Enneagram at Work

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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Not sure what your Enneagram type is yet, but want to?

🎙️Listen to the episode walking you through how to find your type with 2 questions:
https://www.enneagrammba.com/blog/enneagramtest

💖 Use the power of the Enneagram in your romantic relationship inside The Compatible Couple™ experience with Coach Natalia
https://www.enneagrammba.com/compatiblecouple

✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet 
https://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet

Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

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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Not sure what your Enneagram type is yet, but want to?

🎙️Listen to the episode walking you through how to find your type with 2 questions:
https://www.enneagrammba.com/blog/enneagramtest

💖 Use the power of the Enneagram in your romantic relationship inside The Compatible Couple™ experience with Coach Natalia
https://www.enneagrammba.com/compatiblecouple

✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet 
https://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet

Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

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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Looking to learn more about yourself and how to find the best visibility strategies for you? My new self study program, EnneaBrand may be just want you are looking for :) Check it out and enroll at https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneabrand.

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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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Not sure what your Enneagram type is yet, but want to?

🎙️Listen to the episode walking you through how to find your type with 2 questions:
https://www.enneagrammba.com/blog/enneagramtest

💖 Use the power of the Enneagram in your romantic relationship inside The Compatible Couple™ experience with Coach Natalia
https://www.enneagrammba.com/compatiblecouple

✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet 
https://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet

Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

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

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Not sure what your Enneagram type is yet, but want to?

🎙️Listen to the episode walking you through how to find your type with 2 questions:
https://www.enneagrammba.com/blog/enneagramtest

💖 Use the power of the Enneagram in your romantic relationship inside The Compatible Couple™ experience with Coach Natalia
https://www.enneagrammba.com/compatiblecouple

✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet 
https://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet

Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

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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Not sure what your Enneagram type is yet, but want to?

🎙️Listen to the episode walking you through how to find your type with 2 questions:
https://www.enneagrammba.com/blog/enneagramtest

💖 Use the power of the Enneagram in your romantic relationship inside The Compatible Couple™ experience with Coach Natalia
https://www.enneagrammba.com/compatiblecouple

✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet 
https://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet

Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

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.

• Website: https://www.karahendricksphotography.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karahendricksphotography/
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/hendricksphoto

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!

Website: Rileyshaiafitness.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileyshaiafitness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rileyshaiafitness

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!

Website: https://withlindsaybennett.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withlindsaybennett/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@withlindsaybennett

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Not sure what your Enneagram type is yet, but want to?

🎙️Listen to the episode walking you through how to find your type with 2 questions:
https://www.enneagrammba.com/blog/enneagramtest

💖 Use the power of the Enneagram in your romantic relationship inside The Compatible Couple™ experience with Coach Natalia
https://www.enneagrammba.com/compatiblecouple

✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet 
https://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet

Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

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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Not sure what your Enneagram type is yet, but want to?

🎙️Listen to the episode walking you through how to find your type with 2 questions:
https://www.enneagrammba.com/blog/enneagramtest

💖 Use the power of the Enneagram in your romantic relationship inside The Compatible Couple™ experience with Coach Natalia
https://www.enneagrammba.com/compatiblecouple

✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet 
https://www.enneagrammba.com/cheatsheet

Have a request for a future episode? Drop a text here!

While on the surface these two types look like they couldn’t be more different, they do have some similarities that can cause confusion, especially when we look at the Self Preservation Type 4, sometimes nicknamed, “Sunny.” 

Listen in to learn more about the key differences to continue to collect clues about which one is your dominant type including insight on: 

• the core emotional struggle of each
• how they tend to make decisions 
• handling difficult conversations 
• getting their needs met 
• how each experiences FOMO

If you’re still struggling to narrow down your type or want to know what to actually do with the information once you have it, learn more about how I can help inside a Know Your Number session:

https://www.sarahlynnco.com/knowyournumber

Have the big idea or knowledge you want to share, but aren’t sure how to turn it into a “thing” aka how to monetize it? Learn more about how I can help inside an Idea to Offer Strategy Session:
https://www.enneagrammba.com/privatecoaching

"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. 

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