Enneagram Insights Podcast

In this episode of the Enneagram Insights Podcast, host Flemming Christensen welcomes special guest Seok Hian Tang from Singapore to discuss the transformative power of the Enneagram in team dynamics. Seok Hian helps co-founders and business owners scale their leadership.  As a consultant, coach and trainer, Seok Hian specializes in Talent Management and Organization Development. She works closely with senior executives of organizations to facilitate the mindset and behavioral change in people. This episode emphasizes intentional behavior, appropriate responses, and the maturity needed to create effective and harmonious teams.   Listen and hear more about: ✔️ Seok's journey with the Enneagram, its integration with NLP, and its practical application in business settings. Highlighting the importance of making team dynamics visible. How understanding and balancing these dynamics can optimize team performance and foster better relationships. ✔️ Seok shares insights from her book, 'Making Team Dynamics Visible,' and the innovative tools she uses to help teams visualize and improve their interactions. ✔️ Transforming Relationships with the Enneagram ✔️ Team Dynamics and the Enneagram. Making Team Dynamics visible and understanding team profiles ✔️ Four Pivotal points in team dynamics and the resistance to Change, meta programs and team profiles https://www.mindtransformations.com/tang-seok-hian/    https://www.amazon.com/Making-Team-Dynamics-Visible-Neuro-Linguistic-ebook/dp/B0DZ62CZMK    https://www.linkedin.com/in/seokhiantang/?originalSubdomain=sg    https://ikigai.com.sg/individual-who/     

In this episode of the Enneagram Insights Podcast, Flemming Christensen interviews Cristina Muntean, a passionate advocate for personal development through the Enneagram. They discuss their experiences at various international conferences, Cristina's journey from a business journalist to a dedicated Enneagram professional, and the significance of reputation management in the age of AI. Cristina shares her personal story of discovering the Enneagram and how it transformed her life. They also delve into the challenges and rewards of communication for different Enneagram types, with a special focus on women in leadership. The episode concludes with a reflection on the Enneagram's role in fostering self-awareness and genuine human connection.   Listen and here more about:   ✔️ Personal Transformation Through the Enneagram ✔️ The Importance of Reputation Management ✔️ Enneagram Types and Communication Strategies in the professional life ✔️ The Importance of Authenticity and Realness ✔️ Focus on Women Leaders ✔️ Sustainability and Resource Management and embracing Flexible Work ✔️ Challenges in Corporate Training and the Role of Enneagram in Leadership ✔️ Guiding the Next Generation and the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health More information  https://cristinamuntean.com/  https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/podcast 

In this episode of the Enneagram Insights Podcast, Flemming Christensen engages in a deep conversation with Julian Randall, discussing his diverse achievements, life experiences, and his newly published book 'One Life, Six Words.' The episode touches on themes of ego, human nature, and the complexities of identity, while exploring how understanding these elements can lead to personal liberation. Julian also shares insights into the concepts of desire, fear, scarcity, acceptance, love, and gratitude, offering practical advice on achieving a balanced and fulfilling life.   Listen and hear about:   ✔️ The Concept of Ego as an Operating System and Uúnderstanding Human Behavior: Desire, Fear, and Scarcity   ✔️ The Power of Identity and Ego   ✔️ Liberation Through Acceptance, Love, and Gratitude   ✔️ Understanding Human Nature Through the Enneagram   ✔️ The Role of Consciousness in Human Behavior   ✔️ Healthy Relationships and True Love       More information: Julian Randle https://www.instagram.com/juliancaminante/  Julian Randle´s homepage   Flemming Christensen https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/podcast   

In this episode Flemming Christensen introduces an exciting workshop on creativity which is scheduled for October in Copenhagen 2025.   The conversation covers how understanding the Enneagram's deeper principles, rather than just type classifications, can aid in tapping into one's creativity. Russ Hudson emphasizes that creativity spans all aspects of life, from art to business to managing personal relationships, and that the essence of one's true self is critical to creative expression. The podcast concludes by highlighting the importance of experiencing concepts firsthand and the benefits of community support in unlocking greater creative potential.   Listen and here more about: ✔️ Understanding Creativity Through the Enneagram ✔️ Practical Applications of Creativity ✔️ Balancing Creativity and Habits ✔️ Personal Experiences and Insights ✔️ Encouraging Creativity in Relationships ✔️ Final Thoughts and Workshop Details   The workshop https://thinkaboutit.nemtilmeld.dk/293/    https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/ 

In this episode of the Enneagram Insights Podcast, Flemming Christensen is interviewed by Cindy Atiqah from the Enneagram Academy Singapore.  Flemming Christensen discusses his innovative approaches towards team evolution and personal growth using the Enneagram. He describes his new ways of integrating Enneagram with team dynamics, especially focusing on the concept of 'blind types.' He shares his journey and experiences with the Enneagram, illustrating how understanding blind spots can lead to greater self-awareness and team cohesion. Flemming also talks about the upcoming Enneagram conference and the masterclass, which promises to provide valuable maps and keys for personal and collective success.   Listen and more:    ✔️ Journey into the Enneagram   ✔️ Teaching and Living the Enneagram  ✔️ Challenges and Breakthroughs   ✔️ Focus on the Next Generation   ✔️ Blind Types and Their Impact   ✔️ Masterclass and Team Dynamics    Further reading and information:    https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/    Flemming Christensen Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/668872451623440    Enneagram Academy Singapore https://www.facebook.com/TheEnneagramAcademySG/ 

In this episode of The Enneagram Insights podcast, Flemming Christensen discusses the complexities of fostering a culture of psychological safety. He explores the challenges of implementing this safety in environments of pressure, change, and complexity. The episode looks into leadership blind spots, cultural biases, and the various personal and professional dynamics that can hinder psychological safety. Christensen also introduces the Enneagram types and their potential in supporting or obstructing psychological safety. The discussion emphasizes the importance of honest communication, leadership responsibility, and the need for authentic conversations to create a safe and thriving work environment. Future episodes will further explore these themes through the lens of the nine Enneagram types.   More about:     ✔️ Challenges in Implementing Psychological Safety  ✔️ Leadership Blind Spots   ✔️ Cultural Biases and Their Impact on Psychological Safety   ✔️ Stages of Team Capacity   ✔️ Starting the Conversation on Psychological Safety and the Power of the Enneagram   Further reading and information:    https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/    https://www.facebook.com/groups/668872451623440 

In this first episode of the Enneagram Insights podcast miniseries about Psychological Safety, the host Flemming Christensen explores the concept of psychological safety in the workplace. The episode discusses what psychological safety is, why it's critical to cultivate it, and how it can be implemented to enhance learning, performance, innovation, and well-being. The host also talks about the importance of mutual respect, inclusivity, openness to mistakes, intention assessment, and leadership modeling. This episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of these themes in future episodes. ✔️ Understanding Psychological Safety ✔️ The benefits of Psychological Safety and the challenges in Achieving Psychological Safety ✔️ Openness to Mistakes and Risk-Taking  ✔️ Clear Expectations and Leadership Modeling ✔️ Diversity of Thought, Inclusivity and Emotional Intelligence    More: https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/podcast   

In this interview, Enneagram teacher Russ Hudson discusses his transformative Enneagram workshops in Denmark, emphasizing the serious and engaged nature of Danish students.  He reflects on his decades-long teaching journey, his collaborative work with Don Riso, and the interplay between personal growth and educational methodologies. Russ Hudson also highlights the importance of maintaining a balance between in-person and online training, his ongoing book projects, and his thoughts on legacy and the future of Enneagram teachings. He underscores the necessity of practice and presence in truly understanding and applying Enneagram principles. This discussion with Flemming Christensen delves into the profound purposes of the Enneagram beyond popular superficial understandings, urging viewers to explore their deeper selves.  It touches upon the reality of suffering, the necessity of presence, and the cultivation of inner gifts to navigate life's challenges. The conversation emphasizes the importance of grounding in our human essence to foster positive creation in a changing world.   Listen and hear more about: ✔️ Challenges and Rewards of Teaching ✔️ Reflecting on 22 Years of Collaboration with Flemming Christensen in Denmark ✔️ Early Influences and Work with Don Riso and engaging the Next Generation ✔️ The Importance of Presence and Practice and the Wisdom of the East and West ✔️ Legacy and Future Aspirations   Read more:   Russ Hudson workshop in Denmark 2025 https://thinkaboutit.nemtilmeld.dk/293/   Russ Hudson on Presence https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/russ-hudson-on-presence.html    Flemming Christensens Early Enneagram Journey https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/discovering-the-enneagram.html 

In this episode of The Enneagram Insights podcast by Flemming Christensen the focus is on team development using the Enneagram framework. It expands on a previous episode, discussing how the Enneagram fosters empathy and non-judgmental interactions within teams by understanding individual triggers and blind spots. Key elements include promoting autonomy, training skills, and motivating team members by catering to their unique needs and personalities. Additionally, it covers the five stages of team development, team dynamics, and how to use triggers constructively to restore balance within the team. The episode also highlights the application of these principles in family dynamics, emphasizing continuous learning and growth.   Listen to this episode about: ✔️ Exploring Enneagram and Team Development ✔️ Enhancing Meetings and Team Dynamics ✔️ Autonomy and Motivation in Teams ✔️ Understanding Needs and Motivations ✔️ Stages of Team Development ✔️ Managing Triggers and Maintaining Balance ✔️ Applying Enneagram in Family Dynamics   More information:  https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/ 

In this episode, Flemming Christensen explores the applications of the Enneagram in team building. Flemming discusses how the Enneagram brings greater awareness, empathy, and understanding among team members by highlighting different motivations and triggers. This episode delves into the nuanced language of empathy, the concept of blind spots, and the importance of recognizing diverse perspectives to enhance teamwork. Join Flemming as he uncovers how the Enneagram helps teams communicate more effectively, manage conflicts, and make better decisions.   Listen to hear more about:  ✔️ Enneagram and Empathy in Teams ✔️ Understanding Blind Spots and Biases ✔️ Applying the Enneagram to Group Dynamics ✔️ Conflict Resolution and Growing Through Challenges ✔️ Conclusion and Next Episode teaser   More information:  https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/ 

This episode is an interview from the Enneagram Summit for Businesses and Teams by Michelle Joy. She is a certified Enneagram teacher and trainer and the host of this summit. They talk about the blind type and how it can affect our relationships. Maybe we are  suppressing parts of ourselves because that it's deemed not safe for whatever reason.   So if we lack type eight, we lack this standing in our power and our own power and our own vitality and setting healthy boundaries. We don't know how to do that. It's difficult. And when people do it, it's kind of an overdose of something that intimidates us. Flemming Christensen have done around 400 interviews in order to discover peoples' own blind type and how it's impacting their primary type. Because every type looks different according to the type you are blind on.   Listen to this interview for examples.    Link The Enneagram Summit for Businesses and Teams https://www.enneagramsummits.com/  The work of Michelle Joy https://michellejoymft.com/    The Blind Type by Flemming Christensen - free 50 pages: https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/free-sneak-peek-enneagram-book   

In this episode of the Enneagram Insights podcast, we dive into the essential factors involved in building an Enneagram-based business. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode highlights the importance of aligning with the deeper purpose of the Enneagram, avoiding common business pitfalls, and cultivating self-awareness to foster meaningful client relationships. Key Topics Covered:   1.  Understanding the Core Purpose of the Enneagram (05:10)       2.  The Pitfalls of Starting on the Wrong Foot (15:40)         3.  The Importance of Self-Awareness in Building Client Relationships (25:15)       Conclusion:   Building an Enneagram business requires more than knowledge of the system-it demands deep personal work and alignment with your core purpose. Avoiding common pitfalls, such as starting from a place of fear or ego, can lead to a more sustainable and impactful business.  Ultimately, cultivating self-awareness helps you foster stronger client relationships and offer meaningful, personalized support that aligns with the Enneagram's deeper teachings.   Resources: https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/

This episode is a recording from the Enneagram Summit for Businesses and Teams hosted by Michelle Joy. She is a certified Enneagram teacher and trainer. In this episode she interviews Flemming Christensen, who is the founder and owner of his company's Think About It and the Enneagram Institute of Denmark. And the host of this podcast.  Join the conversation on the Enneagram and the workplace, the blind type and self-awareness.   Link The Enneagram Summit for Businesses and Teams https://www.enneagramsummits.com/  The work of Michelle Joy https://michellejoymft.com/    The Blind Type by Flemming Christensen - free 50 pages: https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/free-sneak-peek-enneagram-book   

In this episode, Flemming Christensen welcomes Isabelle Peyrichoux to discuss leadership, personal growth, and how the Enneagram can be used as a tool for self-discovery and team development. Isabelle Peyrichoux is a Leadership Coach and the Founder of Brilliant Seeds. Isabelle shares her journey from a successful corporate career in user experience to becoming a leadership coach focused on helping professionals discover their unique purpose. Together, they explore the concept of an "authentic blueprint" that everyone carries and how understanding this blueprint can unlock personal and professional fulfillment. They dive into how the Enneagram can reveal core strengths and limitations, how emotional intelligence plays a key role in effective leadership, and how leaders can bring their full potential to their teams by becoming aware of their type's patterns.  Isabelle also shares personal insights on how her experience with type four has shaped her coaching and how Flemming's experience with type three has influenced his leadership journey.   Key Discussion Points:   1.  Isabelle's Career Transition       From corporate tech (Yahoo) to leadership coaching.       The role of self-discovery in aligning with one's purpose.       How being laid off became a turning point in her life and career.     2.  Using the Enneagram for Personal Growth           How the Enneagram reveals strengths and limitations of each type.           The importance of recognizing one's innate talents and overcoming patterns.           Isabelle's personal experience as a type four and Flemming's reflections as a type three.      3.  Emotional Intelligence and Authentic Leadership             Why emotional intelligence is critical for leaders to connect and lead effectively.         Understanding how each Enneagram type's tendencies can impact leadership styles.        The importance of leaders staying authentic and true to their unique blueprint.   Three Key Takeaways:     1.  Self-discovery is crucial for meaningful career transitions and personal growth, especially when one's work is misaligned with their inner strengths and purpose.   2.  The Enneagram offers a powerful framework to understand core strengths and emotional patterns that may hold people back, leading to personal and professional transformation.     3.  Emotional intelligence and self-awareness are critical for authentic leadership, as leaders who understand their emotional drivers can more effectively manage teams and create lasting impact.   Resources: Isabelle Peyrichoux's Website - Brilliant Seeds  https://www.brilliantseeds.com     Contact or connect with Isabelle on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/isabellepeyrichoux    Flemming Christensen  https://www.flemmingchristensen.com     

Welcome to this episode with Flemming Christensen about Enneagram Type 8. Type 8 is that part of all of us who wants to be alive, who wants to feel the vitality of life, who wants to be connected with true energy, true force. And it's also the part of us who connects with sensitivity, vulnerability, openness, fairness, and care for others.   Links https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/podcast    https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/receive 

Today's guest is Enneagram Master Trainer and Relationship coach Cindy Leong from Singapore.  She helps people make sense of their professional and personal relationships and relates to type 3.  Cindy Leong is the founder of the Relationship Studio and the Enneagram Academy and the author of four books. She is also the Resident Relationship Expert on Mediacorp Class95 FM.   Listen to this conversation and hear about:   ✔️ Cindy Leong´s personal Enneagram journey and how a divorce led to an inner journey and how she ended up in California to be taught by Claudio Naranjo for nine days on a mountain top. And how she ended up founding her own Enneagram academy in Singapore to share her insights and the gifts of the Enneagram.   ✔️ The essence Cindy Leong´s four different books is about Relationships, self growth and development. They are about happy marriages, challenges for women in relationships, a guide to the Enneagram and a children's book about differences in us as people.   ✔️ Relating to type 3 and the insights it provides to know the Enneagram about learning how to be vulnerable and authentic. Not to see relationships as a project. And to accept that people grow at different paces and different types are motivated by different things and learn to let go and just enjoy the journey. And understanding that you can be loved for who you are and not what you do.   ✔️ About her conference and the importance of team dynamics and inclusion and diversity.    ✔️ Cindy Leong´s wish for the future. And a possible new book about parenting.   https://theenneagramacademy.com/about/  https://relationshipstudio.sg/ https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/ 

Flemming Christensen interviews Peter O'Hanrahan. Peter is an IEA accredited Professional with Distinction and a renowned Enneagram teacher.  Peter O'Hanrahan is a core faculty member of The Narrative Enneagram. He has been working with the Enneagram for more than 45 years and has combined it with his practice in counseling and body therapy.  He was part of the original American wave of students at Berkeley who learned about the Enneagram intensively and started applying it to their lives and teachings.  Peter O'Hanrahan relates to type 8.  He teaches workshops on the Instinctual Subtypes, the Embodied Enneagram, and the Defense Systems in US, Europe and China. Listen to this conversation to hear more about:    ✔️ How the Enneagram is a remarkable way for us to wake up and remember our deeper selves. And to understand and be aware of our patterns of personality   ✔️ The teaching of the Enneagram in the late 1970´s at Berkeley with teachers such as Helen Palmer from the lineage of George Gurdjief and Claudio Naranjo ✔️ Why to use somatic methods as part of a holistic approach in working with the Enneagram type structure. Involving body psychotherapy, temperament, neurobiology and psychology    ✔️ About being an Enneagram generalist and having a holistic approach     More information   Peter O'Hanrahan and the Narrative Enneagram https://www.narrativeenneagram.org/directory/peter-ohanrahan/ Peter O'Hanrahan and the Enneagram at Work https://theenneagramatwork.com/   Flemming Christensen https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/

Flemming Christensen is inteviewing Cicci Lyckow Bäckman about her Enneagram journey and her wishes for the Enneagram. Cicci is Swedish and has studied body-ori­ent­ed psycho­­the­ra­py and facili­tat­es courses on ex­pe­ri­en­tial inner growth and published several books Cicci Lyckow Bäckman is certified with the Enneagram Institute and an accredited Enneagram teacher with the International Enneagram Association. Cicci relates to type 8 and is giving a talk on the Amsterdam IEA Conference 2024 called "Energetic Signatures — the Key to Turning Everyday Life into Psycho-Spiritual Practice."   Listen to this conversation on her Enneagram Journey and findings.    Links More about the work of Cicci:   https://lyckowbackman.se/    https://www.youtube.com/@exploringtheenneagram 

In this episode Flemming Christensen is interviewing Diana Redmond. She is an American certified Enneagram teacher through the Enneagram Institute and accredited teacher with the International Enneagram Association, speaking at conferences worldwide.  She is a presenter at the IEA Netherlands 2024 and her keynote is called: "Essential Trust: From Control to Surrender". Diana Redmond relates to point Nine in the Enneagram and believes that radical acceptance of self and others offers a powerful backdrop for meaningful change. Listen and hear about:    ✔️ How Diana Redmond feels like both a seeker and a finder      ✔️ The importance of attuning to spirit, our higher power or the greater intelligence that the Enneagram so well speaks to through the three centers. Diana thinks that it is powerful to embrace that and is drawn to the deeper underpinnings of life.      ✔️ The movement from Control to Surrender.      ✔️ Diana´s Enneagram journey. OnEnneaCrossings™ and her work with Roxanne Howe- Murphy and Deep Living Lab.      ✔️ The Enneagram as a way of finding out who we are, really, and addressing the paradox of living in these two dimensions, our fundamental finite and infinite nature.   Links https://www.dianaredmond.com/ https://www.deeplivinglab.org/welcome-diana-redmond/  https://www.ieanetherlands.com/en/conference/diana-redmond  https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/podcast

In this episode Charlotte Haase is talking to Safy Mousa, an Enneagram teacher and transformational coach living in Dubai. Safy Mousa is starting to work for THINK ABOUT IT and Flemming Christensen and we talk about the Scandinavian Model and how its inspiring with less hierarchy to the teacher. She also talks about how the Middle eastern culture and teaching can transform something in the Scandinavian approach. This is also a conversation about how to channel our truths and let our voices be heard.  And about faith and divine timing.    Links: https://www.safymousa.me/   https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/safy-mousa-enneagram-podcast.html   https://www.flemmingchristensen.com/