The Hello, Personality Podcast: Recent Episodes
Leslie McDaniel
Personality type is not just a label—it’s a powerful tool for inner excavation that helps you align your life with who you really are and what matters most. Join Leslie McDaniel and guests to dig deep with two powerful personality type frameworks: the Enneagram and the 16 Types system (Jungian cognitive functions and Myers-Briggs® types) so that you can feel anchored in who you really are, live each day fully aware and present, and live with purpose and intention every day. With Myers-Briggs® type, we'll dig beyond extraversion or introversion, sensing or intuition, thinking or feeling, and judging or perceiving to understand the impact of your cognitive functions and brain wiring in everyday life and to see your natural strengths, blindspots, triggers, and flow state. With the Enneagram, you'll identify your unconscious motivation and automatic patterns to live more consciousness, purpose, intention, and authenticity. This show is for anyone who knows that life is finite and that you must make changes now to experience the fulfilling life of your dreams. Leslie is an Certified Professional Coach with the PCC credential, an Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner, an Accredited Personality Hacker Profiler, a CP Enneagram Certified Professional Enneagram Coach, and MBTI® Certified Practitioner. Subscribe to take your type from a casual curiosity to a life-changing path for growth!
S11E3 - Following the waiting-room story in Episode 2, this episode continues the thread as I practice acceptance and non-attachment—naming what is and loosening my grip on outcomes. We’ll identify your attachment tells (jaw, shoulders, breath) and try simple ways to release them so you can rejoin the flow of what’s already unfolding.
S11E2 - This episode begins on a rainy Tuesday in a high-rise medical building where my reflex to plan and prewrite outcomes took over. I share how I noticed myself living in the future, how I anchored myself in the present, and what was lurking in the shadow underneath this pattern. If you tend to live in a reality that hasn't yet happened, this is an invitation to allow what's next to unfold in front of you.
S11E1 - A coffee-shop unraveling leads to loosening my grip on type—and why “Hello, Personality” is still a greeting to access your deeper self.
In this episode, I share the moment I said out loud, “I’m not sure my type is right,” and the slow untying that followed—weeks of walks, kitchen-table talks, and noticing how tightly I’d been managing my identity.
You’ll hear where I am now with personality systems, why I kept the name Hello, Personality, and how I’m shifting authority from external labels back to head–heart–body wisdom and embodied spirituality that meets you where you are.
If you’ve ever clung to a label, role, or reputation, this episode invites you to loosen the grip and listen for what’s true now.
The podcast is back from summer break and ready to dive into Season 11! Check out this trailer to see what's coming up next.
Bonus Episode - This special bonus episode with style coach Liz Thogerson aligns perfectly with Season 10's content of expressing your internal changes on the outside—through style and color. We talk about how your wardrobe can become a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and self-expression. Liz emphasizes how her proprietary method, Style Biology, helps align your inner values with your external expression. Whether you’re ready to break fashion rules or simply want your clothes to reflect your deepest self, Liz’s insights will inspire you to dress with intention, compassion, and radical self-love.
Find Liz online: https://www.risestyling.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise.styling/
S10E12 - In this finale for Season 10, we'll talk about integrating all the inner work you’ve done—mind, heart, body, and spiritual connection—into a single flowing practice that incorporates each. We'll talk about tuning into the rivers of wisdom within and the guiding source for each, and what this looks like when you're connected to your head, heart, body, and spiritual connection.
Coming up next—I'll be taking a break for the rest of the summer, returning in early September 2025. Until then, look for a special bonus episode in the coming weeks with a stylist interview about expressing your internal transformation through color and style. Then be on the lookout for the trailer for Season 11, which should arrive shortly before the new season launches. See you then!
S10E11 - In this episode, I'll show you how your inner awakening can fill every space you enter through your energetic and physical presence. We'll talk about your energetic frequency, conscious body movements, and using your style to express your inner changes. This episode will inspire you to allow your inner transformation to flow through every step, movement, and piece of clothing as an authentic reflection of your deeper self.
S10E10 - How does your inner transformation impact your inner and outer voice, and what are the barriers you might face to using your most conscious and authentic voice? What does your energetic presence have to do with the way your voice is received? These are some of the topics we'll explore in this episode to align the words you speak with your inner transformation so that your voice comes from your deepest, truest self.
S10E9 - Join me for this episode to discover how your inner work naturally transforms the way you relate to those around you. We'll explore how seeing your relationships as mirrors can change everything as you interact with greater consciousness, intention, and purpose—even when you're triggered.
S10E8 - In this transitional episode, we take a look at how the inner connections you've made to your head, heart, body, and spirit naturally flow into your everyday life. You’ll discover how your “inner battery” fuels intention and consciousness, no matter what you face. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to move through life with grounded flow and purpose, this episode will inspire you to let your deepest, most authentic self shape the way you respond to the world.
S10E7 - This episode invites you to tap into the larger field of wisdom that provides the basis for your highest head, heart, and body-based intelligence: your spiritual connection. Through gentle reflection and accessible practices, you’ll discover how to weave your spiritual connection into your daily life to speak to your mind, heart, and body from within. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to move through the world with grounded flow and guided purpose, this is your invitation to listen, explore, and awaken to the deeper current that connects us all.
S10E6 - In this episode, I'll guide you to experience and examine the often‑overlooked intelligence of your body. You'll learn about several body-based practices and therapies to help you tune into the subtle signals your body holds. When combined with the head and heart-based approaches shared in the previous two episodes, you'll be equipped to begin awakening your deeper self for true transformation.
S10E5 - This episode invites you to go beyond head-based intelligence to explore the untapped wisdom of your heart. You'll learn some heart-based approaches to awakening your deeper self as well as how to make sure you're coming from your heart space (and not your head). We'll go beyond simply identifying your emotions so that you can engage your heart as part of a holistic, integrated approach to waking up.
S10E4 - This episode is a journey into the realm of your thoughts and discovering specific practices to help you become more aware of—and work with—the thoughts that are moving you forward as well as the ones that are serving as blocks in your awakening process. These head-based practices will help you develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself by working with your inner thought processes and dialogue.
S10E3 - This episode invites you to pause and reflect on your journey of inner growth through powerful visualizations that reveal the multi-layered nature of your inner work. You'll have the opportunity to explore practical tools and insights as you consider how even small changes contribute to a vast, interconnected tapestry of transformation. Join me as I guide you to embrace every unfolding layer, deepening your awareness and bringing you closer to your deeper self.
S10E2 - In this episode, you're invited to begin transforming your relationship with yourself by exploring three crucial aspects of self-awareness: your head, heart, and body. You'll hear ideas about how to observe your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations with neutrality. I'll also share personal turning points and practices that helped me shift from self-judgment to curiosity to build a stronger foundation for a deeper transformation. This episode will guide you to pay attention to the subtle signals from your inner world so that you can start building a richer, more balanced relationship with yourself.
S10E1 - This first episode of the new season is your invitation to step beyond the familiar territory of personality typology and into a deeper exploration of your truest self.
I'll share the evolution of the "Hello, Personality" journey—from exploring Jungian functions and the Enneagram to embracing a holistic, embodied approach that honors the head, heart, and body.
If you've experienced disillusionment with systems, frameworks, or labels, this may be your call to a deeper awakening. If this is you, this season is an invitation to nurture every aspect of who you are with a multi-faceted perspective.
What's coming in Season 10? Check out this short trailer to hear what's coming as we heed the call to a deeper kind of transformation that goes beyond personality typology or any other label or identity you're currently using to describe yourself. This season will take a holistic approach by integrating many different modalities to see what needs to be healed, released, or expressed to awaken a deeper self.
S9E6 - In this final episode of our wintering mini-season, we'll weave together all the insights gained from this season and our guests Dani, Jennifer, and Rhonda. We'll take a look at how “forced,” “collective,” and “conscious” slowdowns can deepen our self-awareness and bring us closer to our most authentic selves. You’ll also learn practical ways to carry winter’s quiet wisdom into spring (or any season), nurture a more intentional pace, and keep discovering who you are beneath the busyness. Check out this episode for a reminder that wintering can guide us whenever life feels too loud.
S9E5 - What if you let the sunlight and the natural rhythm of a winter day, rather than society, set your pace? In this episode, we'll explore the idea of conscious wintering—intentionally slowing down to match nature’s seasonal rhythms. You’ll hear Rhonda’s inspiring story of consciously embracing shorter days while unlearning decades of hurry. If you’re curious about small steps you can take to align your life with the season you’re in—wherever you live—this conversation is for you.
S9E4 - What happens when the entire world pauses at once—and how can we keep that sense of stillness alive long after things have picked back up? In this episode, we explore “collective wintering” and the unexpected slowdown many experienced at the start of the pandemic. You’ll hear Jennifer’s story of finding solace, simplicity, and a renewed focus on “being” over “doing.” If you’ve ever longed for a touch of that slower pace (even now), this conversation is for you. Join us as we uncover how embracing a gentler rhythm can help us reconnect with what matters most—even after life returns to its usual speed.
S9E3 - What happens when circumstances demand that we hit the brakes? In this episode, we explore how "forced wintering"—those moments we have no choice but to slow down—can spark new clarity, creativity, and self-advocacy. You’ll hear Dani’s powerful story of medical challenges that led her to rediscover forgotten passions, along with a personal anecdote of my own that highlights why life’s abrupt pauses sometimes reveal what truly matters.
S9E2 - Why is it so tough to pause when everything around us screams, "Let's have your best yet"? In this episode, I uncover the cultural and personal barriers that can make rest feel almost impossible—especially at the start of a new year. I talk about my own push-pull relationship with rest and productivity, my experiment to push back, and the guilt that still creeps in when I feel like I'm not doing “enough.”
Together, we’ll explore why slowing down isn’t just a nice idea—it's actually the key to living more consciously. You’ll also hear about an alternative to creating a vision board and how it can shift your focus from big goals to how you live each day.
If you’ve ever felt uneasy about taking a break or found it challenging to set boundaries, this episode is for you. Let’s discover how wintering helps us reconnect with who we really are.
S9E1 - Join me this season in the exploration of the Art of Wintering to flow with the natural rhythms of the winter season as we slow down, breathe, and reflect. In this first episode, I share the story of how I realized I needed to embrace a season of wintering in my life, and why stepping back can actually help us uncover our deepest desires and truest selves. Throughout this season, we’ll talk about how to let the ground of our lives lie fallow just long enough to spark renewed creativity, clarity, and meaning. We'll also hear from listeners about their seasons of intentional or forced wintering. Let’s slow down, rest, and wake up to what really matters.
Season 9 Trailer - I invite you to explore the concept of "wintering" with me on this next season of The Hello, Personality Podcast. Here's a short preview of what to expect this season—including a few things that will be different to honor the spirit of wintering.
Bonus Episode - In the midst of a busy or stressful holiday season? Check out this special message just for times like this.
S8E12 - In this final episode of Season 8, we explore the impact of your transformation on your relationships. As you change and become more attuned to your authentic self, your relationships will naturally shift as well. We’ll discuss how to navigate your evolving relationships, detaching from others’ reactions, and honoring both your journey and theirs. Whether you’re facing challenges in relationships or finding new depths of connection, this episode offers insights on staying true to yourself while allowing others to be where they are.
S8E11 - In this episode, we explore the essential role of resilience as you experience setbacks and challenges on your personal growth journey. Transformation isn’t always straightforward (or easy), and resilience is what allows you to keep going, even when things get tough. I’ll share insights on how to build resilience and allow yourself to rest when needed. Join me to discover how to cultivate resilience as a powerful tool for your transformation.
S8E10 - In this episode, we explore the vital—but sometimes challenging—topic of shadow work as an essential element of your transformation journey. Your shadow contains parts of yourself that you’ve hidden, rejected, or denied, but it’s also where greater self-awareness, compassion, and authenticity can be found. I’ll also share practical ways to begin (or continue) your shadow work. You’ll experience a more expansive way of living as you shine a light on these hidden parts. Get ready to meet what's operating in the dark for more conscious, purposeful, and authentic living.
S8E9 - This episode explores how creativity and self-expression are essential elements of your transformation journey. Building on the themes of tuning into your inner guidance and embracing your authentic self, we dive into how you can bring your inner transformation to the external world by living life as a creative act. You’ll learn how to engage with life more intentionally, embrace radical creativity, and let go of expectations for greater freedom and joy.
S8E8 - In this episode, we'll take a look at following your inner guidance and the essential role it plays in living a conscious, purposeful life. We’ll explore how to tune into the wisdom of your head, heart, and body and how this awareness connects to a deeper spiritual understanding. Whether you resonate with the idea of God, Higher Self, universal consciousness, or simply connecting to something greater, this episode offers practical steps and insights to help you access your inner wisdom with confidence.
S8E7 - In this episode, we explore the essential practice of loving all parts of yourself—even the parts that feel difficult to face. Building on the insights from your Life Audit in the previous two episodes, we discuss how to meet your parts with curiosity and compassion. Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Jungian psychology, we dive into how the Self acts as a compassionate leader that helps guide and integrate these inner parts. I'll also share my own journey from self-hatred to self-like and the ever-evolving process of self-love. Are you ready to embrace every part of who you are and experience greater self-worth and wholeness?
S8E6 - In this episode, we continue the two-part "Life Audit" by shifting our focus outward to explore the external aspects of your life. We’ll look closely at how you interact with the world around you—including relationships, community & belonging, career, and finances/personal resources. These external areas deeply affect your overall well-being and alignment with what matters most to you. I’ll guide you through reflective questions and practical insights to assess your external world, and how these elements are intertwined with your inner world. Let’s take this next step together.
S8E5 - In this episode, we’re beginning a two-part Life Audit to help you take a closer look at the areas of your life that matter most. We start by focusing inward to explore four areas: the many facets of your well-being, personal growth and learning, spirituality and inner connection, and your sense of purpose and contribution.
I’ll guide you through reflective questions to help you assess where you are and where you might want to go next. This is an opportunity to pause, get curious, and realign with what truly matters to you. If you’re ready to dive deep and make space for intentional living, join me for this powerful step toward a more purposeful, intentional, and conscious life.
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S8E4 - In this episode, we explore the essential role that curiosity plays in your personal transformation journey. Curiosity is a powerful tool that opens doors to deeper self-awareness, creativity, emotional resilience, and growth. I’ll share practical ways to cultivate a curious mindset in your daily life, including how to move beyond black-and-white thinking, ask the right questions, and tune into your head, heart, and body with fresh perspectives. If you’re ready to see yourself more fully and live with greater intention, join me as we discover how curiosity can be a true catalyst for conscious living.
S8E3 - In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Essentials of Transformation by exploring how to understand and navigate your triggers. This is a vital step in waking up to all parts of yourself and living with greater consciousness and intention. I’ll share several ideas to help you identify your unique triggers by using the three types of awareness we explored in the last episode, and by sharing the many ways your triggers can show up. If you're ready to transform your relationship with your triggers—and even see them as a gift—let's dive in together.
S8E2 - In this episode, we’re building on the Essentials of Transformation by exploring three powerful types of awareness: emotional, body, and mental. Moving beyond surface-level self-awareness, we’ll dive into how these three forms of awareness can help you wake up to all parts of yourself and live with more intention and presence. I’ll share some personal experiences and practical tools to help you tune in to your emotions, body signals, and thought patterns. If you’re ready to deepen your self-awareness and continue the journey of coming home to who you truly are, let's explore these essential elements together.
S8E1 - In this first episode of our new season, we’re diving into the Essentials of Transformation. We’re moving beyond personality labels and stepping into a more conscious, intentional way of living. I share some of my own journey with personality typology and why I’m loosening the grip on those labels to focus on what really matters: waking up and coming home to who we truly are. If you’re ready to break free from autopilot, discover new things about yourself, and live with more purpose, we’re starting right now. I’m giving you a few simple steps to get going immediately, so let’s jump in and begin this journey together.
S8 Tailer - I cannot wait to share this new season with you! Check out this preview of what's coming up next on The Hello, Personality Podcast.
BONUS - In this special bonus episode, I invite my friend, Diane, to have an honest conversation about the ups and downs of personality typology. Join us as we explore how getting too attached to type labels limits our growth and what it means to approach personal growth with curiosity and an open mind.
We'll also explore the idea that everyone does everything in this episode, and how the main goal is to become conscious of what you're doing...rather than labeling and limiting yourself.
We also discuss the pitfalls of typing yourself and highlight the importance of seeing the variety within each type.
Whether you love personality type or you feel like it puts you in a box, this episode will inspire you to expand your perspective and embrace a more holistic view of yourself and others.
Also in this episode...Diane shares her insights on how typology can increase positive communication and intentional parenting without fixating on type labels.
S7E11 - Join us for the final episode of Season 7 as we reflect on aligning your yeses with what truly matters. We'll dive into practical tips for assessing your yes patterns and share a special update about taking a break for summer. Don't miss this short but impactful episode, and stay tuned for an update on when to expect new episodes.
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S7E10 - Continuing our series on how each Enneagram type says "yes" too much, this episode explores the Type 7 personality and the SP7, SO7, and SX7 subtypes. We’ll dive into personal stories from several Enneagram 7s about the impact of their love for variety and endless possibilities.
Whether or not you're a Type 7, you'll gain valuable insights on making more meaningful choices and prioritizing what matters most.
Just like in our previous episodes this season, this episode encourages you to reflect on what fills your "yes jar" the most regardless of your Enneagram type.
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S7E9 - Continuing our series on how each Enneagram type says "yes" too much, this episode dives into the Type 6 personality and the SP6, SO6, and SX6 subtypes. You'll hear firsthand accounts from several Enneagram 6s about how their emotional passion of Fear and their quest for certainty leads them to say "yes" too frequently at times.
Even if you're not a Type 6, you'll discover valuable insights on making more intentional decisions and focusing on what truly matters.
As with our previous episodes this season, this episode invites you to reflect and observe what fills up your "yes jar" the most.
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S7E8 - In this week's episode of our ongoing series about why each Enneagram type tends to say "yes" too much, we explore Type 5. This episode examines how the emotional passion of avarice and the belief in limited resources often drive Enneagram 5s to say "yes" selectively and cautiously.
Hear directly from the SP5, SO5, and SX5 subtypes about how their desire to conserve energy and resources influences their careful decision-making process and when and how they say "yes."
Whether you're a Type 5 or not, this episode will give you the opportunity to reflect and observe on your own "yes" patterns.
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S7E7 - In this week's episode of our ongoing series about why each Enneagram type tends to say "yes" too much, we dig into Type 4. This episode illustrates how the emotional passion of envy, and the feeling that something is missing, often drives Enneagram 4s to say "yes" too often.
Hear directly from the SP4, SO4, and SX4 subtypes about how the search for what feels missing—whether in themselves or in their connections—often drives them to say "yes" to things too much.
Whether you're a Type 4 or not, this episode will give you the opportunity to reflect and observe on your own "yes" patterns.
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S7E6 - Continuing our series on how each Enneagram type says "yes" too much, this episode focuses on the Type 3 personality as well as the SP3, SO3, and SX3 subtypes. You'll hear directly from several Enneagram 3s about how their type's emotional passion of Self-Deceit (as well as their defense mechanism of Identification) impacts how they say "yes" too often. Whether or not you're a Type 3, you'll hear ideas about how you can prioritize what matters most.
As with the previous episodes this season, this episode offers you a chance to self-reflect and self-observe what goes into your "yes jar" most often.
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S7E5 - In this episode, we hear from several Type 2s about how they say "yes" too much, which includes serving others and being the one to meet their needs. Whether or not you're a Type 2, you'll also learn some ways to interrupt your automatic "yes" patterns so that you can make more conscious and intentional choices.
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S7E4 - In this continuing series of what each Enneagram type says "yes" to too much, we take a look at the Type 1 personality type through the lens of the SP1, SO1, and SX1 subtypes. You'll hear directly from each subtype about the patterns they've identified about when they say "yes" too much and what they're doing to be more intentional with where they spend their time and energy.
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S7E3 - In this episode in the series exploring what each Enneagram type says "yes" to too much, we take a look at the Type 9 personality type patterns and how that impacts the 9's ability to say "no" due to their passion of Sloth. You'll hear from several Enneagram 9s about their struggles with saying "yes" too much and what they do to limit their yeses to the things that truly matter most.
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S7E2 - We'll start our exploration of what each Enneagram type says "yes" to too much with the Type 8s. These types are known for their intensity, strength, and love of challenges as well as often saying "no" to requests from others. Their passion of "Lust" drives them to have more and more of whatever they want or have to feel alive, expansive, and in control. In this episode, we'll hear from three Type 8s about their experiences with saying "yes" too much and the work they're doing to be more intentional with their "yeses."
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S7E1 - Before we dive into the things to which each Enneagram type says "yes" too often this season, we begin by expanding your perception of what it means to say "yes" too often. It's not just about saying "yes" to other people and their requests. This episode guides you to begin thinking about where you spend your personal resources including time, energy, attention, and money with the idea of a "yes jar" experiment.
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S7 Trailer - Find out the theme for Season 7 as we dive back into the Enneagram.
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S6E10 - What's the dark side of your Core Gift? A gift is not a gift until it's given away which means we need to look at our potentially unconscious and underlying motivations and intentions for giving our Gift. Whether you know your Core Gift or not, this episode will guide you to explore what may be hidden in your shadow.
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S6E9 - In this episode, I'll reveal my Core Gift as well as my extended process of discovery to land on my Core Gift statement. I'll share candidly about the transformative process of this process and how it reshaped my understanding of myself, what I'm here for, and why I do the work I do. I also opened up about a recent challenge I've experienced with my Gift and how knowing my Gift illuminated a surprising underlying motivation.
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S6E8 - In this conversation with Huw Edwards, we learn about Huw's journey from achieving conventional success to a realization that he didn't know who he was or what he was here for. In his quest to seek deeper fulfillment, he found the Core Gift Discovery Process and uncovered his Core Gift. Despite his initial skepticism, he has found that having an awareness of his Gift has helped him align his actions and relationships with his values and what feels personally meaningful to him.
Discover your Core Gift » More about Huw:Huw Edwards *is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and international speaker turned executive coach. Huw is on a mission to guide educated overachievers to more purpose and fulfillment in their careers.
With an MBA from Harvard Business School and two mathematics degrees from Oxford University, Huw's corporate career centered around his work at Goldman Sachs, Rackspace, and Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund with $160bn under management.
Huw is now an entrepreneur and investor - in 2016 he acquired and later sold Jungle Disk, a cybersecurity company previously owned by Rackspace; founded CyberFortress, a VC-backed insurtech startup; and founded Porthcawl Holdings, a value-driven technology holding company investing in startups and businesses in the SaaS and bitcoin space.
With a wealth of knowledge in finance and investing, technology and business strategy, Huw developed a proven strategy that guides dissatisfied, highly driven executives to a crystal clear vision and implement a strategic plan to create the outcomes they desire both professionally and personally.
Whether you're an entrepreneur with imposter syndrome or a corporate overachiever barely gripping the ladder, Huw can help you move forward with clarity and confidence in your work and life.*
S6E7 - In this episode, Diane Ring and I will look at the intersection of her Core Gift and her Type 4 Enneagram personality type to explore how each of these things impacts the other and how they're different. We'll also talk about how your Core Gift can deeply influence your interactions and decisions. Diane and I discuss the importance of applying your Core Gift to all areas of your life, not just your work because leveraging your Gift can enhance your leadership, relationships, and overall wellbeing. You'll hear about Diane's hobby and how understanding her Core Gift is causing her to evaluate how her Gift is showing up even in that area of her life.
Discover your Core Gift » More about Diane:
Diane owns Ring Results, a leadership development and executive coaching firm in Austin, Texas. Her dynamic career reflects numerous diverse accomplishments with the highlight being 30 years of executive coaching specializing in leadership and team development. Diane has coached leaders from Fortune 1000 and middle-market organizations to start-ups and non-profits and has worked with all levels of talent. Her passion is to help her clients find innovative ways to solve nagging problems and help people and their organizations be the best at what they do.
Diane’s expertise draws upon her deep professional experience, and her numerous studies/certifications in the areas of executive coaching, leadership, applied behavioral science, and advanced adult learning. She holds a BA from Michigan State University in Employment Relations and Psychology.
Diane is a Certified Master Facilitator of the Core Gift Discovery™ process where she helps her clients identify their Core Gift, the most significant and positive 'deeper why' in their life, their ultimate purpose for being. She also helps people develop greater understanding of “Why I do what I do” based on 20 years of studies and practice using the Enneagram Personality system. She guides leaders to explore how uniting gifts and Enneagram insights offers multiple points of leverage to get started, go deeper or get unstuck in a journey of development.
S6E6 - In this conversation with Jocelyn about her Core Gift, we see how the discovery and application her Core Gift fosters a sense of belonging and purpose in both her personal and professional life. We also explore the process of self-discovery through understanding your Gift as well as how difficult it can be to see and acknowledge the shadow side of your Core Gift. Jocelyn and I also reflect on the ongoing journey of growing and developing your Gift.
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Learn more about Jocelyn:*Jocelyn is passionate about working within Communities. Education has led her to two careers in different cities: a Program Assistant with Community Living Brant and Developer of Children and Youth Ministry with Port Nelson United Church.
Jocelyn refocuses through a love of animals primarily volunteering at a therapeutic equestrian centre and caring to the needs of her Beagle. She always makes time to enjoy friends and family and is always up for an adventure.*
S6E5 - We meet Sol in this episode who emphasizes the importance of recognizing and integrating her Core Gift into all areas of her life, both professional and personal. Despite facing a period of grief, she reflects on how her Core Gift provides direction and purpose and an ongoing reminder of who she is during this difficult time.
Sol shares her initial experience with the Core Gift Discovery process, how her relationship to her Gift has evolved for her over time, and the initial skepticism she felt towards her Core Gift statement before it became a central, grounding part of her identity and her purpose in the world.
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More about Sol...
Solveig Pedersen is passionate about cultivating a kinder, more peaceful, and loving world - and believes that through living our most authentic, pleasurable, and joyful lives, we are each a part of that conscious change. She lives in Anchorage, Alaska, and works as a life, love, & leadership coach and as a university professor of Communication. As a coach, Solveig supports bright-hearted sensitive seekers, forces for good, and peace-builders to expand in their life, love, and leadership. You can find her on Instagram @solandheart and via her website: solandheart.com.
S6E4 - In this inspiring conversation with Myrna Jackson, we see the profound impact of discovering her Core Gift of making others feel seen, valued, and empowered. Myrna shares how the realization of this as her Gift has shaped her personal and professional life and has guided her through significant challenges. Myrna gives us a glimpse into the power of living in alignment with her true purpose.
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Myrna Jackson is the owner of Metamorphosis Coaching & Consulting, and she’s also an Author and a Leadership Coach and Consultant. Myrna established Metamorphosis to help leaders unleash their full potential and step powerfully into the lives they desire. Myrna is an entrepreneur, wife of more than 30 years, a mother, and a native of Washington, DC. She's a successful business leader in commercial and government industries with over 20 years of experience, wisdom, and lessons learned and a proven ability to help organizations, teams, and individuals get the clarity needed to set goals, create alignment, and achieve. You can find her at myrnajackson.com.
S6E3 - Through the lens of Nima Novak's experiences and insights, you'll learn how identifying your Core Gift can simplify your decision-making, help you develop self-trust, and improve your relationship with yourself and others. By using your Core Gift as a filter across all areas of your life, you'll gain a deeper connection to your most authentic self. This self-understanding not only provides a deeper connection to yourself, personal healing, and resilience, but it also enriches relationships with others by enabling more authentic connections.
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More about Nima:
Nima Novak is an Indigenous Speech Language Pathologist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology. She has worked extensively in marginalized communities, specifically in Oxnard with the Indigenous preschool population and on the west side of Chicago, where she has seen firsthand the negative effects of trauma on speech, language, and fluency development.
*She is currently studying somatic therapies, Polyvagal Theory, Mindful Self Compassion (MSC), and Reiki to promote healing across the communities she serves, with the intention of loving kindness for all. Her focus on evidence-based practices and empirical research serves to bridge the worlds of healing and science which are often relegated to different categories. Nima’s holistic approach of resilience and education teaches how research-based mindfulness practices can be used to manage trauma in the body for both her students and colleagues. She is dedicated to empowering her students and all womxn to pursue their passions through the cultivation of resilience and self-worth.
Nima is an advisor on the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Board and mentors current students at California State San Marcos in the Students of Speech & Language, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Group. For her anti-racism work, she has been featured in Vice Magazine, Medium.com, The Community Psychologist Special Feature, Authority Magazine, and Thrive Global Magazine. She was a contributing founder and author of the anti-racism work group Living in Empathy. Nima has been featured in interviews on Evergreen State College Olympia, Educators for Justice IG live, SLPs Of Color IG live, the SLPs of Color podcast, the FAACT podcast, and the Breaking Down Podcast. She has presented as a keynote speaker for Fred Finch CA Youth & Family Services, Community Living Thunder Bay, AntiToch University, The Rainbow Project Child & Family Counseling, LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, Women Trans Femme Bike Group, Bradley Street Bicycle Co-op, Chicago Minds, University of St. Augustine Health Sciences, WI Oneida County Tourism Council, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Northwestern University.
Nima offers accountability, consultation, and training in somatic work and anti-racism work.
Email: NimaNovakConsulting@gmail.com
Instagram: somatic.healing.circle*
S6E2 - Bruce Anderson has been working with the Core Gift Discovery process for over 30 years, and in this episode, he shares how understanding and embracing your Core Gift can guide your decision-making and empower you to live a more purposeful and impactful life.
Bruce also shares the power of recognizing and nurturing your Core Gift and how this can bring about personal growth, community building, and a sense of thriving and healing both at an individual and collective level.
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More about Bruce...
Bruce is the Executive Director of the Core Gift Institute. His primary work is helping individuals and organizations use the power of gifts in their daily life. The Institute offers nine different learning events related to specific practices to discover and use gifts, takes small groups on gift-reflective pilgrimages in Europe, offers one-to-one private coaching, and trains and certifies folks from all walks of life to want to use the facilitated Core Gift Discovery process in their work as coaches, educators, community-organizers, therapists and organizational development consultants. He lives on a small plot of land on Vashon Island, Washington where he tends to his gardens, chickens and family.
S6E1 - In this episode, we kick off a new season focused on understanding your Core Gift. Learn about what a Core Gift is, what it's not, and how it's different from other gifts you have. We'll also get into how your Core Gift will impact your life by helping you make the most authentic decisions.
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S6 Trailer - Check out this preview of what's coming up in the next season of The Hello, Personality Podcast. We're taking a little departure from personality-type frameworks to dive into something that's influenced by your personality—your Core Gift!
S5E11 - In this final episode of Season 5, we look back at what we've learned about motivation through the lens of the 16 Types system from our guests to drive home the impact of your judging (decision-making) functions on your motivation.
S5E10 - This episode explores the "shadowy" motivations that may exist underneath each cognitive function. Listen in for tools to guide your self-reflection and self-observations to uncover your hidden (function-related) motivations.
Want to work together to find, understand, and apply knowledge of your type?Let's work together » Have a question about the 16 Types? If so, you can click hereto submit your question to be answered on the final episode of this season.
S5E9 - What does it really mean to be an ENFP? What motivates this type? In this episode, we meet ENFP Kyle who beautifully demonstrates the ENFP mind wiring. Even as a dominant intuitive type (his first cognitive function is intuition), Kyle shows the importance of having sensory data points. We also learn the various ways Kyle is motivated and how they connect to his cognitive functions.
Want to work together to find, understand, and apply knowledge of your type?Let's work together » Have a question about the 16 Types? If so, you can click hereto submit your question to be answered on the final episode of this season.
S5E8 - What motivates an ISFP and what does motivation look like for this type? In this episode, you'll meet ISFP Anne to hear about her journey to finding her accurate type and how understanding her type and cognitive functions impacted her experience—especially in work situations. Want to work together to find, understand, and apply knowledge of your type?Let's work together » Have a question about the 16 Types? If so, you can click hereto submit your question to be answered on the final episode of this season.
S5E7 - What does it really mean to be an ESFP? What motivates this type? In this episode, we meet ESFP Inès and hear the life-changing impact understanding her type has had on her life. We also discuss some harmful stereotypes of the ESFP type that can keep many people from recognizing that this is their best-fit type in the 16 Types system.
Want to work together to find, understand, and apply knowledge of your type?Let's work together » Have a question about the 16 Types? If so, you can click hereto submit your question to be answered on the final episode of this season.
S5E6 - What changes after working with Leslie to find your type? In this episode, ENTJ Sheena talks about how her goal of creating a homestead is motivating her toward a more meaningful and purposeful life. We discussed what it was like working together and how knowing her type has helped her find a way to understand and process her emotions with Inferior Introverted Feeling (Fi).
Note: This episode contains profanity.
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S5E5 - What motivates an INTJ? What does it really mean to be an INxJ personality type? What does it look like to deprioritize sensory information as much as these personality types do? In this episode, we explore these questions and more with Johnson, an INTJ (we also met INFJ Joyce in the last episode) in this series of interviews exploring the intersection of the 16 Types personality system and motivation.
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S5E4 - What's the main motivating force for an INFJ? Joyce Meng joins us in this next interview in a series exploring the intersection of the 16 Types personality system (and cognitive functions) with the concept of motivation. Joyce shares with us what it's really like to live with Introverted Intuition (Ni) as her main driving force and the impact it has had on her life. Joyce also explains how her Extraverted Feeling (Fe) responded to the feeling of being very different from others as we contrast this with Introverted Feeling (Fi).
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S5E3 - This episode begins a series of interviews of various personality types in the 16 Types system. In this episode, we hear from an ENFJ who describes how struggles in one of her primary relationships motivated her to understand the differences between herself and others. She also shares some of her biggest motivations in life as we draw connections to the influence of her mental wiring on these motivations.
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S5E2 - In this episode, we'll explore each of the eight cognitive functions, what motivates them, and how the motivations change depending on where they are in your cognitive function sequence. You'll discover some clues to your own motivation strengths and struggles in this episode.
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S5E1 - It's a new season on The Hello, Personality Podcast and we're digging into the theme of motivation. In this first episode, we'll define motivation and explore how to uncover and observe your own motivations. Don't miss the series of reflection questions at the end of the episode to help you think more deeply about what drives your motivation.
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Check out what's coming up in this short update and preview of what to expect for Season 5. This season will be all about exploring the topic of MOTIVATION through the lens of the 16 Types system of personality.
S4E12 - In this season finale, we take a look at the overarching patterns that emerged as we looked at the intersection of the Enneagram and emotional intelligence. We also look at the wisdom of the nine guests who are doing deep inner work with their Enneagram-related patterns.
The podcast will be on a short break before Season 5 (focused on the 16 Types system) launches in a few weeks.
S4E11 -Hear from Scott Allender, the author of The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence. We discuss Scott's Enneagram type (SP3), how doing inner work can change the dynamic in relationships, and the role the body plays in identifying and understanding your emotions and becoming more emotionally intelligent. Scott shares the five aspects of emotional intelligence he uses with clients and how they compare to the four quadrants we've discussed this season (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social management).
S4E10 -In the final interview of the series of head-type interviews, you'll meet Mark, a Social 7. With the backdrop of Emotional Intelligence, we discuss the Type 7's avoidance of pain, the pursuit of joy (yet settling for happiness), and his gluttony for experiences. Mark shares a distinction between being present and being with the immediate and how this has helped him work with some of his Enneagram-related patterns.
S4E9 -You’ll meet Tisha (SX6) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Tisha describes how her need to know, understand, and have clarity caused her to create a lot of fear-based stories about her relationships until she discovered the power of curiosity, asking questions, and holding space for the possibility that she may not know what's really going on. She also describes how learning to allow all of her own emotions allowed her to be with others during all of their emotions, too.
S4E8 - You’ll meet Ivy (Type 5) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Ivy and I talk about paying attention to her emotions and her work with accepting and actually feeling them. She also shares her relationship and connection to her body sensations as she uses the fear she feels in the interview to connect to the body sensations it evokes. Ivy also shares something she thinks is very important to know about Type 5s and that she sees as a big misconception.
S4E7 -You’ll meet Shay (SP4) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Shay and I talk about our shared experiences with the Enneagram and being Self-Preservation Type 4s. We discuss our relationship to the passion of Envy, taking on other people's emotions, and suffering...as well as our perception of our self-awareness.
S4E6 - You’ll meet Janet (SP3) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Janet shares with us the role of curiosity and exploration in helping her see what was under her tendency to put on a happy face and adapt to whatever role was required of her. You'll also get to witness the result of Janet's inner and outer work by hearing the ways in which she introspects to find what's true for her throughout our conversation as she stays grounded in herself.
S4E5 - You’ll meet Darby (SP2) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. As a Self-Preservation Type 2—the countertype for 2s—Darby talks about how it was difficult for her to see the passion of Pride in her life and how she hasn't always related to the "Giver" stereotype. Darby also shares how she thought her life and relationships were just fine until she realized that doing her inner work could deepen her relationship with herself and her loved ones.
S4E4 -In this episode of a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence, you'll meet Kristi, an SP1. Learn how Kristi connects to her emotions and specifically how she recognizes anger through her body. Kristi draws connections between her inner and outer personal development work and being able to experience true Serenity—the Virtue for Type 1s.
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S4E3 - This episode continues the series of interviews with one person of each Enneagram type to uncover the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. In this episode, you'll meet Suzanna, a SO9, and you'll learn how she became aware of the impact of some classic Type 9 patterns in her life and how she's deconstructing the unhelpful patterns.
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S4E2 -This episode kicks off a series of interviews with one person of each Enneagram type to uncover the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. In this episode, you'll meet Di, a SO8. Di talks about growing awareness of her vulnerability, fear, and other emotions. She even does some live inquiry and reveals feelings of vulnerability at some of the questions I ask. Listen in to learn more about the Enneagram Type 8 patterns and this 8's relationship to the various aspects of Emotional Intelligence (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, social management).
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S4 E1 - This episode kicks off Season 4 with an exploration of Emotional Intelligence–what it is, why it's important, and identifying the four core aspects of your EQ. This season we're exploring Emotional Intelligence through the lens of the Enneagram with one guest from each type to see patterns emerge about the relationship between various aspects of a person's Enneagram type patterns (core type, subtype, instincts, avenues for growth, etc) and their strengths and struggles when it comes to their Emotional Intelligence.
Coming up on Season 4—we're exploring connections between the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence! Listen to this short trailer to hear more about Season 4.
S3E12 -A very short update on the podcast and the upcoming season (Season 4) which will launch in July 2023.
S3E11 - In this episode, you'll meet Seth, a quieter, calmer version of the ENFP personality type than you might have met before. We dig into his journey to landing on his type, why he's not an INFP, and the influence other people can have on his thoughts—despite having his identity function of Introverted Feeling in the second position of his cognitive function sequence.
We also talk at length about his relationship to each element of the Authentic Life Framework (Consciousness, Clarity, Confidence, Community, and Consistency) which helps us draw connections to his ENFP cognitive functions.
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S3E10: Meet Andrea, an ISFJ who thought she was an INFJ before really understanding the power of her true personality type and the ISFJ cognitive functions.
Andrea will share what caused her to mistype herself despite knowing a lot about the 16 Types personality system, and she'll explain many of the common patterns found in all IxxJ personality types.
You'll see many ways in which her cognitive functions show up in her life and how they impact her relationship to each element of the Authentic Life Framework (Consciousness, Clarity, Confidence, Community, and Consistency).
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S3E9: We're continuing a series of interviews to see the strengths and struggles of various types with the Authentic Life Framework and to learn more about how their personality type is showing up in their life.
Today we have Erica, an ISFP who isn't a personality type expert but who worked with me to find her best-fit type in the 16 Type system. In this episode, you'll hear the strengths and struggles Erica experiences as the owner of a dog training and behavior consulting business. As I ask her questions, you'll hear me point out the ways in which her cognitive functions are showing up in our conversation. It's like getting a front-row seat to a conversational typing session!
You'll see many ways in which her cognitive functions impact her life and business as well as her relationship to each element of the Authentic Life Framework (Consciousness, Clarity, Confidence, Community, and Consistency).
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S3E8: This episode kicks off a series of interviews to see the strengths and struggles of various types with the Authentic Life Framework and to hear about their journey to finding their best-fit type—including mistypes!
Today we have Mary Joy—an ENTJ who once thought she was an INFJ—to share with us how she found her type, the ways she observes her type impacting her life, and her relationship to each element of the Authentic Life Framework (Consciousness, Clarity, Confidence, Community, and Consistency).
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S3E7 - Real people share the impact the Authentic Life Framework has had in their lives as they live more authentically and make decisions that create a more authentic impact.
Resources:Submit a question »Core Gift Discovery »
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S3E6 - In this episode, we continue our look at the five-part Authentic Life Framework to help you live with radical authenticity and impact.
This episode explores Part 5 of the framework—Consistency. In addition, I share a powerful visualization in which you can imagine all parts of this Authentic Life Framework working together in your life. Resources:
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S3E5 - In this episode, we continue our look at the five-part Authentic Life Framework to help you live with radical authenticity and impact.
This episode explores the fourth part of the framework—Community. You'll hear from one of my clients about her experience of doing her own growth work and how that changed when she invited others on her journey.
You'll also hear from some of my friends in one of the growth-oriented groups I'm in about the role that the community has played in their personal expansion process. Resources:
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S3E4 - In this episode, we continue our look at the five-part Authentic Life Framework to help you live with radical authenticity and impact.
In Part 3 we tackle Confidence. I share some personal stories about my experiences with this element of the framework, and you'll also receive guidance on where to focus in your 16 Types personality to grow in confidence. Resources:
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S3E3 - How can you live a radically authentic and impactful life? In this episode, we look at Part 2 of the five-part Authentic Life Framework for trailblazers and meaning-makers like you who want to live with radical authenticity while also creating a ripple of impact in your life and the lives of those around you.
Part 2 is all about Clarity. Listen in to hear how Clarity is different from Consciousness (discussed in S3E2 about Consciousness), and you'll even hear the result of a ChatGPT experiment I share in this episode that helps explain the power of both Consciousness and Clarity. Resources:
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S2E3 - How can you live a radically authentic and impactful life? In the last episode, we talked about the problems each of the 16 Types personalities face when they try to create this kind of life. In this episode, we begin looking at the first element of a five-part Authentic Life Framework for trailblazers and meaning-makers like you who want to live with radical authenticity while also creating a ripple of impact in your life and the lives of those around you.
Part 1 of the Authentic Life Framework is Consciousness, and in this episode we'll dig into the relationship each of the 16 Types have with Consciousness. Resources:
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S3E1 - We're using the 16 Types system in Season 3 as the basis for living a radically authentic and significant life, and we take a close look at the problems you may face and what gets in your way based on your 16 Types personality.
Resources:Free Self-Typing Guide
16 Types System & Level 1 Package—Find your type in this system and identify the practical growth ideas you can take action on right now.
BONUS - Before Season 3 arrives, enjoy this bonus episode about the most common connections between Enneagram types and the 16 Types system. You'll learn about the connections each Enneagram type has to the 16 Types system.
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S2E12 -In this final episode of Season 2, I answer listener questions about the Enneagram personality system. Listen in as we talk about whether or not it's ok to type other people, whether or not you're born with your Enneagram type, the Enneagram lines and arrows, and what happens when two people are connected to an Enneagram type by one of their lines. Does it cause friction? Does it work well?
The Hello, Personality Show will be on a brief break until March 20, 2023, when a brand-new season will launch. In the meantime, you'll see the trailer for Season 3 soon...and you might just get a surprise episode! See you then!
S2E11 - This episode will help equip you to do the reflection and self-observations necessary to interrupt your automatic, and often unconscious, Enneagram-related patterns that are narrowing the scope of what’s possible for you. This episode will help you see the things you can’t see. You'll also learn two actions that you can take right now to help you bring some of these patterns into your conscious awareness.
Let's work together!
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S2E3 - Core Struggles of Each Enneagram Type (Passions + Virtues)
S2E10 - We have Samantha Mackay joining us in this episode to talk about what it's like to being part of the Head Center as a SP7. She shares with us what it's really like to experience the benefits and struggles of head types and explains that there's more going on for a Type 7 than you might think at first glance. Samantha also compares and contrasts her experiences with those of Types 5 and 6.
Samantha is a personal development coach, specializing in using the Enneagram for personal transformation and growth. Following a prolonged journey with chronic illness, anxiety and burnout, Samantha founded Individuo to help people remember that just because they are sick or don’t fit it, doesn’t mean they are broken. She helps people develop practices that reconnect them to their wholeness and to live with compassion, curiosity, and creativity that enriches every aspect of their lives. Learn more at individuo.co.nz.
S2E9 -This episode dives into the Head Center of Intelligence and the subtypes of Enneagram types 5, 6, and 7. You'll learn how the dominant instinct for each type (self-preservation, social, or sexual/one-to-one) impacts the type's relationship to the core emotional struggle, or Passion, of the type.
Resources:Enneagram Passions + Virtues (S2E3)
Enneagram Instincts + Subtypes (S2E4)
Introduction to Centers of Intelligence + Body Type Subtypes (S2E5)
Enneagram Level 1 Package (Let's work together!)
S2E8 - Steph Barron Hall joins us today from Nine Types Co. and the Enneagram IRL podcast to talk about her experience as a SX3 and a Heart Type. Steph shares a lot about what the sexual, or one-to-one, instinct is like for her and how her typing journey started at SP3, then SO3, before finally landing on SX3. We also talk about some common struggles and themes for heart types, including each type's relationship to identity.
S2E7 - As we continue our series on the subtypes for each Enneagram type, this episode will highlight the ways in which the different instincts for survival (social, self-preservation, and sexual/one-to-one) combine with the passion for the Heart Types (2s, 3s, and 4s). These subtypes show the differences between people of the same core Enneagram type.
Resources:Enneagram Passions + Virtues (S2E3)
Enneagram Instincts + Subtypes (S2E4)
Introduction to Centers of Intelligence + Body Type Subtypes (S2E5)
Enneagram Level 1 Package (Let's work together!)
S2E6 - Join me for this fantastic interview with Nisha Advani, an Enneagram Type 1, as she helps us understand more about the Passion and struggles for Type 1s and how to work with the Type 1 patterns. Nisha also explores her relationship to her body intelligence as a body type and how this compares to other Enneagram types in the body center. We also explore her relationship to her culture, being an immigrant to the US from India, and the impact of her family's culture on her Enneagram patterns.
Nisha has worked with the Enneagram in both professional and personal areas of her life for many years and has a lot of wisdom to share with us. If you think you may be a Type 1 or know someone who is, don't miss this. Even if you're not a Type 1, Nisha has a lot of wisdom about the Enneagram and shares valuable advice about doing Enneagram growth work.
Resources:
Free Enneagram Typing Guide
Enneagram Level 1 Package
S2E5 - In this episode, we dive into the subtypes for Enneagram Body Types which are types 8, 9, and 1. You'll see what happens when the Passion for each of these types combines with the dominant instinct for survival. You'll learn the differences between the self-preservation, social, and sexual/one-to-one subtypes for 8s, 9s, and 1s.
Resources:
Free Enneagram Typing Guide
Find your type with the Enneagram Level 1 Package
S2E4 - The Enneagram shows us that we each have three basic instincts for survival and that one of these instincts is overused and somewhat out of control. In this episode, I share what these three instincts for survival are, the typical behaviors and shadows of each, and how they combine with the Passion of your Enneagram type to create a unique subtype that helps explain differences between people of the same type.
Resources:
Free Enneagram Typing Guide
Enneagram Level 1 Package
S2E3 - What is the core struggle or Passion of each of the 9 Enneagram types? What's the antidote or Virtue for this struggle? In this episode, we dive into the gifts of each Enneagram type as well as the core struggles, motivations, and fears that result in an overuse of these gifts.
Resources:
Free Enneagram Typing Guide
Enneagram Level 1 Package
S2E2 - Dr. Beatrice Chestnut joins us on the podcast! We talk about how she learned of the Enneagram and how she's seen the Enneagram evolve in the 30+ years she's studied this system. She'll also explain how Enneagram mistyping occurs and some of the common mistypes she's seen. In this episode, Dr. Chestnut identifies how subtypes and countertypes can help you better understand yourself but how they can also be the source of your struggle to find your type. We also hear Beatrice's advice about how to approach your growth journey with the Enneagram—including how to approach the parts that may be difficult to see in ourselves.
LINKS:
hellopersonality.com/enneagram - to learn how to work together with the Enneagram
cpenneagramacademy.com
beatricechestnut.com
S2 E1: In this first episode of Season 2, you'll learn how the Enneagram is different from the 16 Types system and why both systems are important. No matter which system you've decided to invest in for your growth right now, I'll show you how to approach this season with the Enneagram. We'll also talk about the differences in inner and outer work and how it relates to introversion and extraversion.
Find out what's coming up in Season 2 of The Hello, Personality Podcast where we'll shift the focus of our self-reflection and self-observation to the Enneagram.
S1, E12. In this final episode of Season 1, I answer listener questions about the 16 Types personality system. Listen in as we talk about types of extraversion that don't fit the stereotype, how the trait of Sensory Processing Sensitivity relates to Myers-Briggs types and Enneagram types, how to deal with insensitive supervisors, and more.
The Hello, Personality Show will be on a brief break until Nov. 28, 2022, when a brand-new season will launch with a focus on the Enneagram. See you then!
- This episode is the third in a series about the mental wiring of each of the 16 Types personalities. In this episode, we look at the common tension points between the inner and outer worlds that happen with the two mental functions in the middle of your cognitive function sequence. You'll identify what to observe about yourself and the best way to transform your relationship with these functions. To submit questions for Season 1, go to hellopersonality.com/podcast. To apply for the 16 Types Level 1 package to identify your core struggle and how to transform from one-sidedness to a more integrated version of your personality type, go to hellopersonality.com/16types.
- This episode builds on the core struggles of each personality type in the 16 Types system briefly described in Episode 9. In this episode, we look at each type's core struggle between the inner and outer worlds due to being dominated by one of your mental functions. You'll identify what to observe about yourself and how to transform using the wisdom or guidance your lesser-preferred function. To submit questions for Season 1, go to hellopersonality.com/podcast. To apply for the 16 Types Level 1 package to identify your core struggle and how to transform from one-sidedness to a more integrated version of your personality type, go to hellopersonality.com/16types.
- What's beneath the four letters of your 16 Types personality? In this episode, we dig into your mental wiring and the relationship between your personality type's dominant way of being with its opposite—the "inferior" part of your personality type's mind wiring. You'll see how you're compelled to use your dominant mental function and why it's so easy to ignore your inferior function. We'll also look at the four major struggles found within the 16 Types system so you can see which one you relate to most. To submit questions for Season 1 and the 16 Types personality system, go to hellopersonality.com/podcast. I'll answer your questions on the final episode of this season before we move to the Enneagram. If you're enjoying The Hello, Personality Podcast, consider rating and reviewing the show.
- In the final part of this four-part series on the dichotomies of your 16 Types (Myers-Briggs®) personality type, we look at what the J or P at the end of your personality type means. You'll also learn why there can be confusion with this letter and why it's important to look beneath these letters for your true preferences.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
Free typing guide: hellopersonality.com/typingguide
Apply for 16 Types Level 1 package: hellopersonality.com/16Types
Submit questions for Season 1 of the podcast: hellopersonality.com/podcast
- In Part 3 of this four-part series on the dichotomies of your 16 Types (Myers-Briggs®) personality type, we dive into the difference between having an overall preference for Thinking (T) or Feeling (F). While this may seem like an easy one to identify, it can get tricky. In this episode, you'll learn a few reasons why a test (or you) might misidentify the letter you prefer. The free 16 Types Self-Typing Guide is a perfect compliment to this series. You can sign up to receive a copy here: hellopersonality.com/typingguide
- This is Part 2 of a four-part series on the letters of your 16 Types (Myers-Briggs®) personality type. Once again, we dive into some misconceptions about these letters while focusing on the differences between Sensing and Intuition. There's a bias toward Intuitive types since it's often seen as more "special" than having an overall Sensing preference, even though everyone uses both Sensing and Intuition. Prepare to expand your definition of what these letters can mean. The free 16 Types Self-Typing Guide is a perfect compliment to this series. You can sign up to receive a copy here: hellopersonality.com/typingguide
- This episode kicks off a 4-part series on the letters of your 16 Types (Myers-Briggs®) personality type. There are a lot of misconceptions about each of the letters, but especially about introversion and extraversion. There's the common understanding that most people accept as true, but then there's the way Carl Jung defined them when he first introduced these words. In this episode, we dive into the true meaning behind what it means to send your energy to your internal world (to "introvert") and what it means to send energy to your external world (to "extravert"). Prepare to expand your definition of what these letters can mean. The free 16 Types Self-Typing Guide is a perfect compliment to this series. You can sign up to receive a copy here: hellopersonality.com/typingguide
- Susan Storm from PsychologyJunkie.com joins me in this conversation about how we both mistyped as INFJ and ultimately landed on ENTJ as our best-fit type in the 16 Types (Myers-Briggs®) system. In this episode, we talk about the impact of trauma, being a woman, and being socialized to repress natural parts of ourselves contributed to our misidentification as INFJ. We get into some of the common stereotypes and misunderstandings of INFJs and ENTJs, as well as what it felt like to have a "public" identity as INFJs and to later find out we had mistyped ourselves.
- In this episode, I share my own mistyping journey in the 16 Types (Myers-Briggs®) personality system. I share the reasons I was unable to accurately identify my own type for several years—including my own biases. You'll hear how my whole life fell into place when I discovered the type that fit like a glove. If you want to get started on your own personality type journey in the 16 Types system, go to hellopersonality.com/typingguide to sign up to receive a free self-typing guide. With this guide, you'll gain a more nuanced understanding of the letters (E/I, S/N, T/F, J/P) and you'll be guided through self-observation activities to verify your type and overcome any personal biases you may have.
- Who is most drawn to personality type systems and what are they seeking? In this episode, you'll discover why personality type systems are one of the best tools for personal growth, who is most likely to want to learn about their personality type, and the root issue that causes most people to seek out their personality type and embark on a personal growth journey. We'll talk about two ways to identify your type and the advantages and disadvantages of each—and why personality tests are not the best option if you want to gain a deep understanding of yourself. Go to hellopersonality.com/16types to apply for a 16 Types Level 1 package. Go to hellopersonality.com/typingguide to sign up to receive a free self-typing guide to find your four-letter personality type in this system.
1 If your 16 Types (Myers-Briggs®) personality type is more than a few interesting descriptions of your behavior, how can you work with it on a deeper level? In this episode, you'll learn the best strategy for working with your personality type on a deeper level. Whether you know your personality type or not, this strategy will help you build a firm foundation for your personal growth moving forward. If you want to get started, go to hellopersonality.com/16Types to complete an application for Level 1.
In season 1, we'll begin digging into the Myers-Briggs® personality type system which I call the 16 Types System. In this trailer, you'll learn what's coming up and who my guests will be this season.