Enneagram: Definition and Meaning
​The Enneagram is a model of human psychology and personality theory, that is based on the idea that each person has a unique and innate personality structure, or "essence," that shapes the way they see the world and themselves.
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The word "Enneagram" comes from the Greek words "ennea" meaning "nine" and "grammos" meaning "something written" or "a figure". The Enneagram symbol is composed of a circle with nine equidistant points, each representing one of the nine personality types. Its origin has an ancient history.
These Types are characterized by a unique combination of strengths, weaknesses, unconscious motivations, fears, and triggers that shape their thoughts, feelings, and actions. The Enneagram is not only a tool for understanding ourselves and others, but is also a powerful tool for growth, self-awareness, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. It can help individuals understand their own motivations and behaviors, as well as the motivations and behaviors of others, which can lead to more harmonious relationships, better communication, and more effective problem-solving.
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What can the Enneagram do for me?
The Enneagram can be used to help us better understand our own personalities and the personalities of others, as well as to develop more self-insight and self-acceptance.
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The Integrative Enneagram will assist you in the following ways:
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Develop deep self-awareness regarding your beliefs, concerns, and motivations.
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Learn to manage your motivation effectively, rather than allowing it to control you.
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Understand your dominant instinct and wings, and their influence on your core type.
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Connect and harmonize your mind (thinking), heart (feelings), and gut (action).
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Recognize and alter thought and behavior patterns that hold you back, unlocking new possibilities.
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Foster trust, empathy, and a deeper connection with yourself (via the personal report), or your leadership brand (through the professional report).
Personal Use
This is an in-depth 23-page report explaining your core enneagram type, subtype, strengths, challenges, three centers of expression, wings, well-being profile, and how to leverage your development pathways (the lines in the center of the Enneagram map). Further, it offers extensive development areas to reflect on and put to action to ensure ongoing self-integration and growth.
Professional Use
The leadership report includes everything that the personal report does along with 18 additional pages on how your type shows up across various areas of leadership including communication style, feedback, conflict resolution, strategic visioning, decision making, delegation and more.
Accurate and reliable
You may be wondering "Is the iEQ9 Enneagram personality test accurate and reliable?" Yes, very accurate. Over the past 12 years, we refined our Enneagram assessment, based on scientific validation and constant client feedback, to get to a +95% accuracy.
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