The Enneagram Edge with Host Tracy O’Malley

The Enneagram isn't a labeling system; it's a powerful tool for growth that can transform your life personally and professionally.
The power of the Enneagram begins when you are correctly typed—that's VITAL—but while knowing your correct Enneagram type is essential, there is so much more to explore and understand about the Enneagram.
So, how do you power up your Enneagram knowledge to next level your growth for true transformation?
In this episode of "Lead with the Enneagram," we're exploring the power of the Enneagram triads beyond the well-known centers of intelligence, wings, and lines. We'll delve into the six triads you need to know about to elevate your growth using the Enneagram framework.
I'll guide you through each triad, starting with the centers of intelligence, and examine how each center processes information to understand yourself (and others) better. We'll then explore the other triads, discussing their significance in the Enneagram system and how they can facilitate self-growth.
Listen in to take your growth to the next level with the power of the Enneagram triads.
I offer customized blueprints and one-on-one sessions to help you integrate the Enneagram into your personal growth journey and become the ultimate leader that you were designed to be. Apply to work with me for PRIVATE VIP 1:1 Coaching, or learn more at TracyO'Malley.com in the work with me section.
What You Will Learn
The transformative power of the threes in the Enneagram
How to build Enneagram muscles to navigate triggers
The power of the triads in the Enneagram for personal growth
The significance of the centers of intelligence and how they relate to motivation
Why the three subtypes or instinctual responses are essential for personal growth
How understanding your Enneagram type and the different triads can help you become more self-aware, navigating challenging situations with more compassion and empathy for yourself and others
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Want change? Sure, we ALL do.
Wanting change is a universal human experience. But when it comes to emotional and spiritual growth, desire alone is not enough.
It's like taking a trip to a new place without a map or sense of direction–you might end up lost and back where you started.
To create sustainable change, it's crucial to understand who you are and what drives you. Because without a solid foundation, all your efforts could go up in smoke.
That's why to really grow and THRIVE; it's vital to do the self-awareness work and build a strong foundation of self-knowledge.
So, how do you begin?
Today on "Lead with the Enneagram," we'll explore why doing the deeper work is crucial so that you don't get taken out when life throws challenges your way.
I'll share my recent experience at a retreat with 12 diverse women who shared a common desire: to break free from self-sabotage, playing small, holding back, and feeling stuck. They wanted better communication, more intimacy, and growth so they could show up as their best selves—which is likely why you're listening to this podcast, too.
Listen in as we delve into how the Enneagram can help you do the deeper work and build your emotional muscles so you can navigate life's challenges and achieve sustainable growth.
In my private one-on-one coaching, I get in the trenches with you, not just showing you what to do but in it with you as we dive into your life. And it changes things. It's super powerful! Apply to work with me for PRIVATE VIP 1:1 Coaching, or learn more at TracyO'Malley.com in the work with me section.
What You Will Learn
Why having a contingency plan can hinder your growth and prevent you from building emotional and spiritual muscles
The importance of knowing who you are and doing the self-awareness work to develop sustainable growth
Why building these muscles can help you overcome challenges and not get taken out when life throws difficult situations your way
How the Enneagram can facilitate self-awareness, perspective-shifting, and emotional growth
Why whether it's physical fitness or emotional and spiritual growth, there's deep value in having someone with you in your growth journey
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Enneagram 7s, known as the Enthusiastic Visionaries, possess a unique ability to see endless possibilities and pursue multiple passions with fervor.
However, without creating the right conditions for their ideas to flourish, their boundless energy can seem like a shower of glitter that fails to stick.
While being multi-passionate can be a blessing, it can also be a curse for Enneagram 7s, who fear being confined or limited in any way.
Because to realize their full potential, they must find a way to balance their enthusiasm with practicality.
So how can they develop a plan to share their magic with the world? And how can the rest of us learn from their willingness to explore the unknown to help us discover our own unique gifts and unleash our full potential?
Today on the show, Rebecca Cafiero (Enneagram 7) joins me to talk about how having multiple passions can be both a gift and a challenge. She shares her personal journey from burnout to discovering how to listen to her body and intuition, which led to positively impacting the lives of many women.
We'll explore how I worked with her using the tools of the Enneagram to help her unleash her full potential, produce her best work, and improve her relationship with her husband.
Listen in as Rebecca shares how she leverages the Enneagram framework to achieve results for the women in her mastermind, as well as insights on how embracing your uniqueness and getting clear on your transformational value can lead to creating a successful business.
Thank you for tuning in to Lead with the Enneagram podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. And reach out with any follow-up questions or comments via DM on Instagram. You can also find additional resources on my website at TracyOMalley.com.
What You Will Learn
How being multi-passionate can be both a gift and a challenge for Enneagram 7s
The importance of discerning whether a decision is motivated by passion or avoidance of negative feelings.
How the Enneagram can help you honor both your nervous system and intuition by providing a framework to understand yourself
The importance of listening to your intuition and paying attention to the body's signals
How Enneagram 7s can manage the transition from enthusiastic visionary to quiet specialist and stay focused on their goals
The benefits of utilizing the Enneagram (with your clients, friends, and family) to accelerate transformation
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Becoming You Podcast on Apple Podcasts
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"The magic can't move in unless you have made room for it."
Do you feel stuck going through the motions, not living up to your potential?
Are you ready for real change but need help knowing where to start?
Or maybe you've taken a leap toward your passion, but it's been more challenging than you expected.
You're not alone!
And turning the page and stepping into the next chapter of your life can be scary because it requires acknowledging how you got to where you are and then acting based on a clear understanding of who you are and where you want to go next.
So, how do you begin?
Join me on "Lead with the Enneagram" today as I guide you through the 5 crucial steps you need to take in order to turn the page and start living your next chapter.
We'll dive deep into acknowledging the messy parts of your life, reverse engineering the steps needed to move ahead, and then connecting the dots to find your true passion and purpose. Don't skip this step - it may be challenging, but it's essential for your success. And don't worry—I'll walk you through it.
I'll also discuss why having an objective, outside perspective can be invaluable in achieving your goals and how to side-step shiny object syndrome and find the right support team.
Listen in as we explore the benefits of feeling empowered and supported rather than scared when moving into a new chapter of life.
Are you ready to take action and take the next step toward YOUR next chapter? Apply to work with me for PRIVATE VIP 1:1 Coaching, or learn more at TracyO'Malley.com in the work with me section.
What You Will Learn
How to assess whether it's time for a new chapter in life or if you're avoiding a challenge, and how to take action accordingly
The significance of gaining clarity (and understanding your motivations) when making decisions about the next chapter (and how to do this effectively)
How to take an inventory of your habits, routines, mindset, emotional and spiritual health, and physical well-being to determine where you are NOW so you can FINALLY move FORWARD
How to acknowledge the messy parts of your journey
The importance of having objective support and carefully selecting the right people to work with
How to overcome coaching PTSD and trust in the process of working with a coach or mentor
Why it's vital to adopt a holistic approach to your life to achieve your goals and feel empowered in YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
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The Enneagram is a powerful psychological system that describes the unique ways people think, feel, and act in the world based on their core beliefs, fears, motivations, passions, vices, and tendencies.
But there's so much more to the Enneagram as a tool for personal growth.
And what I’m going to talk about on this episode might just blow your mind.
It may also shed light on why the Enneagram hasn't quite clicked with you—YET—as this is one of the reasons why online assessments can often mistype people.
So, if you're someone who hasn't connected with the Enneagram, this could be why!
You see, in addition to our core type and wings, we also have three subtypes or instincts (self-preservation, one-on-one, and social) that shape how the core fear and motive of our Enneagram type gets expressed.
And each Enneagram type's vice can show up differently depending on your dominant subtype with each subtype having its own unique path from vice to the virtue.
Understanding these instincts can help you better understand your decision-making processes and why you act and react the way you do in different situations.
So, how can you use the subtypes to deepen your self-awareness for more growth and purpose?
Today, on “Lead with the Enneagram” I’ll share how knowing your subtype can support your personal growth by helping you understand how the vices of your Enneagram type show up based on your instinctual subtype.
I’ll walk you through the three different subtypes and how they impact our behaviors and interactions with others. Plus, how understanding your subtype can lead to healing past wounds and transforming negative patterns.
Listen in as I share the importance of integrating all three subtypes for more self-awareness, improved relationships, and spiritual development.
Getting accurately typed is crucial when using the Enneagram for personal growth. With the right understanding of your Enneagram type, instinctual subtype, and wings, you can accelerate your transformation at a Mach 10 speed. If you're looking to take your personal growth to the next level, I offer Enneagram blueprints and 90-minute one-on-one sessions to help people understand and integrate their Enneagram types and subtypes. Find out more at TracyO'Malley.com in the work with me section.
What You Will Learn
The primary reason why some people don’t feel like they identify with their Enneagram type
The importance of understanding the three instinctual subtypes: self-preservation, one-on-one, and social
How the subtypes can shape how the core fear and motive of each Enneagram type gets expressed The key to understanding your behavior and decision-making processes
Using the subtypes to help with healing past wounds and transforming negative patterns
The benefits of integrating your dominant subtype and working to develop the other two
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EP323: The Enneagram Wings - You Have More Than One, and if You Aren't Using Them Both, it May Be Why You are So Stuck
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Your Enneagram wings are like the bookends that hold together the core of who you truly are, reflecting the Divine's design for you — before the world came and kicked you in the teeth.
That's right!
But so many people get it wrong. Sometimes people say they are something like a 3w4 or a 5w6.
But that's different from how it works.
In addition to your core type, your wings are essential to the Enneagram framework.
We dream of flying and soaring to all the places we desire and deserve, and we're even willing to put in the work.
Just like an airplane or a bird with only one wing, if you aren't using both wings, you won't get off the ground, you'll end up going in circles, or ultimately, you'll just be stuck.
But unlike understanding your core Enneagram type, understanding, and using your wings will take a bit more study and work.
So how can you use your wings to ensure you use your gifts to the greatest capacity?
Today, on "Lead With The Enneagram," I will share how understanding the wings in the Enneagram framework can help us integrate our core type's gifts and build confidence through consistent practice.
Listen in as I share how knowing people who are your Enneagram wing types can help you identify and appreciate their unique gifts and qualities.
Plus, I'll walk you through an analogy using Tom Cruise's character Maverick from “Top Gun” to help this powerful concept take flight for you!
To truly understand and benefit from the Enneagram, accurate information is crucial. Online Enneagram assessments can lead people to assume incorrect Enneagram types and wings. Get your Enneagram Blueprint today! Or, to find out how I can help you integrate the power of the Enneagram into your personal and professional life, visit Tracy O'Malley and check out the Work With Me section.
What You Will Learn
Enneagram wings: How to identify YOUR true wings (so many people get this wrong)
Why you won't reach your full potential without the use of BOTH of your wings
The pitfalls of relying on one wing and not integrating the other
The role of the wings in achieving growth and becoming your highest self
How connecting with people who share your Enneagram wing types can illuminate the qualities you are seeking to find within
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It can be difficult for couples and business partners to stay on the same team, even when they're committed to each other.
Often, as time passes, unspoken fears and anxieties build up, leading to unresolved resentment. You try to be compassionate and understand where your partner is coming from but that can be difficult when it feels like they aren't respecting your needs or understanding your fears.
We end up having power struggles that can become a tug of war over who is right and who is wrong until you begin to wonder where you fit into all of it—especially when it feels like you're on opposite teams.
But just as it took the two of you to break things down, it will require both of you working together to repair your relationship.
So how can you start to work together in a harmonious way?
Today, on "Lead With The Enneagram," I will walk you through the four C's and my four-step approach to navigating conflict: clarity, compassion, compromise, and compassionate corrective action that couples can use to work together as a team.
Listen in as I share why it's vital to begin with clarity as I walk you through how to open the door to honest communication through understanding each other's motives and fears, the importance of self-inventory and self-care, and how couples can use the Enneagram as a tool to create harmonious relationships while also accelerating growth in all areas of life.
Conflict can be a catalyst for growth when navigated properly with the Enneagram—but your team might need a guide help bring clarity to the situation. I offer personalized Enneagram assessments, 90-minute deep dives, and leadership/team workshops to help people integrate this powerful tool into their personal and professional lives. I would be honored to take you through this journey. Find out more at TracyO'Malley.com in the work with me section.
What You Will Learn
The number one thing you need to start working together as a team
The most difficult of the four Cs to implement (everyone has had trouble with this at one time or‌ another)
Why you might need to look inward to make your relationships work
Why collaboration is essential when working together as a team
How to achieve cooperation in your relationship
What it means to respect different perspectives during discussions
The definition of consistency
Why consistency is important when working together as a team
How to achieve consistency in your relationship
Why regular check ins are essential for your teams
The value of making time for self-care apart from your romantic relationships
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"The best leaders are willing not just to have the hard conversations but navigate them elegantly."
Difficult discussions are necessary for working well with others, but some people find it easier to have hard conversations than others.
However, even though someone may be more assertive or unafraid of conflict, they may still need to be more effective in these conversations.
But avoiding challenging conversations doesn't make the issue go away and can lead to resentment and more significant rifts between people — and can block your blessings.
Conflict isn't necessarily bad. It can be a catalyst for change and can lead to a better environment and culture.
And reaching an understanding is often the first step toward creating a better environment.
So, how can you learn to navigate challenging conversations better?
Today, on "Lead With The Enneagram," I'll dive into why properly preparing for a difficult conversation is crucial.
I'll discuss the role of knowing your Enneagram type in understanding yourself and responding more effectively during difficult discussions.
Listen in as I share my insight and strategies for navigating challenging conversations, including the essential components of having a constructive and open discussion. I'll help you understand the benefits of engaging in tough conversations and the top five ways to navigate them for all Enneagram types.
Plus, why it's essential to buffer in some time for self-honoring and self-reflection after a difficult conversation.
Are you navigating a challenging conversation with someone you work with or one of your loved ones? Sometimes having a guide can help! I offer personalized Enneagram assessments, 90-minute deep dives, and leadership/team workshops to help people integrate this powerful tool into their personal and professional lives. Find out more at TracyO'Malley.com in the work with me section.
What You Will Learn
The importance of taking an inventory of your own emotions and role in a problematic situation before having a tough conversation
How knowing your Enneagram type can help you respond more elegantly during hard conversations Why you should listen more than you talk during a tough conversation
The importance of taking accountability for your part in a difficult conversation
The benefits of self-reflection and nervous system regulation after a challenging conversation
The role of courage in learning how to have tough conversations
How to consider the other person's perspective and be open-minded and flexible in order to reach an understanding.
Critical strategies for finding a resolution that works for both parties
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Have you ever felt like you're constantly striving to check off boxes in your personal development journey?
Do you find yourself thinking, "When I do this, when I have that, or when I go here, then I'll be happy and fulfilled?"
When it comes to personal development, we can become fixated on achieving certain milestones, as if they will provide us with the ultimate sense of fulfillment and happiness.
But the truth is, personal growth is not about reaching a specific destination. It's an ongoing journey that requires a continuous daily practice of tending to our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being.
And neglecting this maintenance can set us back.
So how can you prioritize the maintenance of your spiritual condition, so you are better equipped to handle the challenges in all aspects of your life to become the best version of yourself?
Today, on "Lead With The Enneagram," I will help you discover the Enneagram as a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery. I'll explain why daily maintenance is crucial to building and maintaining spiritual fitness and condition.
Listen in as I walk you through how the Enneagram can be used as a guide to help you understand yourself as you identify patterns and work towards cultivating strength, resilience, and tenacity to navigate through difficult times.
The process of healing and personal growth can be uncomfortable, as digging through the rubble of our past traumas is necessary to make progress. But you don't have to do it alone. I offer personalized Enneagram assessments, 90-minute deep dives, and leadership/team workshops to help people integrate this powerful tool into their personal and professional lives. Find out more at TracyO'Malley.com in the work with me section.
What You Will Learn
Why to be the best version of ourselves we need to understand that personal growth is a never-ending journey
How the Enneagram can help us understand our motivations and behavior to guide our personal growth journey.
Why it's important to remember that the excavation process of personal growth happens one brick at a time
Why consistent maintenance of our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being is essential for personal development
Why we need to give ourselves ongoing maintenance and care like we do our cars to help keep us running smoothly and avoid breakdowns or burnout
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Are you in a rut?
As we reach the midpoint of February, it's common to feel the weight of our unfulfilled goals for the new year.
You might feel shame, fear, or anxiety, thinking you've fallen short. And the next thing you know, you're in a slump, which can feel very dark and lonely.
But as humans, we all get into a rut.
And for each of you, depending on your Enneagram type, that rut looks a little bit different. And so does what it takes to get out of it, because what works for an Enneagram 8 isn't going to be the same as what works for an Enneagram 4.
So, how can you break free from your rut, overcome the roadblocks and get back on track to achieving your dreams?
Today, on "Lead With The Enneagram," I'm going to help you discover the secrets to breaking out of a rut based on your Enneagram type.
Are you an Enneagram 1 feeling stuck in the same old routine? You might need a little bit of spontaneity to shake things up. And for all you Enneagram 5s out there, it's time to close those browser tabs and hit the running trail to blast through those doldrums. Plus, I’ll share which Enneagram type is most prone to feeling stuck and how they can break through.
Listen in as I walk you through how you can use the power of YOUR Enneagram type to break out of a slump and unlock your full potential!
Are you tired of feeling stuck in a rut and not living up to your full potential? I'd love to help you discover your actual Enneagram type and partner with you on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Together, we can help you get on the right path so you can do the things you are here to do. Find out more at TracyO'Malley.com in the work with me section.
What You Will Learn
How practicing self-compassion, setting realistic standards, and finding joy in spontaneous activities can help Enneagram 1s can get out of a rut
The key for Enneagram 2s to break the cycle of draining their energy for others
Why prioritizing measurable goals without making room for non-measurable blessings can cause Enneagram 3s to fall into a rut
The 3 things that can quickly help a 4 break out of their blahs
Why Enneagram 5s need to shut down the computer, turn off the phone and go for a run to break out of the doldrums
What Enneagram 6s can do to reality check their suspicions to break out of that worry cycle that keeps you stuck
How slowing their roll can help 7s break out of a lull
How speaking your mind can help the Enneagram 9s break free of their feelings of paralysis or being stuck
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