What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 5s have done the analysis; they're not reactive, and when they say something, it's because they actually mean it. There's no noise, no filler, no performance. But the same striving to feel detached and self-sufficient that makes Fives so precise can also make feedback land as robotic, delayed, or so carefully constructed that the person on the other end isn't sure whether they're being evaluated or actually talked to. We walk through three things to do an...
Jul 25
18 min
In this episode, I sit down with Dina Smith, a licensed therapist, clinical director, and certified Enneagram coach based in Florida, to talk through the coworker chemistry between the Enneagram Type 3 (Striving to Feel Outstanding) and Type 9 (Striving to Feel at Peace). Dina identifies as a Three, and she's got a front-row seat to the Three-Nine dynamic both at home (her husband is a Nine) and at work with her own team, so I couldn't think of a better person to unpack this pairing with. We ...
Jul 22
1 hr 2 min
What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 6s usually think through every angle before they say a word; they care deeply about fairness, and their loyalty to the people around them means the feedback is coming from a real place. But the same striving to feel certain and secure that makes Sixes so thorough can also turn a feedback conversation into something that gets overthought, over-qualified, or quietly avoided because the Six isn't quite sure how it's going to land. We walk through three thing...
Jul 18
20 min
I love when I get to learn from fellow Enneagram coaches and hear about their real-world experiences and fresh takes. In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lee Fields and Seth "Creek" Creekmore, co-founders of Analog Enneagram, to discuss the coworker chemistry between the Enneagram Type 1 (Striving to Feel Perfect) and Type 4 (Striving to Feel Unique). Lee is a certified Enneagram coach and teacher who serves as VP of the IEA Southeast chapter and on faculty with Awareness ...
Jul 15
1 hr 3 min
What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 8s are probably the most naturally comfortable type when it comes to giving feedback. They're direct, they don't dance around it, and they genuinely mean it as investment, not attack. That directness is a real asset in a world where most feedback conversations stay so soft the message never actually lands. But the same striving to feel strong that makes Eights so decisive can also make feedback hit harder than intended and leave the other person too rattl...
Jul 11
14 min
In this week's Coworker Compatibility episode, Demetrius "D" Parker from Trust Leadership Collective is bringing is real world experience to the coworker compatibility conversation between the Type 2 (striving to feel connected) and the Type 3 (striving to feel outstanding). 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...
Jul 8
1 hr 2 min
What You'll Hear in This Episode Type 7s are some of the most naturally energizing people in any workplace, and that energy is a genuine asset in feedback conversations. Sevens see potential quickly, frame things optimistically, and have a gift for making even hard conversations feel like they're going somewhere good. But the same striving to feel excited and satisfied that makes Sevens so fun to work with can also turn a feedback conversation into something that stays light when it needed to...
Jul 4
14 min
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
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