In our last post, we explored the Comfort Zone versus the Opportunity Zone—how the familiar, though soothing, can become a prison of predictability, and how the Enneagram’s Three Centers of Intelligence can help us expand into new freedom. But to
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Moving Beyond Your Comfort Zone with the 3 Centers of Intelligence
We all have a comfort zone—a psychological space where things feel safe, predictable, and under control. It’s the familiar routine, the emotional autopilot, the well-worn mental tracks we’ve been traveling for years. Inside this zone, risk is low, reassurance is
Beware of the “hypnotic voice”
This blog may be provocative, although my intention is to make it thought-provoking. The issue is what I am seeing as the frequent use of the “hypnotic voice” by Enneagram professionals in their videos on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. As
Change Through Visioning and the Enneagram: A Coach’s Guide
Picture this: a world where your dreams and aspirations come to life, where positive change is not just a distant fantasy but a tangible reality. That’s what visioning is all about – helping our clients paint vivid mental images of
Unleashing the Power of Metaphor
In the world of teaching, training, and coaching, the Enneagram has emerged as a powerful tool for personal growth and self-awareness. Its ability to uncover our deepest motivations, behaviors, and thought patterns has made it an invaluable resource for personal
Words matter
Words and phrases I never use (or imply) when I teach the Enneagram When we explain the Enneagram to others, our choice of words or phrases can make a big difference so I am both selective and careful about the
What I’ve learned and re-learned from my recent clients
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had multiple opportunities to learn and relearn very important things from clients. This blog gives me the opportunity to describe and share these, in hopes that some of what you’ll read may be useful
Creating Team-Based Enneagram Maps: The Three Trios
Enneagram team mapping is powerful because it allows you to do the following: Accurately predict the strengths and the areas of tension within a team quickly Allows teams to view themselves objectively, recognizing strengths and areas for growth Depersonalize the
Creating Team-Based Enneagram Maps: Centers of Intelligence
Enneagram team mapping is powerful because it allows you to do the following: Accurately predict the strengths and the areas of tension within a team quickly Allows teams to view themselves objectively, recognizing strengths and areas for growth Depersonalize the
Parables, teams and the Enneagram
The word parable has several meanings, but all definitions of a parable share this in common. A parable: a story or illustration that coveys an important principle. These two parables, one a Swahili proverb and the other a quote from