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February 14, 2024 56 mins

Host Tatiana discusses the significance of the Enneagram system in understanding our needs and behavioral patterns, with Enneagram expert, Nicole McDonough. They explore how the Enneagram can help people identify where they thrive and where they fade in relationships, while also highlighting its potential for fostering self-awareness and personal growth. Nicole further explains the nine different Enneagram types, their tendencies in forming relationships, and the strengths and challenges each type brings to a relationship. The podcast also touches on the issue of loneliness, its impact on health, and the role of social connection and emotional well-being in reducing risk of mental and physical health issues.

 

0:00 

01:08 The Importance of Social Connection and the Dangers of Loneliness

02:00 Understanding the Enneagram and Its Role in Relationships

02:16 Guest Introduction: Nicole McDonough, Enneagram Coach

03:42 The Enneagram: A Map to Personal Growth and Understanding

03:51 The Enneagram and Its Nine Different Starting Points

05:48 Understanding the Enneagram's Groupings and Their Implications

07:00 The Enneagram: A Tool for Self-Reflection and Personal Development

11:06 Misconceptions and Misuse of the Enneagram

16:44 The Enneagram's Role in Building Stronger Social Connections

19:32 Understanding the Enneagram's Triads and Their Impact on Social Connections

28:20 Understanding the Assertive Stance in Enneagram

29:02 Exploring Friendships in Different Enneagram Types

30:06 Deep Dive into Individual Enneagram Types and Their Strengths

39:37 The Role of Boundaries in Different Enneagram Types

42:28 Exploring the Last Three Enneagram Types

52:15 Understanding the Enneagram Test and Its Implications

54:52 Final Thoughts and Ways to Connect

 

Get in touch with Tatiana:

Tatiana@TatianaRobertson.com

www.tatianarobertson.com

www.instagram.com/tatianarobertsonofficial

Happyish Ever After Facebook Group

www.facebook.com/TatianasWellnessPage

 

More about Nicole McDonough

Nicole McDonough coaches leaders and entrepreneurs to lead with excellence, focus, and innovation by stepping into their unique superpowers. Using tools like the enneagram, her clients learn to welcome challenges as opportunities for self-reflection so they can thrive in leadership, relationships, and navigate complex dynamics with clarity, insight, and an open heart.

 

Free Guide:

Unlock Your Leadership Superpowers

https://myleadershipsuperpowers.com/

 

Enneagram Typing Sessions:

https://nicolemcdonoughcoaching.com/enneagramtyping

Website: https://nicolemcdonoughcoaching.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicoledianemcdonough/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.mcdonough.925/

Take the Enneagram test: 

www.enneagraminstitute.com/

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