Swimming Upstream: Using Enneagram Lines and Arrows for Personal Growth

Ready to dive deeper into the Enneagram? Today, we’ll explore the growth paths of all nine types using the lines and arrows of the Enneagram symbol. The arrows aren’t just cute little decorations—they point us toward both stress and transformation. Learning to go "against the current" is where real growth happens, and that's what I'll be talking about in this episode.

You'll learn:

• What the Enneagram lines and arrows actually mean

• Why growth means going against the arrows (and why it’s hard but worth it)

• The unique growth path for each of the nine types

• Simple practices for your type that you can try today

• What to watch out for as you stretch and expand beyond your comfort zone.

Sandy will also speak to how these shifts show up in your body and in your relationships, and why self-observation is the first step any lasting change.

So tune in, grab your journal, and get ready to move upstream—toward more balance, wholeness, and the truest version of you.

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About your host:

🔹Hi! I'm Sandy, Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC), National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and self-proclaimed Enneagram nerd.🤓
🔹I’m a holistic communication and relationship coach (some clients call me a "people whisperer"), and I'm dedicated to helping you understand yourself and others more deeply so you can communicate with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
🔹I’m also a mentor coach and love helping brand-new coaches with their coaching skills.
🔹 My coaching philosophy:  You don't need to be fixed, you need to be found. 

🏳️‍🌈 Proud to support LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities 🏳️‍🌈

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