Around the Circle | An Enneagram Channel

We met up with the fine gentlemen at "A Pastor and Philosopher Walk into a Bar", and we do a hard look at whether the Enneagram is valid theory for coming to motive.This is less typing and more theory, and we had a stellar time and hope you enjoy the conversation._____If you'd like to hear the rest of Kyle and Randy's work, you can find it: HERE.If you want to hear the debate referenced by Jeff over the lack of Scientific literature you can find it : HERE.

We meet together on Zoom monthly . If you want in, CLICK HERE.The link to Clue is here for: ITUNES or SPOTIFY. (Just click one.)If you are looking to type yourself using the enneagram, got to the START HERE PODCAST.Be well!

Our friend Jon Singletary joins us to talk about his book, Leadership by the Number. Jon draws from his experience learning and working with the enneagram, as well as his history in social work to bring us great wisdom about how good leadership requires self awareness and growth. And the enneagram is all about self awareness and growth.We go around the circle discussing each type, particularly how stance work can make us more effective in leadership and in being led.Start Here podcastMovie Typing podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

Our friend Jon Singletary joins us to talk about his book, Leadership by the Number. Jon draws from his experience learning and working with the enneagram, as well as his history in social work to bring us great wisdom about how good leadership requires self awareness and growth. And the enneagram is all about self awareness and growth.We go around the circle discussing each type, particularly how stance work can make us more effective in leadership and in being led.Start Here podcastMovie Typing podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

We wrap up our our series on Stance. Links to our other two podcast feed are below. And if you are interested in helping support our work, please go to our Patreon. Start Here podcastMovie Typing podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

We continue our series on Stance. In this episode, we go around the circle pairing the Cardinal Virtues - Wisdom, Moderation, and Courage - with each stance. We discuss ways a particular Virtue will help each type do work to enhance their repressed intelligence center.Start Here podcastMovie Typing podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

We begin a series on Stance. In this episode, we go around the circle discussing some of the basic concepts of the different Stances, bringing up our repressed intelligence center as well as the orientation to time.Start Here podcastMovie Typing podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

This episode is about movies. And it helps us launch a new feed - one that will contain all of our pop culture deep dives. We go around the circle discussing some of our favorite representations of type in popular moves, because we’re nerds, and because we think good writing shows us motive, and that’s what the enneagram is all about.Movie Typing podcastStart Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

This episode is about movies. And it helps us launch a new feed - one that will contain all of our pop culture deep dives. We go around the circle discussing some of our favorite representations of type in popular moves, because we’re nerds, and because we think good writing shows us motive, and that’s what the enneagram is all about.Movie Typing podcastStart Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

In February of 2023, Jeff and T.J. hosted a conference focused on the Stress and Security moves of each type. These episodes contain some of the live audio from that event.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

In February of 2023, Jeff and T.J. hosted a conference focused on the Stress and Security moves of each type. These episodes contain some of the live audio from that event.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

In February of 2023, Jeff and T.J. hosted a conference focused on the Stress and Security moves of each type. These episodes contain some of the live audio from that event.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

In February of 2023, Jeff and T.J. hosted a conference focused on the Stress and Security moves of each type. These episodes contain some of the live audio from that event.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

In February of 2023, Jeff and T.J. hosted a conference focused on the Stress and Security moves of each type. These episodes contain some of the live audio from that event.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

In February of 2023, Jeff and T.J. hosted a conference focused on the Stress and Security moves of each type. These episodes contain some of the live audio from that event.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

In February of 2023, Jeff and T.J. hosted a conference focused on the Stress and Security moves of each type. These episodes contain some of the live audio from that event.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

Now that we’ve settled back into our post-resolution selves, it might be helpful to think about one question: What are you avoiding? We go around the circle talking about each type’s hazards - obstacles we subconsciously avoid; and the fear that lies underneath. Maybe for some of us, this is a more navigable path toward that new me in the new year.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

To kick off the new year, we brought on our friend Chase Barron, and let him take the reins. Chase brings some some common questions and we talk about whatever he wants on this episode.Find ChaseStart Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

To kick off the new year, we brought on our friend Chase Barron, and let him take the reins. Chase brings some some common questions and we talk about whatever he wants on this episode.Find ChaseStart Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

You’ve probably heard of Subtypes. And if you haven’t, you will. In this episode, Jeff and T.J. give a quick introduction to what subtypes and instincts are, and why we think you should wait a while before you really start exploring them.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

Have you or someone you know been exposed to the enneagram but still don’t know your type? Are you struggling to decide between two, three, maybe four different types after looking into it? Jeff and T.J. are here to help. We offer five questions you might ask yourself that help differentiate the ways we come to the world, what we want, and how we get it. And hopefully, help you get closer to understanding the way that you see the world.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

Have you or someone you know been exposed to the enneagram but still don’t know your type? Are you struggling to decide between two, three, maybe four different types after looking into it? Jeff and T.J. are here to help. We offer five questions you might ask yourself that help differentiate the ways we come to the world, what we want, and how we get it. And hopefully, help you get closer to understanding the way that you see the world.Start Here podcastHelp fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

It’s time to vote in the U.S. As we close out this year’s election season, we thought we’d share some thoughts about how type may affect how we vote. And this isn’t about who to vote for, or which type might pick which side. Jeff and T.J. go around the circle discussing how our type, our deepest motivations, our stance and everything influences how we approach the ballot box - what kinds of values we might be looking for, whether we actually vote at all, etc. Remember to hold all things loosely; but if you’re looking for some insight on how others see this remarkable privilege, you might find some here.Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

We are in a series exploring the Affect Groups. This is about how we connect - with the world, with our stuff, with others. For this episode, we go around the circle looking at the Unhealthy ways we can react and respond when we experience Lack in relationships. We discuss how our motive, our stance, the fruit that comes out - all of these things can turn sour and bring us further into unhealth.Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

We are in a series exploring the Affect Groups. This is about how we connect - with the world, with our stuff, with others. For this episode, we go around the circle looking at the Unhealthy ways we can react and respond when we experience Lack in relationships. We discuss how our motive, our stance, the fruit that comes out - all of these things can turn sour and bring us further into unhealth.Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

We are in a series exploring the Affect Groups. This is about how we connect - with the world, with our stuff, with others. In this episode, we go around the circle looking at the Healthy ways we can react and respond when we experience Lack in relationships. We talk about tools that are available from our primary motive, from our stance, and other ways that we can see and choose the High Side of our Affect.Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

We are in a series exploring the Affect Groups. This is about how we connect - with the world, with our stuff, with others. In this episode, we go around the circle looking at the Healthy ways we can react and respond when we experience Lack in relationships. We talk about tools that are available from our primary motive, from our stance, and other ways that we can see and choose the High Side of our Affect.Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

We are in a series exploring the Affect Groups. This is about how we connect - with the world, with our stuff, with others. In this episode, we go around the circle discussing how Lack of connection can be seen through each type's Affect.Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

We begin a series exploring the Affect Groups. This is about how we connect - with the world, with our stuff, with others. In this opening episode, we go around the circle discussing how each type’s Affect represents a give and take in their lives - what each type is offering, and what they expect in return.Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

Money. One of the most influential topics in the world. And still, not immune to the differences in the way we see. In this series, we are talking about how each type sees and uses money. This episode we discuss the three Coping Styles, and how we solve problems when it comes to money.Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

Money. One of the most influential topics in the world. And still, not immune to the differences in the way we see. In this series, we are talking about how each type sees and uses money. For this episode, we go around the circle discussing some aspects of each type’s move to security.Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

Money. One of the most influential topics in the world. And still, not immune to the differences in the way we see. In this series, we are talking about how each type sees and uses money, first looking at the move to our stress numbers.Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

Money. One of the most influential topics in the world. And still, not immune to the differences in the way we see. In this series, we are talking about how each type sees and uses money, first looking at the move to our stress numbers.Find us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

Author, speaker and friend-of-the-podcast Sean Palmer joins us to discuss his recently released book, Speaking by the Numbers.Find Sean Palmer on Twitter (@seanpalmer)Find the bookFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

We are in a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. This is the final step - to celebrate the work you've done and rest from it.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

We are in a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. In this Step 6, we explore the importance of the Heart’s Message for each type, and the ways it leads to compounding positive growth. We also particularly discuss how each type needs to receive that message in their secondary intelligence center.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

We are in a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. In Step 5, we discuss the importance of knowing and naming the high side of your type. We go around the circle looking particularly at the movements of stress and security, and what gives are available when you're picking up healthy tools.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

We are in a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. In Step 5, we discuss the importance of knowing and naming the high side of your type. We go around the circle looking particularly at the movements of stress and security, and what gives are available when you're picking up healthy tools.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

We are in a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. This step is one we talk about often, Stance Work. We go around the circle discussing the repressed centers, and some practices that can be developed to strengthen that center and bring balance.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

We are in a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. This third step is about recognizing your low side; your shadow; how unhealth in your type expresses itself. We go around the circle talking about the danger signs of disintegration, excess and villainy.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

We are in a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. This third step is about recognizing your low side; your shadow; how unhealth in your type expresses itself. We go around the circle talking about the danger signs of disintegration, excess and villainy.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

We are in a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. The second step is to start having productive conversations about what you're learning with others.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

We begin a series called Steps: you’ve heard of the enneagram; you’ve read a little, maybe listened to a podcast or two; you’ve maybe read an intro book. But you’re wondering, “now what?” Well, look no further. This series will walk through a series of steps on what to do with enneagram knowledge once you have it, and how to move along a path from where you are now towards health and wholeness. The first step, of course, is to Know Your Type.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

This episode closes a series about the Shadow side of our types. We go around the circle discussing how our sins move form our heart into our head and become Fixations. This is where the sins that each type struggles with becomes something thought out and intentional. We also discuss how the virtues of Wisdom, Courage or Moderation can help combat those fixations as the grow.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

This episode continues a series about the Shadow side of our types. We go around the circle discussing how our idols manifest Sins - the stain on our hearts for each type. As we progress further into our shadow and unhealth, we begin to pursue our idols with a particular kind of power - like greed, or lust, or deceit.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

This episode continues a series about the Shadow side of our types. We go around the circle discussing Idols - the thing each type settles for instead of genuine happiness. Each type is aiming for a certain kind of happiness and fulfillment, and because of our fears and hazards, we end up settling for something that has no power or real substance.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

This episode continues series wherein we revisit the Shadow side of our types. We go around the circle discussing Hazards - the dangers that we face according to our types fear. We pair this with a virtue that can help to counteract these Hazards, and help drain some of their power.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

This episode begins a new series wherein we revisit the Shadow side of our types. We go around the circle discussing an underlying drive for Happiness, and how that turns into a Fear - and how we might begin to conquer that foundational fear.Find us on PatreonFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Our website

In this episode we welcome Michael Shahan, a marriage and family therapist who works with the enneagram in his practice. We discuss the value of therapy, and how the enneagram can be a useful tool for anyone looking to do some inner work.Michael’s websiteFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website

In this episode we welcome Michael Shahan, a marriage and family therapist who works with the enneagram in his practice. We discuss the value of therapy, and how the enneagram can be a useful tool for anyone looking to do some inner work.Michael’s websiteFind us on Twitter (@enneagramcircle)Help fund future deep dives (Patreon)Our website