The Enneagram: A Map for Transformation
The Enneagram is more than a personality typing system — it’s a living map of transformation for both individuals and communities. By revealing the patterns that drive your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, it helps you break free from autopilot and make conscious, life-giving choices.
For individuals, the Enneagram offers a path toward deeper self-awareness, stronger relationships, and greater purpose. For teams and organizations, it’s a framework for building trust, self-awareness, and intentional leadership.
The Advantages of the Enneagram
Ultimately, the Enneagram doesn’t label you — it liberates you. It shines light on both your strengths and blind spots, and invites you into a path of growth marked by compassion, freedom, and deeper connection with others.
The Enneagram doesn't just describe who we are; it reveals how we grow.
Nine Lenses of Viewing the World
The Enneagram describes nine core patterns — nine lenses through which we view and interact with the world. Each lens brings its own clarity and distortions, its own gifts and challenges. Together, they reveal a fuller picture of the human experience.
Each type is shown as a point on the Enneagram circle, reminding us of something essential: no type stands alone. Every type is connected to the others, and each one has equal value.
Ones believe they are worthy and lovable if they are good (perfect).
They focus on THE right way, being good, and what needs to be corrected.
Twos believe they are worthy and lovable if they are helpful and if people like them.
They focus on others' needs, being useful, and giving, all while disowning their own needs.
Threes believe they are worthy and lovable if they achieve, perform, produce, and succeed.
They focus on others' approval and applause and strive to present the image of productivity, accomplishment, and success.
Fours believe they are worthy and lovable if they can stand out, be unique, authentically express themselves, and be understood.
They focus on feelings, being special, expressiveness, and on what is missing in their lives.
Fives believe they are worthy and lovable if they master their skill, possess information, and are knowledgable.
They focus on protecting against the demands of others and life itself, gaining information and figuring out how life works.
Sixes believe they are worthy and lovable if they belong to the right group, adhere to the right ideology, and/or follow the right leader.
They focus on what could go wrong, making preparations to ensure safety, security and certainty, and loyalty to ideology, group, leader, and friends.
Sevens believe they are worthy and lovable if they can have all the fun and adventure that life offers.
They focus on avoiding pain, discomfort and boredom, imagining possibilities, having fun, and having it all.
Eights believe they are worthy and lovable if they are strong, powerful, and in control.
They focus on strength and assertiveness, resisting being controlled or dominated, avoiding weakness and vulnerability, and defending against injustice.
Nines believe they are worthy and lovable if they maintain peace and harmony.
They focus on avoiding conflict and maintaining comfort and harmony, others' agendas, and making sure others are validated.
Discover the Enneagram
In every coaching relationship, Jeff integrates the Enneagram with practical strategies and compassionate guidance. Whether you’re seeking personal transformation, stronger relationships, or healthier team dynamics, the Enneagram provides a shared language and roadmap for the journey.