The Enneagram

The Enneagram

The Enneagram is a typology system that reflects our unique traits and interprets them as a collection of connected personality types. Unlike many personality systems the Enneagram is dynamic and can be used as a roadmap to personal growth.

Why Use The Enneagram? 

The goal when using The Enneagram is to gain insight into an individual’s character and  personality, making it  an extremely helpful tool for anyone looking to better understand themselves. It reveals amazing insight into the nature of the human psyche and different temperaments.

What Are The Enneagram Types?

There are a total of nine basic personality types within the Enneagram system. These types encompass our attitudes, behaviors, temperament, motivations, and fears. By understanding our type we have an opportunity to move beyond these limiting patterns towards our potent

The Reformer

  • The Rational, Idealistic type
  • Seek to improve self and others
  • Perfectionistic qualities
  • Strong sense of what is the “right” and “wrong”

The Helper

  • The Caring, Nurturing type
  • Generous, attention-giving
  • People pleasing, ulterior motives
  • Tends to disregard own needs

The Achiever

  • Successful-oriented, Adaptable type
  • Constantly striving
  • Image-conscious
  • Overlooks authentic self and feelings

The Reformer

  • The Rational, Idealistic type
  • Seek to improve self and others
  • Perfectionistic qualities
  • Strong sense of what is the “right” and “wrong”

The Helper

  • The Caring, Nurturing type
  • Generous, attention-giving
  • People pleasing, ulterior motives
  • Tends to disregard own needs

The Achiever

  • Successful-oriented, Adaptable type
  • Constantly striving
  • Image-conscious
  • Overlooks authentic self and feelings

The Individualist

  • The Sensitive, Withdrawn type
  • Creative and emotional
  • Tends be temperamental and self-absorbed
  • Identifies with feelings 

The Investigator

  • The Intellectual, Analytical type
  • Innovative and highly perceptive
  • Objective and logical
  • Detached from body and unemotional

The Loyalist

  • The Committed, Traditionalistic type
  • Anxiety leads to seeking security
  • Devoted and courageous
  • Tends to seek guidance outside self

The Individualist

  • The Sensitive, Withdrawn type
  • Creative and emotional
  • Tends be temperamental and self-absorbed
  • Identifies with feelings 

The Investigator

  • The Intellectual, Analytical type
  • Innovative and highly perceptive
  • Objective and logical
  • Detached from body and unemotional

The Loyalist

  • The Committed, Traditionalistic type
  • Anxiety leads to seeking security
  • Devoted and courageous
  • Tends to seek guidance outside self

The Enthusiast

  • The Hyperactive, Uninhibited type
  • Highly adventurous and are always on the lookout for fun
  • Easily distracted and unfocused
  • Good at maintaining a positive attitude

The Challenger

  • The Powerful, Dominating type
  • Often successful in leadership roles
  • Often seen as aggressive and forceful
  • Outspoken and action-oriented

The Peacemaker

  • The Easy-going, Agreeable type
  • Avoid conflict whenever possible
  • Promotes peace and harmony 
  • Neglects anything that contradicts ideal worldview

The Enthusiast

  • The Hyperactive, Uninhibited type
  • Highly adventurous and are always on the lookout for fun
  • Easily distracted and unfocused
  • Good at maintaining a positive attitude

The Challenger

  • The Powerful, Dominating type
  • Often successful in leadership roles
  • Often seen as aggressive and forceful
  • Outspoken and action-oriented

The Peacemaker

  • The Easy-going, Agreeable type
  • Avoid conflict whenever possible
  • Promotes peace and harmony 
  • Neglects anything that contradicts ideal worldview

What’s Your Personality Type?

Bjorn Nagle of McNulty Counseling joins Gayle Guyardo on Bloom with tips to figure out your true personality type and explains how knowing this information will help you better navigate through life.
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How We Use it

Bjorn Nagle, McNulty Counseling and Wellness

Although there are different interpretations and approaches to using the Enneagram, Bjorn uses the Riso/Hudson model to help clients understand their personality type. He has trained with Don Riso and Russ Hudson and finds their model and teaching of the Enneagram to be most applicable to counseling and psychological growth. The Enneagram is relatively new and becoming increasingly popular in therapeutic circles and support groups. Over the past 15 years Bjorn has used The Enneagram for his own personal growth and to help others achieve more insight and objectivity in their own lives.

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The Enneagram has helped me to understand my personality type and to work with those patterns in my life. It is a precise mirror and powerful vehicle for personal growth.”

K. Zampino

Working with Bjorn has literally been a life-changing experience…working with the Enneagram has allowed me to better understand my personality and those closest to me.”

K. Minner

“My time using the Enneagram under Bjorn’s guidance has been extremely helpful for my well-being. It acts as a mirror drawing my attention to limiting patterns, which allows for more awareness of what I am doing and why.”

V. Gervasi
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Take The Enneagram Quiz

For those interested in learning more about the Enneagram and discovering their personality type we encourage them to take the RHETI (Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator), which is a scientifically validated test that has a high rate of accuracy. 

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To learn more about the Enneagram or take the RHETI click here!

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