MBTI Guide

  The Enneagram offers a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth. Here are some real-life examples of how people have used the Enneagram to achieve positive change: From Perfectionist to Supportive Leader (Type 1): Sarah, a CEO:   Sarah (Type 1) struggled with micromanaging and a constant need for improvement. By understanding her Enneagram type, she learned to delegate tasks more effectively and focus on her strengths as a visionary leader. She now fosters a collaborative environment where her team members feel empowered to contribute their best work. From People-Pleaser to Healthy Boundaries (Type 2): David, a Therapist:  David (Type 2) found himself burnt out from constantly giving to his clients without prioritizing his own needs. The Enneagram helped him understand the importance of setting healthy boundaries. Now, he provides better support for his clients while maintaining his own well-being, leading to a more sustainable and fulfilling career. From Workaholic to F

  The Enneagram describes a path of growth for each personality type. For the Individualist (Type 4), this journey leads them from a place of longing and seeking a unique identity to a place of deep connection and belonging, integrating the wisdom of Type 1 (The Reformer). Here's how a Type 4 can move towards a healthier and more connected way of expressing their core motivations: Understanding the Individualist (Type 4): Core Motivation:  To find their unique identity, express their authentic self, and create meaning in their lives. Core Fear:  Irrelevance, insignificance, and having nothing special to offer the world. Unhealthy Tendencies:  Melancholic tendencies, envy, self-absorption, and difficulty connecting with others on a deeper level. The Growth Direction: Towards Type 1 As a Type 4 moves towards their growth direction (Type 1), they begin to integrate the following qualities: Integrity and Authenticity:  They develop a strong sense of integrity and live according to

  The Enneagram describes a path of growth for each type. For the Investigator (Type 5), this journey leads them from a place of isolation and knowledge hoarding to a place of connection and collaboration, integrating the wisdom of Type 8 (The Challenger). Here's how a Type 5 can move towards a healthier and more collaborative way of expressing their core motivations: Understanding the Investigator (Type 5): Core Motivation:   To understand the world, become competent, and maintain a sense of control through knowledge. Core Fear:  Being overwhelmed, incompetent, and vulnerable. Unhealthy Tendencies:  Isolation, detachment, secrecy, and difficulty sharing their knowledge and insights with others. The Growth Direction: Towards Type 8 As a Type 5 moves towards their growth direction (Type 8), they begin to integrate the following qualities: Confidence and Assertiveness:  They develop a stronger sense of self-confidence and learn to express their ideas and insights assertively. Thi

  The Enneagram describes a growth path for each type. For the Achiever (Type 3), this journey leads them from a place of chasing external validation through success to finding genuine fulfillment and inner worth, integrating the wisdom of Type 6 (The Loyalist). Here's how a Type 3 can move towards a more fulfilling and authentic expression of their core motivations: Understanding the Achiever (Type 3): Core Motivation:  To achieve, succeed, and be admired for their accomplishments. Core Fear:   Failure, worthlessness, and being seen as anything less than successful. Unhealthy Tendencies:   Workaholism,  competitiveness, obsession with image, and difficulty experiencing genuine satisfaction with their achievements. The Growth Direction: Towards Type 6 As a Type 3 moves towards their growth direction (Type 6), they begin to integrate the following qualities: Security and Inner Validation:   They develop a stronger sense of inner security and self-worth, independent of external v

  The Enneagram describes a path of growth for each personality type. For the Helper (Type 2), this journey leads them from a place of seeking external validation to becoming a source of inspiration and empowerment for others, integrating the wisdom of Type 8 (The Challenger). Here's how a Type 2 can move towards a healthier and more empowering way of expressing their core motivations: Understanding the Helper (Type 2): Core Motivation:  To feel loved, needed, and appreciated by helping others. Core Fear:  Being unloved, unwanted, or unimportant. Unhealthy Tendencies:  People-pleasing, manipulation (unconsciously), neglecting their own needs, and a tendency to define their self-worth through helping others. The Growth Direction: Towards Type 8 As a Helper moves towards their growth direction (Type 8), they begin to integrate the following qualities: Strength and Autonomy:  They develop a stronger sense of inner strength and self-worth, independent of external validation. This a

  The Enneagram describes a journey of growth for each type. For the Reformer (Type 1), this journey leads them towards a place of inner peace and serenity, integrating the wisdom of Type 7 (The Enthusiast). Here's how a Type 1 can move towards a healthier and more peaceful expression of their core motivations: Understanding the Reformer (Type 1): Core Motivation:  To be good, improve the world, and live according to their high moral standards. Core Fear:  Being bad, wrong, or corrupt. Unhealthy Tendencies:   Perfectionism, criticalness, rigidity, and a tendency to see the world in black and white. The Growth Direction: Towards Type 7 As a Reformer moves towards their growth direction (Type 7), they begin to integrate the following qualities: Optimism and Enthusiasm:  They loosen their grip on negativity and embrace the possibility of joy and positive experiences. They can find inspiration in the world around them, appreciating its beauty and potential for good. Openness to Ne

  A common question about the Enneagram is whether your core type can fundamentally change. The short answer is likely no. Your core Enneagram type, believed to be shaped by early childhood experiences, represents your fundamental motivations, fears, and worldview. However, this doesn't mean you're stuck! The Enneagram is a powerful tool for understanding growth within your type. Here's how the concept of growth works in the Enneagram: Growth vs. Change: Change:  Completely transforming into a different personality type is unlikely with the Enneagram. Your core motivations and fears will likely remain. Growth:  The Enneagram emphasizes growth within your type. By understanding your core motivations and the associated unhealthy tendencies, you can learn to express them in healthier ways. Enneagram Growth Concepts: Integration and Disintegration:  Each type has a "growth direction" (integration) towards a healthier expression of their core motivations and a &q

  The Enneagram offers a powerful framework for understanding yourself and others. This knowledge can be incredibly valuable in the realm of leadership. By understanding your core Enneagram type and its leadership strengths and weaknesses, you can leverage your natural talents and develop areas for growth, ultimately becoming a more effective leader. Leading from Your Core: Each Enneagram type brings unique strengths and potential challenges to leadership. Here's a glimpse into how different types can leverage their core motivations for effective leadership: The Reformer (Type 1): Natural leaders who value integrity and excellence. They excel at setting high standards, creating a culture of accountability, and driving continuous improvement. Challenge: Can become overly critical or perfectionistic. Growth Tip: Focus on inspiring others and celebrating progress alongside holding them accountable. The Helper (Type 2): Empathetic and supportive leaders who prioritize the well-

  The Enneagram offers a powerful lens for self-awareness, and a crucial part of this awareness is understanding the Arrows of Stress. These arrows, depicted on the Enneagram diagram as lines connecting each type to another type, represent the direction each personality type tends to move when feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or unhealthy. This blog post will delve into the concept of the Arrows of Stress, how they manifest in unhealthy behaviors, and how recognizing them can empower you to move towards a healthier state. When the Going Gets Tough: The nine core types of the Enneagram provide valuable insights into your core motivations and how you function under normal circumstances. However, life throws curveballs, and each type has a natural tendency to move in an unhealthy direction when faced with stress or challenges. The Arrows of Stress illustrate these unhealthy coping mechanisms. Understanding the Stress Arrows: Remember, each type has two arrows – a growth arrow (discussed pre