The Mule Mindset

The Mule Mindset

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The Mule Mindset episodes

  • Live Typing a Two!

    Welcome to another live episode of The Mule Mindset Podcast! In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of personality dynamics with an in-depth live Enneagram typing session featuring a Type Two—"The Helper."

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    34 min
  • Social or Solitary? How your Social Preferences Impact your Enneagram

    Are you an outgoing Type 5 who loves a good debate, or a Type 8 who prefers to lead from the background? We often confuse our core personality motivations with where we get our daily energy. In this episode of The Mule Mindset, we break down the intersection between the Enneagram and the introversion-extroversion spectrum. We explore why your Enneagram type drives why you act, while your social battery determines how long you can keep it up. Tune in to uncover how to honor your true energy mechanics, stop forcing yourself into generic personality boxes, and build a daily grind that actually fits your internal baseline.

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    29 min
  • Autumn and the Enneagram

    As the leaves begin to turn and the air turns crisp, the transition into fall brings more than just cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice—it triggers a distinct shift in our internal rhythms. In this autumn special of The Mule Mindset, hosts Kendall, Jess, and Caleb break down how all nine Enneagram personality types respond to the season of change.

    Whether you’re a Type 1 meticulously organizing your fall reset, a Type 4 swooning over autumn nostalgia, or a Type 7 trying to pack every pumpkin-patch activity into a single weekend, this episode explores how seasonal shifts impact our motivations, stress levels, and personal growth goals.

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    23 min
  • Special Episode: Drafting Career Fair Essentials

    Instead of walking onto the career fair floor unprepared, Kendall, Jess, and Caleb break down the must-have career fair essentials using a fantasy football draft style. Making proper picks and preparation will give you an edge over the competition, this episode gives you everything you need to build a championship strategy before talking to recruiters.

    15 min
  • Finding your True Heading: Enneagram and the True North Compass

    Knowing who you are (your Enneagram core motivation) is only half the battle—you also need to know where you're going (relative to your True North). Kendall, Jess, and Caleb break down how to map your core motivations, personal values, and long-term career vision so you can navigate workplace decisions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. We are always oriented by our "true north" but our actual heading may change as life goes on, the combination of Enneagram and Compass work together to keep us on course.

    22 min
  • Enneagram Typing the Cast of Ted Lasso

    Understanding team dynamics isn't just for Premier League managers—it’s how you build healthy workplaces, manage conflict, and leverage individual strengths in your own career design. In this episode, Kendall, Jess, and Caleb unpack how each character’s core motivations, stress moves, and growth paths shape their leadership styles on and off the pitch.

    25 min
  • Would you Rather: Enneagram Types

    Would you rather work 4, 10 hour days or 5, 8 hour days? Would you rather study abroad or graduate early? These are some questions we dive into this week on The Mule Mindset. Choices are everywhere and it's good to see how each enneagram type might react. Do you prefer comfort and security like the Type 6 or experience and connection like the Type 3?

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    27 min
  • Traveling Abroad with Enneagram!

    As our co-host Caleb prepares to participate in the UCM Global Vision trip to Africa, we are looking at Enneagram types and their dream destinations. From the traditional Japan to the beaches of Costa Rica, learn how your type influences your choice when it comes to studying abroad!


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    24 min
  • Socializing, and Survival: Enneagram "Warning Labels" for Summer Celebrations

    As the grill heats up and the fireworks get prepped for the Fourth of July, holiday gatherings can bring out the absolute best—and sometimes the most stressed—in all of us. Whether you’re a Type 1 meticulously organizing the backyard timeline or a Type 7 trying to hit three different pool parties in one afternoon, every personality type handles summer celebrations a little differently.Follow us on Instagram @themulemindset or YouTube @ucmcareerandlifedesigncenter3209 to see exclusive video content.

    28 min
  • Typing the Toys: Enneagram Typing Toy Story

    Grab your favorite childhood toy and pull up a chair! In this episode of The Mule Mindset, we’re diving into the toy box to break down the Enneagram types of Pixar’s Toy Story characters.

    Understanding personality dynamics isn't just for the real world—it’s how great teams are built. Whether you’re stubborn like a mule or fiercely loyal like a certain pull-string cowboy, there’s a lesson in self-awareness hidden in Andy’s room.


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    20 min

About The Mule Mindset

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Welcome to The Mule Mindset! This podcast—hosted by Kendall Reger, Jessica Johnson, Jayden Allnutt & Caleb Phillips from the Career & Life Design Center at the University of Central…