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ARTICLES
25 April
Myth-busting the Enneagram Types
By Kyra Ward Without anyone overseeing the integrity of the Enneagram, myths and obscure interpretations easily become a reality. In this article, we go on a myth-busting exercise to dispel common and sometimes harmful Enneagram Type stereotypes.
25 April
The Golden Rule versus The Platinum Rule
By Megan Biffi The Golden Rule, “Treat others as YOU would like to be treated”, might not be the best rule to live by. The Platinum Rule, “Treat others as THEY would like to be treated”, may be the better option. Beyond that, there’s the Titanium Rule…
25 April
Using the Enneagram to Make Your Organisation Future-fit
By Anna-Rosa le Roux The Fourth Industrial Revolution is challenging organisations and the individuals who comprise them to change and adapt faster than ever. The Enneagram is a powerful catalyst for change, enabling shifts in consciousness and deep transformation and allowing organisations to plan and implement strategies to future-fit their business.
11 April
Unlocking Your Power for Change
By Donna Glanvill Why do we find it so difficult to change, even when we say that we want to? Why do some people find it impossible to break a habit, even when they know it might kill them? How can the Enneagram help unlock our ability to change?
11 April
Change your Story – Change your Life
By Anna-Rosa Le Roux We each have a story about how the world is and what kind of person we need to be. Using the nuanced and illuminating Enneagram framework, we can see our stories more clearly; we can begin exploring alternatives and escape our limitations.
11 April
The Enneagram and Organisational Wellness
By Anna-Rosa le Roux Corporates are becoming increasingly aware of the negative impact of stress – not only on employees’ productivity, long-term health, and engagement – but also on organisations’ ability to thrive in a competitive world. Here is a look at how the Enneagram can help.
11 April
Help! My Client Has Low Integration
By Donna Glanvill A ‘Low Integration’ result makes many clients – and coaches - anxious and concerned. As a coach, what should you do? How should you explain this to your client? For starters, you can tell them that it could be very good news indeed!
11 April
Ready, Aim, Fire! Understanding Stacked Centers of Expression
By Donna Glanvill Do you look before you leap or do you consider others’ feelings before taking action? We all have access to three Centers of Expression and when you integrate and align them, you gain an advantage in leadership, decision-making and execution, as well as in personal alignment and fulfilment.
11 April
The Enneagram in Learning and Development
By Megan Biffi With the help of the Enneagram, learning and development initiatives can become more personalised by focusing on an individual’s preferred learning styles and ideal environment for learning and development. Through the knowledge of the Enneagram, greater self-awareness can be achieved and accelerate our learning journey.
15 Feb
Stretch and Release: Exercising on the Enneagram Lines
By Kyra Ward The Lines of Stretch and Release offer a tremendous opportunity for personal growth and development by expanding our worldview and enabling us to move towards a more integrated and balanced set of patterns of behaviour. Walking the lines to find the ‘high side’ of these points can be truly eye-opening.
13 Feb
Gifting guide for the Enneagram Types
By Kyra Ward The art of gift giving requires being mindful about the needs and wants of the recipients. Looking to their Enneagram Types might give you some inspiration, as you work your way through the gift options for those closest to you.
24 Jan
Resolutions that are true to your Type
By Megan Biffi Most of us start the new year with a list of things we want to change about ourselves. Discover how the Enneagram can help you make resolutions you can keep by revealing who you really are, expanding your capacity for empathy and compassion, and helping you realise your true potential.
11 Dec
TEAM COACHING WITH THE ENNEAGRAM
BY DONNA GLANVILL High ropes, white water rafting, trust falls and group social junkets… a negative perspective of ‘team building’ that may make staff roll their eyes and sigh when the latest team intervention is announced. The Enneagram offers a new avenue for team development that goes beyond one-off events...
11 Dec
MINDSET AND FAKING GOOD OR FAKING BAD
BY DONNA GLANVILL Faking Good and Faking Bad are two dimensions of the iEQ9 Integration scale that provide insight and indicate common derailers for personal development. Learn more about these measures, why they might occur and how to interpret and coach them.
26 Nov
The Enneagram, Engagement and talent
BY DONNA GLANVILL A one-size-fits-all approach to engagement is a losing strategy in today’s complex world. Discover the new individual world of engagement, talent and development and a powerful tool to support your organisation in this journey…
26 Nov
Enneagram lookalikes
BY MEGAN BIFFI Within the Enneagram there are certain Types and Subtypes that are often referred to as lookalikes. This article explores the concept of Enneagram lookalikes and the ways in which the iEQ9 is able to address this challenge.
26 Nov
9 Types of Leader
By Anna-Rosa Le Roux Now, more than ever, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership. Leaders who are able to shift their thinking from “I need to be more like other leaders” to “I need to develop my own superpowers” are paving the way for transformational shifts in their leadership impact, influence and results.
18 Jan
The Centers: An Integrative Perspective
By Dirk Cloete We would like to explore the centers through the lens of the fractal pattern that is structurally embedded in the Enneagram. We have observed three different yet equally valid ways of working with and interpreting the centers.
24 Jan
Mindfulness Practices for your Enneagram Type
By Casper Oelofsen Mindfulness is a key development strategy for individuals and leaders in their quest to cope, thrive and compete in a fast-paced, agile world – and yet mindfulness practices, such as meditation, may not come easily to some of us! What practices can help each of the Enneagram Types.
2 Feb