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Musings on coaching, life, the Enneagram, and life.

The Enneagram Centers of Intelligence Jun 19, 2025

Enneagram stances (independent, dependent, and withdrawing), which I spoke of in my previous articles, can be fairly evident in others.

Enneagram centers of intelligence, however, may not be as clear...

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The Independent Stance of the Enneagram Jun 03, 2025

Do others find you assertive?  A natural leader, someone who's always getting things done or having lots of ideas?

If so, you may be in the assertive or independent stance of the Enneagram.

The Inde...

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The Responsive Stance of the Enneagram Jun 02, 2025

Do you often find yourself waiting for others to make the first move?

Not just talking about asking someone out on a date (do people still do that??) or paying the bill when you go out to dinner with...

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The Withdrawing Stance of the Enneagram Jun 01, 2025

It can be hard to land on which Enneagram type you lead with.  Thirty years ago, I typed myself as a 4, and a few years ago, I thought I led with 5.  Now type 9 is also in the mix!

4,5, and 9 have so...

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The Enneagram Symbol
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The Enneagram Symbol May 27, 2025

What is this satanic-looking symbol about, anyway??

The Enneagram follows a few laws and rules, and the symbol represents those rules and laws.

There are many levels and meanings wrapped up in this,...

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