Unfortunately friends, my experience and perhaps yours is that entrepreneurship is rarely a straightforward journey. Navigating the ups and downs, making tough decisions, and staying true to your vision can be pretty challenging. Yes the road can get a bit bumpy!
But what if you had a personal roadmap to help you better understand yourself, overcome your unique obstacles, and make decisions with confidence? This is where the Enneagram Edge comes in—a transformative tool that gives you an advantage in business by leveraging your unique strengths and addressing potential blind spots.
What is the Enneagram Edge?
As you may already know, the Enneagram is a personality framework that divides people into nine types, each with a unique set of motivations, strengths, and habitual patterns. What I am truly passionate about is helping each type leverate their “Enneagram Edge”.
The “Enneagram Edge” means understanding your type so well that you can maximize your natural strengths while recognizing and managing challenges. This insight provides a valuable edge in your business, enabling you to make aligned choices, connect authentically with others, and cultivate resilience in the face of obstacles.
The Enneagram Edge is not about putting yourself in a box—it’s about uncovering what drives your decisions, behaviors, and ambitions. When you tap into this awareness, you can make intentional choices, build better relationships, and fuel your growth with clarity and confidence.
Why the Enneagram Edge Matters for Entrepreneurs
Here’s why developing your Enneagram Edge is critical for entrepreneurial success:
1. Self-Awareness Supercharges Your Growth
Entrepreneurs are constantly making decisions, solving problems, and adapting to change. The Enneagram helps you understand not just what you do, but why you do it. For example, if you’re a Type 6 (The Loyal Skeptic), you may often second-guess yourself or look for security in every decision. By recognizing this tendency, you can develop trust in your instincts and move forward with more confidence. This kind of self-awareness prevents burnout, encourages authentic growth, and allows you to pursue goals that align with your core motivations.
2. Making Smarter Decisions
Each Enneagram type has a distinct decision-making style. By understanding your type, you can create a process that plays to your strengths while avoiding common pitfalls. For instance, Type 3s (The Achievers) are focused on success and productivity, sometimes to the detriment of their emotional needs. With this awareness, Type 3s can make decisions that balance performance with well-being.
3. Building Stronger Client and Team Relationships
Relationships are the foundation of any business, and the Enneagram provides insight into how others view the world. By understanding your clients’ and team members’ Enneagram types, you can connect more genuinely and resolve conflicts with empathy. If you’re a Type 2 (The Helper), for example, you’re naturally inclined to support others. This makes you a valued leader, but it’s also essential to be mindful of overextending yourself.
Knowing both your and others’ types cultivates empathy, communication, and collaboration—all essential for business success.
4. Turning Challenges into Growth Opportunities
Every Enneagram type has an “Achilles heel” that, if unaddressed, can hinder success. For instance, Type 8s (The Challengers) are bold and assertive but may struggle with vulnerability. Recognizing this pattern allows Type 8s to soften their approach, fostering trust and cohesion within their team.
By becoming aware of your type’s challenges, you can actively turn setbacks into growth opportunities, making you a more resilient and adaptable entrepreneur.
5. Aligning Your Business with Your Core Values
Understanding your Enneagram type also helps you align your business vision with your personal values. For example, a Type 1 (The Reformer) thrives on integrity and structure and may feel most fulfilled when their business is built on ethical practices. In contrast, a Type 7 (The Enthusiast) values freedom and creativity and may prefer a more flexible business model.
This alignment not only makes your business more authentic but also increases your satisfaction and builds a brand that resonates with clients who share your values.
Learn More with the Enneagram Edge Podcast
To help you dive deeper into your Enneagram Edge, I’m thrilled to introduce my upcoming new podcast, The Enneagram Edge: Use Your Type for Biz and Life Success! Each episode will explore how to leverage your Enneagram type to overcome self-doubt, make empowered decisions, and build a business that reflects your true self. It’s cooking so to speak. Stay tuned for the release of my first episode.
We’ll cover each type’s unique strengths, growth opportunities, and practical strategies to unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to deepen your self-awareness and turn your personality into a powerful asset, this podcast is for you.
Unlock Your Enneagram Edge with My Free Guide + Assessment
Ready to start using your Enneagram Edge to make smarter decisions? Download my free guide, Make Smarter, Easier Business Decisions with Your Enneagram Type to discover actionable strategies for better decision-making based on your Enneagram type. This guide includes tailored tips, key questions, and practical steps for each type, helping you make decisions that align with your strengths and move your business forward. And if you don’t know your Enneagram type it includes a free 10-question assessment to help you figure out your Enneagram type.
Remember that the Enneagram is a Tool for Sustainable Success
The entrepreneurial journey is one of growth, resilience, and self-discovery, and the Enneagram offers a personalized roadmap to navigate that journey. By embracing your Enneagram Edge, you can play to your strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, and make decisions that propel your business forward.
Whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to scale, the Enneagram Edge offers a sustainable advantage. It’s more than a tool for success—it’s a pathway to becoming a more fulfilled, authentic, and empowered entrepreneur. Download the guide, tune into the podcast (coming soon), and let’s unlock your full potential together!
