The Enneagram is a ‘personality’ test that has become increasingly popular over the past decade.  The Enneagram differs from other personality tests by focusing on the underlying motivations behind our behaviors.

This ancient system, which has become increasingly popular over the past 10 years, will not only provide you with valuable information about your sometimes unconscious motivations, but offers constructive ways to work with your particular Enneagram Type, in order to cultivate strategies and feedback which can assist you to move toward healthier and more productive direction within your career and relationships.

What Does the Enneagram Tell Us?

According to the Enneagram, each of the nine personality types is defined by a particular core belief about how the world works. This core belief drives your deepest motivations and fears — and fundamentally shapes a person's worldview and the perspective through which they see the world and the people around them.

Our core beliefs are not necessarily incorrect, but they can be limiting and operate as “blinders” for people. Understanding our Enneagram type and how it colors our perceptions can help us to broaden our perspective and approach situations more effectively.

Understanding a person's Enneagram type helps us to see why they behave the way they do. Each Enneagram type has a set of core beliefs that will consistently motivate them to take particular actions and guide them to make certain decisions. Behavior that may seem confusing or contradictory can often be explained when we understand a person's Enneagram type.

The Enneagram also helps us understand how people react to stress. By describing how each Ennea-type adapts and responds to both stressful and supportive situations, the Enneagram shows opportunities for personal development and provides a foundation for the understanding of others. (Credit: Truity)