The Awareness to Action Enneagram Podcast

In this week’s episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Skora, María José Munita and Seth “Creek” Creekmore reunite to reflect on what they’ve discussed in the past 140 episodes with the three year anniversary approaching in September. The three hosts assess where they are with their initial objective to share and explain the ATA approach and share three things for listeners to consider during their brief hiatus from the podcast.TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[02:03] Why this podcast exists[07:05] Where to start with the ATA approach[13:57] Aspects of the model[17:18] Claude’s perspective[21:29] Anything to reconsider with the podcast?[27:32] Three things for growth[36:57] The spiral of growth[43:21] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionMario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraTikTok: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieSubstack: mariosikora.substack.comMaría José Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this week’s episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Seth “Creek” Creekmore returns to answer more questions from AI, aka “Claude,” with María José Munita.Connect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionMario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraTikTok: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieSubstack: mariosikora.substack.comMaría José Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

With Seth “Creek” Creekmore not available for this week’s episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora and María José Munita answer questions from AI, aka “Claude,” about their partnership and how the Enneagram helps them through their challenges, collaboration and coaching. Claude’s deep analysis of the ATA podcast also created questions that asked them about the Instinctual biases, where they think the Enneagram is heading and their approach for engaging with skeptical executives.TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[01:58] Not just another personality system[05:46] MJ and Mario’s partnership[11:59] Biggest misconception[16:33] First sacred cow[19:22] Working with skeptical executives[26:52] How their types shows up in coaching[31:53] Being a woman influences MJ’s approach[35:58] Where the Enneagram is heading[41:33] Personal development[46:34] The most important lesson[50:14] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionMario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraTikTok: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieSubstack: mariosikora.substack.comMaría José Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth “Creek” Creekmore wrap up their series on coaching. They reflect on key takeaways from their dive into coaching different Enneagram types and the instinctual biases.Connect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionHow to Grow From Doing Hard Things | Michael EasterMario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraTikTok: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieSubstack: mariosikora.substack.comMaría José Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth “Creek” Creekmore continue to talk about coaches and how their instinctual bias affect how they coach. These biases shape how we approach things, so understanding a coach’s instinctual bias show how it shapes a coach’s approach, what they tend to focus on and prioritize as well as reveal any potential blind spots. Connect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionMario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraTikTok: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieSubstack: mariosikora.substack.comMaría José Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, María José Munita and Seth “Creek” Creekmore discuss their approach to the hard things when they’re coaching clients. They share tips on how to set clear expectations and find the minimum dose with the biggest impact that will help rewire brains to do something different that is also realistic and possible.Connect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionMario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraTikTok: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieSubstack: mariosikora.substack.comMaría José Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth “Creek” Creekmore talk about coaching clients in relation to the instinctual biases. TIMESTAMPS[00:02] Intro[03:06] Coaching Preservers[10:48] Working outside of organizations[16:39] Understanding the requisite skills[20:26] Solve specific problems[23:44] Coaching Navigators[26:45] The zone of inner conflict[32:24] Depends on the person and the subtype[36:28] When to share and when not to[40:03] Coaching Transmitters[50:41] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionMario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraTikTok: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieSubstack: mariosikora.substack.comMaría José Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth “Creek” Creekmore wrap up their coaching series with Enneagram Type Nine–Striving to Feel Peaceful. Mario and MJ share that they have worked with a lot of leaders who are Nines, but this type is also the peacemaker, meaning they tend to avoid difficult conversations and downplay their needs. However, they are also likable for the most part and create good environments for their teams.TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[00:54] Thoughts on Nines[03:33] Pay attention to instinctual biases[06:06] Inner conflict with ambition[12:03] How they reshape the narrative[14:45] The idea of regret[17:42] The need to contribute[23:53] Teaching how to ask good questions[28:09] The Nice Guy syndrome[32:38] Things that happen at the fault line[35:18] Create a good environment for their teams[39:28] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionMario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraTikTok: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieSubstack: mariosikora.substack.comMaría José Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Sikora, María José Munita and Seth “Creek” Creekmore talk about coaching Enneagram Type Eight. With Mario being a Type Eight himself, he provides personal insight on how this type strives to feel powerful, which makes them tough, strong willed and assertive, which can make them resist feedback. Rather than share more of what they coach to an Eight, they discuss how to speak to an Eight to gain the most results.TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[01:36] Mario, how do you coach yourself?[06:03] Resistant to feedback[10:29] Striving to Feel Powerful[12:37] Mario’s cat food dish story[16:11] Find a way to speak to an Eight[23:59] Being stubborn vs being strong[32:03] Do you have enough to offer?[33:37] Specific things they work on with Eights[37:26] The three subtypes[38:42] Other things for Eights to work on[43:28] Control is a way to feel powerful[50:18] Final words[54:52] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionMario Sikora: IG: @mariosikoraTikTok: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieSubstack: mariosikora.substack.comMaría José Munita: IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism

For today's episode, we decided that since we are all currently traveling we'd highlight an important episode from Creek's other podcast, Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast. We'll return next week with more from your favorites! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this episode and make sure to follow Fathoms and their important work of comparing and contrasting the different schools of the Enneagram.