There are three key areas to consider if you want to be a great, not just a good, trainer, particularly with the Enneagram: Be prepared, use variety, and answer the why (why the client wants this and why you are
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What it takes to be a great trainer (with the Enneagram); Be prepared (Part 1)
I’ve been a trainer for over 45 years and training people in various aspects of the Enneagram for nearly 25 years. I also have an extensive background in instructional design, both academic (an MS and PhD in education) and from
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
The Enneagram is about development, or is it?
From my first exposure to the Enneagram in the mid-1990s, I became stunned by the potential contribution it could make to raising human consciousness and relieving suffering, both the suffering we cause ourselves and the suffering we cause others, either
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
Psychological safety in teams
To bring the Enneagram into organizations, there has to be enough psychological safety for participants to be willing to open up and be self-revealing in a group or team environment. There are seven main factors involved: There are organizational factors
What makes a great team: part 4 | acceleration
How to accelerate your team How do you access the collective wisdom of the Body Center of Intelligence to move your team forward? Every team, if they want to become high-performing, needs to accelerate, moving as a collective whole. Accelerating