The Enneagram
March 6, 2021 2025-02-01 14:35The Enneagram
The Enneagram: A Path to Self-Discovery and Growth
Unlock the Power of the Enneagram
The Enneagram is a profound system for understanding yourself and others. It reveals nine core personality types, each with its own worldview, motivations, fears, and patterns of behavior. By identifying your type, you gain insight into the subconscious beliefs that shape your decisions, emotions, and relationships.
More than just a personality test, the Enneagram is a tool for transformation—helping you break free from limiting patterns, improve communication, and navigate life with greater clarity and self-awareness.
Where does the Enneagram come from?
The word “Enneagram” comes from the Greek:
🔹 Ennea (ἑννέα) – meaning nine
🔹 Gramma (γράμμα) – meaning something written or drawn
Though its origins are ancient, the Enneagram has evolved into a modern framework for personal growth, widely used in coaching, therapy, and leadership development.
How can the Enneagram help me?
Understanding your Enneagram type helps you:
🔹 Recognize Core Patterns – Why do you react the way you do? What drives your decisions?
🔹 Identify Strengths & Challenges – Leverage your gifts while overcoming limiting behaviors.
🔹 Navigate Stress & Growth – Learn how you behave under pressure and how to shift toward a healthier mindset.
🔹 Improve Relationships – Develop empathy and understanding for others’ perspectives.
By exploring the Enneagram, you gain a roadmap for self-awareness and growth, allowing you to make conscious choices instead of being ruled by old patterns.
Are there really only 9 personality types?
Some might wonder how billions of people can fit into just nine types. The answer? Nuance and complexity.
Each type has variations based on wings, subtypes, and personal development levels, creating a unique personality fingerprint for each individual. The Enneagram is not about putting people into boxes—it’s about understanding the box you’re already in and learning how to expand beyond it.
How can I discover my type?
While online Enneagram tests can be a fun starting point, results are often influenced by your current mood or self-perception. The most accurate way to determine your type is through guided self-exploration with an Enneagram-trained Life Coach who can help you uncover your true core motivations.
Can the Enneagram be misused?
Like any powerful tool, the Enneagram can either empower or limit you.
🔹 Used for Growth: It provides deep insights that support personal transformation and healing.
🔹 Used as an Excuse: Some may misuse it to justify negative behaviors—saying, “That’s just how I am, I can’t change.”
The truth is, the Enneagram is not a label—it’s a map. It reveals not only where you are but also where you can go if you commit to your own growth.
Start Your Enneagram Journey
If you’re ready to discover your true self, break free from old patterns, and step into your fullest potential, I invite you to explore the Enneagram with personalized coaching sessions tailored to your unique path.
📩 Book a Discovery Call and let’s start the journey to self-awareness and transformation.
