Nine perspectives. Select a number to explore.
Get to know the pattern
Type 9 describes a pattern of seeking harmony and seeing several sides of a situation. Calmness can make space for cooperation. Avoiding friction may also lead you to postpone a preference, decision or conversation that matters to you.
Possible strengths
You may listen patiently, reduce tension and help people find workable common ground.
Possible challenges
Going along with others can hide your priorities and leave important issues unresolved.
A question for reflection
What preference could you state clearly today, even if someone else chooses differently?
Think of a specific situation from the past week. What could you have done a little differently?
One of nine ways of meeting the world. See what feels familiar and explore the nuances in your profile.
Take the Enneagram testThe nine Enneagram types
The Enneagram describes nine patterns of motivation and behavior. Explore the types as prompts for reflection. Scientific support for the classification is limited.
- Type 1 · The ReformerStandards, responsibility and improvement
- Type 2 · The HelperCare, connection and being needed
- Type 3 · The AchieverGoals, achievement and recognition
- Type 4 · The IndividualistIdentity, emotional depth and authenticity
- Type 5 · The InvestigatorUnderstanding, independence and space
- Type 6 · The LoyalistTrust, preparation and security
- Type 7 · The EnthusiastPossibilities, variety and freedom
- Type 8 · The ChallengerAutonomy, directness and influence
- Type 9 · The PeacemakerHarmony, steadiness and common ground
About the test and your result
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