Embracing the Enneagram for Self Development & Connect with Others for Women in Leadership
🎙️ This blog post is inspired by the Unleash your Potential podcast.
In today’s blog post, we discuss about the enneagram and how this can be a key tool for personal/self-development but also help for leaders when working in teams, or even with our own family/friend groups. This post is based on the podcast episode Episode 36 of the Unleash Your Potential with Beth Johnson from “Unleash Your Potential with Maria," podcast where we delve into the depths of personal growth and empowerment.
Beth Johnson is a brilliant Enneagram expert, mom, pediatric occupational therapist, and business owner of an enneagram coaching business. Beth shared valuable insights into understanding our stories, rewriting our narratives, and unleashing our leadership potential. Join me as we explore the power of the Enneagram to uncover your unique leadership style.
Understanding Your Stories: The Power of Discovery
Beth talks about her style of coaching and how she likes to start with a "discovery session." This session helps us unravel the reasons behind the stories we tell ourselves. By identifying our predominant Enneagram type (1, 2, 3, etc.), we gain a deeper understanding of our motivations, childhood experiences, and how others perceive us. It's a journey of self-discovery that empowers us to become leaders who truly understand ourselves and others.
Writing Your Story: The Importance of Perspective
Beth compared our perspectives to glasses, emphasizing that each of us views the world through a unique lens. Instead of judging others, she encouraged us to get curious about their points of view. Understanding different perspectives expands our capacity to lead with empathy, authenticity, and compassion.
The Bookshelf Analogy: Decluttering and Rewriting Our Stories
Beth shared a powerful analogy of a bookshelf to help us declutter the stories that no longer serve us. Just like organizing a bookshelf, we can identify the stories that no longer align with our growth and replace them with new narratives. The process of rewriting our stories doesn't erase our past chapters but allows us to choose a narrative that aligns with our true potential.
The Enneagram: Delving Deeper
The Enneagram goes beyond mere personality typing. Beth shared that it offers a nuanced understanding of our core motivations and behaviour patterns. Not only does it identify our Enneagram type, but it also explores how we behave in times of stress and growth. Our Enneagram type becomes a powerful tool for self-awareness and personal growth.
Embracing Your Leadership Style
Beth reminded us to approach our Enneagram type with curiosity and an open mind. Although we may initially feel uncomfortable confronting our vices associated with our type, it's crucial to acknowledge and explore the virtues that align with each type. By understanding our Enneagram type and embracing its unique strengths, we can unlock our true leadership potential.
Discovering yourself through the Enneagram is an empowering journey of self-awareness and growth. As we learned from Beth, the Enneagram helps us understand our stories, declutter the narratives that hold us back, and embrace a leadership style that aligns with our true potential.
Remember, embracing your true leadership style is the first step towards making a lasting impact on the world around you. Don't wait any longer – unleash your potential today!
👉🏽Listen to the full episode here Episode 36 of the Unleash Your Potential
Beth Johnson is a brilliant Enneagram expert, mom, pediatric occupational therapist, and business owner of an enneagram coaching business. Connect with her here: https://www.bloomwhereyoureplantedcincy.com/
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As a mom and self-proclaimed high-achieving entrepreneur herself, Maria Serbus is an embodiment coach for women in leadership, a stress management consultant, and a keynote speaker located in southeastern Minnesota.
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