Have you ever felt like your worth is tied to how much you do for others?

Type 2 leaders—often seen as the heart of any team—thrive on connection, support, and making people feel seen. But what happens when that deep desire to help turns into overextending, people-pleasing, and losing sight of your own needs? This conversation unpacks the powerful yet complex leadership style of Enneagram Type 2s, helping you break free from the cycle of over-giving and step into a more balanced, self-honoring way of leading.

If You're an Enneagram Type 2 and You…

• Find yourself constantly giving but rarely prioritizing your own needs.

• Feel setting boundaries is uncomfortable because you fear it will push people away.

• Take criticism personally and want to develop a more confident leadership style.

• Are ready to step into leadership without relying on external validation.

Then this episode is perfect for you!

In this Episode:

• 2:00 – The core motivation of Type 2 leaders: To be loved, needed, and appreciated.

• 7:30 – The hidden cost of people-pleasing and how it affects leadership.

• 14:45 – The rejection triad: Why Twos, Fives, and Eights struggle with perceived rejection.

• 22:15 – The three Type 2 subtypes: Privilege, Ambition, and Seduction—Which one are you?

• 30:40 – How Type 2s can build a leadership style that's both giving and self-honoring.

"Twos are some of the most intuitive people I know. They can walk into a room and instantly read the energy, the emotions, the unspoken needs. But here's the thing—when you're so focused on meeting everyone else's needs, who's meeting yours?"

Link/s Mentioned:

📖 Check out the Book The Nine Types of Leadership by Beatrice Chestnut

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