At the recent IEA (International Enneagram Association) conference in Denver, the IEA asked me to do a video tape for them to put on their website. For the most part, they wanted me to talk about the 2014 IEA conference
Flooded with What Is Important | An Insight by Catherine Bell
Having participated and experienced being in one of Canada’s largest natural disasters, I am wondering how many people really know their neighbors, and are you focused on your most important priorities with presence? On summer solstice 2013, when the moon
Somatic Advice for Fours | A Guest Blog by Peter O’Hanrahan
Fours are very much a “feeling type” on the Enneagram. They rely on their emotions as a guide to what is authentic in life. In their heart center they have a big capacity for so much of the human experience,
What Enneagram Type is Singapore?
The word out there on Singapore’s enneatype has always been, “Singapore is a Type 1, with lots of rules and laws complete with severe punishments!” I’d read about some of these rules: no chewing gum, no graffiti, no spitting, no
Transformational Leaders | Type 2 – from Flattery to Free Will
When Enneagram Two leaders become transformational leaders, they have to learn, often the hard way, that all the attention they give to support, guidance, listening, advice, and attention they give to others (all these are examples of Flattery) is really
Ritual in Business | A Guest Blog by Catherine Bell
This blog, written by Senior EIBN member Catherine Bell, adds an important perspective on ritual. Recently, I attended the graduation ceremony of my niece, and it was ripe with ritual, from the clothing the girls were mandated to wear (white
You’re Never Too Old … or Too Young for the Enneagram
I just returned from leading a “Coaching with the Enneagram” certificate program in Cincinnati. Not only is it a beautiful city, an Art Deco paradise, but the program itself drew fantastic participants. Mainly the participants were from Cincinnati, where there
Ode to Travel | The Things I Love Most in 3 Different Countries
As I am about to embark on yet another travel experience with the Enneagram, I decided to sit down and write about a few of the countries I’ve been to and what I like best in each place (besides people!).
Shooting, Guns, Safe Havens, Self-Awareness | Santa Monica, June 5th
The Santa Monica killing rampage that occurred on June 5th was literally very close to home. I live and work (home office) at 21st and California Street; the rampage occurred about 8 short blocks from my office in a community
Insight | Service
With many people traveling over the coming months to conferences and workshops, an insight on service may be useful. Almost every business is a service in some way – coaching, consulting, the airlines, manufacturing, etc. What is one way that