Let’s be honest – being an entrepreneur is hard. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your business, one thing is constant: you’re always making decisions. Big ones, small ones, scary ones, “let’s-just-flip-a-coin” ones. And sometimes, no matter how many pros-and-cons lists we write, we still feel stuck.
If you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs I work with, the real struggle isn’t in having too few options – it’s having too many. Which path do you take? Which idea do you pursue?
How do you know you’re making the right decision for your business?
That’s where the Enneagram comes in.
If you haven’t explored the Enneagram yet, think of it as your entrepreneurial secret weapon. It’s not just another personality test that tells you what color your aura is. (No shade to aura colors – they’re great.) The Enneagram is a deep, insightful tool that shows you your core patterns: how you think, how you act, and what motivates your decisions.
In other words? It helps you get out of your own way and get into aligned action.
Why Decisions Feel So Hard (and Why the Enneagram Helps)
Most of us approach decisions with a mix of fear, overthinking, and doubt. The truth is, our decision-making patterns are deeply tied to our Enneagram type – the good, the bad, and the “oh wow, I definitely do that.”
- Type 1 (The Perfectionist): You might overthink decisions because you don’t want to get it “wrong” or make mistakes. You aim for the highest standards, but sometimes you can get paralyzed by perfection.
- Type 2 (The Helper): You might struggle with decisions because you’re worried about how others will feel or whether they’ll approve of your choice.
- Type 3 (The Achiever): You’re decisive, but are you making choices that truly align with you – or are you chasing what looks successful to others?
- Type 4 (The Individualist): Decisions can feel overwhelming because you want them to be meaningful and deeply authentic. You’re not into surface-level choices.
- Type 5 (The Investigator): You might delay decisions because you feel like you don’t have enough information yet. (Spoiler: You might never feel 100% ready.)
- Type 6 (The Loyalist): You want certainty and reassurance before moving forward, which can lead to second-guessing and indecision.
- Type 7 (The Enthusiast): Decisions? You’re great at making lots of them. But following through? That’s a different story. You can struggle to commit.
- Type 8 (The Challenger): You make fast, confident decisions – but sometimes you forget to pause and check whether it’s the right choice for the long haul.
- Type 9 (The Peacemaker): You might avoid decisions altogether to keep the peace and avoid conflict. But indecision doesn’t move your business forward.
Sound familiar? It should. We all have patterns we default to under stress, pressure, or even when we’re excited about something new. The Enneagram makes these patterns crystal clear and gives you a map to break free of them.
How to Use the Enneagram to Make Better Business Decisions
Here’s the good news: Once you know your type, you can start to use it to your advantage. Here are three ways the Enneagram can help you make smarter, more confident decisions:
1. Know Your Triggers and Blind Spots
The Enneagram helps you identify what’s holding you back. For example:
- If you’re a Type 6, you might notice how fear and second-guessing creep into big decisions.
- If you’re a Type 3, you might realize you’re prioritizing what’s impressive over what’s actually important.
Awareness is everything. When you catch yourself falling into these patterns, you can pause, reassess, and make a decision from a place of clarity, not autopilot.
2. Play to Your Strengths
Each Enneagram type has a superpower when it comes to decision-making:
- Type 1s bring thoughtful precision.
- Type 2s intuitively consider how decisions will impact relationships.
- Type 7s bring energy and possibility to the table.
When you know your strength, you can lean into it. For example, if you’re a Type 5 and you’re great at research, use that skill to inform your decisions – but don’t let it keep you stuck in analysis paralysis.
3. Find Balance
Your type also shows you what you need more of. A Type 8 might need to slow down and invite input from others before acting. A Type 9 might need to set a deadline to stop overthinking and just decide. By balancing your natural tendencies, you can make decisions that are both confident and well-rounded.
Real Talk: Aligned Decisions Create Aligned Success
Here’s the thing, friend: The most successful entrepreneurs aren’t the ones who make perfect decisions every time. They’re the ones who make decisions that are aligned –decisions that match who they are, what they value, and where they want to go.
The Enneagram helps you do that. It helps you:
- Trust yourself more.
- Clear out the noise of self-doubt and overthinking.
- Show up as the best version of yourself in your business.
When you make decisions from this place, everything shifts. Your energy, your confidence, and ultimately, your results.
So if you’ve been feeling stuck or indecisive lately, take a step back and get curious about your Enneagram type. Ask yourself: What patterns am I repeating? What’s really holding me back? And most importantly, What would an aligned, confident decision look like for me right now?
I promise you, the answers are already there. The Enneagram just helps you see them more clearly.
You’ve got this. Your business is waiting for you to step into the decision-making powerhouse you were born to be.
And if you’re ready to dive deeper into how your Enneagram type can guide you toward smarter decisions, I’m here to help.
Download my free Enneagram Decision-Making Guide here to learn how to make aligned choices that move your business forward. It’s packed with actionable insights tailored to your type!
Cheering you on every step of the way!
P.S. If you’re not sure of your Enneagram type yet, let’s figure it out together! Knowing your type is the first step to unlocking all the insights and tools the Enneagram has to offer. Download your free Enneagram Assessment along with the guide here.
