Personality type is not just a label—it’s a powerful tool for inner excavation that helps you align your life with who you really are and what matters most. Join Leslie McDaniel and guests to dig deep with two powerful personality type frameworks: the Enneagram and the 16 Types system (Jungian cognitive functions and Myers-Briggs® types) so that you can feel anchored in who you really are, live each day fully aware and present, and live with purpose and intention every day. With Myers-Briggs ...
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S7 Trailer - Find out the theme for Season 7 as we dive back into the Enneagram. Want to find out your Enneagram type? Let's work together »By Leslie McDaniel
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The Shadow Side of Your Core Gift | S6 E10
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S6E10 - What's the dark side of your Core Gift? A gift is not a gift until it's given away which means we need to look at our potentially unconscious and underlying motivations and intentions for giving our Gift. Whether you know your Core Gift or not, this episode will guide you to explore what may be hidden in your shadow. Discover your Core Gift…
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Discovering My Core Gift (with your host, Leslie) | S6 E9
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S6E9 - In this episode, I'll reveal my Core Gift as well as my extended process of discovery to land on my Core Gift statement. I'll share candidly about the transformative process of this process and how it reshaped my understanding of myself, what I'm here for, and why I do the work I do. I also opened up about a recent challenge I've experienced…
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The Gift of Living a Meaningful Life (with Huw Edwards) | S6 E8
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S6E8 - In this conversation with Huw Edwards, we learn about Huw's journey from achieving conventional success to a realization that he didn't know who he was or what he was here for. In his quest to seek deeper fulfillment, he found the Core Gift Discovery Process and uncovered his Core Gift. Despite his initial skepticism, he has found that havin…
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Going Beyond Your Personality Type with Your Core Gift (with Diane Ring) | S6 E7
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S6E7 - In this episode, Diane Ring and I will look at the intersection of her Core Gift and her Type 4 Enneagram personality type to explore how each of these things impacts the other and how they're different. We'll also talk about how your Core Gift can deeply influence your interactions and decisions. Diane and I discuss the importance of applyi…
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The Power of Purpose: A Career & Core Gift Alignment (with Jocelyn Birkes) | S6 E6
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S6E6 - In this conversation with Jocelyn about her Core Gift, we see how the discovery and application her Core Gift fosters a sense of belonging and purpose in both her personal and professional life. We also explore the process of self-discovery through understanding your Gift as well as how difficult it can be to see and acknowledge the shadow s…
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Staying Grounded & Purposeful With Your Core Gift (with Solveig Pedersen) | S6 E5
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S6E5 - We meet Sol in this episode who emphasizes the importance of recognizing and integrating her Core Gift into all areas of her life, both professional and personal. Despite facing a period of grief, she reflects on how her Core Gift provides direction and purpose and an ongoing reminder of who she is during this difficult time. Sol shares her …
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The Gift of Being Seen During Life's Challenges (with Myrna Jackson) | S6 E4
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S6E4 - In this inspiring conversation with Myrna Jackson, we see the profound impact of discovering her Core Gift of making others feel seen, valued, and empowered. Myrna shares how the realization of this as her Gift has shaped her personal and professional life and has guided her through significant challenges. Myrna gives us a glimpse into the p…
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The Golden Ticket to Your True Self (Exploring Core Gifts with Nima Novak) | S6 E3
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S6E3 - Through the lens of Nima Novak's experiences and insights, you'll learn how identifying your Core Gift can simplify your decision-making, help you develop self-trust, and improve your relationship with yourself and others. By using your Core Gift as a filter across all areas of your life, you'll gain a deeper connection to your most authenti…
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How Core Gifts Shape Lives and Communities (with Bruce Anderson) | S6E2
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S6E2 - Bruce Anderson has been working with the Core Gift Discovery process for over 30 years, and in this episode, he shares how understanding and embracing your Core Gift can guide your decision-making and empower you to live a more purposeful and impactful life. Bruce also shares the power of recognizing and nurturing your Core Gift and how this…
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S6E1 - In this episode, we kick off a new season focused on understanding your Core Gift. Learn about what a Core Gift is, what it's not, and how it's different from other gifts you have. We'll also get into how your Core Gift will impact your life by helping you make the most authentic decisions. Want to find YOUR Core Gift? Click here »…
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S6 Trailer—Coming Up in Season 6: Discovering Your Core Gift
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S6 Trailer - Check out this preview of what's coming up in the next season of The Hello, Personality Podcast. We're taking a little departure from personality-type frameworks to dive into something that's influenced by your personality—your Core Gift!By Leslie McDaniel
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Season 5 Wrap-Up: How Judging Functions Impact Motivation | S5 E11
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S5E11 - In this final episode of Season 5, we look back at what we've learned about motivation through the lens of the 16 Types system from our guests to drive home the impact of your judging (decision-making) functions on your motivation.By Leslie McDaniel
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Shadow Motivations of Each Cognitive Function | S5 E10
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S5E10 - This episode explores the "shadowy" motivations that may exist underneath each cognitive function. Listen in for tools to guide your self-reflection and self-observations to uncover your hidden (function-related) motivations. Want to work together to find, understand, and apply knowledge of your type? Let's work together » Have a question a…
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What Motivates ENFPs? (A Conversation with ENFP Kyle) | S5 E9
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S5E9 - What does it really mean to be an ENFP? What motivates this type? In this episode, we meet ENFP Kyle who beautifully demonstrates the ENFP mind wiring. Even as a dominant intuitive type (his first cognitive function is intuition), Kyle shows the importance of having sensory data points. We also learn the various ways Kyle is motivated and ho…
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What Motivates ISFPs? (A Conversation with ISFP Anne) | S5 E8
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S5E8 - What motivates an ISFP and what does motivation look like for this type? In this episode, you'll meet ISFP Anne to hear about her journey to finding her accurate type and how understanding her type and cognitive functions impacted her experience—especially in work situations. Want to work together to find, understand, and apply knowledge of …
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What Motivates ESFPs? (A Conversation with ESFP Inès) | S5 E7
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S5E7 - What does it really mean to be an ESFP? What motivates this type? In this episode, we meet ESFP Inès and hear the life-changing impact understanding her type has had on her life. We also discuss some harmful stereotypes of the ESFP type that can keep many people from recognizing that this is their best-fit type in the 16 Types system. Want t…
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What Motivates ENTJs? (A Conversation with ENTJ Client Sheena) | S5 E6
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S5E6 - What changes after working with Leslie to find your type? In this episode, ENTJ Sheena talks about how her goal of creating a homestead is motivating her toward a more meaningful and purposeful life. We discussed what it was like working together and how knowing her type has helped her find a way to understand and process her emotions with I…
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What motivates INTJs? (A Conversation with INTJ Johnson) | S5 E5
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S5E5 - What motivates an INTJ? What does it really mean to be an INxJ personality type? What does it look like to deprioritize sensory information as much as these personality types do? In this episode, we explore these questions and more with Johnson, an INTJ (we also met INFJ Joyce in the last episode) in this series of interviews exploring the i…
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What motivates INFJs? (A Conversation with INFJ Joyce) | S5 E4
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S5E4 - What's the main motivating force for an INFJ? Joyce Meng joins us in this next interview in a series exploring the intersection of the 16 Types personality system (and cognitive functions) with the concept of motivation. Joyce shares with us what it's really like to live with Introverted Intuition (Ni) as her main driving force and the impac…
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What motivates ENFJs? (A Conversation with ENFJ Diane) | S5 E3
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S5E3 - This episode begins a series of interviews of various personality types in the 16 Types system. In this episode, we hear from an ENFJ who describes how struggles in one of her primary relationships motivated her to understand the differences between herself and others. She also shares some of her biggest motivations in life as we draw connec…
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What Motivates Each Cognitive Function (and the Types That Use Them)? | S5 E2
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S5E2 - In this episode, we'll explore each of the eight cognitive functions, what motivates them, and how the motivations change depending on where they are in your cognitive function sequence. You'll discover some clues to your own motivation strengths and struggles in this episode. Discover Your Personality Type »…
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What Motivates You? (An Introduction to Motivation & 16 Types System) | S5 E1
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S5E1 - It's a new season on The Hello, Personality Podcast and we're digging into the theme of motivation. In this first episode, we'll define motivation and explore how to uncover and observe your own motivations. Don't miss the series of reflection questions at the end of the episode to help you think more deeply about what drives your motivation…
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Check out what's coming up in this short update and preview of what to expect for Season 5. This season will be all about exploring the topic of MOTIVATION through the lens of the 16 Types system of personality.By Leslie McDaniel
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Wrapping Up the Enneagram & Emotional Intelligence | S4 E12
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S4E12 - In this season finale, we take a look at the overarching patterns that emerged as we looked at the intersection of the Enneagram and emotional intelligence. We also look at the wisdom of the nine guests who are doing deep inner work with their Enneagram-related patterns. The podcast will be on a short break before Season 5 (focused on the 1…
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The Enneagram & Emotional Intelligence with Scott Allender | S4 E11
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S4E11 - Hear from Scott Allender, the author of The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence. We discuss Scott's Enneagram type (SP3), how doing inner work can change the dynamic in relationships, and the role the body plays in identifying and understanding your emotions and becoming more emotionally intelligent. Scott shares the five aspects of emotion…
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Type 7 and Emotional Intelligence with SO7 Mark | S4 E10
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S4E10 - In the final interview of the series of head-type interviews, you'll meet Mark, a Social 7. With the backdrop of Emotional Intelligence, we discuss the Type 7's avoidance of pain, the pursuit of joy (yet settling for happiness), and his gluttony for experiences. Mark shares a distinction between being present and being with the immediate an…
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Type 6 and Emotional Intelligence with SX6 Tisha | S4 E9
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S4E9 - You’ll meet Tisha (SX6) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Tisha describes how her need to know, understand, and have clarity caused her to create a lot of fear-based stories about her relationships until she discovered the power of curiosity, asking …
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Type 5 and Emotional Intelligence with Ivy | S4 E8
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S4E8 - You’ll meet Ivy (Type 5) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Ivy and I talk about paying attention to her emotions and her work with accepting and actually feeling them. She also shares her relationship and connection to her body sensations as she uses…
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Type 4 and Emotional Intelligence with SP4 Shay | S4 E7
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S4E7 - You’ll meet Shay (SP4) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Shay and I talk about our shared experiences with the Enneagram and being Self-Preservation Type 4s. We discuss our relationship to the passion of Envy, taking on other people's emotions, and s…
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Type 3 and Emotional Intelligence with SP3 Janet | S4 E6
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S4E6 - You’ll meet Janet (SP3) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. Janet shares with us the role of curiosity and exploration in helping her see what was under her tendency to put on a happy face and adapt to whatever role was required of her. You'll also get…
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Type 2 and Emotional Intelligence with SP2 Darby | S4 E5
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S4E5 - You’ll meet Darby (SP2) in this episode which continues a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. As a Self-Preservation Type 2—the countertype for 2s—Darby talks about how it was difficult for her to see the passion of Pride in her life and how she hasn't always related to the "Giver" ste…
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Type 1 and Emotional Intelligence with SP1 Kristi | S4 E4
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S4E4 - In this episode of a series of interviews exploring the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence, you'll meet Kristi, an SP1. Learn how Kristi connects to her emotions and specifically how she recognizes anger through her body. Kristi draws connections between her inner and outer personal development work and being able to ex…
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Type 9 and Emotional Intelligence with SO9 Suzanna | S4 E3
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S4E3 - This episode continues the series of interviews with one person of each Enneagram type to uncover the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. In this episode, you'll meet Suzanna, a SO9, and you'll learn how she became aware of the impact of some classic Type 9 patterns in her life and how she's deconstructing the unhelpful…
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Type 8 and Emotional Intelligence with SO8 Di | S4 E2
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S4E2 - This episode kicks off a series of interviews with one person of each Enneagram type to uncover the intersection of the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence. In this episode, you'll meet Di, a SO8. Di talks about growing awareness of her vulnerability, fear, and other emotions. She even does some live inquiry and reveals feelings of vulnerab…
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Emotional Intelligence & the Enneagram—An Introduction | S4 E1
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S4 E1 - This episode kicks off Season 4 with an exploration of Emotional Intelligence–what it is, why it's important, and identifying the four core aspects of your EQ. This season we're exploring Emotional Intelligence through the lens of the Enneagram with one guest from each type to see patterns emerge about the relationship between various aspec…
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Season 4 Trailer—Enneagram & Emotional Intelligence
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Coming up on Season 4—we're exploring connections between the Enneagram and Emotional Intelligence! Listen to this short trailer to hear more about Season 4.By Leslie McDaniel
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S3E12 - A very short update on the podcast and the upcoming season (Season 4) which will launch in July 2023.By Leslie McDaniel
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EPs & the Authentic Life Framework With Seth (ENFP) | S3 E11
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S3E11 - In this episode, you'll meet Seth, a quieter, calmer version of the ENFP personality type than you might have met before. We dig into his journey to landing on his type, why he's not an INFP, and the influence other people can have on his thoughts—despite having his identity function of Introverted Feeling in the second position of his cogn…
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IJs & the Authentic Life Framework With Andrea (ISFJ) | S3 E10
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S3E10: Meet Andrea, an ISFJ who thought she was an INFJ before really understanding the power of her true personality type and the ISFJ cognitive functions. Andrea will share what caused her to mistype herself despite knowing a lot about the 16 Types personality system, and she'll explain many of the common patterns found in all IxxJ personality ty…
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IPs & the Authentic Life Framework With Erica (ISFP) | S3 E9
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S3E9: We're continuing a series of interviews to see the strengths and struggles of various types with the Authentic Life Framework and to learn more about how their personality type is showing up in their life. Today we have Erica, an ISFP who isn't a personality type expert but who worked with me to find her best-fit type in the 16 Type system. I…
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EJs & the Authentic Life Framework With Mary Joy (ENTJ) | S3 E8
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S3E8: This episode kicks off a series of interviews to see the strengths and struggles of various types with the Authentic Life Framework and to hear about their journey to finding their best-fit type—including mistypes! Today we have Mary Joy—an ENTJ who once thought she was an INFJ—to share with us how she found her type, the ways she observes he…
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Real People Transforming With the Authentic Life Framework | S3 E7
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S3E7 - Real people share the impact the Authentic Life Framework has had in their lives as they live more authentically and make decisions that create a more authentic impact. Resources: Submit a question » Core Gift Discovery » 16 Types Level 1 Package »By Leslie McDaniel
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Pt. 5—How to Live a Radically Authentic and Impactful Life (Consistency) | S3 E6
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S3E6 - In this episode, we continue our look at the five-part Authentic Life Framework to help you live with radical authenticity and impact. This episode explores Part 5 of the framework—Consistency. In addition, I share a powerful visualization in which you can imagine all parts of this Authentic Life Framework working together in your life. Reso…
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Pt. 4—How to Live a Radically Authentic and Impactful Life (Community) | S3 E5
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S3E5 - In this episode, we continue our look at the five-part Authentic Life Framework to help you live with radical authenticity and impact. This episode explores the fourth part of the framework—Community. You'll hear from one of my clients about her experience of doing her own growth work and how that changed when she invited others on her journ…
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Pt. 3—How to Live a Radically Authentic and Impactful Life (Confidence) | S3E4
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S3E4 - In this episode, we continue our look at the five-part Authentic Life Framework to help you live with radical authenticity and impact. In Part 3 we tackle Confidence. I share some personal stories about my experiences with this element of the framework, and you'll also receive guidance on where to focus in your 16 Types personality to grow i…
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Pt. 2—How to Live a Radically Authentic and Impactful Life (Clarity) | S3 E3
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S3E3 - How can you live a radically authentic and impactful life? In this episode, we look at Part 2 of the five-part Authentic Life Framework for trailblazers and meaning-makers like you who want to live with radical authenticity while also creating a ripple of impact in your life and the lives of those around you. Part 2 is all about Clarity. Lis…
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Pt. 1—How to Live a Radically Authentic and Impactful Life (Consciousness) | S3 E2
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S2E3 - How can you live a radically authentic and impactful life? In the last episode, we talked about the problems each of the 16 Types personalities face when they try to create this kind of life. In this episode, we begin looking at the first element of a five-part Authentic Life Framework for trailblazers and meaning-makers like you who want to…
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Living a Radically Authentic and Impactful Life—The Problem | S3 E1
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S3E1 - We're using the 16 Types system in Season 3 as the basis for living a radically authentic and significant life, and we take a close look at the problems you may face and what gets in your way based on your 16 Types personality. Resources: Free Self-Typing Guide 16 Types System & Level 1 Package—Find your type in this system and identify the …
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BONUS EPISODE - Connections Between the Enneagram + 16 Types System
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BONUS - Before Season 3 arrives, enjoy this bonus episode about the most common connections between Enneagram types and the 16 Types system. You'll learn about the connections each Enneagram type has to the 16 Types system. Free Self-Typing Guides »By Leslie McDaniel
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