Today’s episode is the first part of a two-episode series aimed at sharing the Enneagram as a tool for growth, and discussing how it can have a profound impact on our careers and teams. This first episode is your gateway to understanding what the Enneagram really is, what you need to know about discovering your type, and where to start in exploring the nine unique sets of core motivations and personality patterns it lays out.

Authenticity is as much a journey of unlearning as it is of learning, stripping back the layers of expectation and societal conditioning to reveal our true selves. In a world that often demands we conform, understanding our Enneagram type offers a way back to who we genuinely are, empowering us to align our true inner nature with our outward actions in our careers.

Next time, in episode 21, we'll delve into the "now what?"—how to utilize your Enneagram type to its fullest, both individually in your job and within your team. 

From shedding light on what personality tests can tell us to discussing their role in fostering authenticity and inclusion, we're covering it all. Join me as we navigate this path together, using the Enneagram as our compass, and rediscover the power of showing up as our authentic selves in every aspect of our lives.

Want to skip around? Here’s what we talk about:

• [01:52] Introduction to the Enneagram and why it’s helpful in uncovering our authenticity
• [05:52] How to identify your Enneagram type
• [17:30] The three core human needs that make up the Enneagram system
• [19:44] Type 1 (Improvement-oriented)
• [21:48] Type 2 (Relationship-oriented)
• [23:28] Type 3 (Achievement-oriented)
• [25:56] Type 4 (Expression-oriented)
• [27:53] Type 5 (Analysis-oriented)
• [30:18] Type 6 (Security-oriented)
• [32:50] Type 7 (Possibility-oriented)
• [35:15] Type 8 (Action-oriented)
• [37:48] Type 9 (Harmony-oriented)
• [39:42] Using the Enneagram responsibly and inclusively
• [43:08] Resources to explore further

Resources:

• Start Here - Reflection: 
• Self At Work PDF Reflection & Typing Guide
• Explore Further - The Types: 
• CP Enneagram Type PDF Guides
• The Narrative Enneagram PDF Guide
• Getting Stuck? Sorting Out Your Type: 
• The Narrative Enneagram Type Comparisons
• Enneagram Institute Type Misidentifications
• Book An Enneagram Typing Session

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• YouTube
• selfatwork.com

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