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Beyond the Type:  An Enneagram-Inspired Podcast about Being Human.

Beyond the Type: An Enneagram-Inspired Podcast about Being Human.

Hosted by: Sandy Swanson, PCC, NBC-HWC, A-CFHC, Holistic Life and Leadership Coach

Beyond the Type is an Enneagram-inspired podcast about the beautiful mess of being human, inspired by the notion that you don't need to be fixed, you need to be found. Hosted by Sandy Swanson, Certifed Life and...

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Goal-Setting for Real Life: Avoid the 8 Mistakes That Keep You Stuck

Struggling to stick with your goals — or even know where to start? In this episode, certified coach Sandy Swanson shares a holistic, down-to-earth approach to goal-setting that actually works in real life. You’ll...
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Enneagram Centers of Intelligence: How You Filter the World

What’s your real superpower—your body, your heart, or your head? In this episode, we’re breaking down the Enneagram’s 3 Centers of Intelligence—and how each one shapes the way you move through the world. Certified...
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3 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself When Feeling Anxious

Want to feel happier but anxiety keeps crashing the party? Whether you’re dreaming of reading more books, hitting up cool events, or finally shaking those stubborn habits, anxiety can be a real buzzkill. In this...
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Understanding the 9 Enneagram Types for Better Relationships

Do you ever feel like you're speaking a completely different language from the people closest to you? Understanding the 9 Enneagram personality types can change everything about how you communicate, connect, and show...
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The Enneagram Symbol: Kinda Creepy, or Kinda Cool?

If you’ve ever looked at the Enneagram symbol and thought, “What is this spiky circle thing that looks like it belongs in a wizard's notebook?”—you’re not alone. In this episode, Sandy shares her take on the circle...
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How to Self-Coach for Breakthroughs: A 3-Step Process to Get Unstuck

Can you create your own "aha" moments? In this episode, Sandy shares a simple but powerful 3-step self-coaching process inspired by psychologist Ken Sheldon’s insight that “we are self-programming organisms”—but most...
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Start Here: Coaching, the Enneagram, & Your Shade of Blue

Why do we keep getting stuck in the same patterns and keep making the same choices—even when we know better?In this kickoff episode of Beyond the Type, we’re diving into the Enneagram—what it really is (hint: not just...
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