It's Nice to Meet You.
We are Enneagram MBA*
*The "MBA" is our way of saying that this company is dedicated to delivering content and programs tailored specifically for the business world. We focus on workplace relationship examples and practical applications that help individuals and leaders thrive during the 9-5 and beyond.
WORK WITH USWhy We Do This
The average person spends about 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime.
Writer Annie Dillard famously said, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”
With over one-third of our lives spent at work, it's safe to say those relationships can make a huge impact on our quality of life.
Enneagram MBA is here to support teams as they grow and navigate those co-worker dynamics, creating not just a more enjoyable work-life, but ideally having an impact on each person's entire life.
The Podcast
Enneagram at Work
"The way it combines biz, personal development, and the Enneagram is magic!"
The Enneagram at Work podcast is your go-to source for relatable, engaging, and practical insights on how to apply the Enneagram in the workplace.
Join modern leaders and collaborative teammates as we dive into fascinating conversations about personality, behavior, and professional growth.
Start listening here or on your favorite podcast platform!
Enneagram MBA is thoughtfully shaped by these folks.
Each person on our team brings their unique personality and expertise to the table. No matter who you work with, we're here to support you and your team on your journey of growth and development.
Sarah Wallace
Managing Director + Facilitator
Type 7 - Louisville, KY
Sarah brings her experience and energy for personality insights and team dynamics to organizations all over the country. As an Awareness to Action Certified Enneagram Coach, member of the Association of Training & Development, and host of the Enneagram at Work podcast, she draws on over 15 years of experience in relationship-building roles ranging from public affairs to media sales. This diverse background helps her connect with all kinds of teams—from executives in the boardroom to employees in the field. Organizations like Reddit, MARS Petcare, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital partner with Sarah to develop empathetic leaders and foster happier, more connected teams.
Liesl Bistline
Operations Coordinator, Type 6 Seattle, WA
If you've ever thought "Wow, they are way more organized than I was expecting..." it's because of Liesl. She is an Enneagram enthusiast who has multiple balls in the air when it comes to helping our clients have a smooth workshop experience. You'll find her analyzing test results for our team map exercises, assisting with our post-workshop reports, and collecting feedback to ensure we keep getting better.
Bridgett Rowland
Accounting Coordinator, Type 9 Atlanta, GA
If you've received an invoice, (or a friendly reminder about it...), you've crossed paths with our calm, cool, and collect bookkeeper and mom of two, Bridgett. Her forte is helping businesses improve cash flow and bring peace of mind to bookkeeping. Two out of five business owners say bookkeeping & taxes are the worst part of their business - but not us. Learn more about how Bridgett might be able to help your business too.
Dina Smith, LMHC, MCAP
Facilitator + Individual Coach, Type 3 Gainesville, FL
Director of Clinical Services at the #1 addiction treatment center in Florida and a Certified Enneagram Coach, Dina uses the Enneagram first-hand with her own team and inside her therapeutic work. She not only brings a deep understanding of applying the Enneagram in real life but also her 12 years of management experience and over 16 years as a licensed therapist. Her Enneagram workshops are engaging and filled with real-world applications. Her specialties extend to working parents who are interested in using the Enneagram at home with their families.
Demetrius "D" Parker
Facilitator, Type 3 - Denver, CO
As a Business Leadership Consultant & Coach and Organizational Development Program Manager, Demetrius brings together self-awareness with practical and actionable steps to his work with teams in DEI, leadership development, and sustainable culture change. He specializes in using the Enneagram and other professional development tools, like the DiSC, inside the public sector with his firm, Trust Leadership Collective. Workshop attendees rave about his high-energy, interactive, and impactful training experiences.
Brenda Brown
Leadership Coach + Typing Consultant Type 4 - Annapolis, MD
With over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and organizations (sales, business development, and training) along with her credentials that include - Certified Coach, Enneagram Professional and Mental Health/Trauma-Informed Practitioner, Brenda brings a supportive, trusted presence to her 1:1 coaching sessions. Enneagram MBA clients work with Brenda to help narrow down their Enneagram type and find tangible ways to apply their Enneagram learnings to their professional development and workplace relationships.
Our Approach to the Enneagram
We take the work seriously, but not ourselves.
Taking an honest look at yourself can be uncomfortable and at times, cringy. What you go through to see and accept all parts of you and your impact on others, is hard work. That's why it's important to us that what you take away from this deep work is useful, actionable -- with some fun along the way.
The Enneagram can be a complex model, but when you work with us as your guide, expect to learn it in an approachable way with fun examples from The Office to the Avengers, with a touch of humor, and relevant analogies. What we do together will never be to shame you, attempt to "fix" you, or make you wrong (or anyone else), but to see all of you and understand how to use your strategies to support you vs. thwart in you in your success at work.
Our Methodology Podcast EpisodeOur 1 - 2 - 3 Enneagram Model
We use and are certified in the Awareness to Action Enneagram teaching methodology. There is a lot of information out there, but the ATA model ensures our clients are focused on the most useful parts of the Enneagram, while bringing meaningful awareness and tangible change in their growth.
1 - Enneagram Types
What lens are you looking at the world through? The first step in the process is to identify and understand your top Enneagram type, it's strengths, and potential blind spots. This is where we'll also start to bring awareness to others’ types.
2- Connecting Points & Growth
How can you use the Enneagram to grow? Next, you'll learn about your type's two connecting strategies to identify a specific growth path and bring awareness to potential areas that might trip you up. As a people leader, this is also a great place to better understand your people and provide more personalized and effective development strategies.
3 - Instinctual Biases
There are 3 different "flavors" of each type that determine how it will be expressed. They're known as Preserving, Navigating, and Transmitting. Long story short, it's how an individual prioritizes needs. In this step, you'll identify that "flavor" a.k.a. your top needs/values (Zone of Enthusiasm, the one that can cause inner conflict (Zone of Conflict), and the one you don't really pay attention to (Zone of Indifference). Digging deeper into the type structure will give you more insight and practical strategies for yourself and your relationships.
Are we a match?
Get in touch about bringing the Enneagram to your team event or company retreat!
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