Is it difficult being in a relationship with a different Centre of Intelligence (COI) partner? Understanding your own centre, as well as that of your significant other, can substantially improve the dynamics of your relationship, bringing more balance, harmony and mutual appreciation to both. The 9 Enneagram types are formed in 3 Centers of Intelligence […]
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The Enneagram has gained traction as a valuable tool for personal development, leadership, and team dynamics. Its application in teams can foster better communication, understanding, and collaboration by highlighting the diverse motivations, strengths, and potential challenges of each team member. Enneagram Types and Their Roles in Teams: Understanding and leveraging the unique strengths and challenges
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The Enneagram lens through which we view the world inevitably affects our relationship patterns and undoubtedly plays out strongest in our intimate relationships. There are many paths of development in the Enneagram but we will focus on how the numbers connected to our Arrow Lines can balance out and offer important growth paths for each
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Resilience is the ability to overcome setbacks or challenges. It involves the ability to adapt to difficult situations while keeping a positive mindset, and finding strength amidst adversity. Resilient individuals are able to embrace change, persevere and learn from their failures to emerge stronger with bolstered self-confidence from being able to “handle it”. Depending on
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The 9 Enneagram types are rooted in the 3 Centres of Intelligence: the Head, Heart, and Body, and have great importance in the Enneagram. We have all 3 but may not always use them well. However, knowing our core type and dominant centre can be an important guide for personal growth. By understanding our type-based
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A recently popularized typology which is moving into the mainstream in personal growth, therapy, spirituality, education and business arenas is the ENNEAGRAM (Any-a-gram). In Greek Ennea means nine and gram means point . The word refers to a circle inscribed by nine points which is used as a symbol to arrange and depict nine personality
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What are hot buttons? Let me assure you, all of us have a few/maybe many different ones. But basically, it means thoughts, words and actions by others (usually) which could violate our values and get in the way of how we usually perceive and feel. They may not necessarily be words, thoughts and actions that
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By: Dr. Granville D’Souza, DBA Integrating the head, heart, and gut is crucial for making well-rounded and insightful decisions. Here is a concise guide on how to harness the wisdom of each: Engage the Head (Logic): Start by gathering relevant information and analysing the facts logically. Consider the practical implications and potential outcomes of your
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By: Alicia Ng As a powerful and ancient system that provides insights into human behaviour, motivations, and relationships, the Enneagram is divided into three Centres Of Intelligence, each representing a distinct way or world lens from which individuals receive and process information. Each centre comprises of 3 Enneagram types with 3 distinct core emotions: Anger
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In the early 1900s, the Enneagram was created to depict the human mind. It was developed by more contemporary philosophers and initially employed nine interrelated personality categories to understand people. Even though the most popular Enneagram is currently understood to be a personality type, it is more accurate to consider it a dynamic system.To put
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The Enneagram and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) are two of the most widely used personality frameworks, each serving unique purposes and catering to different contexts. Understanding when to use each system depends on the goals of personal development, organisational needs, and the type of insight sought. Here’s an exploration of their respective uses: Enneagram:
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Building organisational success require a thoughtful balance of leadership, collaboration and emotional intelligence, but how is empathy a strategic advantage and can it be learned? In Enneagram terms, empathy goes beyond surface-level understanding or simple compassion – it opens up awareness of self and others to build stronger relationships that drive both individual and team
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The Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) are complementary frameworks that together offer profound insights into personality and Emotional and Social Intelligence. The latter is the ability to understand, use and process emotions to connect and harness relationships. The Enneagram is a profiling system of understanding character, patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. The fusion of
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Do you ever wish you could have a better relationship with your peer or boss at work? The Enneagram offers valuable insights into the dynamics between different personality types, helping you anticipate potential conflicts, navigate different work styles, and communicate more effectively. Understanding these dynamics will go a long way towards building healthier and more
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What’s all the buzz about the Enneagram being used for recruitment in the Financial Services industry in the last 4 to 5 years? For decades, DISC and MBTI were the go-to profiling instruments to get a quick snapshot of the work ethic, drive and inclinations of a potential recruit. Experienced agency leaders figured that certain
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Introduction to the Enneagram According to Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, self-awareness is defined as the knowledge and understanding of one’s own character. To me, it seems easy to want to venture on a self-awareness journey, but getting there is not easy. You would need to be surrounded by the right people, culture, and tools to
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In the dynamic and diverse landscape of the business world, understanding the unique personalities of your team can be a game-changer. The Enneagram, a powerful personality framework, provides valuable insights into individual preferences and strengths in the workplace. By aligning job roles with Enneagram types, businesses can foster a more engaged, productive, and satisfied workforce.
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