The podcast panel introduces a special guest, Stephanie Shaughnessy, an Enneagram coachStephanie shares her background, growing up in Detroit with a single mom and pursuing a career in law enforcementShe later transitioned to becoming a brand ambassador for a gut health company, which led her to discover the EnneagramShe explains that the Enneagram is a personality typing system and a tool for understanding core motivationsStephanie believes that the Enneagram would have been helpful in her law enforcement career09:45 - 19:45
The speaker has taken various personality assessments and psychology tests, including the Minnesota multi phase personality inventory and Myers BriggsThe Enneagram is different because it focuses on the core motivation behind behaviorUnderstanding the Enneagram would have helped the speaker have more compassion and understanding for colleagues in law enforcementDifferent Enneagram types can have friction or go well together, such as the example of a type 1 and type 3 coupleThe speaker is still unsure of their Enneagram type, but is curious to learn more19:43 - 29:45
The Enneagram type 5 is non-emotional and seeks knowledgeThe growth path for type 5 is towards type 8The Enneagram provides a path of growth and helps in understanding oneselfUnderstanding one's Enneagram type can also be applied to leadership and businessA PDF cheat sheet with information about each Enneagram type is availableThe Enneagram can also be used to understand and parent children29:41 - 39:43
The Enneagram is a personal journey and it's okay if it takes time to find your typePersonality is formed between ages 4 and 7 and impacted by traumaYour type is your type forever, but there are different expressions of each typeUnderstanding the Enneagram can help improve relationships and provide compassion and grace to othersEach type has different perspectives and orientations of time, which can help in understanding and interacting with others39:40 - 49:45
The speaker discusses various personality types and their traits, particularly in relation to her own experiences and those of her family membersShe emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and references a study that found self-awareness to be a key factor in leadership successShe provides a brief overview of the Enneagram and the traits associated with each of the nine typesThe speaker also mentions a book by Ian Cron and the impact of childhood experiences on personality development49:38 - 59:41
The speaker describes different personality types based on the Enneagram, including poets, musicians, and actors as type 4Type 5 are investigators and thinkers, motivated by competence and knowledgeType 6 are devil's advocates and skeptics, driven by a need for certaintyType 7 are enthusiasts and social butterflies, focused on avoiding pain and discomfortType 8 are challengers and direct talkers, motivated to be independent and protect the weakType 9 are peacemakers, driven by a need for harmony and peaceThe speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding unconscious motivations and seeking the help of an Enneagram coach to discover one's type59:36 - 01:06:16
The speaker discusses the Enneagram personality test and how it relates to different triads of personality typesThey emphasize the importance of self-awareness and understanding different perspectivesThe speaker offers their contact information for those interested in learning more about the Enneagram and self-awareness
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