Why do you use the Enneagram to help with burnout?

The Enneagram system is a shortcut to self-awareness. Once we all know your type and subtype, we are equipped with a tremendous amount of information into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is these thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are often a major cause of stress. There is no quick fix, you still have to do the work, but often the Enneagram points in specific directions to know and more fully understand, how and why we behave the way we do. We are fully aware that our culture likes to hop and skip along the surface of assessment tools. We have nothing against the Myers-Briggs, DISC, StrengthFinders, and the litany of typologies that currently exist. Often enough, in our experience, however, these assessments are somewhat descriptive of behaviors, but they stop there. We treat the Enneagram with the seriousness and depth it deserves. This material is rooted in ancient wisdom and applied with the latest in our own human understanding of psychological and neurological practice. No other assessment tool is as specific, practical, and in-depth as the Enneagram.

What other assessment tools do we use besides the Enneagram?

We offer an in-depth and comprehensive 360 review with the Executive Coaching Package. We also offer this service on a case-by-case basis depending on needs and circumstances for an additional cost.

What if I already know my number?

In our experience, many people do not know their type accurately, especially when it comes to the nuance of their type and subtype. But if you’re definitively knowledgeable with the initial phase of understanding your place with the Enneagram, then for sure you are one step ahead of the “typing” process. It means we’re speaking the same language when it comes to your self-observation and development work.

What is it about your test that sets itself apart from others?

We use the Compass assessment as developed from the CP Enneagram Academy. It was vetted and tested for years before release. It is a next generation test, more advanced and specific than many of those developed in the 90s. It has as high an accuracy rate as you can have from a self-evaluative test, and also brings in the dimension of your subtype, which we find central to a full and accurate typing assessment. It produces a 22-page report with clear descriptions and results, as well as plenty of material for growth work directions. We know of only one other test like it, and it is more expensive (and was developed from working with the CP Enneagram Academy).

Do you have to take an Enneagram test to know your type?

Definitely not. You just need to read a credible source and begin the process of self-observation and inquiry. The truth is, people like tests. But creating an authoritative test is far more complex than meets the eye, and that is why there are so few good ones. The free ones tend to be surface level and highly inaccurate. Download our (affiliate free) resource guide here for our vetted assessments of credible books, organizations, podcasts, tests, and other Enneagram-related resources.

What if I don’t have an official “leadership” title?

Whether you are “officially” a leader or not, you are still the leader of you. And we remind everyone, start with your Self. Also, some people are emerging leaders and desire coaching around that very premise.

Can I continue working with my coach after the time runs out?

Yes. We offer customized maintenance packages.

What if I don’t use all my sessions by the end of the package?

We try to be as flexible as possible with schedules throughout the duration of the time we work together. We provide prompts and reminders if you’re getting behind on your sessions. Ultimately, it is up to you to maintain your schedule to get the coaching you need and commit to. Showing up is one of the most important parts of building mutual trust in the coaching relationship.