The Enneagram Series - Personality Type 1: The Perfectionist with John Rutten

Welcome back to the next exciting instalment of our 10-part Enneagram Series, where we’re diving deep into the personalities that shape our lives. In today’s episode, we’re focusing once again on Personality Type 1: The Perfectionist, but with a fresh perspective from a truly unique guest—John Rutten.

John, a successful interior designer and founder of DuJourLiving, has a passion for creating dynamic living spaces that elevate both the value of a home and the lifestyle of its owners. John’s life experiences span multiple careers, from pastoral roles in ministry to energy healing and life coaching. With his rich background, John brings a powerful and deeply personal perspective on what it means to live as a Perfectionist and how understanding the Enneagram has been transformative for him.

What to Expect in This Episode: In today’s deep dive, we explore how Type 1s—also known as The Perfectionists—strive for excellence, often at the cost of self-criticism and the fear of being judged. John shares how his personal journey through multiple stages of life—career shifts, spiritual exploration, and personal development—has led him to embrace the wisdom of the Enneagram as a tool for self-discovery and healing.

You’ll hear about:

John’s story is a powerful example of how the Enneagram isn’t just a personality typing tool—it’s a catalyst for real transformation, helping people understand their true essence and live with greater purpose. Whether you’re a Type 1 yourself or just curious about the perfectionist mindset, this episode will offer insights that can guide you toward a more fulfilled life.

The Enneagram’s Impact on Personal Identity and Life Purpose

Get Ready for Some Big Insights!

About the Host: Deb Field, Quick Win Coach and CEO of Quick Wins for Business, brings energy, insight, and an authentic approach to the series. As a coach, Deb’s focus is helping people simplify complex challenges and achieve success—whether personally or professionally.

Special Thanks to Our Guest, John Rutten

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Thank you for tuning in—whether you're a Perfectionist or just exploring, there’s something for everyone in today’s episode. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this series with friends who are on their own journey of self-discovery!

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Podcast Episode Description: The Enneagram Series - Personality Type 1: The Perfectionist with Kristen Ableson

Welcome to our 10-part podcast series exploring the fascinating world of Enneagram personality types!

What to Expect in This Episode: Type 1s are known for their core belief: “I need to be perfect,” which drives them to pursue excellence in every aspect of life. But this pursuit of perfection often comes with a set of challenges, including self-judgment, fear of criticism, and internalized anger. As Kristen and I unpack these complexities, we dive into the ways Perfectionists learn to manage their expectations and transform their limiting behaviors into incredible strengths.

We’ll explore the core traits of Type 1s, including their:

Plus, Kristen will share her journey of turning her perfectionist tendencies into powerful tools for personal and professional success. Whether you identify as a Type 1 or are just curious about this personality, this episode will give you fresh insights into how we all can evolve by understanding our unique strengths and limitations.

Join Me on This Incredible Journey into Human Behavior!

Get Ready for Some Quick Wins!

About the Host: Deb Field, Quick Win Coach, Business Boss, and Keep-It-Simple CEO, hosts this series with energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for empowering others to succeed. Deb is here to guide you on your journey toward personal and professional breakthroughs.

Special Thanks to Our Guest, Kristen Ableson

Connect with Kristen Ableson:

Resources from Deb Field:

Thank you for tuning in to today’s episode—let’s discover, grow, and elevate our lives together! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this series with others on the journey of self-discovery.

#Enneagram #Perfectionist #Type1 #SelfGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #KristenAbleson #HumanBehavior #QuickWins #DebField

People are weird!! Discover why people act the way they do! You will enjoy this episode and discover a lot about yourself, those you love, and people you interact with in your Business. 

Welcome to today's quick win.

People are weird, let’s face it. They are so unpredictable, often react differently to what we expect, and can make our business either a bumpy ride or smooth sailing.

Well, today we discovered why normal… isn’t.

This episode begins a 10-part series to introduce you to the wonderful world of why people are different.  We’ll have meaty conversations with those who have discovered their unique personality types and turned their limiting behaviour into incredible strengths. And to be honest, become much better people because of it.

Come join me on this incredible journey into human behaviour… this series will blow your mind.

And I guarantee, you will discover as much about yourself as you do about others!

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For every dollar you spend on marketing, you want to know what this returns in revenue. If you are guessing, today's episode is for you. Never guess again! 

This simple quick win is easy to apply, and will pay you back in increased revenue, and decreased costs in marketing. 

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Creating videos for our business is a must! Creating great videos is more than just luck. Today we interview an expert who shares simple things you can do to make your videos work! 

Our special guest, Jerry Jackson, shares his decades of experience as a writer director from Hollywood. He knows what works and why. Today, Jerry shares simple tricks you can apply to you videos to make sure your message stands out in the crowd.

Let's Do It!!

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Time for self-care and making time for you and your well-being! Let's do a quick check in and ensure you are spending time on yourself as well as your business!! 

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As business owners, we get to decide what our workplace culture feels like. Today we talk to a leader in workplace culture and what is one hidden cause we may be doing ourselves.

Our special guest, Rika Whelan, shares her lived experience of creating a positive workplace culture, and the courage it takes as leaders to reflect on ourselves as we navigate this difficult but necessary landscape. 

Let's Do It!!

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Part 6 - Your Financial Plan and Model. Set yourself up for financial success and

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The Mystery of Marketing can sometimes bring out our best procrastinator! I know, right?! Marketing is an artform... or is it? Today, we speak with Belinda Jackson, a phenominal business and marketing coach! 

Whether you have been in business for years or are in the startup phase, this 6-part series will put the wood in the fire of your business passion. This series will give you clarity about your business engine to enable your products and services to reach more customers, you to make more profit, and overall, have a successful, predictable, and sustainable business.

Here are the 6 key foundational elements you must have in place in your business, other than your products and services:

• Business Strategy (why, what, and how you will operate)

Join me today and over the next 6 episodes and let’s take your business to the next level.

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The inputs to our business are the life blood of our operations. Without our suppliers, our business would grind to a halt. 

Whether you have been in business for years or are in the startup phase, this 6-part series will put the wood in the fire of your business passion. This series will give you clarity about your business engine to enable your products and services to reach more customers, you to make more profit, and overall, have a successful, predictable, and sustainable business.

Business is about continuous improvement, not set and forget!  

Here are the 6 key foundational elements you must have in place in your business, other than your products and services:

• Business Strategy (why, what, and how you will operate)

Today we dive into the inputs that make our business work. 

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