Do you feel like you’re climbing the career ladder but losing yourself along the way?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sweta Chawla, a former pharmacy professor turned leadership coach and author. Sweta opens up about her journey of rediscovering creativity, purpose, and self-awareness with the Enneagram after experiencing burnout. She also introduces her powerful decision-making matrix designed to help leaders navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.

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• How burnout led Sweta to redefine her career and life purpose.

• The role of the Enneagram in uncovering core motivations and blind spots.

• An introduction to the decision-making matrix for empowered, intentional leadership.

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I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For...Now What? By Dr. Sweta Chawla

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The secret to better leadership? People over perfection.

In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Nabors, an Enneagram coach, facilitator of the Six Types of Working Genius framework, and leadership expert. Amy shares her journey of personal growth as a Type 1 and how she learned to let go of perfectionism to lead with authenticity. We discuss the importance of self-awareness in managing stress, setting boundaries, and creating meaningful impact as a leader. Amy also introduces the Six Types of Working Genius and explains how this tool complements the Enneagram to help teams thrive.

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How perfectionism can hold leaders back and how to overcome it.

The importance of self-awareness in reducing stress and building resilience.

An introduction to the Six Types of Working Genius and how it can transform team dynamics.

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The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick M. Lencioni

Enneagram Made Easy by Baron & Wagele

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Learn how to lead with intention, protect your peace, and thrive on LinkedIn.

Laura Richards, a Type 9, joins me to share her insights on leadership, intentional living, and navigating LinkedIn with authenticity. Laura’s journey to discovering her true Enneagram type transformed how she approaches relationships, boundaries, and professional networking. In this episode, Laura offers actionable advice on protecting your energy, showing up authentically, and using LinkedIn to cultivate connections that align with your values and career goals.

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How Type 9 traits shape leadership and relationships.

Practical strategies for protecting peace and setting boundaries.

Tips for showing up intentionally and authentically on LinkedIn.

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Ready to make your goals actually work for you?

In this episode, Adam Scarchilli joins me to discuss how his journey as a Self-Preservation Type 4 revolutionized his approach to goal setting and personal development. We dive into the complexities of tri-types, subtypes, and why understanding your Enneagram personality is essential for crafting realistic, fulfilling goals. Adam shares the challenges and breakthroughs he’s experienced, offering practical advice for anyone striving to align their goals with their unique personality.

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Why subtypes and tri-types are crucial for understanding yourself.

How emotional highs and lows impact goal setting for Type 4s.

Practical strategies for aligning goals with your Enneagram type.

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Why I’m Rebranding the Podcast (and What’s Staying the Same).

Change is hard, and let me tell you, I’ve wrestled with this one. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I’ve decided to rebrand the podcast, what’s changing, and what you can still count on. From battling imposter syndrome to embracing growth, I’m sharing the heart behind this new direction and why I believe it’s the right step forward.

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DonJay Rice, a financial, trauma, and Enneagram coach, discusses how understanding his personality type has transformed his personal growth.

In this episode, I sit down with DonJay Rice, a Type 6 on the Enneagram, to explore his journey of self-discovery through the Enneagram, including his initial mistyping as a 3, and how understanding his personality type has impacted his personal and professional life. Discover how his unique perspectives, experiences, and understanding of the Enneagram have shaped his approach to coaching clients through the intersection of trauma, grief, and financial behaviors. 

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The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron

Money: From Fear to Love: Using the Enneagram to Create Wealth, Prosperity, and Love

The Art of Typing by Ginger Lapid-Bogda

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Subtypes add richness to the Enneagram, revealing why people of the same type can look so different—and why countertypes can feel like they don’t fit at all.

In this episode, I’m unpacking the often-overlooked layer of the Enneagram: subtypes. Each type has three (self-preservation, one-to-one, and social) that influence how core motivations are expressed in daily life. I also dive into the fascinating concept of countertypes, which challenge the typical patterns of their type.

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Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery by Riso and Hudson

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In this episode, I share how to choose your Word of the Year based on your Enneagram type and growth path, helping you focus your intentions for the year ahead.

Have you ever wondered how to choose a Word of the Year that actually supports your growth? With the new year on the horizon, it's the perfect time to choose a word to guide your personal and professional growth. In this episode, I dive into how your Enneagram type can guide your choice, helping you pick a word that aligns with where you are and where you want to go.

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Ep. 12: Enneagram Lines Explained

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John Harper reveals the strengths and challenges of being a Type 8, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's type under stress and the role of vulnerability in personal growth.

In this episode, I sit down with John Harper, a passionate Type 8, to explore the strengths and challenges of this dynamic Enneagram type. John shares his journey of self-discovery through Helen Palmer’s book and Claudio Naranjo’s teachings, offering profound insights into the Type 8’s connection to truth, their relationship to stress, and the transformative power of vulnerability.

We also dive into the Diamond Approach, exploring how open-ended inquiry and body-centered work support deeper personal growth. John highlights how true change arises from relaxation and openness, not forcing or resisting the natural inertia of Enneagram patterns.

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6 Insights for Transformational Enneagram Work Video

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Prepare to be inspired as Scott Winter shares his personal journey of embracing the Enneagram and how it has transformed the way he approaches relationships and leadership.

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Winter, a Type 9 on the Enneagram, to explore the remarkable strengths and unique challenges of this personality type. Scott candidly discusses his tendency to avoid conflict and merge with other people’s wants and desires as well as his ability to see all sides of an issue and how he has leveraged his natural gifts as a mediator and observer to thrive in multiple areas of his life.

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How the Enneagram Can Help You Become a Better Leader Article

The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up by Chestnut & Paes

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