and peace.
Nines have a tendency to idealize others and only see the good. Twos have an ability to see others deeply - their hurt, needs, and fragilities - and actually use it to feel closer to others and to feel needed.
Most Twos will walk the extra mile for those they care about and help in very practical ways, whereas a Nine is someone you'd go to be comfort and reassurance, but may struggle to provide the practical help you need.
Listen in to get more clues into the difference between these two types to help you clarify your dominant type!
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60. The Ultimate Leadership Matchup - Am I an Enneagram Type 3 or Type 8?
17 May 2022
00:19:29
Are you ready to get to work to solve this Enneagram mystery?
This is the ultimate entrepreneur/leader mashup - Type 3 known as the The Achiever, The Performer, and The Role Model with Type 8 known as The Boss, The Protector, and The Challenger.
Similarities:
Both Type 3 and Type 8 have the forward-thinking and fast-paced assertive energy.
Leadership tends to come more natural for these types and they both can be very ambitious and very competitive. They want to rise above the rest, but how they go about that is very different.
Core Drivers
At the end of the day though, the thing that makes a Three a Three and an Eight an Eight is their core driver or core strategy for getting their needs met and aligning most with their key values.
For a Type 3 that is to feel outstanding, successful, and accomplished.
For a Type 8 that is to feel powerful, strong, and in control.
Key differences
When the core strategy still isn't clear, there are some important key differentiators for these two to help you continue to narrow down your dominant type, including:
✔️dealing with stress ✔️your relationship with what others think of you ✔️how you handle problems ✔️what you tap into first (without thinking about it) when you make a decision
🎬Watch the YouTube video version with teaching slides and visuals: https://youtu.be/b5fS4QeWJ3w
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You'll hear about their view on life, hustle, stress, and getting visible and sharing their opinion, even when it's not always comfortable and even when they don't always feel like.
Regardless if you identify as a Type 9 or not, you'll get so much from hearing Kelsie and Bonni's experiences and some of their favorite resources and business strategies!
58. The Difference Between Enneagram Type 1 and Type 4
10 May 2022
00:07:50
"Is it possible that your number changes over the years? I remember being a 1 like five or six years ago, and now I did the test just for fun and I'm a 4 apparently (?)"
This was such a great question I got over on Instagram the other day. While these two types on the surface may look very different, there are some very interesting similarities that do make this confusing sometimes.
Both are very idealistic, Ones have an ideal version of how the world "should" be and Fours have an idealistic version of themselves. And both deal with the specific feeling of frustration (along with Type 7s) when that ideal version isn't lived up to.
Most confusing though can be that when a One is in stress, they move to a Type Four, where they inner critic intensifies and they can slip into more depressed feelings.
And then a Four is in growth or feeling secure, it's Arrow is to a One, bringing the needed structure and routine to their ideals and creative projects.
Key differences covered in the episode include:
1) how they each make decisions 2) their orientation to time 3) how they get their needs met 4) how they handle conflict 5) handling the common good vs. personal desires
57. Uncovering Your Type as a Corporate Leader with Sheila Frierson [On-Air Typing Session]
05 May 2022
00:50:13
My guest today is Sheila Frierson, President North America Employee Share Plans at Computershare, a global financial services company and Founder of Liberate Collective, a collective of women from diverse backgrounds on a journey to liberate each other from that which holds us back.
Inside this week's episode, Sheila was willing to share her Enneagram typing session with you here on-air. She took the in-depth Enneagram Institute RHETI assessment that's made up of 144 questions to get more of an accurate picture than can sometimes come from free quizzes alone.
When you listen in you'll hear us go through what resonates with her about the top three results:
Type 2 - striving to be connected
Type 7 - striving to be excited
Type 8 - striving to be powerful
And, eventually you'll get to learn about where Sheila lands with her dominant type and how she sees it show up in her leadership style at work.
Connect with Sheila on Linkedin and let her know what you're taking away from this episode!
Get on the list to learn about future events for Sheila's Liberate Collective network at: www.Libheratecollective.com
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A client of mine had historically thought she was a Type 8, but the more she's learning about the Enneagram the more she's realizing she may actually be a Type 7 with a strong Wing 8.
Many of the behaviors of the Type 8 were reflective of her own, but the core motive of a Type 7 was resonating more.
At the end of the day, that's what makes a type a type - the core motive and core fear.
For a Seven, the core desire is to be satisfied, without emotional pain, and with lots of freedom and choices.
For Eights, the core desire is to be strong, powerful, and in control to protect themselves from being vulnerable and taken advantage of in any way.
Sevens tend to be the Idealist Optimist with Eights being the Hard-Nosed Realist.
Both are in the Assertive Stance along the Type 3 and have that forward-thinking, fast-paced energy. Both have a lot of energy to go after what they want, tend to focus on their individual desires, and both resist limits and control of any kind. How they go about that though is a little different.
While Sevens avoid pain and will explain hard situations away or look to escape conflict, Eights accept pain, being more comfortable to confront conflict and difficult situations head on.
While Sevens look for variety, Eights tend to look for intensity.
Both will rebel, but Sevens with a "soft-rebellion" and Eights with a much more direct rebellion.
Sevens value freedom over almost anything else, while Eights value power.
Eights are in the Body Center with a strong gut-reaction. Sevens are in the Head Center with a brilliant and quick mind but will struggle to stay grounded and practical like an Eight.
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55. Three Things a Chris Stapleton Concert Taught Me About Using the Enneagram
28 Apr 2022
00:27:25
What does Chris Stapleton switching out his guitar for every song have to do with applying your Enneagram type in real life?
Or how does his 8 person band affect how you think about the Enneagram in general, even if you haven't yet figured out your type?
Or what does the fact that my boyfriend and I cried and smiled during the course of this concert have to do with living a full life?
Listen in to this week's episode to hear how to apply Chris Stapleton's concert strategy to your own Enneagram journey.
And as a bonus, you'll also hear 3 visibility takeaways that you can use for inspiration as you market and promote yourself and offers.
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Type 3 is known as The Achiever, The Performer, or The Role Model with a “hustle harder” motto who’s core motive is to be desired and seen as successful.
Type 5 is known as The Thinker, The Expert, or The Observer with “I don’t need much, but I need my space” energy and a core driver to be capable, competent and self-sufficient.
The confusion between the them is typically for two reasons: They both rely on thinking but for different reasons and they are both a part of the Competency Triad (along with Type 1) where there’s a value on competency and problem solving - “show me the data, don’t give me the drama.”
There’s also several key differences that can help you gain additional clues along your typing journey. In the mini-training replay from YouTube, you’ll learn about 8 them covering:
The drive behind their desire for competency
How they experience and present feelings
Being in social situations
Taking action and getting things done
What they’re hiding
What stresses them
Core coping strategy
What burn out looks like
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53. You're Not Stuck, But Here's What May Be Going On with Anji Gray Type 5w4
21 Apr 2022
00:58:55
Anji Gray is the founder of the Mahal Method and The New Classic Woman with extensive training and experience in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), TIME Techniques™, Hypnotherapy, EFT, Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching, and Energy Work. She uses her expertise to hold space and facilitate shifts for people all over the world to eliminate what has held them back subconsciously for so long to create the life of their dreams.
She also identifies as an Enneagram Type 5 and is sharing on the show today:
Her favorite part of the Type 5 energy
The intentionality she's had to bring to her go-to strategy of detaching
How she sees her stress responses influenced by her 7 arrow
What behaviors of her 8 arrow she notices show up when she's growing
The benefit of creating your own framework
How to reframe being stuck
What to do about feeling unworthy
Her own story about feeling like she was falling short and falling behind
If you have ever questioned your dreams or your abilities to carry them out, I think you'll get so much validation from what Angi shares today and inspiration to keep going, wherever you are along the path.
Connect with Anji on Instagram Learn more about Angi's work on her website
Links mentioned in the episode: Angi's Instagram Post about falling behind and starting too late Episode 18 with Jess O'Connell, fellow Type 5w6
Both Type 2 and Type 3 are in the Feeling/Heart Center of Intelligence where they have the common emotional struggle of shame due to their focus on their image and how believe they’re viewed by others.
They typically get their worth based on how good of an image they have... Twos how helpful and loving they are, and Threes are focused on how successful they look to determine their worth.
Despite several overlapping qualities and the fact they are Wings of one another, there are some key differences that you’ll learn about in this episode to help you gain clarity on which one resonates most as your dominant type.
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51. Change vs. Growth: A Panel Conversation, Type 2, 3 and 9
14 Apr 2022
01:09:37
There's over 1.6 billion search results that come back to the question, "How do you change yourself?"
In this episode, you'll hear from a panel of women business owners working on their own personal growth talk about why so many people are looking to change and what change actually looks like.
Kara - Type 2, Riley - Type 3, and Lindsay - Type 9 open up about:
What they love about their type
Where they see that same energy get in their way in their work
When they've felt like they've needed to change
The difference between changing and growing
Where they see growth in themselves and how that impacts others
It always means so much to hear from listeners as a guest, so if can take a minute to let them know what you most loved about what they shared, I know they'll appreciate it!
You can connect with and learn more about each our your panelist below:
Kara Hendricks, Type 2, is a full-service Family, Senior and Branding Photographer in Arizona, documenting each family’s unique story or each entrepreneur’s unique business and provides creative ways to preserve and display those images.
Riley Shaia, Type 3, has a Masters in Physical Therapy and is a certified group exercise instructor with the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) who has worked as a group fitness instructor since 1992. She currently is a content creator for the Barre Above program and teaches group fitness at the Tuckahoe YMCA in Richmond, Virginia where she loves teaching a variety of formats and spreading her love of group exercise to anyone that will listen!
Lindsay Bennett, Type 9, is the owner of “with Lindsay Bennett,” a female empowerment coaching school that helps you know your worth, speak your truth, improve your relationships, and, ultimately, break the cycle of negative communication patterns. When you need a hype-woman, a reminder of your self-worth, or a trusted communication expert, Lindsay is your gal!
At first glance, these two types might look like complete opposites, but there are some very real similarities, including how creative and idealist they both can be and how much they both can struggle with FOMO!
The confusion is real, but in today's This or That mini-episode you'll hear about key differences to help you narrow down your dominant Enneagram type:
Handling conflict and disappointment
Dealing with your emotions
How you get your needs met
Core emotion differences - shame or anxiety
Core motive - significance vs. freedom
and the one "flavor" of Four that is look-alike for a 7 and how to tell the difference
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49. Changing Your Mind - 6 Things I Don't Think Are True Anymore
07 Apr 2022
00:28:28
"Progress is impossible without change; and those that cannot change their minds cannot change anything."- George Bernard Shaw
There are things I've said to myself, to others, and even publicly that, as a learn more how the world works for different people, I no longer believe. Some of it can be a sign of growth and some of it is down right cringy to hear myself say.
Inside this episode, you'll hear about 6 of those things I regret saying and how you can allow those to fuel your visibility strategy with your own thoughts and opinions even if you "get it wrong."
The Enneagram has been so beneficial in helping me realize some of the auto-pilot opinions I've had about playing big, personal growth, being a single mom, building a personal brand, and recognizing feelings as facts. Listen in to hear about where I started with those beliefs and why I've changed my mind.
Have you ever changed your mind about something you once deeply believed in or thought was true? I'd love to hear your story too - Connect with me over on Instagram and tell me more about it.
While this Loyalist/Guardian vs. Peacemaker/Mediator pair can be a common type of confusion, there are key differences that can give you more clues into which one your dominant type is.
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45. JLO's Promotion of Marry Me and Your Enneagram Sales Style
24 Mar 2022
00:39:58
JLO has gone all in on her latest movie, Marry Me. She's been talking about the movie in some shape or form for the past 6+ months. We're over a month into post-premiere and she's still hyping it.
I love it.
And there's so much for us to take away from that energy and belief in her product and in herself, so we're taking a few plays from JLO's book today as well as learning about your own specific sales style based on your Enneagram type.
This can be a difficult part of building and growing a business. You're putting yourself out there, asking for people to believe in you and invest in you, opening yourself yourself up for judgement, criticism, and rejection.
None of that is easy, yet you have specific superpowers that came make building a healthy sales branch of your business easier.
That is exactly what you'll learn more about in today's episode:
lessons from JLO's Marry Me promotional strategy
the 9 sales styles - strengths and possible roadblocks for each
how to use two other specific types to build your healthy and thriving sales strategy
a sales call-to-action at the end to help you get started
This is Part One of a 2-part sales series. Came back next week for Part 2 to learn about the first thing your sales strategy needs before you start leveraging your strengths!
44. Kim K, Your Hustle Style, and How to Anti-Hustle Based on Your Type
17 Mar 2022
00:39:41
Inside this episode we are are getting into some "current events" - The Kardashians!
Specifically what Kim shared as her best advice for women in business. While I didn't love it and thought it was interesting advice coming from her, I did love reading all the conversation it spurred on both side of the hustle aisle.
Because this is the Enneagram MBA you'll hear about hustling through the lens of the Enneagram and the different ways we can hustle. Tune it to hear about:
the different types of hustle that I learned from my Human Design friend Lauren Armstrong (@laurenearmstrong_ on Instagram).
What hustle tends to look like based on each type and ultimately what they're running towards and away from
A cautionary note about anti-hustle and the one thing to focus on based on your type
What's your take on the Kim K quote? Connect with me and let me know!
And don't forget that EnneaBrand is on Pre-Order with a $50 discount and a bonus 1:1 Spotlight session! Use the link below to get enrolled and be eligible for these goodies!
43. What's Your Orientation to Time? And How to Use It in Your Marketing, Leadership and Personal Growth
10 Mar 2022
00:25:38
When a challenge comes up at work or home do you tend to:
A) reflect back on how things went the last time something like this came up, looking to the past to help you determine how to handle this situation ?
B) focus in on the problem right in front of you to determine what needs to be done right now, sometimes forgetting that you've overcome challenges like this in the past and that it will eventually sort itself out in the future?
C) look to quickly move through the challenge, even if it's not fully resolved, so that you can get to a goal or ideal situation in the future?
Depending how you process and react to these challenges most of the time (not every time), will give you clues into which orientation to time you're using in your relationships, your work, and even in your marketing strategies.
Listen it today Episode 43 to learn more about what Orientation to Time is, how to find out which one you are, and how it can help you grow and better understand your teams and your buyers.
150. Four Ways the Enneagram Can Enhance Your Annual Retreat
23 May 2024
00:16:37
In the last two months, Enneagram MBA has brought 16 different groups an Enneagram experience.
Over 80% of those have been a part of a team or company off-site retreat, so in this episode, you'll hear about the four themes that have come up for incorporating the Enneagram into this type of event that you can take and use as is or use one to inspire your own unique ideas for your company retreat event.
1) The Bring-Back 2) The Cross-Department Collab 3) The 2-Parter 4) The Staycation
42. Knowing When It's Time to Hire and What Their First Task Should Be with Selina Johnson, Type 1
03 Mar 2022
00:49:16
Selina Johnson is a delegation expert, solution seeker and freedom fixer who helps successful coaches, consultants, speakers and entrepreneurs from across the globe to scale their businesses, make more money and achieve faster, sustainable results without compromising their time.
She teaches brilliant entrepreneurs how to implement her simple methods that result in BIG wins in their businesses — including the dynamite delegation strategies, time management hacks and mindset mastery she’s used to halve her hours, doubled her income, leaving her free to create and live the life she loves.
And in Episode 42 here, she's sharing her best tips for delegating in your own business and how she's used her energy as a Type 1 to create and run the business she has now.
When you listen in, you'll learn:
Things to think about when creating your new client onboarding process
The tool that allows you to create your business procedures while you're out walking the dog
Why it's vital you're working from your Zone of Genius, not your Zone of Excellence
How to avoid feeling guilty for delegating work that comes easy to you or doesn't take a lot of time to do
How to know when it's time to hire someone
How the need for freedom and autonomy as a Type 1 in the Body Center impacted her business
What resonates with her most a Type 1
How she see her Growth Arrow to 7 show up
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41. The Types of Grief No One Talks About with Grief Coach, Olivia Myles, Type 7
24 Feb 2022
00:56:34
I never thought I'd see the words Grief Coach and Type 7 in a sentence together, so when Olivia Myles reached out and told me which type she most identifies with and what she did in her business, I had to hear more about her and her work.
On the Enneagram, Type Sevens are also called The Enthusiast, The Adventurer, and The Optimist.
They are known for their glass-is-half-full and rose-colored glasses outlook on life. They bring joy, fun, and energy to any room they walk into.
The reason behind a lot this is because deep down, Sevens are running from uncomfortable feelings. You'll find them busy in their business or out for an adventure because sitting still with their own thoughts and what might come up is too much to handle.
Their core defense mechanism is reframing so that even when painful or uncomfortable situations do occur, they retell themselves (and others) the story, but with a positive spin on it (#toxicpositivity)...
"Well, at least you didn't run over two dogs!" "What are you complaining about? You could be in [fill in the blank with third world country] right now!" "Don't be sad, there's so much else to look forward to!" "They could have stolen double that!"
Like any type on the Enneagram, the more self-awareness and intentional personal growth a person pursues, the less like the stereotype they'll look and that's exactly what my guest today has done.
In this episode with Grief Recovery Coach, Olivia Myles, you'll hear:
her journey of loss and grief of a child
after years of living the same day over, how she learned to keep his memory alive without the pain
why the saying, "Time heals all wounds" is untrue and what you actually need to heal
the many other types of grief outside of loss of a loved one that most people are have experienced at some point in their lives
the unhealthy expectations our culture has created around grieving and what we should really be doing instead
how she uses her gifts of a Type 7 in her grief recovery work with clients
For anyone needing to process grief of any kind - a loss, a move, a career change, a relationship change, etc. Olivia hosts grief recovery groups and works with clients 1:1 to process in a healthy, healing way.
Learn more about her work and reach out with any questions about grief and how she can help you process and heal.
40. Leaving Behind a Good Career to Leave a Mark with a New One with Demetria January, Type 8
10 Feb 2022
00:43:01
“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” – Steve Jobs
When you look back from where you are now to where you've been, do you see how your own dots are connected?
For my guest today on the Enneagram MBA podcast, this couldn't be more true.
Now a Licensed Therapist, Demetria January started her career in quality auditing for a large corporation when she started to feel stuck, miserable and controlled.
She wasn't sure what she wanted to be doing, but that wasn't it.
It took a flyer in the mail and a story her mom reminded her of back from high school for it to click about how good she was at having difficult conversations with boldness and directness, but also with empathy and understanding.
As someone who identifies with Type 8 energy, this comes very natural for her and a gift she wasn't able to use in a career that by normal standards was a "good job." So, despite also valuing stability and certainty, she made a bold decision to bet on herself.
She quit her job to go back to school and become a mental health professional where she would better use her natural strengths and gift herself more control of her own time and work (something core to a Type 8), by becoming a therapist, specializing in anxiety and trauma based disorders.
If you've ever felt the pull that you were made for more than where you're at now, be sure and listen in to this one and be inspired by Demetria's story and the advice she offers to others thinking of making a big change.
39. The Advice You Give, but Don't Take with Dr. Rebekah Tennyson, Type 2w1
03 Feb 2022
01:05:53
Do you find yourself giving great advice and being generous, supportive, and understanding with others?
"You did a great job with that! How are you going to celebrate?" "We all have those days. Nothing is wrong with you." "Everyone needs a break. I'm in support of you getting rested."
But then when a situation presents itself to apply that same advice to yourself, you don't take it - resting, celebrating, forgiving. None of that applies to you because you don't deserve it or your situation is so different, right?
Our guest today explains why we do this to ourselves and how to think about it a different way, so that we can gift ourselves that same love and care that we so freely give to others.
Dr. Rebekah Tennyson is a Clinical Psychologist with a degree in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oxford.
She's co-host of a Drop in the Bucket podcast, a trained Enneagram coach with Enneagram University, has completed an Externship in Emotion Focused Therapy, and other training courses in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/DNA-V, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy skills, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
And in this episode, she's also joining us as an Enneagram Type 2 wing 1. As someone who's spent years studying human behavior, it's such a treat to hear her insight on the Enneagram in general, and how she specifically experiences life and work as a Type 2.
You'll also hear:
How she's folding in her Enneagram work outside of her day job
What it looks like when her Type 8 Stress Arrow shows up
What she's learned about her Type 4 Growth Arrow
How she uses the Enneagram with couples and a key phrase she always starts with
What the repressed Center of Intelligence (head, heart, body) can tell us about the disconnect we have with someone else
The most creative and fun way to use the Enneagram for authors or anyone interested in creating fictional characters
38. Igniting Your Inner Genius with Shannon Hughes, Type 7 (or 3!)
27 Jan 2022
01:04:23
I'm sure by now you've heard the advice to find and follow your genius, your superpower, to build an authentic and successful business.
Sounds great. Solid advice.
But, have you ever questioned what in the world that is for you? Maybe you can easily spot the genius of others, but when it comes to understanding your own, you're clueless?
A lot of time this happens because whatever that genius is, comes so freely and naturally, you don't even realize it's a thing.
If the answer happens to be yes for you, I definitely can relate to the idea of not seeing the label of your own jar as well and know you're going to get so much from today's conversation.
Our guest is CEO of Enlivened Studios, Leadership Coach, Interactive Speaker, and Experiential Team Trainer, Shannon Hughes.
Shannon combined her love for improv and experience in Corporate to create her business, Enlivened Studios. It's facilitation practice that uses improv-inspired techniques to bolster collaboration and communication through skills like listening, spontaneity and storytelling.
Inside this conversation you'll learn more about:
Bringing clarity to what your inner genius is and how to use it
Creative Leadership
The benefits of an improv practice in your business (how it can help with your team, clients, and even networking with peers)
The power of "yes, and..."
Her morning practice
What is a brave space (vs. safe space)
Her story from VP of Client Strategy to burnout to Financial Ops Manager to feeling unfulfilled that eventually lead to her own business
What most resonates with her as an Enneagram 7
Why she started questioning if she might actually be a Type 3
She also shares three powerful statements she does inside her workshops with partners:
"What I heard matters to you...."
"What I'm curious about..."
"What I want to honor about you..."
Listen in to find out exactly how to use these questions, how to find and connect with your inner genius, and how to infuse creativity and curiosity in your leadership, coaching, and networking skills.
37. Corporate to Camper: Riding into the Unknown with Laura Leaton, Type 2, 3 or 7
19 Jan 2022
01:13:49
Have you ever thought, even just for a minute, what it would be like to live life on the road?
Back in 2020, I became obsessed with the idea. Like pretty much everyone, I was ready to shake things up after a year of feeling isolated and trapped during a pandemic.
I started dreaming of downsizing, selling my home, and buying an RV! I joined Facebook groups (they even have single mom RV living groups!) and read articles to prep and know what to expect.
I was ready to get out there and have nature be my son's education and my therapy.
For a lot of reasons, that obviously didn't happen for me, but for my guest today, it did!
A year ago, she sold (almost!) everything, bought an RV, and started her unconventional life on the road.
Selfishly I wanted to bring her on because I wanted to hear all about it :)
But regardless if you also have had the dream of RV life, you're going to get so much from this one because who hasn't had a pull to do something unconventional? To drop the shoulds, of who you should be, or what you should do, or how you should do something? I know that's something anyone listening to this podcast has felt.
And at the same time, you've probably also felt the fear of uncertainty and of the unknown to actually go through with your "crazy" idea.
In this episode, executive coach and leadership development trainer, Laura Leaton, shares all about what lead up to that decision, all the fears she faced as you made plans to go through with it, and what she's learned from a year of working and living in a camper van!
You'll also hear us talk about her top three Enneagram types - 2, 3 or 7 - and how after a year of intense growth and personal development, the stereotypical tendencies and common behaviors of the types aren't really showing up for her, so you'll hear what to focus on instead.
I can't wait for you to hear from Laura inside this interview.
After you've had a chance to listen, be sure and connect with her to follow along with her adventure and to let her know what you are taking away from this episode!
36. Leading like a Type 8 Woman with Leadership and Sales Coach, Leslie Lyons
13 Jan 2022
00:58:15
Leslie Lyons is a business strategist, sales coach, soul whisperer, and speaker who helps brick-and-mortar bosses sell in a way that comes naturally, find their true leadership style, and build a soul-driven sales strategy.
She believes that the two most important things a leader can understand are: 1). How they see themselves and 2) How the world sees them. It's a game changer when it comes to leading a team well.
In this episode, Leslie gives us a behind the scenes look into life and entrepreneurship as a Type 8, how her shadows have impacted her leadership growth, and how each of us can embrace our inner 8 energy to sale and lead with decisiveness, confidence and power.
Listen in to hear more insight that will absolutely impact how you show up in your business.
3 Key Takeaways:
The Enneagram is best personality test out of all of them if you truly want to experience transformation.
To be more powerful we need to connect with our authentic selves and understand what we actually want. As women, so many of us are out of touch with our desires so it's extremely unlikely we'll ever get what we really want.
You don't think twice about gushing about and recommending your favorite sushi restaurant. You don't need to give yourself a pep talk before you tell a friend about it. Use that same energy to sell yourself and your business.
35. Using Your Enneagram Type to Actually Achieve Your 2022 Goals
06 Jan 2022
01:15:03
Welcome to 2022!
As we talk about goal setting, I like to Rather than focus on focus on who you want to be., more than what you want to do,
Once you've gotten some clarification on that part, then move to identifying and acknowledging the roadblocks that have prevented you from getting there already.
The Enneagram can be so helpful because it holds up a mirror so that you can see what you previously may have been unaware of - your blind spots and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Based on your Enneagram type, in this episode, you'll learn the likely intentions for each type in 2022 that align with their personality and values (vs. what you should want or should do), and then we’ll look at 3 common roadblocks that can get in the way of each type.
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Not sure what your Enneagram type is yet, but want to?
34. What 2021 Taught Me in My Own Enneagram Journey - BONUS
05 Jan 2022
00:29:48
I'm hanging out with you in this one bundled up on my back porch reflecting on the past year.
It gets pretty personal and you'll hear some of the most vulnerable things I've been made aware of about some of my blind spots and common tendencies that don't really do me any favors.
Some of it I know you'll relate to regardless of what type you are and some of it I don't love and wish I didn't do, but sharing with you so you can:
a) see all the insights the Enneagram can bring to you, even when you think you've read all about your type
b) know I'm right there with you in my own practice and self-growth journey that not always pretty (rarely is pretty - let's be honest).
The 5 parts of the Enneagram you'll hear about are below. Each type has these components and they can be so information in your own journey to your highest self.
How my Core Fear shows up in conflict
Defense Mechanism - for me it's Rationalization/Positively Reframing
Emotional Pattern/Vice - Gluttony (it's not really about eating)
Mental Fixation - Planning (always focused on the future)
How my Stress Arrow shows up
If you'd like to reflect on the past year and plan for who you want to be and cast a vision for what's possible in your life in 2022, I'm inviting you to learn more about my private coaching offers ranging from 60 minutes to 6 weeks to 6 months where you'll do just that with your own dedicated Enneagram guide (me! :)).
In this episode, you're going to learn about what your Enneagram type looks like in stress and which type it goes to once it's exhausted it's normal copies strategies and defense mechanisms.
Knowing more about this type can give you so much more insight and information to your personality and the unconscious ways stress shows up for you.
AND when we're not talking about your type, you'll also get invaluable information about how others in your life deal with stress so that you can come to them in those types with more support, understanding and empathy.
Plus, I've heard from other typing clients who were stuck between two types that understanding their stress arrow type was the thing that helped them narrow it down and confirm which type they most identified with.
Here's a quick cheat sheet to refer back to once you listen to the episode:
In times of stress...
Type 5 takes on the stress behaviors of Type 7 Type 6 takes on the stress behaviors of Type 3 Type 7 takes on the stress behaviors of Type 1 Type 8 takes on the stress behaviors of Type 5 Type 9 takes on the stress behaviors of Type 6 Type 1 takes on the stress behaviors of Type 4 Type 2 takes on the stress behaviors of Type 8 Type 3 takes on the stress behaviors of Type 9 Type 4 takes on the stress behaviors of Type 2
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Not sure what your Enneagram type is yet, but want to?
32. But, What Exactly Does Self-Awareness Mean? 7 Key Pieces to Have More of It
09 Dec 2021
00:31:37
You've heard the term hundreds of times at this point - self-awareness.
It sounds great, absolutely something we could all use more of.
But what exactly is it? What does is really mean? What are we being more aware of about ourselves?
In episode 32 we're going to explore it a bit more and look at 7 key factors that author Tamera Eurich outlines in her book, Insight to help us be able to actually be more self-aware. And we'll look at how the Enneagram can help us develop the skills to get there.
Are we connected yet? If not, drop a hello and let me know what stuck out to you most in this interview:
31. Failing Course Launches to Tripling Growth Revenue in One Year with Melissa Kellogg Lueck, Type 3
02 Dec 2021
00:48:09
Drawing from her 20+ years as an entrepreneur, her MBA in Marketing, and her 15+ years of working with small businesses, Melissa Kellogg Lueck coaches clients on everything from creating confidence to how to set up your Facebook ads, all while making more and hustling less.
In this episode, she's sharing how her Type 3 energy lead her to her biggest failure.
And then how that failure lead her to her most successful year in business, scaling to six-figures, without burnout and plenty of time for family and hobbies.
If you're going through a "failure" yourself in business right now, or trying to bounce back from one, you're going to love and get so much from all that Melissa shares about her story along with:
working as a Type 3, a desire for success, and how she's practicing being more present
how she's growing out of the default mode of doing all.the.time.
scaling a business from done for you marketing to coaching with less hustle
what you really need to be questioning when you aren't getting the results you want (hint it may not be what you're doing, but how you're thinking)
the pivotal moment when a course creation failure lead to her first $100k
finally owning her expert energy and what her clients get from her doing that
mistakes that solopreneurs make when getting visible with their offers
how she knew she was ready to invest in herself and what she got from that investment
where confidence comes from
the power of getting clear on what you're actually selling
30. Design a Life You Love with Becca Starr, Type 6
26 Nov 2021
01:10:31
Becca Starr is a Certified Master Level Transformational Life Coach who helps clients get out of pain from their past, connect to self-love, feel motivated, and unlock life's purpose so that they can live confidently.
And in today's episode we're talking all about intentional living and taking our lives off default-mode.
In this episode you'll learn more about:
what about the Type 6 most resonates with her
how she sees the Type 6 energy show up at home and work
how to identify what's yours to work on and what you can let go of
starting the day of with intention and what you want from that day and who you want to be
how a shift in "What can I do?" to "How do I feel?" can help you get in touch with your self-worth
questioning all the things that don't feel good
the lesson her Roomba is giving her
the power of a micro-action to create meaningful impacts in your own life
what is segment intention and how to use it in your self-growth journey
how to rethink about your childhood experiences that keep you in the same patterns
understanding your value and how to get in touch with it if you can't see it yet
the power of a daily check-in to help you design a life you love
28. How to be an Awesome Podcast Guest with Christine McAlister, Type 3
11 Nov 2021
00:54:43
Christine McAlister has made over $100,000 from podcast guesting and now helps other impact-driven entrepreneurs show up, serve, and monetize top podcast appearances to scale their businesses.
She's also the host of the No One's Ever Asked Me That podcast and author of the Income Replacement Formula: 7 Simple Steps to Doing What You Love & Making Six Figures From Anywhere.
And...she's coming to us as a dominant Enneagram Type 3.
Christine has a wealth of business experience and podcasting expertise, so I know you're going to walk away from this episode with more than one tangible tip you can put to practice to start your own podcast guest strategy.
She was also incredibly open and honest about the mental and physical toll that constantly working and driving to achieve can have and shared how she's in the middle of it herself trying to redefine success in a more sustainable and life giving way.
Even if you don't identify as a Type 3, I know that if you're listening to a podcast like this you have some amount of that Achiever energy inside of you as well, so regardless of your type you're going to be able to relate to Christine's experiences.
When you listen in you'll hear...
about her experience with the pressure to succeed
her open up about the burnout the constant push has created
untangling her worth from work and how she's (trying!) to play more
how she's redefining success
why podcast guesting is such an effective visibility tool
what to look for when pitching yourself as a guest
how to roll out the red carpet for your podcast hosts
how to get the most from your podcasting experiences
Christine is also hosting a training soon:
90 Minutes to Book 100 Podcast Interviews in 90 Days without a Publicist . You can save your seat for just $97 in the link below and start on your path to becoming more known and noticed. https://bit.ly/podcastpowerhouse
27. How do You Make Decisions? [Enneagram Groups Series]
09 Nov 2021
00:34:25
Where We Make Decisions From: An Overview of Centers of Intelligence
There's a piece of the Enneagram that has to do with *where* we make our decisions from.
When we're living from the average state of our Types:
8, 9, 1 are in the Instinctive Triad typically making decisions from their gut (intuition). 2, 3, 4 are in the Feeling Triad typically making decisions from their heart (emotions). 5, 6, 7 are in the Thinking Triad typically making decisions from their head (thinking).
There are pros and cons to each, but at the end of the day, when we're living the healthiest version of our types you'll be able to effectively tap into all three.
When you listen in, you'll learn more about each Center of Intelligence to better understand yourself and others in your life.
Even if you don't know you're number, this will still be super helpful and can help you start to narrow it down based on what Center of Intelligence most resonates with you!
To catch a video version on the same topic, you can catch an IG Live I did right here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CN0wJRZjIEX/
26. What it Takes to be a Successful Enneagram Coach with Enneagram University Founder Kristi Rowles, Type 6
04 Nov 2021
00:33:05
Has the Enneagram transformed your life and relationships, and now you're wondering...
"Could I actually make a business out of this? Could I actually have real clients and help them experience powerful transformation like I had?"
The answer is a resounding YES!
And in this interview with Enneagram University Founder, Kristi Rowles, she's going to walk you through what it takes to finally have a fulfilling career, help others heal, grow, and develop into their greatest potential, and make serious profits using one of my favorite tools in the world, the Enneagram.
Listen in to hear Kristi share:
the difference between a struggling coach and a successful one
what are all the different kinds of coaching that may not involve 1:1
what she saw was a big gap in the Enneagram certification world that drove her to create EU
how to start a coaching business or how to roll in the Enneagram into what you're already doing
the creative ways coaches are using the Enneagram
what it's like going through EU and how its certifying the most competent and confident coaches out there
If this is speaking to you and you'd like to learn more and find out if enrolling into the program is right for you, check out more here at: enneagrammba.com/eu
I'm an alumni of the program, and am happy to answer any questions you might have, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me and ask! hello@sarahlynnco.com
25. Using the 3 Instincts in Your Work: Self-Pres, Sexual, and Social [Enneagram Groups Series]
02 Nov 2021
00:26:45
Even if you don't yet know your Enneagram Type, narrowing down your Dominant Instinct can still tell you SO much about yourself (instead of 9, there's just 3 options...but when you overlay it with types that means there's actually 27 Types!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And it be a tremendous help in understanding where others are coming from - their values, focus, and natural tendencies (it may seem like they're trying to drive you crazy on purpose, but it's most likely that thing that is such a no brainer to you might not come so naturally for them or even be on their radar). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Each comes from evolution: > Self Preservation - keeping yourself alive > Sexual/Intimate - keeping the species alive > Social - exists in higher intelligence species, keeping the herd/community alive ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And in modern society, they still impact how we show up and respond to the world around us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There's so much they can tell you, including what type of offers are going to be most aligned with your natural preferences and skills. If there's currently something on your website you're not absolutely stoked to be offering, this might help. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At the end of the day you're a complex human being, not boxed by any type, but this will give insight into ways to make money that both align with your passions and your skills. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All 3 are inside of you. Here's how each one plays out: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dominant: Comes most natural and influences how our Enneagram Number expresses itself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Secondary: Functions a bit more neutrally. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Neglected: Falls out of view and requires intentional growth. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As you move through your self-growth journey all will be integrated and used to be your healthiest and most fulfilled self.
24. Am I a Type 7, 4 or 2? On Air Typing Session with Travel Business Coach, Glenda Beagle
28 Oct 2021
00:48:38
Glenda Beagle helps travel industry professional increase sales to grow their travel business and in this episode, she's been kind enough (and brave enough! :) to let us walk through her Enneagram assessment results to help her determine which Enneagram type she is.
She went through the paid 144 question Enneagram Institute Assessment that came back as a Type 7, 4, and 2.
As a reminder:
Type 7 (The Enthusiast) is running towards satisfaction, variety and experiences and running away from emotional discomfort and being limited in any way
Type 4 (The Individualist) is running towards being unique, special, belonging for their authentic self while running away from the mundane, ordinary and meaningless work
Type 2 (The Helper) is running towards being loved and wanted while running away from feeling unloved and unwanted
While 7 and 4 don't often get confused because of how opposite they can be, there definitely is some overlap that you'll hear more about in this interview along with how the energy of the Type 2 Helper also shows up in her past.
After some questioning, reflecting and discussing, Glenda feels pretty comfortable where she lands on the Enneagram, so listen to the end to find out where she lands and what her funwork is to continue to learn more about her dominant type!
If you'd like to book your own Know Your Number session to more quickly and accurately uncover your dominant Enneagram type visit me over at sarahlynnco.com/knowyournumber to learn more about how they work and to grab a spot on the calendar!
23. The Energy You Bring to Going After What You Want [Enneagram Groups Series]
26 Oct 2021
00:29:45
The Enneagram grouping you're going to hear about today is called Stances. This group has a lot to do with your general approach to other people and toward time.
Here's a brief overview of how we'll be breaking this down:
Types 1, 2 and 6 are in the Compliant or Dutiful Stance Types 4, 5, and 9 are in the Withdrawn Stance. Types 3, 7, and 8 are in the Assertive or Aggressive Stance
If you're still narrowing down your Enneagram type, listen in to get more clues about which type might be your dominant type.
If you already know your Enneagram type, listen in to learn more about yourself and the energy you bring to going after your goals.
Below are three resources I can help you along your journey:
Book a Know Your Number Session where we’ll review your assessment results and talk about how to use the information moving forward. Working with a Certified Enneagram Coach (hi, there!) can help you more quickly and accurately nail down your type and start understanding ways to put it to work in your business and life.
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22. Master Your Message with MacKenzie Fleming, Type 7
21 Oct 2021
00:48:49
MacKenzie Fleming is a copywriter and messaging expert for coaches looking to go beyond just selling their next offer, but to create messaging that truly builds an empire.
She also identifies as a Type 7 and resonates most with the:
Struggles: throwing herself into constant activity, impatience and impulsiveness, unable to discriminate what is really needed Strengths: wide range of interests, many ongoing professional and creative projects, can easily reframe negative emotions into positive ones
When you listen into to today's episode you'll hear more about her experience as a Type 7 and how it's played a role in her career and work as well as specific branding and messaging topics covering:
What happens if you don't have a recognized brand voice
The difference between visual brand and brand voice
A description of the term "vulnerability pimp" and how to avoid it
An alternative to charging by the hour
Content writing vs. copywriting and when to use each one
What your About Me page should include (and not)
You can connect with MacKenzie and continue to learn more from her over in her digital homes:
21. 3 Ways We Respond to Conflict and Difficult Situations [Enneagram Groups Series]
20 Oct 2021
00:27:40
"The Harmonic Groups tell us what attitude the type adopts if it fails to meet it's dominant need. In other words, it they tell us how we cope with conflict and difficulty: how we respond when we do not get what we want." - Riso and Hudson, The Wisdom of the Enneagram
In this classroom episode, you'll learn about a grouping on the Enneagram that deals with how we defend against loss, pain, and disappointment we feel when we don't get what we want.
To get access to the CEO Style by Enneagram Type replay and slide deck mentioned in this episode, visit the link here.
To book a typing session to start the process of uncovering your dominant type or to get help verifying it and ways to put it to use in the real world, use the Know Your Number link here.
20. Ask an Enneagram Coach about Relationships with Stephanie Barron Hall, Type 3
14 Oct 2021
00:55:55
In this episode, I reached back into the podcast archives and am bringing you the interview with Stephanie Baron Hall from my former podcast The Social Scholars podcast.
Stephanie is a speaker, author of the book, The Enneagram in Love, Certified Enneagram Professional, podcast host of Ask an Enneagram Coach, expert behind the @ninetypesco Instagram account and course creator of Enneagram IRL.
She is a wealth of information and I love her insight and take on the Enneagram so much. I thought it would be fun and helpful for you to hear from another Enneagram expert and her unique perspective around it and how to use it in your relationships.
When you listen in, you'll hear my favorite clips from that original interview on:
Why the Enneagram is such a powerful tool in relationships and self-awareness
The benefits of understanding our shadows
How Stephanie got her start with the Enneagram
Her take on the nine types
How to use it in your work and romantic relationships
And she answers audience questions about type compatibility, what to know if you're in a relationship with the same type as you and more
Connect with her on Instagram and let her know what you loved about what she shared here.
Get on the waitlist for her new course Instagram IRL here.
Listen to her podcast, Ask an Enneagram Coach here.
And as always, I'd love to hear your feedback on the podcast or this episode in general. When you leave a review on Apple iTunes, email me at hello@sarahlynnco.com and I'll send you your type specific guidebook as a thank you!