Hello Frances

Shantelle’s brother Roy joins her on the Hello Frances Podcast this week to continue our Enneagrams & The Workplace series discussing the Enneagram type eight. As a type eight herself, Shantelle dives into the characteristics she and Roy both possess. This Enneagram type is known as the protector and is typically decisive, resourceful, self-confident, strong, and assertive.

Although their core types are the same, Shantelle and Roy have different wings. They discuss their similarities and differences and how those characteristics affect their brother/sister relationship. They examine a type eight’s basic fears, desires, and motivations and discuss which relate to them and which do not. As a type that is sometimes viewed negatively, Shantelle and Roy share the pros and cons of their personality type.

The episode dives into how type eights act in the workplace including how they resolve conflict, communicate, work with others, and more. Shantelle and Roy also toss around the idea of starting their own podcast too. Listen to hear what the podcast topic will be and let us know if you think they should do it!

Our Frances Roy Marketing Manager Kelsey Doar joins Shantelle on the microphone this week to discuss Enneagram type seven. This type is known as the adventurer and is generally optimistic, versatile, spontaneous, and enthusiastic.

Kelsey and Shantelle discuss the characteristics of type sevens including their basic fears and desires, key motivations, strengths, weaknesses, and more. In the workplace, type sevens enjoy exploring new ideas, exciting new projects, and freedom with their routines. Shantelle shares how she uses Kelsey’s personality strengths with the tasks she is responsible for on our team.

Kelsey shares how she has realized since discovering her Enneagram number and traits that her communication preferences may not be ideal for others. What have you learned about yourself since discovering your Enneagram number? Let us know in the comments or on our social media sites. If you are enjoying our Enneagrams & The Workplace series, head to our website to download our free guide to help you utilize these resources in your own place of business.

Our content Director Hillaree Durso joins Shantelle on the Hello Frances Podcast this week to discuss her Enneagram Type - type 6. Sixes are known as the loyalists and are considered to be reliable, hardworking, responsible, and trustworthy.

As our team Enneagram guru, Hillaree introduces us to Enneagram subtypes. Each number has three instinctual subtypes that further categorize personality traits. Although Hillaree does not feel that she relates to all of the Enneagram six characteristics, she greatly identifies with one of the type six subtypes. Shantelle shares her favorite qualities of a type six and what Hillaree specifically brings to the table at Frances Roy.

Hillaree has used the Enneagram to learn more about herself and how to utilize the type six characteristics to her advantage. For example, Hillaree has learned to voice what she needs in the workplace to create her ideal work environment in order to perform to the best of her ability. If you know a type six, share this episode with them! If you are enjoying our series, let us know by liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing.

FRA’s own Gregory Dedicke joins Shantelle on the microphone this week to discuss the Enneagram type five. This type is known as the thinker and is alert, insightful, curious, independent, and inventive.

Shantelle and Gregory discuss how Enneagram type fives act at their best and their worst. Type fives often don’t feel as if they are doing enough. Greg explains how he has experienced this and has had many different career paths in recent years to find one that is fulfilling. They share how a type five usually shows up in the workplace, including conflict resolution methods, communication preferences, and more.

The conversation also dives deep into characteristics, fears, desires, key motivators, and stressors of type five. Both Gregory and Shantelle know very few (if any) people with the same personality type as Gregory. Are you a type five? Let us know! Tune in next week as we discuss Enneagram type six with our Content Director Hillaree Durso.

Jason Lindblad, local artist and owner of J. Leon Gallery + Studio, joins us on the podcast to discuss his Enneagram Type Four.

This type is known as the Creative and is generally self-aware, sensitive, and reserved. An artist himself, Jason shares how he deeply identifies with the imaginative, introspective, deep-thinking characteristics of an Enneagram Type Four.

Our Enneagrams in the workplace series continues! Up next, Frances Roy Art Assistant Kayla Koger joins Shantelle to discuss her Enneagram type - Type 3. Known as “the performer,” type 3s are ambitious, driven, and energetic. This personality type has a natural charisma, hates failures, and tends to focus too heavily on the image.

Kayla shares how she sees the strengths and weaknesses of type 3 in her own personality type. She and Shantelle discuss the preferences of this type in the workplace, including how they like to communicate with others via email, how they work in a group setting, and how they overcome obstacles.

Shantelle shares the advantages we have seen at Frances Roy from having an Enneagram type 3 on our team including decisiveness and the ability to push team members toward our goals. Do you know any Enneagram type 3s? Share this episode with them! Stay tuned for an overview of all of the Enneagram personality types on upcoming episodes of the Hello Frances podcast.

FRA research coordinator Jodie joins us on the podcast this week to discuss Enneagram type two. This enneagram type is referred to as the caregiver and is known for being self-sacrificing, sincere, empathic, and warm-hearted.

The characteristics of an Enneagram type two all seem great. Right? They are until these caring team members give of themselves day-in and day-out without taking care of themselves. Shantelle and Jodie discuss how managers of type twos can ensure that these selfless team members are taken care of and prioritizing their own needs in addition to the needs of those around them.

Type twos tend to be willing to help wherever they are needed even if their skills don’t particularly align. They are excellent at anticipating problems and finding appropriate solutions. Shantelle and Jodie share how this type best communicates in the workplace, resolves conflict, absorbs feedback, and more. Are you an Enneagram type two? Let us know in the comments or on our social media sites, and tune in next week as we dive into Enneagram type three!

FRA Rinn Garlanger joins Shantelle to kick off our Enneagrams in the Workplace series as she talks about her Enneagram type one. Type ones, known as idealists, are organized, critical, and rational. This personality type is passionate about fighting for issues of social justice and helping those less fortunate.

Rinn shares how her personality traits affect her in the workplace. Although she has many sought after characteristics such as attention to detail, immense self-discipline, and a strong sense of right and wrong, she also works hard to overcome being overly critical of herself and unnecessary worrying. She shares how she uses her personality traits to her advantage and gives advice on how to best work with type ones.

Because type ones are highly critical of themselves, Shantelle and Rinn break down the best way to approach this personality type with constructive criticism. Rinn ends with the one thing she wishes everyone knew about this personality type. Do you work with any Enneagram ones? This episode will give you insight on how to best communicate with them in the workplace. Listen to it, and let us know what you think!

As a business owner, you always have to write. Whether it’s a blog post, a response to a media request, or website copy, writing is a task that entrepreneurs can’t avoid because they need to be a voice for their business. In this episode, Shantelle is sharing the practices she uses to practice and improve her writing, including reading, journaling, taking courses, and using online resources.

No matter how proficient you are, committing to mindful writing practices transforms your writing abilities. Shantelle shares easy steps that anyone (including you) can use to improve their writing skills. We want to know; How do you feel about writing? Love it? Dislike it? What is your writing process? What are your tips for becoming a better writer? Let us know by commenting on our social media sites.

The global pandemic has changed so much in our daily lives, including the way we conduct business. One outcome we have noticed throughout the past few months is the sharp decrease in face-to-face meetings. Before COVID-19, many people (including us) would spend the majority of their days driving around town from one meeting to another. Since these in-person encounters are no longer feasible, we’ve seen our schedules free up, leaving room for more writing, research, innovating, and fun!

We have uncovered so much additional time in our daily lives since we cut back on our many meetings. We have more freedom in our schedules to do the tasks that matter most for our clients, and we do not plan to go back to the way things were before the pandemic. How have your meetings changed since the pandemic? Are you meeting less or do you just have double the amount of Zoom meetings? How do you feel about face-to-face gatherings? We’d love to hear your outlook on this! Email us at [email protected] to chat.