Check out this week's Coworker Compatibility episode between the Type 1 (striving to feel perfect) and the Type 8 (striving to feel powerful). When you tune in, you'll hear about: the strengths of this duo at work potential friction points communication styles of each leadership vs. direct report dynamics of each growth opportunities in the workplaceResources + Links: Learn more about the 3-part Dream Team Momentum program: enneagrammba.com/enneagram-team-workshopsRu...
Jul 1
37 min
If you're an Enneagram Type 9, or you lead one, this episode is for you! We're breaking down the do's and don'ts of giving feedback as a Type 9: the Consensus-Builder. What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 9s bring something genuinely valuable to feedback conversations: warmth, steadiness, and an ability to make people feel safe before things get hard. But the same striving to feel at peace that makes Nines so grounding to be around can also turn a feedback conversation into somet...
Jun 27
19 min
Type 1s, known as the Administrator (source: Awareness to Action Enneagram) care deeply about doing things right. They're clear, they're specific, and they genuinely want the person in front of them to improve. But that same commitment to high standards can sometimes get in the way of the feedback actually landing. In this episode, we're walking through what Type 1s are already doing well and a few things worth adjusting so their feedback inspires rather than overwhelms. What You'll Hear in T...
Jun 20
13 min
Check out the Backstory vs. Bullet Points episode mentioned here! -> https://www.buzzsprout.com/1850780/episodes/16622539 What happens when the Achiever and the Individualist end up on the same team? In this episode of Coworker Chemistry, we dig into the Type 3 + Type 4 dynamic - the strengths, the friction, the communication gaps, and what growth actually looks like when someone striving to feel outstanding meets someone striving to feel unique and authentic. The Strengths o...
Jun 18
46 min
For Type 2s, the Coach (source: Awareness to Action Enneagram), giving feedback isn't just uncomfortable, it can feel genuinely risky. When connection is your currency, anything that might strain a relationship hits differently. In this episode, we're walking through why feedback feels so hard for this type, what Type 2s are already doing well, and a few adjustments that can help their feedback actually land, without sacrificing the warmth that makes them so good at leading people in the firs...
Jun 13
12 min
Both of these types are driven by ideas. Both can light up a room when the topic is right. But underneath that shared curiosity, two very different strivings are running the show. The Five's striving to feel detached, capable, and competent isn't about being a know-it-all, it's about making sure they have enough before they give anything away. They go inward, go deep, and conserve their energy carefully. The Seven's striving to feel excited and satisfied isn't about being scattered, but rathe...
Jun 9
51 min
Type 3s are probably the most comfortable type when it comes to giving feedback: direct, efficient, and genuinely invested in bringing people along toward success. But that same drive that makes feedback feel natural can also cause it to miss the mark. In this Starting Monday episode, we're breaking down three things Type 3s should keep doing and three things worth reconsidering, so your feedback actually lands. What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 3s are wired to go far and go fast. That en...
Jun 6
13 min
Striving to Feel Powerful meets Striving to Feel at Peace The Eight and Nine pairing is one of those dynamics where the differences are impossible to miss and the similarities can be completely hidden. Eights tend to be direct, decisive, and energized by challenge. Nines are steady, accommodating, and energized when everyone is getting along. But here's what most people miss: both types are deeply loyal, both are quietly protective of the people they care about, and both have a ...
Jun 2
52 min
If you work with or manage a Type 4 (or if you are a Type 4!) this one's for you. In this episode of our Starting Monday series, we're breaking down the do's and don'ts of giving feedback as an Enneagram Type 4: the Visionary. As always, the goal is simple: take these insights and put them to work by Monday. What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 4s bring something genuinely rare to feedback conversations: real, deep empathy. They have an almost uncanny ability to see the whole person in front...
May 30
12 min
NEW RESOURCE! The Manager's Prompt Pack: Scripts for All Types in All Situations Download Now for just $47. Striving to Feel Perfect Meets Striving to Feel Safe What happens when the person striving to get everything right teams up with the person striving to feel safe and certain? In this episode of the Coworker Chemistry series, we're diving into one of the most quietly complex pairings in the Enneagram: Type 1 and Type 6. On the surface, these two look like the dream team. Both are depen...
May 23
32 min
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