After 27 years in real estate and 23 years on stage, Cheryl is making a major pivot grounded in radical self-awareness, the Enneagram, and the courage to stop performing and start leading as her true self. In this deeply vulnerable solo episode, she reveals how understanding your story and motivation becomes your greatest leadership advantage.

In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton discusses:

• 27-year real estate journey and career milestones

• Adoption, identity, and lifelong questions of "Who am I?"

• Discovering and mistyping her Enneagram type (Three vs. Seven)

• The Authenticity Advantage and self-leadership in real estate

• New keynote, workshops, and future offerings for leaders and teams

Key Takeaways:

• Self-awareness is not a luxury for leaders; it is the foundational skill that drives culture, retention, and long-term performance.

• Many high achievers unknowingly build their careers on someone else's definition of success, performing a version of themselves instead of leading from who they truly are.

• Personality tools like the Enneagram are powerful not because they label behavior, but because they reveal the deeper motivations and fears driving that behavior.

• The gap between who you are at work and who you are when no one is watching is often where burnout, disconnection, and people-pleasing take root.

• Your story unlocks your most authentic, impactful leadership.

"You cannot lead others well until you lead yourself. You cannot lead yourself until you truly, truly know yourself." - Cheryl Knowlton

Connect with Cheryl Knowlton:

Website: www.cherylknows.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylknows/ 

Show Notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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