The Modern Enneagram: Discover Who You Are and Who You Can Be

by Kacie Berghoef, Melanie Bell

Overview

Celebrate your true self and find real world success with the Enneagram.

The Enneagram is a popular model of the human psyche that includes 9 different personality types. Find out which type you are, and the way it can influence your habits, your growth, and your personal and professional interactions.

The Modern Enneagram is a fresh, easy-to-read entry point into the system. With detailed sections about each personality type as well as a holistic overview of the entire model, this book will show you how to use the Enneagram to discover your authentic self and better manage your emotions, develop your career, and understand the people around you.

In The Modern Enneagram, you'll find:

• A fresh new take—this is an updated, condensed introduction to the Enneagram. It's specifically tailored to beginners, and to account for today's fast-paced social landscape.
• Real world examples—read through a range of hypothetical scenarios, and learn how your new Enneagram knowledge can help you navigate them.
• Simplicity—this comprehensive breakdown of the Enneagram doesn't overwhelm with history, theory, or dense language.

Empower yourself with the ability to recognize your own beliefs and behavior—and make them work for you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781939754073
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	02/28/2017
Pages:	178
Sales rank:	1,060,949
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

KACIE BERGHOEF is an Enneagram Institute Authorized Teacher, workshop leader, and researcher. She is particularly dedicated to finding new applications of the Enneagram, from developing practical applications to teaching communication skills to tech-industry professionals and managers. Kacie is a graduate of the social work program at University of California, Berkeley, and was awarded the Don Riso memorial scholarship. A two-time recipient of an Enneagram Institute scholarship, Kacie is accredited by the International Enneagram Association (IEA).

MELANIE BELL is an Enneagram Institute Authorized Teacher and accredited by the IEA. A graduate of the University of New Brunswick and Concordia University, she leads workshops and courses on the Enneagram, aligned to the Riso-Hudson method. Melanie has twice received a scholarship from the Enneagram Institute, and currently teaches at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 Discovering the Self 10

2 The Enneagram in Practice 58

3 The Enneagram at Work 78

4 The Enneagram in Relationships 108

5 Growth and Change 134

Conclusion 155

Appendix: Shortcuts for Breaking Out of Your Box 157

Resources 161

References 164

Index 167

Editorial Reviews

"A thought-provoking primer on the Enneagram and its meaning and uses. The Modern Enneagram will be immediately practical and exceptionally helpful to readers young and old."
—Tom Condon, internationally recognized Enneagram trainer and author

"The Modern Enneagram offers a fresh look at this ancient system. Clear, concise, thoughtful and illuminating, this book provides insight into the theory of the Enneagram and also offers excellent examples for application in life, love and work. It is a necessary addition to any Enneagram library."
—Deborah Ooten, PhD., CEO/Owner Conscious Living Center, Conscious Dynamics, LLC

"In The Modern Enneagram, Melanie Bell and Kacie Berghoef have provided a concise, clear, and accurate introduction to the Enneagram. They cover a wide range of knowledge, and include personal examples and illustrations that make learning the Enneagram an easier and enjoyable process. If you are looking to learn more about this system of understanding ourselves and others, start here."
—Russ Hudson, Co-author of The Wisdom of the Enneagram

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