The Upbuild Enneagram Library Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://the-upbuild-enneagram-library.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Upbuild Enneagram Library yes 021d7f25-ebf5-5938-9059-0eec124c7a00 Upbuild episodic false Welcome to the Upbuild Enneagram Library. We’re glad to be on this journey with you.

We’re two former monks, a former startup founder and CEO, and a former investment bank executive…who met in a NYC monastery. 

Over the past two decades, we’ve used the Enneagram to help countless individuals and organizations see themselves more clearly and start to break free from the shackles of the ego.

Drawing on years of teaching, coaching, and lived experience, we’ve created this podcast as a deep library of Enneagram knowledge to support you in the most meaningful journey there is: the journey from the ego to the true self.


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Upbuild https://storage.buzzsprout.com/etnejtwlij4u11krccl42ya5c207?.jpg The Upbuild Enneagram Library https://the-upbuild-enneagram-library.buzzsprout.com Type 6 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram Type 6 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 6 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 6’s connection to the Head Center, its relationship with fear, its search for trust and certainty, Behavioral Patterns, Wings, and patterns of growth and stress. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 6 and the internal struggles that can accompany the desire for security, guidance, loyalty, and support, including anxiety, self-doubt, and the challenge of learning to accept uncertainty and trust one’s own knowing.

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]]> This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 6 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 6’s connection to the Head Center, its relationship with fear, its search for trust and certainty, Behavioral Patterns, Wings, and patterns of growth and stress. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 6 and the internal struggles that can accompany the desire for security, guidance, loyalty, and support, including anxiety, self-doubt, and the challenge of learning to accept uncertainty and trust one’s own knowing.

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]]> Upbuild Buzzsprout-19741025 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2359 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 37 full false Type 5 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram Type 5 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 5 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 5’s connection to the Head Center, its relationship with fear, its drive for knowledge and objectivity, Behavioral Patterns, Wings, and patterns of growth and stress. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 5 and the internal struggles that can accompany the pursuit of understanding, expertise, independence, and certainty, including the tendency to withdraw from the world and reject the heart in favor of knowledge and facts.

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]]> This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 5 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 5’s connection to the Head Center, its relationship with fear, its drive for knowledge and objectivity, Behavioral Patterns, Wings, and patterns of growth and stress. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 5 and the internal struggles that can accompany the pursuit of understanding, expertise, independence, and certainty, including the tendency to withdraw from the world and reject the heart in favor of knowledge and facts.

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]]> Upbuild Buzzsprout-19704566 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2149 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 36 full false Type 4 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram Type 4 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 4 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 4’s connection to the Heart Center, its relationship with shame, its search for authenticity, Behavioral Patterns, Wings, and patterns of growth and stress. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 4 and the internal struggles that can accompany the pursuit of originality, depth, beauty, and a sense of being truly understood.

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]]> This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 4 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 4’s connection to the Heart Center, its relationship with shame, its search for authenticity, Behavioral Patterns, Wings, and patterns of growth and stress. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 4 and the internal struggles that can accompany the pursuit of originality, depth, beauty, and a sense of being truly understood.

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]]> Upbuild Buzzsprout-19669426 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2260 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 35 full false Type 3 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram Type 3 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 3 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 3's connection to the Heart Center, its relationship with shame, the search for value through validation, Behavioral Patterns, Wings, and patterns of growth and stress. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 3 and the internal struggles that can accompany the pursuit of success, recognition, and authentic self-worth.

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]]> This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 3 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 3's connection to the Heart Center, its relationship with shame, the search for value through validation, Behavioral Patterns, Wings, and patterns of growth and stress. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 3 and the internal struggles that can accompany the pursuit of success, recognition, and authentic self-worth.

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]]> Upbuild Buzzsprout-19602453 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2973 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 34 full false Type 2 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram Type 2 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 2 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 2’s connection to the Heart Center, its relationship with shame, its drive to serve, its movement in growth and stress, the challenge of accepting personal needs, and the transformational movement from pride toward humility. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 2 and the internal struggles that can accompany the pursuit of goodness and integrity.

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]]> This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 2 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 2’s connection to the Heart Center, its relationship with shame, its drive to serve, its movement in growth and stress, the challenge of accepting personal needs, and the transformational movement from pride toward humility. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 2 and the internal struggles that can accompany the pursuit of goodness and integrity.

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]]> Upbuild Buzzsprout-19568885 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1175 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 33 full false Type 1 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram Type 1 Across the Dimensions of the Enneagram This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 1 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 1’s deep desire to live according to higher principles, as well as their relationship with anger, perfectionism, activism, the Inner Critic, Wings, and patterns of growth and stress. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 1 and the internal struggles that can accompany the pursuit of goodness and integrity.

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]]> This compilation episode brings together our discussions of Type 1 across the many dimensions of the Enneagram to build a richer, more complete understanding of the Type. The team explores the 1’s deep desire to live according to higher principles, as well as their relationship with anger, perfectionism, activism, the Inner Critic, Wings, and patterns of growth and stress. They examine both the remarkable strengths of Type 1 and the internal struggles that can accompany the pursuit of goodness and integrity.

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]]> Upbuild Buzzsprout-19533435 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2083 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 32 full false The Achilles Heel of Every Enneagram Type (And How to Heal It, Including The Five Stages of Grief) The Achilles Heel of Every Enneagram Type (And How to Heal It, Including The Five Stages of Grief) What is the one thing about yourself that you cannot accept?

In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath introduce the Upbuild original concept of the Achilles Heel. Drawing from years of study and teaching of the Enneagram, they explore how each Type has a specific vulnerability it unconsciously resists accepting, and how that resistance becomes the source of suffering and disconnection. They explore how denial and anger often emerge when we encounter it, and the path to acceptance additionally aided by understanding the five stages of grief. 

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]]> What is the one thing about yourself that you cannot accept?

In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath introduce the Upbuild original concept of the Achilles Heel. Drawing from years of study and teaching of the Enneagram, they explore how each Type has a specific vulnerability it unconsciously resists accepting, and how that resistance becomes the source of suffering and disconnection. They explore how denial and anger often emerge when we encounter it, and the path to acceptance additionally aided by understanding the five stages of grief. 

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]]> Upbuild Buzzsprout-19457246 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2259 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 31 full false The Passions and the Virtues The Passions and the Virtues What keeps each Enneagram Type trapped, and what helps it move toward freedom? In this episode, Vipin, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore one of the deepest dimensions of the Enneagram: the Passions and the Virtues. Drawing on the work of Oscar Ichazo, the Desert Fathers, and modern Enneagram teachings, they explain how each Type has a characteristic form of suffering called a Passion that reinforces the ego structure, and a corresponding Virtue that opens the way back to the true self. Through examples and reflections, they unpack why the Passions often remain hidden in plain sight and how the Virtues offer a practical path toward growth.

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]]> What keeps each Enneagram Type trapped, and what helps it move toward freedom? In this episode, Vipin, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore one of the deepest dimensions of the Enneagram: the Passions and the Virtues. Drawing on the work of Oscar Ichazo, the Desert Fathers, and modern Enneagram teachings, they explain how each Type has a characteristic form of suffering called a Passion that reinforces the ego structure, and a corresponding Virtue that opens the way back to the true self. Through examples and reflections, they unpack why the Passions often remain hidden in plain sight and how the Virtues offer a practical path toward growth.

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]]> Upbuild Buzzsprout-19389212 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2560 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 30 full false The Imbalances of the Centers of Intelligence The Imbalances of the Centers of Intelligence In the Enneagram, there are some Types that disassociate from their Center of Intelligence and other Types where one Center “enslaves” another. Which pattern do you fall into, and what is actually happening beneath the surface? In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore the concept of the Imbalances of the Centers. They break down the mechanics behind the first and second imbalances and how these patterns form unconsciously. 

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]]> In the Enneagram, there are some Types that disassociate from their Center of Intelligence and other Types where one Center “enslaves” another. Which pattern do you fall into, and what is actually happening beneath the surface? In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore the concept of the Imbalances of the Centers. They break down the mechanics behind the first and second imbalances and how these patterns form unconsciously. 

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/imbalances Upbuild Buzzsprout-19163279 Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2010 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 29 full false The Harmonics: How Each Enneagram Type Approaches Conflict The Harmonics: How Each Enneagram Type Approaches Conflict One of the most overlooked dimensions of the Enneagram is how we handle conflict. In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore the three Harmonics: Competency, Emotional Realness, and Positive Outlook. Each represents a distinct strategy for restoring harmony, yet each can just as easily create more disconnection when singularly used or distorted. They unpack how each Enneagram Type leans on one of these approaches, how that strategy breaks down at lower levels of awareness, and why relying on just one Harmonic leaves conflict unresolved.

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]]> One of the most overlooked dimensions of the Enneagram is how we handle conflict. In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore the three Harmonics: Competency, Emotional Realness, and Positive Outlook. Each represents a distinct strategy for restoring harmony, yet each can just as easily create more disconnection when singularly used or distorted. They unpack how each Enneagram Type leans on one of these approaches, how that strategy breaks down at lower levels of awareness, and why relying on just one Harmonic leaves conflict unresolved.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/harmonics Upbuild Buzzsprout-19051379 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2522 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 28 full false The Inner Critic: The Mouthpiece of the Ego The Inner Critic: The Mouthpiece of the Ego We live in a constant negotiation with an Inner Critic that tells us we are not enough. In this episode, Vipin, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath shed light on the Inner Critic as the mouthpiece of the ego. Using the Enneagram, they show how this voice operates differently across the Types and how it’s rooted in our Basic Fear, continuously pushing us to become someone we think we should be.


They introduce the idea of the Inner Critic game, where we are perpetually earning and losing points based on how well we meet our ego’s expectations. From perfectionism to performance-driven validation, this system quietly shapes our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and culture, forever creating a heightening tension, and at best, the sense of never quite arriving. This episode is not about silencing the Inner Critic. It’s about understanding it, seeing the patterns more clearly, and beginning to work with it by greater awareness, compassion, and newfound freedom.

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]]> We live in a constant negotiation with an Inner Critic that tells us we are not enough. In this episode, Vipin, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath shed light on the Inner Critic as the mouthpiece of the ego. Using the Enneagram, they show how this voice operates differently across the Types and how it’s rooted in our Basic Fear, continuously pushing us to become someone we think we should be.


They introduce the idea of the Inner Critic game, where we are perpetually earning and losing points based on how well we meet our ego’s expectations. From perfectionism to performance-driven validation, this system quietly shapes our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and culture, forever creating a heightening tension, and at best, the sense of never quite arriving. This episode is not about silencing the Inner Critic. It’s about understanding it, seeing the patterns more clearly, and beginning to work with it by greater awareness, compassion, and newfound freedom.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/inner-critic Upbuild Buzzsprout-18974674 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2688 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 27 full false The Shock Point and Red Flag Fears: What Makes Us Slip Down the Levels of Consciousness The Shock Point and Red Flag Fears: What Makes Us Slip Down the Levels of Consciousness This episode introduces the Transitional Fears, the fears that arise at key thresholds between Levels of Consciousness. Vipin, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath show how these fears are expressions of deeper existential anxiety, why they feel so convincing, and how recognizing them can help you interrupt the ego’s patterns and return to a more conscious way of being.

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]]> This episode introduces the Transitional Fears, the fears that arise at key thresholds between Levels of Consciousness. Vipin, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath show how these fears are expressions of deeper existential anxiety, why they feel so convincing, and how recognizing them can help you interrupt the ego’s patterns and return to a more conscious way of being.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/transitional-fears Upbuild Buzzsprout-18891859 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 3333 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 26 full false Parental Orientation: Attachment, Frustration, and Rejection in the Enneagram Parental Orientation: Attachment, Frustration, and Rejection in the Enneagram Every Enneagram Type carries a specific relationship to nurturing and protective energy. That relationship begins in childhood, but it does not stay there. In this episode, Vipin, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath unpack Parental Orientation, the Object Relations framework that explains attachment, frustration, and rejection across all nine Types.


They explore how each Type internalizes the nurturing and protective functions and how those early adaptations shape adult behavior, leadership style, relationship patterns, emotional tone, and even our unconscious bias toward strength and softness.


By mapping the three relational stances onto the Enneagram, they reveal a precise psychological matrix that helps explain why we seek certain energies, resist others, and feel chronically disappointed in specific ways.

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]]> Every Enneagram Type carries a specific relationship to nurturing and protective energy. That relationship begins in childhood, but it does not stay there. In this episode, Vipin, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath unpack Parental Orientation, the Object Relations framework that explains attachment, frustration, and rejection across all nine Types.


They explore how each Type internalizes the nurturing and protective functions and how those early adaptations shape adult behavior, leadership style, relationship patterns, emotional tone, and even our unconscious bias toward strength and softness.


By mapping the three relational stances onto the Enneagram, they reveal a precise psychological matrix that helps explain why we seek certain energies, resist others, and feel chronically disappointed in specific ways.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/parental Upbuild Buzzsprout-18814703 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 3587 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 25 full false Falling in Love with Every Enneagram Type Falling in Love with Every Enneagram Type How do we fall in love with the Enneagram Types? In the same way we fall in love with people in real life: by understanding both their gifts and their suffering.


In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore what it truly means to fall in love with every Enneagram Type. They introduce the idea of “access points,” the doorways that allow us to move beyond intellectual understanding and into genuine compassion for each Type’s lived experience. Moving through all nine Types, they highlight what makes each one uniquely and deeply lovable with the pain they carry. From the Type 1’s longing for purity to the Type 9’s desire for harmony, the conversation reveals how every Type conveys an attempt to cope with their distinct core wounds in an ego-driven world that constantly triggers them. The episode closes with a reflection on why authentic Enneagram work must be rooted in love, and how falling in love with the Types supports spiritual growth, compassion, and our capacity to serve others more fully.

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]]> How do we fall in love with the Enneagram Types? In the same way we fall in love with people in real life: by understanding both their gifts and their suffering.


In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore what it truly means to fall in love with every Enneagram Type. They introduce the idea of “access points,” the doorways that allow us to move beyond intellectual understanding and into genuine compassion for each Type’s lived experience. Moving through all nine Types, they highlight what makes each one uniquely and deeply lovable with the pain they carry. From the Type 1’s longing for purity to the Type 9’s desire for harmony, the conversation reveals how every Type conveys an attempt to cope with their distinct core wounds in an ego-driven world that constantly triggers them. The episode closes with a reflection on why authentic Enneagram work must be rooted in love, and how falling in love with the Types supports spiritual growth, compassion, and our capacity to serve others more fully.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/falling-in-love Upbuild Buzzsprout-18738404 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 3647 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 24 full false The Predominant Emotions: Anger, Shame, and Fear The Predominant Emotions: Anger, Shame, and Fear Each of us lives from one of three distinct inner stances, yet hardly ever realizing it…


“Don’t mess with my world.”
“See me the way I want to be seen.”
“What can I trust?”


In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore how Anger, Shame, and Fear function as the Predominant Emotions of the Enneagram (and of the human condition). These emotions correspond to the Body types (8, 9, 1), Heart types (2, 3, 4), and Head types (5, 6, 7), and point to the deeper forces shaping how we experience ourselves and the world. More than surface-level feelings, they reveal what the ego is organized around and what it is constantly trying to manage or avoid. Moving through the three emotional triads, they explore what provokes each emotion, how it is experienced internally, and how it shows up externally. The gift we stand to gain through this knowledge is the freedom to act differently, instead of being habitually forced to act on the emotion. That’s a lifelong pursuit of self-awareness and self-regulation. But by understanding these emotions, where they come from, why they affect us, and seeing their specific hold on us personally, we can become so grounded and judicious in how we respond to them.

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]]> Each of us lives from one of three distinct inner stances, yet hardly ever realizing it…


“Don’t mess with my world.”
“See me the way I want to be seen.”
“What can I trust?”


In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore how Anger, Shame, and Fear function as the Predominant Emotions of the Enneagram (and of the human condition). These emotions correspond to the Body types (8, 9, 1), Heart types (2, 3, 4), and Head types (5, 6, 7), and point to the deeper forces shaping how we experience ourselves and the world. More than surface-level feelings, they reveal what the ego is organized around and what it is constantly trying to manage or avoid. Moving through the three emotional triads, they explore what provokes each emotion, how it is experienced internally, and how it shows up externally. The gift we stand to gain through this knowledge is the freedom to act differently, instead of being habitually forced to act on the emotion. That’s a lifelong pursuit of self-awareness and self-regulation. But by understanding these emotions, where they come from, why they affect us, and seeing their specific hold on us personally, we can become so grounded and judicious in how we respond to them.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/predominant-emotions Upbuild Buzzsprout-18654888 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 3471 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 23 full false The Wings The Wings The Wing is one of the most powerful forces shaping personality. In addition to the primary Type, it strongly influences what we want, how we show up, and even whether we experience ourselves as more introverted or extroverted. In this episode, Hari, Michael, and Rasanath explore why identifying the correct Type-Wing relationship is essential for accurate typing and meaningful growth. Moving through all nine Types, they show how different Wing combinations create distinct energies, body language, and ways of engaging with life. Special attention is given to Wings they see creating a more prominently polarizing effect, where opposing orientations can feel like two very different people living inside one personality. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize how understanding Wings helps us recognize ego patterns, honor our gifts, and engage in the deeper work of self-realization.

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]]> The Wing is one of the most powerful forces shaping personality. In addition to the primary Type, it strongly influences what we want, how we show up, and even whether we experience ourselves as more introverted or extroverted. In this episode, Hari, Michael, and Rasanath explore why identifying the correct Type-Wing relationship is essential for accurate typing and meaningful growth. Moving through all nine Types, they show how different Wing combinations create distinct energies, body language, and ways of engaging with life. Special attention is given to Wings they see creating a more prominently polarizing effect, where opposing orientations can feel like two very different people living inside one personality. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize how understanding Wings helps us recognize ego patterns, honor our gifts, and engage in the deeper work of self-realization.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/wings Upbuild Buzzsprout-18576668 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2510 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 22 full false The Behavioral Patterns: The Go-Getters, the Withdrawns, and the Dutifuls The Behavioral Patterns: The Go-Getters, the Withdrawns, and the Dutifuls Do you tend to push forward and make things happen? Pull back and feel easily overwhelmed? Or constantly track how much you are giving so you can be sure you are giving more than you receive?


In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore a core dimension of the Enneagram that is critical in being able to type efficiently and accurately as well as understand better how we show up the way we do and why: the Behavioral Patterns. They unpack the Go-Getter, Withdrawn, and Dutiful triads, three distinct ways we habitually move through the world, relate to others, and respond to stress.


At the center of the conversation is the idea of the Ego Boundary – how protected or permeable we are to external demands and internal experience. They explore Solid, Thin, and Perforated Ego Boundaries, and how these shape introversion, extroversion, perceivable sensitivity, and other aspects of how we function. They explain why people within the same Behavioral Pattern are so often mistyped as one another, and why behavior alone can be misleading without understanding underlying motivation.

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]]> Do you tend to push forward and make things happen? Pull back and feel easily overwhelmed? Or constantly track how much you are giving so you can be sure you are giving more than you receive?


In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore a core dimension of the Enneagram that is critical in being able to type efficiently and accurately as well as understand better how we show up the way we do and why: the Behavioral Patterns. They unpack the Go-Getter, Withdrawn, and Dutiful triads, three distinct ways we habitually move through the world, relate to others, and respond to stress.


At the center of the conversation is the idea of the Ego Boundary – how protected or permeable we are to external demands and internal experience. They explore Solid, Thin, and Perforated Ego Boundaries, and how these shape introversion, extroversion, perceivable sensitivity, and other aspects of how we function. They explain why people within the same Behavioral Pattern are so often mistyped as one another, and why behavior alone can be misleading without understanding underlying motivation.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/behavioral-patterns Upbuild Buzzsprout-18499721 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 3465 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 21 full false The Directional Movements (the Lines on the Enneagram Symbol) The Directional Movements (the Lines on the Enneagram Symbol) “What are those lines on the symbol?” is one of the questions we get most frequently during our Enneagram workshops. In this episode, Hari, Rasanath, and Michael explore the critical dimension of the Enneagram: the Directional Movements. They describe how each Type experiences stress and growth, clarifying why we sometimes resemble other Types. These movements toward another Type in stress or growth reveal important layers of motivation and insecurity. The conversation highlights why coping is easier, growth includes moving through the shadows of another Type, and understanding this dimension can help prevent mistyping. The team offers a concise tour of what each Type looks like when secure and when overwhelmed. They close by bringing greater focus to the practical and spiritual implications of these movements.

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]]> “What are those lines on the symbol?” is one of the questions we get most frequently during our Enneagram workshops. In this episode, Hari, Rasanath, and Michael explore the critical dimension of the Enneagram: the Directional Movements. They describe how each Type experiences stress and growth, clarifying why we sometimes resemble other Types. These movements toward another Type in stress or growth reveal important layers of motivation and insecurity. The conversation highlights why coping is easier, growth includes moving through the shadows of another Type, and understanding this dimension can help prevent mistyping. The team offers a concise tour of what each Type looks like when secure and when overwhelmed. They close by bringing greater focus to the practical and spiritual implications of these movements.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/directional-movements Uobuild Buzzsprout-18430284 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2923 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 20 full false The Instincts: Self-Preservation, Sexual, and Social The Instincts: Self-Preservation, Sexual, and Social Each of us is wired with a specific hierarchy of three core instinctual drives, shaping how we move through the world. The Instincts (sometimes referred to as Instinctual Variants) is part of the Enneagram framework and plays a powerful role in how our personalities form. One Instinct tends to dominate and demands most of our attention, a second supports it, while a third gets neglected and becomes a Blind Spot. In this episode, Michael, Hari, and Rasanath unpack the three Instincts—Self-Preservation, Sexual, and Social—and how they show up in our daily lives. They explore the energy behind each, how these Instincts function at their healthiest, and how they can create suffering. By understanding your “Instinctual Stack,” you can begin to shift from automatic patterns to conscious integration, creating space for real growth and movement toward the best version of yourself.

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]]> Each of us is wired with a specific hierarchy of three core instinctual drives, shaping how we move through the world. The Instincts (sometimes referred to as Instinctual Variants) is part of the Enneagram framework and plays a powerful role in how our personalities form. One Instinct tends to dominate and demands most of our attention, a second supports it, while a third gets neglected and becomes a Blind Spot. In this episode, Michael, Hari, and Rasanath unpack the three Instincts—Self-Preservation, Sexual, and Social—and how they show up in our daily lives. They explore the energy behind each, how these Instincts function at their healthiest, and how they can create suffering. By understanding your “Instinctual Stack,” you can begin to shift from automatic patterns to conscious integration, creating space for real growth and movement toward the best version of yourself.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/instincts Upbuild Buzzsprout-18316801 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 4740 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 19 full false The Head Center The Head Center There might be a lot going on in your head, but that does not mean that you are making good use of it. In this episode, Michael, Rasanath, and Hari Prasada discuss the Head Center’s essential role in managing the complexity of life and the flood of information we face each day. They explore how awareness of thought, not thinking itself, is the hallmark of presence in the Head Center. They unpack the inner worlds of the Head Center Enneagram Types (Type 5, Type 6, and Type 7), exploring how each seeks to find something that it can trust in its own way, and what is at stake for all of us in becoming more present to what’s happening in our heads.

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]]> There might be a lot going on in your head, but that does not mean that you are making good use of it. In this episode, Michael, Rasanath, and Hari Prasada discuss the Head Center’s essential role in managing the complexity of life and the flood of information we face each day. They explore how awareness of thought, not thinking itself, is the hallmark of presence in the Head Center. They unpack the inner worlds of the Head Center Enneagram Types (Type 5, Type 6, and Type 7), exploring how each seeks to find something that it can trust in its own way, and what is at stake for all of us in becoming more present to what’s happening in our heads.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/podcast/enneagram-foundations/head-center Upbuild Buzzsprout-18250192 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 3552 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 18 full false The Heart Center The Heart Center Just because you feel a lot does not mean you are present in the Heart Center. In this episode, Hari, Michael, and Rasanath explore what it really means to live from the heart. They look into the realm of emotion, identity, and our longing to be seen. They reflect on how emotions shape our humanity, why we often mistake validation for value, and how the heart connects us to love, gratitude, and one another. They also unpack the emotional landscapes of the Heart Center types (Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4), exploring how each seeks to be seen in its own way, and what is at stake for all of us in becoming more connected to our hearts.

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]]> Just because you feel a lot does not mean you are present in the Heart Center. In this episode, Hari, Michael, and Rasanath explore what it really means to live from the heart. They look into the realm of emotion, identity, and our longing to be seen. They reflect on how emotions shape our humanity, why we often mistake validation for value, and how the heart connects us to love, gratitude, and one another. They also unpack the emotional landscapes of the Heart Center types (Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4), exploring how each seeks to be seen in its own way, and what is at stake for all of us in becoming more connected to our hearts.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/heart-center Upbuild Buzzsprout-18169950 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2401 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 17 full false The Body Center The Body Center In this episode, Michael, Hari, and Rasanath turn their attention to the Body Center of the Enneagram. They explore how presence is experienced as groundedness, sensation, and gut-level knowing, as well as how energy can move from intuition into action when we are rooted in the body.

The conversation brings out the distinct gifts of Types 8, 9, and 1 while also showing how every Type can cultivate a clearer, more embodied connection to life. Along the way, they discuss the core emotion of the Body Center, the role of practices like yoga and pranayama, and what it means to feel our feet on the ground as a support for spiritual depth.

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]]> In this episode, Michael, Hari, and Rasanath turn their attention to the Body Center of the Enneagram. They explore how presence is experienced as groundedness, sensation, and gut-level knowing, as well as how energy can move from intuition into action when we are rooted in the body.

The conversation brings out the distinct gifts of Types 8, 9, and 1 while also showing how every Type can cultivate a clearer, more embodied connection to life. Along the way, they discuss the core emotion of the Body Center, the role of practices like yoga and pranayama, and what it means to feel our feet on the ground as a support for spiritual depth.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/podcast/enneagram-foundations/body-center Upbuild Buzzsprout-18055583 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2914 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 16 full false The Three Centers of Intelligence: Body, Heart, and Head The Three Centers of Intelligence: Body, Heart, and Head Do you really want to settle for being one third of a human? In this episode, Michael, Hari, and Rasanath build off this very provocative question from Russ Hudson to explore the three Centers of Intelligence: the Body, the Heart, and the Head. These Centers help us live with intuition, emotional depth, and clarity of thought. Yet most of us lean heavily on one while undervaluing the others, and even the Center we rely on most is hardly ever one we’re truly present to. We’ll uncover the gifts each Center offers, the costs of its neglect, and the transformative possibilities that come when all three are brought into harmony.

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]]> Do you really want to settle for being one third of a human? In this episode, Michael, Hari, and Rasanath build off this very provocative question from Russ Hudson to explore the three Centers of Intelligence: the Body, the Heart, and the Head. These Centers help us live with intuition, emotional depth, and clarity of thought. Yet most of us lean heavily on one while undervaluing the others, and even the Center we rely on most is hardly ever one we’re truly present to. We’ll uncover the gifts each Center offers, the costs of its neglect, and the transformative possibilities that come when all three are brought into harmony.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/podcast/enneagram-foundations/centers-intro Upbuild Buzzsprout-17976168 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1214 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 15 full false Summing up the first 14 episodes, how to use the Enneagram in our everyday lives, the need for spiritual practice Summing up the first 14 episodes, how to use the Enneagram in our everyday lives, the need for spiritual practice In this episode, we explore how to use the Enneagram in our everyday lives in order to make sure that it has the profound impact on us that it is capable of having. We also discuss how the Enneagram can only take us so far and how a spiritual practice is needed to help us go beyond the limits of our personality.

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]]> In this episode, we explore how to use the Enneagram in our everyday lives in order to make sure that it has the profound impact on us that it is capable of having. We also discuss how the Enneagram can only take us so far and how a spiritual practice is needed to help us go beyond the limits of our personality.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/summing-up Upbuild Buzzsprout-17663849 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1300 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 14 full false Why Mistypings Happen and the Most Common Mistypings Why Mistypings Happen and the Most Common Mistypings Typing is one of the most critical aspects of the Enneagram, and yet, mistyping is rampant. In this episode, we explain why this is case and what we can do about it. We also explore the one Type that is more likely to mistype than any other Type, and give you a Type by Type run through of how each Type approaches the Enneagram. What we find is that how we approach the Enneagram is often very revealing of our Type.

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]]> Typing is one of the most critical aspects of the Enneagram, and yet, mistyping is rampant. In this episode, we explain why this is case and what we can do about it. We also explore the one Type that is more likely to mistype than any other Type, and give you a Type by Type run through of how each Type approaches the Enneagram. What we find is that how we approach the Enneagram is often very revealing of our Type.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/mistyping Upbuild Buzzsprout-17663842 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1518 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 13 full false Type 9 The Peace-Seeker Type 9 The Peace-Seeker Enneagram Type 9s, nicknamed The Peace-Seeker, pride themselves in being calm, easygoing,  and unassuming people who can flow with whatever comes and don’t need recognition or attention. They often don’t admit to themselves their problems or work to resolve conflicts because that’s really difficult and makes them feel not peaceful. Famous examples include Rosa Parks, Grace Kelly, and Jack Johnson. 

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 9 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 9’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 9s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 9s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 9s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> Enneagram Type 9s, nicknamed The Peace-Seeker, pride themselves in being calm, easygoing,  and unassuming people who can flow with whatever comes and don’t need recognition or attention. They often don’t admit to themselves their problems or work to resolve conflicts because that’s really difficult and makes them feel not peaceful. Famous examples include Rosa Parks, Grace Kelly, and Jack Johnson. 

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 9 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 9’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 9s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 9s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 9s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/type9 Upbuild Buzzsprout-17663817 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1473 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 12 full false Type 8 The Challenger Type 8 The Challenger Enneagram Type 8s, nicknamed The Challenger, are all about strength and showing who’s in charge to reassure themselves that they don’t have a weak bone in their body. They often can’t admit to themselves how scared they really are of their buried weakness, and so they show up larger than life in nearly all situations hoping to leverage their power for the people they love. Famous examples include Steve Jobs, Chelsea Handler, MLK Jr, Donald Trump, Aretha Franklin, and Putin. 

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 8 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 8’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 8s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 8s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 8s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> Enneagram Type 8s, nicknamed The Challenger, are all about strength and showing who’s in charge to reassure themselves that they don’t have a weak bone in their body. They often can’t admit to themselves how scared they really are of their buried weakness, and so they show up larger than life in nearly all situations hoping to leverage their power for the people they love. Famous examples include Steve Jobs, Chelsea Handler, MLK Jr, Donald Trump, Aretha Franklin, and Putin. 

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 8 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 8’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 8s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 8s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 8s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/type8 Upbuild Buzzsprout-17663811 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1638 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 11 full false Type 7 The Enthusiast Type 7 The Enthusiast Enneagram Type 7s, nicknamed The Enthusiast, are care-free and fun-loving with a moment-to-moment appetite for adventure and zero tolerance for boredom. They often run from their problems in life which pursue them relentlessly in spite of their intelligence and joyfulness. Famous examples include Robin Williams, the Dalai Lama, Amy Winehouse, and Russell Brand.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 7 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 7’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 7s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 7s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 7s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> Enneagram Type 7s, nicknamed The Enthusiast, are care-free and fun-loving with a moment-to-moment appetite for adventure and zero tolerance for boredom. They often run from their problems in life which pursue them relentlessly in spite of their intelligence and joyfulness. Famous examples include Robin Williams, the Dalai Lama, Amy Winehouse, and Russell Brand.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 7 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 7’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 7s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 7s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 7s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/type7 Upbuild Buzzsprout-17663806 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1555 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 10 full false Type 6 The Loyalist Type 6 The Loyalist Enneagram Type 6s, nicknamed The Loyalist, live in a zone of constant questioning as they strive to be dependable for those they care about. They often wish that they had a cause to dedicate their life to which they could completely trust and that they had the support of others whom they could completely trust. Famous examples include Woody Allen, Adolf Hitler, Jason Alexander, and Larry David. 

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 6 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 6’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 6s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 6s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 6s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> Enneagram Type 6s, nicknamed The Loyalist, live in a zone of constant questioning as they strive to be dependable for those they care about. They often wish that they had a cause to dedicate their life to which they could completely trust and that they had the support of others whom they could completely trust. Famous examples include Woody Allen, Adolf Hitler, Jason Alexander, and Larry David. 

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 6 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 6’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 6s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 6s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 6s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/type6 Upbuild Buzzsprout-17663805 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1470 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 9 full false Type 5 The Investigator Type 5 The Investigator Enneagram Type 5s, nicknamed The Investigator, are exceptionally cerebral, technical, and keep to themselves in their pursuit of knowledge to understand how things work. They often have trouble relating to people. Famous examples include Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Eckhart Tolle, Tim Burton, and JRR Tolkein.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 5 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 5’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 5s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 5s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 5s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> Enneagram Type 5s, nicknamed The Investigator, are exceptionally cerebral, technical, and keep to themselves in their pursuit of knowledge to understand how things work. They often have trouble relating to people. Famous examples include Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Eckhart Tolle, Tim Burton, and JRR Tolkein.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 5 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 5’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 5s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 5s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 5s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/type5 Upbuild Buzzsprout-17663800 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1417 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 8 full false Type 4 The Individualist Type 4 The Individualist Enneagram Type 4s, nicknamed The Individualist, try to be authentic with every fiber of their being, but it’s so hard for them to know who they really are deep down. They often feel overwhelmed trying to do justice to their talents, all the while feeling misunderstood by people who move too fast, are too shallow, and act too harshly to understand their full heart. Famous examples include Bob Dylan, Johnny Depp, Prince, Michael Jackson, and Frida Kahlo.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 4 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 4’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 4s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 4s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 4s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> Enneagram Type 4s, nicknamed The Individualist, try to be authentic with every fiber of their being, but it’s so hard for them to know who they really are deep down. They often feel overwhelmed trying to do justice to their talents, all the while feeling misunderstood by people who move too fast, are too shallow, and act too harshly to understand their full heart. Famous examples include Bob Dylan, Johnny Depp, Prince, Michael Jackson, and Frida Kahlo.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 4 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 4’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 4s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 4s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 4s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/type4 Upbuild Buzzsprout-17663790 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1735 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 7 full false Type 3 The Achiever Type 3 The Achiever Enneagram Type 3s, nicknamed The Achiever, are smooth and success-driven, endeavoring to show with their life  that the sky’s the limit for what can be accomplished. They are also often concerned that others can see through their image. Famous examples include Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga. 

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 3 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 3’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 3s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 3s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 3s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> Enneagram Type 3s, nicknamed The Achiever, are smooth and success-driven, endeavoring to show with their life  that the sky’s the limit for what can be accomplished. They are also often concerned that others can see through their image. Famous examples include Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga. 

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 3 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 3’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 3s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 3s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 3s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/type3 Upbuild Buzzsprout-17633826 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1574 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 6 full false Type 2 The Helper Type 2 The Helper Enneagram Type 2s, nicknamed The Helper, are all about taking care of others and having deep intimate connections so they can feel really close and loved. They also have a hard time giving others space or seeing their own needs. Famous examples include Fred Rogers, Sally Field, and Stevie Wonder.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 2 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 2’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 2s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 2s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 2s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> Enneagram Type 2s, nicknamed The Helper, are all about taking care of others and having deep intimate connections so they can feel really close and loved. They also have a hard time giving others space or seeing their own needs. Famous examples include Fred Rogers, Sally Field, and Stevie Wonder.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 2 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 2’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 2s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  

This episode is designed to help Type 2s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 2s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/type2 Upbuild Buzzsprout-17633821 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1217 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 5 full false Type 1 The Moralist Type 1 The Moralist Enneagram Type 1s, nicknamed The Moralist, are detail-oriented visionaries driven by a set of principles personal that they feel in their gut and want others to align with. They also forever feel the guilt of not living up to these principles themselves. Famous examples include Nelson Mandela, George Harrison, Mahatma Gandhi, Osama Bin Laden, and Queen Elizabeth II.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 1 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 1’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 1s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  
This episode is designed to help Type 1s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 1s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> Enneagram Type 1s, nicknamed The Moralist, are detail-oriented visionaries driven by a set of principles personal that they feel in their gut and want others to align with. They also forever feel the guilt of not living up to these principles themselves. Famous examples include Nelson Mandela, George Harrison, Mahatma Gandhi, Osama Bin Laden, and Queen Elizabeth II.

In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 1 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 1’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 1s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.  
This episode is designed to help Type 1s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 1s who wish to better support and relate to them.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/type1 Upbuild Buzzsprout-17633817 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1274 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 4 full false Typing, Mistyping, the Problem with Enneagram Tests, and the Wings Typing, Mistyping, the Problem with Enneagram Tests, and the Wings Typing is one of the most critical skills for any user of the Enneagram. In this episode, we dive deep into the factors that contribute to understanding how to type and talk about the two biggest obstacles to typing correctly. We discuss the impact of the ego, the influence of the Wing, and the problem with Enneagram tests. We close this episode by giving you our three most impactful tips for how to type accurately.

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]]> Typing is one of the most critical skills for any user of the Enneagram. In this episode, we dive deep into the factors that contribute to understanding how to type and talk about the two biggest obstacles to typing correctly. We discuss the impact of the ego, the influence of the Wing, and the problem with Enneagram tests. We close this episode by giving you our three most impactful tips for how to type accurately.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/typing Upbuild Buzzsprout-17633811 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1708 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 3 full false Levels of Consciousness -- the most important dimension of the Enneagram Levels of Consciousness -- the most important dimension of the Enneagram How can Donald Trump be the same type as Martin Luther King, Jr? How can Nelson Mandela be the same type as Osama bin Laden? It all comes down to the Levels of Consciousness. In this episode, we explore the most important dimension of the Enneagram, the Levels of Consciousness, which is so critical because it gives us the roadmap to be the best version of ourselves. No type on the Enneagram is better than any of the other types. Each type has its gifts and challenges. So the goal of the Enneagram is not to unconsciously identify ourselves as the type that we find most attractive. Instead, the goal is to become conscious of the type that we already are, no matter how unflattering it might be, and use that awareness to become a better version of that type. The Levels of Consciousness, shows us, as we often say in our workshops, how we can shed the layers of the ego — our identity of who we think we should be — so we can be who we are. It is our key to personal growth and a jumping off point for self-realization.

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]]> How can Donald Trump be the same type as Martin Luther King, Jr? How can Nelson Mandela be the same type as Osama bin Laden? It all comes down to the Levels of Consciousness. In this episode, we explore the most important dimension of the Enneagram, the Levels of Consciousness, which is so critical because it gives us the roadmap to be the best version of ourselves. No type on the Enneagram is better than any of the other types. Each type has its gifts and challenges. So the goal of the Enneagram is not to unconsciously identify ourselves as the type that we find most attractive. Instead, the goal is to become conscious of the type that we already are, no matter how unflattering it might be, and use that awareness to become a better version of that type. The Levels of Consciousness, shows us, as we often say in our workshops, how we can shed the layers of the ego — our identity of who we think we should be — so we can be who we are. It is our key to personal growth and a jumping off point for self-realization.

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]]> https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram-podcast/levels-of-consciousness Upbuild Buzzsprout-17633806 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1119 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 2 full false Introduction to the Enneagram Introduction to the Enneagram Welcome to the Upbuild Enneagram Library. We’re starting this podcast with a 14-episode series that will serve as the foundations for all future episodes.   

Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this series promises to offer fresh perspectives and valuable insights for your journey into the world of the Enneagram. In 14 episodes, we’ll provide a strong foundation on the nine Types as well as the most important dimension of the framework, the Levels of Consciousness. This series will bring the Types alive for you in a vivid way, help you understand the suffering that each Type experiences as a result of its ego fixations, and offer our personalized practice for each Type to move towards their best self, free from the shackles of the ego.

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]]> Welcome to the Upbuild Enneagram Library. We’re starting this podcast with a 14-episode series that will serve as the foundations for all future episodes.   

Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this series promises to offer fresh perspectives and valuable insights for your journey into the world of the Enneagram. In 14 episodes, we’ll provide a strong foundation on the nine Types as well as the most important dimension of the framework, the Levels of Consciousness. This series will bring the Types alive for you in a vivid way, help you understand the suffering that each Type experiences as a result of its ego fixations, and offer our personalized practice for each Type to move towards their best self, free from the shackles of the ego.

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]]> Upbuild Buzzsprout-17633790 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1410 Enneagram, Ego, Self, Self-Awareness, Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, Personal Development 1 full false Introducing: Upbuild Enneagram Library Introducing: Upbuild Enneagram Library We’re two former monks, a former startup founder and CEO, and a former investment bank executive…who met in a NYC monastery. Over the past two decades, we’ve used the Enneagram to help countless individuals and organizations see themselves more clearly and start to break free from the shackles of the ego. Drawing on years of teaching, coaching, and lived experience, we’ve created this podcast as a deep library of Enneagram knowledge to support you in your growth.

The Enneagram isn’t just a framework for understanding personality. It’s a map for the most meaningful journey there is: the journey from the ego to the true self.

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]]> We’re two former monks, a former startup founder and CEO, and a former investment bank executive…who met in a NYC monastery. Over the past two decades, we’ve used the Enneagram to help countless individuals and organizations see themselves more clearly and start to break free from the shackles of the ego. Drawing on years of teaching, coaching, and lived experience, we’ve created this podcast as a deep library of Enneagram knowledge to support you in your growth.

The Enneagram isn’t just a framework for understanding personality. It’s a map for the most meaningful journey there is: the journey from the ego to the true self.

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