The Enneagram Edge with Host Tracy O’Malley

Enneagram 2s want to be loved by you. Driven by a desire to be needed and appreciated, the Considerate Helper is empathetic, generous and self-sacrificing. But the individual 2’s instinctual subtype has a big influence on how their desire to feel loved shows up in the world. So, how do self-preservation, one-on-one and social 2s gain approval differently? And why are they often mistyped as a diffe...

I like to call Enneagram 1s the ‘sheriff in town.’ Driven by a need to be good, these Reformers or Perfectionists have a strong sense of right and wrong and are prone to black and white thinking. But the Enneagram 1s instinctual subtype drastically changes the way their 1-ness is expressed. So, what differentiates a self-preservation Enneagram 1 from a one-on-one or social 1? And how does understa...

Influencing and leadership seem like the same thing, right? Well… not exactly. You have to influence to be a leader. But to be an influencer, it’s not always necessary to lead. The truth is that both of these roles are much different than we often think. The term “influencer” can make me cringe, but it doesn’t just mean selling products to your followers on social media. On the flip side, leading...

Did you take the Enneagram test but feel like your results don’t ring true? It might be because you haven’t identified your instinctual subtype. 65 to 75 percent of people get mistyped by their Enneagram results. This is because artificial intelligence cannot account for all the twists and turns in the human psyche, and it can miss a crucial detail: The three subtypes. The instinctual parts of who...

Are you slow playing your personal growth? Spending years and years and years exploring the tools of personal development without ever really putting them into practice? Is it time to invest in the Fast Pass and FINALLY start living the life you desire? On this episode of The Leadership Formula, I walk you through my own personal development journey, explaining how I spent 12 years collecting tool...

Whether you're cooking up a romantic weekend with your partner or an activity to honor yourself, the Enneagram is a useful tool for making Valentine’s Day plans. So, what does it look like to plan a date night around your sweetheart’s Enneagram type? Or how might you leverage an understanding of your own type to make plans for an ideal solo adventure or get-together with friends? On this episode o...

February is the month of love. But romantic partnerships are not easy. And often, the ways we try to protect ourselves from our greatest fears cause conflict in intimate relationships. So, how can we leverage the Enneagram as a tool to better understand ourselves and the people we love? How can the Enneagram help us nurture healthy romantic relationships? On this episode of The Leadership Formula,...

Yes, the Enneagram memes are fun. And there’s nothing wrong with posts that guess your coffee order or your perfect vacation based on your Enneagram type. But if you only see the Enneagram as a party game, you’re missing out on the power and beauty of this personality test as a tool for growth. So, what can we do to harness the full power of the Enneagram in our lives? On this episode of The Leade...

Most of us struggle to set and honor boundaries in at least one area of our lives. And we worry about how others might react if we set limits around their behavior. But what if boundaries aren’t just for the person who sets them? What if honoring our boundaries actually benefits the people we love and lead? On this episode of The Leadership Formula, I explain why boundaries are a loving act, descr...

Enneagram 3s want to be the best at what they do. And they will often stick with something for too long just because they are the best—even if their soul is dying. So, what can a 3 do to embrace the discomfort of not being #1 as she grows to the next level? What does it look like when a Competitive Achiever learns to honor her soul’s calling? Natalia Benson is a women’s empowerment coach and money...

Has the newness of the new year started to wear off for you? As we move to the end of January, it’s easy to get weary and lose momentum. And it happens to the best of us. So, how do you get out of the funk you’re in and step into what you’re called to do? On this episode of The Leadership Formula, I share the top three ways to un-funk yourself, explaining how movement helps you shift your energy a...

Sometimes you have to slow down in order to speed up. But for a feisty Enneagram 3, ‘too fast’ is a foreign concept. Can slowing down really get you to the goal line faster and with less effort? And how can we leverage the framework of the Enneagram to make sure we’re in the right race? Steph Purdy is the Performance Coach behind 1 Good Push, a program designed to help determined men get what they...

Teamwork really does make the dream work. But collaborating with people who aren’t wired like you can be a challenge. And while the Enneagram is a useful tool for understanding yourself and your team members, knowledge isn’t enough. So, how can you apply the framework of the Enneagram to change your organization for the better? On this episode of The Leadership Formula, I share the top five reason...

We can’t control what’s happening around us, but we can use the Enneagram to control the energy we show up with. If we understand the framework fully, the Enneagram gives us a roadmap to recognize when we’re spun out or stuck. And it offers guidance on how to shift our energy for the better. On this episode of The Leadership Formula, I discuss how to use your stress number as a wakeup call that yo...

What is that thing you do that drives you crazy? The thing you know doesn’t serve you, but you just can’t help yourself? For me, it’s flying under the radar. I am slow to put myself out there because it feels vulnerable. But to serve more people and grow professionally, I know I need to lean into that vulnerability. And it’s no surprise to me, as an Enneagram 8, that my behavior is tied to the Cha...

Your inner child has EVERYTHING to do with your business. The experiences you had as a kid influence the way you see the world. And the false beliefs you took on then are showing up in your business today. So, how do you connect with and heal your inner child? How can you use the Enneagram as a tool to bring out the best in Little You? On this episode of The Leadership Formula, I walk you through...

What does it look like when two Enneagram 3s become partners in business, marriage or both? As you might expect, they get sh*t done, setting goals and taking action on them right away. But just because two people share the same Enneagram type doesn’t mean they have exactly the same strengths. Depending on their instinctual subtypes, a couple of Competitive Achievers may behave very differently. Th...

The Way to Your Next Level Life Is Through a Next Level YOU and How to Get There in 2022 We all want to get to the next level in 2022. But setting an intention is one thing. And walking that talk is another. So, how do we go from talking about a next level life to really living it? What does achieving that next level actually require of us? On this episode of The Leadership Formula, I explain why...

Rebecca Louise believes that anything is possible. She can turn any situation into an adventure and because of her intense energy, Rebecca was mistyped as an Enneagram 8. But Rebecca isn’t motivated by the need to prove her strength. She is driven, instead, by a need to live life to the fullest, which makes her an Enneagram 7, the Enthusiastic Visionary. So, what does it look like when a healthy 7...

Every Enneagram type has powerful gifts to offer the world. But we can only make our highest contribution when we are healthy. When we’re coming from a place of compassion, empathy and love. So, what is YOUR gift based on your Enneagram type? And what superpowers should you recognize and appreciate in each of the other eight types, especially those very different from you? On this episode of The L...

Your typical Enneagram 5 is a reserved, independent introvert. Motivated by the need to know and understand, these Quiet Specialists are known for spending a lot of time in their heads. But Jim Carter III is not your typical 5. Yes, he is a genius at what he does, but Jim focuses his energy beyond himself, leveraging his brilliance for the greatest good. So, what does it look like when a 5 has a s...

Did you accomplish everything you wanted in 2021? Or did something get in your way? Every Enneagram type has a core fear. And chances are, if you're getting stuck, it’s got something to do with that fear. So, how do you identify the excuses you’re making to protect your vulnerabilities? What does it look like to lean into your biggest fears? To fulfill your potential and do what you were called to...

High-achieving women are the most mistyped on the Enneagram. And that’s because the online assessments only consider our behaviors, not the motives behind them. Joy Harrington spent her childhood doing everything right. She excelled at school and helped raise her younger siblings. And she grew up to be a successful entrepreneur who knows how to get sh*t done. So, it’s no surprise that Joy was mist...

2021 has been the most vulnerable year of my life. And as an Enneagram 8 with a fear of being betrayed or violated, exposing my heart in real time has been scary. But being vulnerable has also allowed me to move into the next level of growth in both my personal and professional life. In celebration of the 200th episode of The Leadership Formula, I explain how the power of vulnerability can help yo...

Amber Lilyestrom was challenging to type because she has the 9’s gift for embodying the full spectrum of Enneagram types. Even as a child, she was good at tuning into the energy and emotions of the people around her. But because Amber is also a high achiever, she was mistyped. The truth is, Amber is motivated by a need to create harmony in the world. And she has done enough inner work to connect f...