How Enneagram Subtypes Can Support Your Pivot
Business leaders love to make big changes happen, but the journey there can be filled with questions and doubts. In an earlier article, we talked about how you can use Enneagram integration to each main type to find courage, foster creativity, and channel confidence. Now, let’s dive into how we can use Enneagram subtypes to support the major pivots happening within your business and your career.
What are Enneagram subtypes?
Enneagram subtypes, also known as our instinctual drives, are divided into three categories: self-preservation (SP), one-on-one (SX), and social (SO). These instincts show up in our life in many ways and we all have each of the three subtypes within us, though one is dominant.
How many Enneagram subtypes are there?
Enneagram subtypes manifest themselves differently depending on one’s dominant Enneagram type (1-9). Thus, with three subtypes for each of the nine main types, Enneagram experts consider there to be a total of 27 subtypes. You can read more about the subtypes for your Enneagram type here.
What is Enneagram subtype integration?
Effective Enneagram integration within our subtypes requires balancing our subtype stack. This is done most effectively by looking at your Integrative Enneagram assessment and taking note of how you scored within each of the three subtypes. If you haven’t taken the full Integrative Enneagram assessment, identify which of the subtypes below you exhibit the most in your day-to-day life. Work from there to discover how the other two subtypes might support your next pivot.
For example, if you are high in self-preservation (SP), tap into the SO and SX subtypes for support. If social (SO) is your dominant subtype, consider dialing up your SX and SP subtypes. If you scored highest in one-on-one (SO), see what happens when you lean into your SP and SO subtypes.
How can tapping into each of the subtypes support my pivot?
Self-preservation (SP) - Trust yourself and be ready to “expect the unexpected” as you pivot. Carefully plan out your financial strategy, do some market research on your new ideas and consider what timeline is reasonable for the transition success/failure to be evaluated.
Social (SO) - Put yourself out into some uncomfortable new settings (i.e. networking events, industry associations, public speaking engagements) in order to expand your knowledge and meet new people who can support you as you pivot. Consider the larger impact your successful pivot could have on your community.
One-on-one (SX) - Look for ways to deepen your relationships with others; open up to them about your thoughts, intuition, and feelings about your pivot. You’ll find comfort in the enthusiasm of others.
Feeling pivot ready? Self-awareness is an essential tool in successfully making major business and career changes with confidence and clarity.
If you’re interested in taking the full Enneagram assessment, followed by a customized debrief of your 23-page report with Linda John Consulting, click here.
Find more information about Enneagram subtypes at integrative9.com.
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