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In today’s episode, Heather continues the Enneagram series with a deep dive into Type 6, The Questioner, Loyal Skeptic, or Devil’s Advocate.

Sixes are loyal, responsible, and deeply committed to security and trust, but they often wrestle with anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking.

Heather explores how 6s show up at work and in relationships, their blind spots and fears, and their incredible capacity for courage and loyalty. Ultimately, the 6’s growth lies in learning to trust themselves, to take action even when the path isn’t certain, and to remember that the safety and courage they’re searching for already exists inside them.

Highlights include:

The Six’s basic fear, motivation, and need for security

How 6s manage fear through “worst-case scenario” planning

The Wing influences for the 6

How 6s respond under stress (Type 3) and in growth (Type 9)

Blind spots: overestimating risk, seeking reassurance, and analysis paralysis

Practical tips for growth, leadership, and self-trust

If you’re just joining this series, be sure to listen back to previous episodes and stay tuned as we continue to move through all nine numbers.

If you are interested in taking the iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment (note there is a fee) please visit: https://www.hodgesgroupintl.com/enneagramtest

I’ve been looking forward to this episode for a while, and I’m excited to welcome my friend, Jay Duty, to the show. Jay is a visionary healthcare leader with deep expertise in strategy, corporate development, and operations. He currently serves as COO at Maxwell TEC, where he helps home health and hospice organizations thrive through tech-enabled care solutions. His career spans leadership roles across both in-patient and post-acute care settings, and he holds a master’s in healthcare administration from Trinity University as well as recognition as a distinguished alumnus of Abilene Christian University (Go Cats!).

In this conversation, Jay shares his leadership journey and the philosophy that has guided him from the early days of his career. He offers three powerful axioms he lives by:

1. We live under the shade of trees we did not plant.

2. Leave a legacy.

3. Ask yourself, “Why not me?”

This is a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about leadership, growth, and stepping fully into your potential.

To connect with Jay Duty:
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.maxwelltec.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-duty-7262747/

In this inspiring episode, Heather welcomes Jennifer Maxwell back to the show for a deep dive into leading through constant change in the home care and hospice industry.

Jennifer is the co-founder and CEO of Maxwell TEC, where she dedicates her career to helping home care and hospice organizations thrive amid operational, regulatory, cultural, and technological shifts. Her unique perspective comes from a rich background that bridges mental health expertise, executive leadership experience, and hands-on service delivery with aging populations.

With her extensive background, Jennifer brings invaluable insights on navigating the rolling waves of disruption that define the home care industry today.

This conversation offers both strategic insights and practical tools for leaders who are navigating the complex landscape of home care and hospice. Jennifer shares specific examples of organizations that have successfully transformed challenges into opportunities and provides listeners with actionable strategies they can implement immediately.

To connect with Jennifer Maxwell visit:

www.maxwelltec.com

In this episode, we continue our journey through the Enneagram by moving from the heart triad into the head triad starting with Type 5, the Investigator. Sometimes called the Observer or Thinker, 5s are perceptive, innovative, and deeply curious, yet they also long for independence, privacy, and competence.

We’ll explore what motivates 5s, their greatest fears, and how their drive for knowledge shapes both their strengths and struggles. From their passion for learning to their tendency toward withdrawal and energy conservation, you’ll hear stories and insights that bring this type to life, including personal anecdotes about my own family members who embody this thoughtful number.

You’ll also discover:

·       The unique dynamic of 5s in the fear triad and withdrawing stance.

·       How 5s show up in work and leadership, and what they need most from colleagues.

·       The difference between wings 4 and 6 and how they color a 5’s personality.

·       What happens when 5s are under stress versus when they’re secure.

·       Common blind spots that 5s may not see in themselves.

·       Five practical tips for growth and leadership development as a 5.

Whether you identify as a 5 or know someone who does, this episode will help you better understand the brilliance, complexity, and courage of this type.

If you’re just joining this series, be sure to listen back to previous episodes and stay tuned as we continue to move through all nine numbers.

If you are interested in taking the iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment (note there is a fee) please visit: https://www.hodgesgroupintl.com/enneagramtest

What if the same bricks kids build castles with could also help them build emotional insight? Join me as I have an insight conversation with a friend and colleague, John Gambill, MA, LPC, LCDC, as we explore how creative counseling strategies are bringing LEGO® into the therapy room. From helping clients create coping creatures and emotional landscapes to designing personal identity flags and future-focused vision boards, this episode highlights practical, playful interventions backed by research. Whether you're a therapist, educator, or just passionate about the power of creativity, you'll learn how LEGO® can spark meaningful reflection and transformation in the lives of your clients.

To connect with John visit:

Gambill Counseling & Consulting, PLLC

109 N. Jackson Ave., Ste. 103

Wylie, TX 75098

(469) 443-6512 (call/text)

[email protected]

Check out the services John provides on his Psychology Today page:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/979352

When COVID hit, Donya Winters was on the front lines in a small-town hospital, caring for patients in extreme conditions. A registered nurse, legal nurse consultant, and advocate for healthcare reform, she saw firsthand the toll the pandemic took, not just physically, but emotionally and morally.

In this powerful conversation, Donya shares the hidden cost of the pandemic: moral injury.

We explore how it differs from burnout, the invisible wounds many clinicians still carry, and the cultural changes needed to truly support those who care for us.

She also offers insights from her upcoming book, The Virus, and practical ways for healthcare professionals to begin healing and reclaiming their voice.

We discuss:

Why moral injury is different from burnout, and why it matters

The lasting impact COVID had on frontline clinicians

What needs to change in healthcare culture

First steps toward healing and speaking out

To connect with Donya, visit www.wintersrnconsulting.com

In this episode, Tom Maxwell, co-founder of Maxwell TEC, joins me for a lively conversation about innovation, leadership, and the future of home care. We explore the origin story of Maxwell TEC, the biggest needs he’s hearing from providers, and how empathy, agility, and ingenuity drive their work. Tom shares what’s on his radar for the industry’s future and why building a business with his wife Jennifer has been both a joy and a strength.

To connect with Tom visit www.maxwelltec.com.

This week I’m officially launching my new book, Heart Work: How to Lead People, Build Culture, and Unleash Creativity in Home Care.

In this episode, I give you a sneak peek by reading the opening pages of the book and walking you through the three main parts:

Lead People – How to lead yourself first through this insights of the Enneagram and show up as a leader who inspires trust, connection, and growth.

Build Culture – How to create a workplace where people feel safe, valued, and energized.

Unleash Creativity – How to tap into fresh thinking and innovation so your team can solve problems and thrive.

Whether you work in home care, healthcare, or any people-centered field, Heart Work is packed with real-world strategies, stories, and insights to help you lead with purpose and courage.

The book officially launches this week on Amazon. If this conversation resonates with you, I’d love for you to grab your copy and join me in rethinking how we lead and build healthier, more human organizations.

To get your copy of “Heart Work: How to Lead People, Build Culture, and Unleash Creativity in Home Care” got to: https://a.co/d/elFByho

In this episode, we explore the most emotionally rich and complex number on the Enneagram, Type 4, also known as The Romantic or Individualist. With their deep need to be seen as unique and significant, Fours bring unmatched creativity, emotional honesty, and depth to every space they enter.

Dr. Heather unpacks what makes Fours so special, and so misunderstood. From their comfort with melancholy to their longing for identity, belonging, and beauty, Type 4s have a unique superpower: the ability to bear witness to pain. You’ll hear how this shows up in leadership, relationships, and the workplace, along with insights on wings, stress and growth patterns, blind spots, and pathways to personal development.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

·       Why Fours are the rarest and most emotionally complex Enneagram type

·       Their motivations, fears, and deep desire for meaning

·       How Type 4s show up at work and in leadership

·       Common blind spots and five growth strategies for Fours

·       How to support and connect with a Four in your life or on your team

If you are a 4, or you love or work with one, this episode will help you appreciate their creative gifts, emotional intensity, and need for authenticity.

Want to find your type or go deeper? Take the iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment at: https://www.hodgesgroupintl.com/enneagramtest

In this episode, Heather unpacks the surprising psychology of procrastination and reveals a deeper, less obvious cause of procrastination, The Jonah Complex. This is a term coined by Abraham Maslow to describe the fear of our own greatness. It is the kind of procrastination that keeps you from stepping into your true calling.

Heather shares her personal Jonah Complex moment and the emotional tension between safety and self-actualization. Whether you’re putting off a task or postponing a dream, this episode offers a blend of storytelling, research, and real-world strategies to help you move forward.

In this deeply personal solo episode, you’ll hear:

·       The surprising connection between procrastination and purpose

· Heather’s own Jonah moment, and what finally pushed her forward

·       How the fear of visibility and vulnerability often hides beneath “I’m just not ready”

·       What Maslow’s theory of self-actualization has to teach us about courage

·       A powerful invitation to stop running and start becoming who you were meant to be.

Listen now and take your next courageous step, not when the timing is perfect, but because you’re ready.