Do You Know You? An Enneagram Podcast Knowing Your Type Won't Fix Your Life (But This Might)
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Jan 28, 2025 
Join Monique Lacoste, an EA coach specializing in the Enneagram, as she unpacks the true essence of personal growth. She reveals that mere identification of your Enneagram type won't lead to transformation. Instead, she emphasizes 'doing the work,' which requires ongoing self-reflection and conscious choices. Monique discusses the balance of empathy and boundary-setting in relationships, and the distinct yet complementary roles of coaching versus therapy. Her insights challenge listeners to delve deeper into their personal journeys for real change.
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Beyond Just Knowing Your Type
- Do not stop at just knowing your Enneagram type; use it to recognize and step back from ego-driven patterns.
- Cultivate awareness and physical practices to bring yourself into balance and enable real growth.
True Self-Awareness Defined
- Self-awareness means recognizing and stepping outside your ego patterns in the moment, not just justifying past actions.
- Most people overestimate their self-awareness, highlighting how challenging true awareness is.
Monique’s Typing Revelation
- Monique initially resisted identifying as a sexual four because it challenged her self-image, illustrating how ego can block true typing.
- Feedback from friends helped her recognize realities she initially denied about herself.
