The Enneagram isn’t about boxing people in early, it’s about giving them room to grow well.

In this episode, we're talking about why Enneagram results often feel less clear early in someone’s career, the most common mistakes leaders make when trying to apply personality tools with young employees, and what it actually looks like to use the Enneagram in a way that supports growth, confidence, and self-awareness.

We'll cover:

• How young professionals are still forming identity and how that impacts workplace behavior and understanding "their type"
• Why Enneagram typing can feel fuzzy early in a career (and why that’s completely normal)
• The difference between using the Enneagram as a label vs. a conversation
• Common patterns I see in young teams (hustle, people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, blending in)
• How to focus on stress and growth patterns instead of locking in a “number”
• How to use the Enneagram to build feedback skills, communication confidence, and self-trust
• Why curiosity and experimentation matter more than accuracy at this stage

If you lead young professionals (or you are one!) this episode will help you use the Enneagram as a practical tool for understanding motivation, navigating pressure, and building healthier patterns early in your career.

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More and more companies are interested in adding the Enneagram into their leadership and team development programs, but many aren’t sure where to start, how to structure it, or how to make it work within their budget.

If you can relate, I got you.

You don’t need a massive program or outside facilitator to get meaningful value from the Enneagram (although we're here if you prefer a guided experience!). With a simple, practical structure, you can run a meaningful team workshop internally, without overcomplicating it.

Whether you’re an HR partner, team leader, or internal champion, this 6-part workshop framework is here to help you get started.

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In this episode of Enneagram at Work, we are wrapping up the 9 Types Overview Series with a look at Enneagram Type 9: Striving to Feel Peaceful, one of the most quietly influential and calming energies on any team.

Type 9s are often seen as easygoing or agreeable, but what I experience in leadership teams and workshops is something much more meaningful. Type 9s bring stability, empathy, and the ability to hold space for everyone, even when things feel tense or uncertain. In this episode, we'll explore together how their drive for peace shapes communication, decision-making, and leadership at work.

What You’ll Learn:

• What it really means to strive to feel peaceful
• Why Type 9s are natural mediators and stabilizers on teams
• How their desire for harmony can sometimes lead to self-neglect
• The Consensus-Builder leadership style and how it creates psychologically safe workplaces
• How instinctual biases shape different expressions of Type 9
• Growth insights through Type 9’s arrows to Type 3 and Type 6
• How to give feedback to Type 9s in ways that build confidence and voice

Try This at Work:

• If you’re a Type 9: Speak your opinion before being asked. Your perspective matters more than you think.
• If you work with a Type 9: Invite their input and don’t mistake silence for agreement.

For Teams & Leaders:

Type 9s bring calm, empathy, and steadiness to teams, especially in times of stress or change. They are often the emotional glue that holds groups together.

Teams thrive when Type 9s are encouraged to take up space, voice their ideas, and step into their influence, not just keep the peace.

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✏️ Get an overview of all nine types inside the Understanding People at Work Cheat Sheet
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