The Hello, Personality Podcast

S5E5 - What motivates an INTJ? What does it really mean to be an INxJ personality type? What does it look like to deprioritize sensory information as much as these personality types do? In this episode, we explore these questions and more with Johnson, an INTJ (we also met INFJ Joyce in the last episode ) in this series of interviews exploring the intersection of the 16 Types personality system an...

S5E4 - What's the main motivating force for an INFJ? Joyce Meng joins us in this next interview in a series exploring the intersection of the 16 Types personality system (and cognitive functions) with the concept of motivation. Joyce shares with us what it's really like to live with Introverted Intuition (Ni) as her main driving force and the impact it has had on her life. Joyce also exp...

S5E3 - This episode begins a series of interviews of various personality types in the 16 Types system. In this episode, we hear from an ENFJ who describes how struggles in one of her primary relationships motivated her to understand the differences between herself and others. She also shares some of her biggest motivations in life as we draw connections to the influence of her mental wiring on the...

S5E2 - In this episode, we'll explore each of the eight cognitive functions, what motivates them, and how the motivations change depending on where they are in your cognitive function sequence. You'll discover some clues to your own motivation strengths and struggles in this episode. Discover Your Personality Type »

S5E1 - It's a new season on The Hello, Personality Podcast and we're digging into the theme of motivation. In this first episode, we'll define motivation and explore how to uncover and observe your own motivations. Don't miss the series of reflection questions at the end of the episode to help you think more deeply about what drives your motivation. Mentioned in the episode: Co...

Check out what's coming up in this short update and preview of what to expect for Season 5. This season will be all about exploring the topic of MOTIVATION through the lens of the 16 Types system of personality. 

S4E12 - In this season finale, we take a look at the overarching patterns that emerged as we looked at the intersection of the Enneagram and emotional intelligence. We also look at the wisdom of the nine guests who are doing deep inner work with their Enneagram-related patterns. The podcast will be on a short break before Season 5 (focused on the 16 Types system) launches in a few weeks. 

S4E11 -  Hear from Scott Allender, the author of The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence. We discuss Scott's Enneagram type (SP3), how doing inner work can change the dynamic in relationships, and the role the body plays in identifying and understanding your emotions and becoming more emotionally intelligent. Scott shares the five aspects of emotional intelligence he uses with clients and how...

S4E10 -  In the final interview of the series of head-type interviews, you'll meet Mark, a Social 7. With the backdrop of Emotional Intelligence, we discuss the Type 7's avoidance of pain, the pursuit of joy (yet settling for happiness), and his gluttony for experiences. Mark shares a distinction between being present and being with the immediate and how this has helped him work with som...

S4E9 -  You’ll meet Tisha (SX6) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Tisha describes how her need to know, understand, and have clarity caused her to create a lot of fear-based stories about her relationships until she discovered the power of curiosity, asking questions, and holding space for the possibility...

S4E8 - You’ll meet Ivy (Type 5) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Ivy and I talk about paying attention to her emotions and her work with accepting and actually feeling them. She also shares her relationship and connection to her body sensations as she uses the fear she feels in the interview to connect to...

S4E7 -  You’ll meet Shay (SP4) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Shay and I talk about our shared experiences with the Enneagram and being Self-Preservation Type 4s. We discuss our relationship to the passion of Envy, taking on other people's emotions, and suffering...as well as our perception of our...

S4E6 - You’ll meet Janet (SP3) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Janet shares with us the role of curiosity and exploration in helping her see what was under her tendency to put on a happy face and adapt to whatever role was required of her. You'll also get to witness the result of Janet's inner...

S4E5 - You’ll meet Darby (SP2) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. As a Self-Preservation Type 2—the countertype for 2s—Darby talks about how it was difficult for her to see the passion of Pride in her life and how she hasn't always related to the "Giver" stereotype. Darby also shares how she...

S4E4 - In this episode of a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence, you'll meet Kristi, an SP1. Learn how Kristi connects to her emotions and specifically how she recognizes anger through her body. Kristi draws connections between her inner and outer personal development work and being able to experience true Serenity—the Virtue for Type 1s...

S4E3 - This episode continues the series of interviews with one person of each Enneagram type to uncover the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. In this episode, you'll meet Suzanna, a SO9, and you'll learn how she became aware of the impact of some classic Type 9 patterns in her life and how she's deconstructing the unhelpful patterns.

S4E2 - This episode kicks off a series of interviews with one person of each Enneagram type to uncover the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. In this episode, you'll meet Di, a SO8. Di talks about growing awareness of her vulnerability, fear, and other emotions. She even does some live inquiry and reveals feelings of vulnerability at some of the questions I ask. Listen...

S4 E1 - This episode kicks off Season 4 with an exploration of Emotional Intelligence–what it is, why it's important, and identifying the four core aspects of your EQ. This season we're exploring Emotional Intelligence through the lens of the Enneagram with one guest from each type to see patterns emerge about the relationship between various aspects of a person's Enneagram type pat...

Coming up on Season 4—we're exploring connections between the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence! Listen to this short trailer to hear more about Season 4.

S3E12 -  A very short update on the podcast and the upcoming season (Season 4) which will launch in July 2023.

S3E11 - In this episode, you'll meet Seth, a quieter, calmer version of the ENFP personality type than you might have met before. We dig into his journey to landing on his type, why he's not an INFP, and the influence other people can have on his thoughts—despite having his identity function of Introverted Feeling in the second position of his cognitive function sequence. We also talk at...

S3E10: Meet Andrea, an ISFJ who thought she was an INFJ before really understanding the power of her true personality type and the ISFJ cognitive functions. Andrea will share what caused her to mistype herself despite knowing a lot about the 16 Types personality system, and she'll explain many of the common patterns found in all IxxJ personality types. You'll see many ways in which her c...

S3E9: We're continuing a series of interviews to see the strengths and struggles of various types with the Authentic Life Framework and to learn more about how their personality type is showing up in their life. Today we have Erica, an ISFP who isn't a personality type expert but who worked with me to find her best-fit type in the 16 Type system. In this episode, you'll hear the str...

S3E8: This episode kicks off a series of interviews to see the strengths and struggles of various types with the Authentic Life Framework and to hear about their journey to finding their best-fit type—including mistypes! Today we have Mary Joy—an ENTJ who once thought she was an INFJ—to share with us how she found her type, the ways she observes her type impacting her life, and her relationship to...

S3E7 - Real people share the impact the Authentic Life Framework has had in their lives as they live more authentically and make decisions that create a more authentic impact. Resources: Submit a question » Core Gift Discovery » 16 Types Level 1 Package »