ENNEAGRAM The Enneagram is a powerful tool for

ENNEAGRAM

The Enneagram is a powerful tool for personal and collective transformation. Stemming from the Greek words ennea (nine) and grammos (a written symbol), the nine-pointed Enneagram symbol represents nine distinct strategies for relating to the self, others and the world.

Each Enneagram type has a different pattern of thinking, feeling and acting that arises from a deeper inner motivation or worldview. Learning about these patterns fosters greater understanding through a universal language that transcends gender, religion, nationality and culture. While we are all unique, we share common experiences.

Enneagram is an “inside job” that begins with you determining your own type, and then exploring ever-deepening personal and/or professional development The Enneagram also helps you create healthier relationships and provides tools to work through conflicts. Determining our personality type through the Enneagram does not put us in a box, but helps us see the box from which we experience the world. With this awareness, we can step outside of our limited perspective. Ideally, personality is an effective way to express ourselves, but challenges arise when our point of view becomes rigid and we get stuck in automatic habits By discovering these unconscious patterns, we can lead more fulfilling lives, enjoy healthier relationships, and connect to our true essence.

Each Enneagram type has a home base in one of the three centers of intelligence – head, heart and body – that shapes our way of being in the world.

Each personality types play with other types We have arrows and wings Arrows are the numbers we go to when we are either stressed or relaxed We take either good or bad traits Wings are like hands, we have two hands but can favour either one We take the traits of the personality on the either side of you on the wheel.

THE REFORMER Enneagram Type One The Rational, Idealistic Type: Principled, Purposeful, Self-Controlled, and Perfectionistic

Ones are conscientious and ethical, with a strong sense of right and wrong. They are teachers, crusaders, and advocates for change: always striving to improve things, but afraid of making a mistake. Well-organized, orderly, and fastidious, they try to maintain high standards, but can slip into being critical and perfectionistic. They typically have problems with resentment and impatience. At their Best: wise, discerning, realistic, and noble. Can be morally heroic. Basic Fear: Of being corrupt/evil, defective Basic Desire: To be good, to have integrity, to be balanced Enneagram One with a Nine-Wing: "The Idealist" Enneagram One with a Two-Wing: "The Advocate" Key Motivations: Want to be right, to strive higher and improve everything, to be consistent with their ideals, to justify themselves, to be beyond criticism so as not to be condemned by anyone. The Meaning of the Arrows (in brief) When moving in their Direction of Disintegration (stress), methodical Ones suddenly become moody and irrational at Four. However, when moving in their Direction of Integration (growth), angry, critical Ones become more spontaneous and joyful, like healthy Sevens. Careers: Teachers, Politicians, Religious work, Advocates Hillary Clinton, Margaret Thatcher

THE HELPER Enneagram Type Two The Caring, Interpersonal Type: Generous, Demonstrative, People-Pleasing, and Possessive

Type 2: The Helper �Also known as the giver, cheerleader, or supporter �Empathetic, unselfish, people pleasers, intrusive, giving, possessive, warm hearted, serves others �Fears being unworthy, unloved, or unwanted �Desires unconditional love form others �Alan Alda, Jewish/Italian mother stereotype, M. Teresa �Needs to put their own needs first before others, make time to be alone, don’t suppress your own needs �Careers: Counselors, Health Care, Social work, Service

THE ACHIEVER Enneagram Type Three The Success-Oriented, Pragmatic Type: Adaptable, Excelling, Driven, and Image-Conscious

Type 3: The Achiever �Also known as the motivator, performer, instant expert �Success oriented, confident, charming, ambitious, competitive, worried about image and approval. �Fears being worthless and rejected �Desires to be valuable, accepted, and desired �Bill Clinton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony Robbins �Get your approval from yourself, not others, allow down time and get in touch with your feelings �Careers: Sales, Acting, Teaching, Business, Law, Politics �Thoughts: “He did a good job, but I can do it

THE INDIVIDUALIST Enneagram Type Four The Sensitive, Introspective Type: Expressive, Dramatic, Self-Absorbed, and Temperamental

Type 4: The Artist �Also known as the romantic, individualist, elitist �Introspective, self-aware, sensitive, creative, moody �Vulnerable, self-pity, reserved, self-conscious, inspired �Fears they have no identity or personal importance �Desires to find themselves and discover their purpose �Prince, Bono, Johnny Depp, Bob Dylan, Yoko Ono �Needs to focus on present instead of what’s missing

THE INVESTIGATOR Enneagram Type Five The Intense, Cerebral Type: Perceptive, Innovative, Secretive, and Isolated

Type 5: The Thinker � Also known as the observer, analyst, philosopher, sage � The perceptive, cerebral type. Insightful, cynical, innovative, detached, intense, , obsessed, complex � Fears being helpless, useless, and incapable � Desires to be competent, capable, and have something to contribute � John Lennon, Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Kurt Cobain � Needs to develop compassion, get out of your head and into your heart, share feelings and let yourself be seen. � Careers: Science, technical fields, inventors, artists, R & D, � Thoughts: “How can I get out of the meeting, reunion,

THE LOYALIST Enneagram Type Six The Committed, Security-Oriented Type: Engaging, Responsible, Anxious, and Suspicious

Type 6: The Loyalist � Also known as the skeptic, devil’s advocate, trooper � Secure-oriented, reliable, hard-working, responsible, defensive, anxious, indecisive, rebellious, friendly � Fears being unable to survive and having no support � Desires to find security and support to belong � Jay Leno, Princess Diana, Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan � Don’t give approval/power to others and become your own authority and identity, trust your gut. � Careers: Teaching, auditing, planning departments � Thoughts: “Am I ready for every emergency? ” “What are they thinking? ” “Do I fit in? ” “Was I talking too much? ”

THE ENTHUSIAST Enneagram Type Seven The Busy, Variety-Seeking Type: Spontaneous, Versatile, Acquisitive, and Scattered

Type 7: The Enthusiast � Also known as the sensualist, entertainer, optimist � The busy, productive type. Extroverted, spontaneous, playful, high-spirited, over-extended, scattered � Fears being deprived of freedom, happiness, pleasure � Desires to be happy, fulfilled, and have needs met � Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, John Kennedy, Beth Midler, Howard Stern, Mozart � Needs to focus on giving not getting, be present and smell the flowers, do and complete one thing at a time � Careers: Needs variety, show business, public relations, advertising, travel, nursing, health fitness centers � Thoughts: “I’ll go-go-go as long as my body will take me!” “I can’t begin to count the fun things I want to do!!

THE CHALLENGER Enneagram Type Eight The Powerful, Dominating Type: Self-Confident, Decisive, Willful, and Confrontational

The Challenger � Also known as the boss, general, confronter � The powerful, aggressive type. Self-confident, heroic, � Decisive, straight-talking, confrontational, ruthless � Fears being harmed or controlled by others � Desires control of one’s environment, life, and destiny � Martin Luther King, Donald Trump, Barbara Walters, Don Vito Corleone, Roseanne Barr, FDR � Notice tendency to blame others and see how you bring enemies into your life, trust people can be loyal � Careers: Entrepreneur, CEO’s, administration, military � Thoughts: “Why doesn’t she stand on her own two feet? ” “I’ll show him who’s really in charge”

THE PEACEMAKER Enneagram Type Nine The Easygoing, Self-Effacing Type: Receptive, Reassuring Agreeable, and Complacent

The Peacemaker � Also known as a mediator, negotiator, conflict avoider � Easy going, accepting, trusting, complacent, stubborn, avoidant, too willing to accept the peace and go along � Fears having conflict and losing their peace of mind � Desires inner stability/harmony in their environment � Janet Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Ronald Reagan � Learn to confront conflict instead of avoiding them, don’t agree when you disagree, express gut feelings � Careers: Diplomat, mediator, arbitrator, military � Thoughts: “I’ll agree with whatever he says but I’ll do what I want” “My taxes are due tomorrow, I still have time. ”