Today, we’ll focus on the key fundamentals of a great relationship and coaching which can help you achieve it. Last month I spoke of using the word coaching, rather than therapy, for what I do in the office. Therapy often has the negative connotation that there is something wrong with a person. Whereas, with coaching, […]
Coaching
Why coaching? Here is a perfect, but tragic, example where couples coaching is needed. A few weeks ago a fellow called asking about counselling. His wife had asked him numerous times to go to counselling. His macho (his words) response was: “I don’t need counselling, you go and get your s— together”. The day before […]
Enneagram 7: The Adventurer or Enthusiast
Enneagram 7 is the most enthusiastic and optimistic type on the Enneagram. Motivated by the need for happiness and planning enjoyable activities, contributing to the world, and avoiding suffering and pain. Sevens can’t get enough out of life and are always ready to move on to the next best thing. Enneagram 7’s biggest fear is […]
Enneagram 6: Loyalist or Questioner
This week, we are exploring Enneagram 6. One of the key things I try to do in the office is to help folks become more conscious – more aware. If they can step back and look at what they are doing and if it is counter-productive, they can then make different choices. The Enneagram is […]
Enneagram 5: Observer or Investigator
Enneagram 5 is the Observer, the Investigator. They are often hard to understand because they are reserved and tend to be extremely private in every aspect of their lives. 5’s are motivated by the need to know and understand everything, to be self-sufficient, and to avoid looking foolish. They want to be seen as competent […]
Enneagram 4: Individualist or Romantic
As we work our way through the Enneagram, we land at Number 4 today. Enneagram 4 is the most misunderstood enneagram type. They have a need to be understood, known, and loved while being considered special and different. As well, they want to be noticed and to fit in while being considered unique and extraordinary. […]
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