Welcome back to the Typology Podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by special guest William Vanderbloemen, an Enneagram 7, and author of the new book Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits That Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest.

Join us as we explore how self-awareness can transform not only our professional lives but also our personal relationships. William shares his journey with the Enneagram, the importance of understanding our wiring, and how it can lead to better communication and teamwork.

We discuss the 12 habits that distinguish top performers and how these habits can be learned and applied in various aspects of life. Whether you're a leader, a team member, or simply someone looking to improve your self-awareness, this episode is packed with insights that can help you thrive.

This week we welcome back special guest and Enneagram 3, AJ Sherrill. This time, we explore AJ's journey of spiritual direction, his insights on the Enneagram, and his new book, Rediscovering Christmas: Surprising Insights into the Story You Thought You Knew.

We discuss the importance of slowing down during the busy holiday season, the emotional homes we all have, and how the Christmas story can be re-examined through a fresh lens. We explore the fascinating characters from the Nativity, including the often-overlooked roles of the Innkeeper, Zechariah, and Herod, and how their stories resonate with our own lives today.

Join us as we reflect on the deeper meanings beneath the story and what it truly means to encounter the divine. Plus, we speculate on the Enneagram types of various biblical figures and how their stories can guide us in our spiritual growth.

This episode is packed with insights and humor that you won't want to miss!

Join us for a heartfelt episode of the Typology as we welcome author Stephanie Duncan Smith, an Enneagram Four, to discuss her new book, Even After Everything: The Spiritual Practice of Knowing the Risks and Loving Anyway.

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of joy and sorrow, exploring the dissonance that often accompanies our life experiences. Stephanie shares her personal journey through pregnancy loss and the profound lessons she learned about resilience, empathy, and the importance of embracing both beauty and pain.

Discover how the liturgical calendar can provide a framework for understanding our own stories and the significance of naming our darkest nights. This conversation is a rich exploration of what it means to love deeply, take risks, and find meaning in the midst of life's challenges.

Connect with Stephanie at https://slantetter.com or on Instagram at @StephDuncanSmith