Enneagram at Work

The short answer...no.  But what will change is your expression of your type aka your behavior.  If you want to learn more about this question, tune into this week's episode!  Enneagram MBA Resources + Links: Learn more about the 3-part Dream Team Momentum program: enneagrammba.com/enneagram-team-workshops Run your own Enneagram Workshop : enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kit Connect with...

What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 5s have done the analysis; they're not reactive, and when they say something, it's because they actually mean it. There's no noise, no filler, no performance. But the same striving to feel detached and self-sufficient that makes Fives so precise can also make feedback land as robotic, delayed, or so carefully constructed that the person on...

In this episode, I sit down with Dina Smith, a licensed therapist, clinical director, and certified Enneagram coach based in Florida, to talk through the coworker chemistry between the Enneagram Type 3 (Striving to Feel Outstanding) and Type 9 (Striving to Feel at Peace). Dina identifies as a Three, and she's got a front-row seat to the Three-Nine dynamic both at home (her husband is a Nine)...

What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 6s usually think through every angle before they say a word; they care deeply about fairness, and their loyalty to the people around them means the feedback is coming from a real place. But the same striving to feel certain and secure that makes Sixes so thorough can also turn a feedback conversation into something that gets overthought, over-qualified, o...

I love when I get to learn from fellow Enneagram coaches and hear about their real-world experiences and fresh takes. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lee Fields and Seth "Creek" Creekmore, co-founders of Analog Enneagram, to discuss the coworker chemistry between the Enneagram Type 1 (Striving to Feel Perfect) and Type 4 (Striving to Feel Unique). Lee is a certifi...

What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 8s are probably the most naturally comfortable type when it comes to giving feedback. They're direct, they don't dance around it, and they genuinely mean it as investment, not attack. That directness is a real asset in a world where most feedback conversations stay so soft the message never actually lands. But the same striving to feel strong th...

In this week's Coworker Compatibility episode, Demetrius "D" Parker from Trust Leadership Collective is bringing is real world experience to the coworker compatibility conversation between the Type 2 (striving to feel connected) and the Type 3 (striving to feel outstanding).  When you tune in, you'll hear about: the strengths of this duo at work  potential friction points  comm...

What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 7s are some of the most naturally energizing people in any workplace, and that energy is a genuine asset in feedback conversations. Sevens see potential quickly, frame things optimistically, and have a gift for making even hard conversations feel like they're going somewhere good. But the same striving to feel excited and satisfied that makes Sevens...

Check out this week's Coworker Compatibility episode between the Type 1 (striving to feel perfect) and the Type 8 (striving to feel powerful).  When you tune in, you'll hear about: the strengths of this duo at work  potential friction points  communication styles of each  leadership vs. direct report dynamics of each  growth opportunities in the workplace Resources + Links: Learn more ab...

If you're an Enneagram Type 9, or you lead one, this episode is for you! We're breaking down the do's and don'ts of giving feedback as a Type 9: the Consensus-Builder.  What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 9s bring something genuinely valuable to feedback conversations: warmth, steadiness, and an ability to make people feel safe before things get hard.  But the same striv...

Type 1s, known as the Administrator (source: Awareness to Action Enneagram) care deeply about doing things right. They're clear, they're specific, and they genuinely want the person in front of them to improve. But that same commitment to high standards can sometimes get in the way of the feedback actually landing. In this episode, we're walking through what Type 1s are already doin...

Check out the Backstory vs. Bullet Points episode mentioned here!  -> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1850780/episodes/16622539 What happens when the Achiever and the Individualist end up on the same team? In this episode of Coworker Chemistry, we dig into the Type 3 + Type 4 dynamic -  the strengths, the friction, the communication gaps, and what growth actually looks like when someone striving to...

For Type 2s, the Coach (source: Awareness to Action Enneagram), giving feedback isn't just uncomfortable, it can feel genuinely risky. When connection is your currency, anything that might strain a relationship hits differently. In this episode, we're walking through why feedback feels so hard for this type, what Type 2s are already doing well, and a few adjustments that can help their f...

Both of these types are driven by ideas. Both can light up a room when the topic is right. But underneath that shared curiosity, two very different strivings are running the show. The Five's striving to feel detached, capable, and competent isn't about being a know-it-all, it's about making sure they have enough before they give anything away. They go inward, go deep, and conserve t...

Type 3s are probably the most comfortable type when it comes to giving feedback: direct, efficient, and genuinely invested in bringing people along toward success. But that same drive that makes feedback feel natural can also cause it to miss the mark. In this Starting Monday episode, we're breaking down three things Type 3s should keep doing and three things worth reconsidering, so your feed...

Striving to Feel Powerful meets Striving to Feel at Peace The Eight and Nine pairing is one of those dynamics where the differences are impossible to miss and the similarities can be completely hidden.  Eights tend to be direct, decisive, and energized by challenge. Nines are steady, accommodating, and energized when everyone is getting along.  But here's what most people miss: both types are...

If you work with or manage a Type 4 (or if you are a Type 4!) this one's for you. In this episode of our Starting Monday series, we're breaking down the do's and don'ts of giving feedback as an Enneagram Type 4: the Visionary. As always, the goal is simple: take these insights and put them to work by Monday. What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 4s bring something genuinel...

NEW RESOURCE! The Manager's Prompt Pack: Scripts for All Types in All Situations Download Now for just $47. Striving to Feel Perfect Meets Striving to Feel Safe What happens when the person striving to get everything right teams up with the person striving to feel safe and certain ? In this episode of the Coworker Chemistry series, we're diving into one of the most quietly complex pairin...

Set the stage for collaborative coworker chemistry among all the types inside your team with the Enneagram Introduction DIY Workshop Kit:  https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kit ****** What happens when your most standards-driven coworker teams up with your most relationship-focused one? In this episode, we're kicking off a brand new series on coworker chemistry, and we're s...

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value):  Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart:  https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kit Step 2 : Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). ...

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value):  Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart:  https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kit Step 2 : Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). ...

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value):  Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart:  https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kit Step 2 : Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). ...

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value):  Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart:  https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kit Step 2 : Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). ...

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value):  Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart:  https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kit Step 2 : Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). ...

Get access to the DIY Workshop Kit plus get the "Coworker Chemistry" add-on slide deck for free (a $95 value):  Step 1: Add the DIY Kit to your cart:  https://www.enneagrammba.com/enneagram-workshop-kit Step 2 : Check the box under the checkout section to add your free access to the Coworker Chemistry slide deck using the coupon code FEBENNSIDER (valid the whole month of February 2026). ...