Enneagram at Work

Is personality or experience more important when hiring?  How do you effectively get insight into someone's personality? In what hiring situations should you use a personality assessment? In this episode with Growing Your Team Founder and CEO, Jamie Van Cuyk you'll get the answers to these questions and other helpful perspectives about finding, hiring, and onboarding the best people for...

Why do Type 9s struggle to face conflict? What can they do to shift their people-pleasing tendencies to more self-care practices? How can Nines be more confident in their decision-making? These are just a few of the topics real estate agent and Enneagram and Sober Living life coach, Felecia Holmes opens up about with her own self-growth journey. Whether you relate to Type 9 or have a Nine in your...

What types work best together? This is a question that comes up during team workshops and while there are no types that work "best" together, it can be helpful to understand the strengths each type can bring to a working relationship, to their team, and to the organization.  It can also be valuable to know what potential challenges you might face working with someone who might share a ve...

Do you get frustrated when others don't follow the rules? Do you strive to take things from good to great and have the precision and plan to make them happen? Do you have a very loud and very harsh inner critic? Is it perfection or nothing at all? 1️⃣ You might be an Enneagram Type One... Learn more about the energy behind a Type One at work to understand yourself better --- or someone you wo...

Is Batman a Type 1? Is the Hulk a Type 2 or Type 9? What type is Peter Pan? And more importantly, why does it matter? In this fun and light-hearted episode, we're delving into a unique approach to understanding Enneagram types. We'll be exploring how fictional movie characters can provide valuable insights into the nine Enneagram types, helping us deepen our understanding of ourselves an...

Do you tend to look on the bright side, and can find the good in almost any situation? Are you easily fascinated by interesting people, events, and ideas? Do you find yourself always coming up with new, visionary ideas? Do you dislike limits of any kind and prefer to keep your options open? If any of these resonate, you might be an Enneagram Seven. Or maybe you see these qualities in a co-worker?...

Do Type 2s and Type 8s get along at work?  What should each type know about working with each?  What should they know about working with someone of the same type?  Join us for this co-worker compatibility conversation with Hannah, Sarah, and Julie from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital as we explore the strengths and challenges of their individual Enneagram types in the workplace and gain va...

Do any of these types of bosses sound familiar? A brand new boss, someone you’ve never met before. A manager you don’t see face-to-face because she works in another location An insecure boss (hint: it’s important to know how to tame his ego) An all-knowing  An indecisive boss A manager who gives you conflicting messages A long-winded boss A hands-off boss A manager who isn’t as smart as you A boss...

Remote work is a bit of a hot topic in the working world right now.  There's the camp of full-time in the office, different hybrid models, and full-time remote teams.  There are benefits and advantages to each, and of course potential challenges with each.  In today's episode, we're talking with the Principles and Co-Founders of The Decker/Royal Agency (2023 Inc's Best Workplac...

Have you ever found yourself at a loss for how to handle a difficult conversation at work? Whether it's frustration over having the same difficult conversation repeatedly, or not knowing how to bring it up to even start the conversation, our guest today, is going to walk us through how to start a hard conversation with any Enneagram type. Jill Shroyer , the CEO & Lead Consultant of Expedi...

Do you avoid conflict like the plague? Are you known for being calm and steady? Do you sometimes say "yes" when you really want to say "no?" Do you work hard, but don't like being the center of attention? Do you find yourself "going with the flow" rather than "rocking the boat?" If any of these rang true, you might be a Type 9.... To better understand t...

The Enneagram is a system that applies to individuals of all races and ethnicities. However, it's important to note that the Enneagram, like any personality typing system, can be influenced by a variety of factors, including cultural and social conditioning.  Individuals from different racial and cultural backgrounds will probably have different experiences and perspectives that can affect ho...

Calling all worn-out overachievers, caretakers, and people pleasers... Do you consider yourself highly successful in your professional life but struggle when it comes to making time for yourself? Have you been to therapy and/or tried lots of recommended “self care” but STILL can’t seem to figure out how to stop feeling so exhausted all the time? Are you frustrated that you can’t seem to find a way...

Do you prefer to work alone and find it incredibly annoying to be interrupted while you work? Does getting recognized for your depth of knowledge and know-how make you feel appreciated? Do you find yourself wishing people would leave their personal life and drama at home? Or almost immediately zone out when someone starts sharing a personal story that isn't directly relevant to the work or te...

A recent Forbes article reported that 84% of Gen Z experience burnout along with 74% of Millenials and 47% of Baby Boomers.  What is causing all this burnout? And what can we do about it?  In this episode, Enneagram coach, speaker, and author, Hillarie Kay shares her insights into what's behind this burnout epidemic and how knowing our Enneagram type can better help navigate through it.  List...

Season 4  officially kicks off next week! Listen in to this week's welcome episode to know what to expect going into this new season.... AND how to land an interview on the show! 🤳 Are we connected yet? If not, find me below and say hello! Instagram Linkedin YouTube Not sure what your Enneagram type is yet, but want to? 🎙️Listen to the episode walking you through how to find your type with 2...

I'm guessing if you're listening to this one, you have a business that you started around something you love or a cause you're passionate about. But, over time that love and passion have been known to fade because of all the other things that are required of you to run a successful business. That light for your business can start to dwindle and instead of inspiring you, it can start...

You've probably heard the saying, "What got you here, won't get you there." In this interview episode with leadership consultant, executive coach, host of the Women Taking the Lead podcast, keynote speaker, and Type 3, Jodi Flynn, you'll learn one of the biggest mistakes new leaders make, especially women, that can leave them overworked and questioning if they are cut out...

What if you could start to uncover your Enneagram type, or help someone else start to uncover their Enneagram type, in just 2 questions?  With the holidays coming up I thought this would be a fun and practical episode to share in case you wanted to nerd out and share the Enneagram with your family and friends. While tests can be anywhere from 60-90% accurate, they can be a great starting point whe...

Are you on the hunt for your next career? Maybe you're fed up with where you've been. Or maybe you're getting back into the job market after being at home parenting kids, taking care of a parent, or healing from a health issue. Regardless, of why you're ready, this episode's intention is to help you get ready by focusing on three parts of the job search process and how to...

How is your personality impacted by military service? How might it make uncovering your Enneagram type a little tricky? Inside this special Veteran's Day episode, you'll hear from Army and Air Force Veteran and CEO/Owner of VJ and JJ Property Management in Reno, NV, Vicky Johnson about how she's noticed her Type 3 or Type 8 Enneagram typing journey impacted by 30-year military caree...

Are you ever in a difficult time and know what you've been doing isn't working, but aren't sure what would work better? There is a ton of great advice out there for how to take care of ourselves and navigate through challenges. The problem happens when it may not be great advice for yourself, for whatever reason. Inside this episode , you'll learn how therapy (and the Enneagram...

Tiffany Napper is a former Creative Director who produced massive photo shoots for artists like John Legend and Elton John. She's started and ran five successful product and service-based businesses. And now, Tiffany is a  Business Coach to creative entrepreneurs who helps her clients make bank without the burnout.  Inside this interview you'll hear about:   finding joy in your business...

Would you be curious to know how other people are using the Enneagram at work? And what benefits they're experiencing from it?  If you're here listening to a show about the Enneagram, I'm going to take a wild guess and assume, yes :)  That's great because in this episode we're using the 2022 Enneagram in Organizations Global Survey to guide this conversation about how mana...

Nathan Parcells is an Executive Coach and owner at Sharpened Coaching , helping co-founders build better partnerships. He's a co-founder himself so in addition to bringing his expertise and training to clients, he's bringing years of real-world experience navigating his own co-founder relationships. This episode is very practical and very specific as Nathan shares with us three types of...