The Enneagram Edge with Host Tracy O’Malley

So much good has come out of 2020.⁣ ⁣ People keep saying this year doesn’t count—but people were doing this even before the pandemic. How many years are we going to piss away NOT doing what we want to do?!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Listen now⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Meet Tiffany⁣ ⁣ A high-level business coach, multi-millionaire entrepreneur, a great podcaster, and a straight shooter, Tiffany has helped thousands of people build sustaina...

I used to be the most reactionary person in the world. There are two different types of people in this world: the thermostats and the thermometers. Be the thermostat. For the longest time I operated as a thermometer: The reading changed based on my environment, allowing outside circumstances to dictate what the thermometer—aka I—said and did. But if you’re a thermostat, you can set yourself to a c...

You can’t compartmentalize integrity. To be a world-class leader, you must incorporate integrity into all areas of your life. David Wood does exactly that. Meet David One of my favorite people in the world, David is a no filter, no bullshit, straight-shooter filled with love and compassion. He is a world-class leader that has taught over a million students all over the world. He’s the type of pers...

So you want to use the Enneagram effectively. If you’re going to use the Enneagram as a tool, you need to make sure you’re typed properly. Especially if you don’t remember a lot, have blocked it out, or answer assessments based on behavior, it can be difficult to know and discover your type. The self discovery process is not for the weak of heart. Self discovery takes a level of radical honesty wi...

The blues or bring it—which do you choose? When confronted with a problem, there are usually two types of people: those that take something and see the negative—“This sucks; why is this happening to me?”—or those that say to themselves, “Okay, this is not fun, but what the hell can I use it for?” Jenn Kennedy is part of that second camp. Meet Jenn Jenn Kennedy shows others how to be master problem...

The Enneagram is complex... ...much more complex than the cute memes we see on Instagram or the fun tests we take online. It’s a very incredible and powerful tool when used properly. Between the levels of health, growth points, stress points, sub-types, and more, the Enneagram is multi-faceted. Listen now 65-75% of the time, self Enneagram tests are inaccurate. This is because we answer based on b...

Breaking free. Too much, too loud, too talkative, too fast. Being labeled this way was a painful experience for Rebecca. As an Enneagram 7, she was passionate about everything—all the time—and brimming with ideas. But her joy was a source of contention and conflict. Listen now “If I follow what I love, there's going to be pain attached.” This became Rebecca’s balancing act. Did she follow the path...

How things have changed. When I was growing up, we didn’t have the internet or high-tech devices (I got my first cell phone at age 30) and we also didn’t have easy access to resources on personal development. This makes me a first-generation personal developer as I like to say. Listen now Nowadays, there’s too much information. For younger generations who’ve been technologically connected their wh...

What “disqualifies us” actually qualifies us. As Doug puts it: We’re growing or we’re dying. We have to evolve and use the tools we’re given along the way to improve ourselves. “Healed” doesn’t mean you’re perfect, or that when things come up you’ll undoubtedly get through it. Sometimes life throws you curveballs and there’s healing that comes through the reevaluation of the self. I’ve got more wo...

How to Bring Out the Best in Yourself When we sense a problem—whether in our leadership with others or with ourselves—we want a solution right now. That's because when we realize there’s a problem, it’s usually because the situation has already gotten out of hand. In other words, it’s only when we have a problem that we’re willing to make change happen. Don’t Rush to Action If we rush to action—if...

No one was immune to this In light of current circumstances, many of us have been presented with the fact that we’ve put all of our eggs in one basket. Maybe you thought you were doing your own thing but have really been a prisoner to a company. Or you were going down a path you thought was for you but you’ve come to realize it isn’t working out. The gift we’ve been given A season of silence or ev...

Everything that could've been thrown on the fire has been thrown on the fire. We’ve been thrust into this plot twist by COVID, a complicated political environment, and basically everything in our day-to-day lives changing. This has disrupted a lot of our routines, including those pertaining to our health, business, and relationships. And when things are out of control, we need to be more mindful....

You bonked. When you’re going, going, going and all of a sudden you have no more energy, can’t take another step and are lying on the ground...you bonked. You didn’t eat enough, drink enough, or pace yourself. You bonked...and it hit you like a brick wall. But here’s the thing: You have to bonk to figure out what your bonking signs are in order to offset the bonk next time. How this relates to suf...

Books to Read Based on Your Enneagram Type Information doesn’t equal transformation. Sometimes we think there's something more we need to know before we take action. Although I’m usually a take-action kind of girl, when I’m stressed I can go into analysis paralysis mode. Remember: Integration of the information equals transformation. So if you’re struggling to take action, you need a guide. In thi...

How the Enneagram and coaching can help you live with integrity This episode is a very special episode because this week’s guest is someone who worked with me, helped change my life as much as I helped lead her change, and our souls connected the very night we met. Courtney Baker is a business coach and online marketing sales strategist, and this episode is all about our journey together, how we m...

EnneaTalk Tuesday: Triggers This week’s Enneagram Tuesday is all about Triggers. I discuss how the Enneagram can be used as a compass to help navigate how and why each type is triggered, what the motivations are behind these triggers, and how to use them as an opportunity for growth and resilience instead of running from the emotions and being fearful. Listen to this episode to hear how each type...

Eight Years Sober, and So Much More This episode is a very unique Becoming Bulletproof episode. I discuss a special day that signifies 8 years of sobriety and open up about the events in my life that led to each of my compensatory addictions. I share my journey and how it was shaped internally and externally, how I hurt the ones I loved along the way, and the specific moments that led up to me fin...

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with the Enneagram It’s a new week which means it is time for another episode of EnneaTalk Tuesday. This week I delve into the topic of Imposter Syndrome, what it looks like, how it can impact us, and how it shows up and presents itself for every type on the Enneagram. Listen to this episode for tips and tricks to navigate out of imposter syndrome, how to recognize whe...

How one woman helps people leverage their best selves to find success This week’s guest is someone I respect more than anyone else in the entire world. My admiration for her as a woman, wife, human, entrepreneur, and thought leader goes deep—and I don’t say that about just anyone. Cathy Savage is an incredible multi-million-dollar business owner, world-renowned wellness coach, and lives every aspe...

Integrating the Enneagram to move the needle in your life It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for another EnneaTalk episode. As we wrapped up our series with the Enneagram types last week, I figured it was time to talk about the most important part—integration. Integrating the Enneagram is where the magic happens, and I discuss just how to do that, what it looks like, and how it can change your lif...

How to focus on wellbeing, stay connected, and be resilient It’s time for another Becoming Bulletproof episode and this week is one I know a lot of you won’t want to miss. This week’s guest is global thought leader Poonacha Machaiah, an expert in the intersection of wellbeing and technology. He offers unique insight on resilience, energy, and adversity in the face of the condition of the world tod...

The Enneagram Type Nine: The Peacemaker It’s time for our last and final episode in the Learning, Leading, Loving, and Laughing series. This week’s episode is all about the Enneagram type nine, otherwise known as the Peacemakers. I dive into their core motivations, what makes them the kings and queens of the Enneagram, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they are uniquely different from every...

Getting authentically aligned with yourself This week’s guest has a beautiful soul and is going to be a gift to everyone who listens. Melissa Martin is all about network marketing and how to get authentically aligned with yourself and where you are going. She has developed a coaching system and program to get you get clear on the legacy you want to leave behind, being a better leader, how to colla...

The Enneagram Type Eight: The Challenger It’s EnneaTalk Tuesday and another episode in our series of Learning, Leading, Loving, Laughing, with the Enneagram types. This week it is all about the 8, The Challenger, and if you have been listening to this podcast for a while now, you’ll know that this is my type. I discuss all the things that make an eight challenging and beautiful, how to step into t...

Leading with light and integrity This week’s episode is a little different than normal, but if you have listened to me for any length of time, you know that I read energy at the highest of levels and know that allowing others to truly see me is not something that comes easily. This week’s guest, Natalie Ehmka, is one of few people whom I feel completely comfortable and seen by, and this episode is...