May 27 2024
Episode 67: From Vice to Virtue; Using the Enneagram for Inner Work with Dr. Antonia Wadley
In this episode my guest and friend of thirty years, Dr. Toni Wadley shares how the Enneagram can be used as an incredibly effective tool for inner work. She shares how each type has a particular vice and how, once you know your Enneagram type, you can work with your vice to embark on a life-changing journey towards your virtue.We talk about:Exactly what inner work is and who should be doing it (spoiler alert, not everyone)The ways in which your thoughts, feelings, fears and behaviours impact your lifeUnearthing your own unique operating system with the Enneagram to improve your relationshipsHow to start to observe your own behaviour and empower yourself to choose your moment to moment responses more effectivelyGetting curious about your triggers and using them as part of your self-discovery journeyHow your personality formed as a defensive structure and the process of working with it to understand yourself betterWhat the Enneagram is (it's more than just a personality test) and how to use itEach Enneagram type’s particular emotional vice and (where the real inner work happens) growth edge:Type 1 - Anger to serenityType 2 - Pride (indispensable) to humilityType 3 - Self deceit to veracity Type 4 - Envy to equanimity Type 5 - Avarice to non-attachmentType 6 - Fear to courageType 7 - Gluttony to sobrietyType 8 - Lust to innocenceType 9 - Sloth to right actionThis was a fascinating and insightful conversation. I love learning new ways to self-reflect and keep moving forwards on my own inner growth journey, so I know you’ll get a ton of value from this episode.To connect with Toni and book a typing interview, please visit her website www.antoniawadley.com If you've got big goals, but you're totally stuck about where to start, I invite you to book a complimentary strategy call with me here. We'll uncover what's holding you back from the goals you want to achieve and you'll leave the call with actionable steps to get you moving in the right direction.For the tea on me, how I work, who I coach and the packages I offer, please visit my website - www.emmaobriencoach.comYou can also connect with me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach where I share an abundance of tools, strategies and brilliant content, you might also see the occasional dog.Check out two of my FREE online workshops:My 7 Step Formula for Getting Unstuck4 Ways to Stop Procrastination in its Tracks