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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Discover a more Potent life. Welcome to Potent, the podcast where we explore transformative ideas and practices to help you live into your unique potential and build a more potent life. By exploring ideas and practices from expert thinkers and practitioners in psychology, business, personal development, and spirituality we provide you with new and old ideas + tools for building a full(er) life. Sponsored by monkmanual.com
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This podcast is focused on using the enneagram as it was intended, as a map for personal growth.
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Season 8 Trailer—The Essentials of Transformation
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S8 Tailer - I cannot wait to share this new season with you! Check out this preview of what's coming up next on The Hello, Personality Podcast.By Leslie McDaniel
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Making Sense (Part 1) | Andy Hickman
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Making Sense (Part 1) | Andy Hickman What are your emotions really trying to tell and how can you use them to teach you? On part one of this two-part episode of Potent, Steven is joined once again by Andy Hickman, founder of hēl, as they explore self-awareness and personal growth through a live therapy workshop, highlighting the mapping of experien…
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[BONUS EPISODE] Rethinking Personality Typology
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BONUS - In this special bonus episode, I invite my friend, Diane, to have an honest conversation about the ups and downs of personality typology. Join us as we explore how getting too attached to type labels limits our growth and what it means to approach personal growth with curiosity and an open mind. We'll also explore the idea that everyone doe…
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What's the Purpose of Your Money | YNAB Founder Jesse Mecham
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TITLE: What's the Purpose of Your Money | YNAB Founder Jesse Mecham Do you have trouble in your relationship with the money you earn? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by personal finance expert and founder of YNAB, Jesse Mecham, to discuss the philosophy and principles of YNAB (You Need a Budget), an app designed to help users align t…
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Befriend Your Inner Creative Genius | Prof. Elizabeth Wimer
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What’s holding you back from reaching your fullest capability for creativity? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by Syracuse University’s Professor Elizabeth Wimer to discuss a range of topics from providing practical advice for avoiding burnout, to understanding the Pareto principle to identify impactful relationships, fostering creati…
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Season 7 Finale (and a Podcast Hiatus) | S7E11
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S7E11 - Join us for the final episode of Season 7 as we reflect on aligning your yeses with what truly matters. We'll dive into practical tips for assessing your yes patterns and share a special update about taking a break for summer. Don't miss this short but impactful episode, and stay tuned for an update on when to expect new episodes. Get your …
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Dodging Discomfort: How Type 7s Say Yes Too Much | S7 E10
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S7E10 - Continuing our series on how each Enneagram type says "yes" too much, this episode explores the Type 7 personality and the SP7, SO7, and SX7 subtypes. We’ll dive into personal stories from several Enneagram 7s about the impact of their love for variety and endless possibilities. Whether or not you're a Type 7, you'll gain valuable insights …
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Stealing Fire Back From Procrastination | Steven Lawson
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Do you know the real cause of why you procrastinate? On today’s solo episode of Potent, Steven tackles the concept of procrastination, and how while many may view it as a lack of discipline, in reality it’s more rooted as a fear response. Through his experience with the Monk Manual and coaching entrepreneurs over the years, Steven identifies patter…
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Seeking Certainty: How Type 6s Say Yes Too Much | S7 E9
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S7E9 - Continuing our series on how each Enneagram type says "yes" too much, this episode dives into the Type 6 personality and the SP6, SO6, and SX6 subtypes. You'll hear firsthand accounts from several Enneagram 6s about how their emotional passion of Fear and their quest for certainty leads them to say "yes" too frequently at times. Even if you'…
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Gripping the Valve: How Type 5s Say Yes Too Much | S7 E8
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S7E8 - In this week's episode of our ongoing series about why each Enneagram type tends to say "yes" too much, we explore Type 5. This episode examines how the emotional passion of avarice and the belief in limited resources often drive Enneagram 5s to say "yes" selectively and cautiously. Hear directly from the SP5, SO5, and SX5 subtypes about how…
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The Problem with Isolation - Community, Purpose, and Monks | Joe Rutten
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Does placing too much importance on personal individualism separate us from each other more than we realize? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by Joe Rutten, Director of the Benedictine Leadership Institute at Mount Marty University, to discuss the importance and impact of communal monasticism based on the principles of St. Benedict. J…
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Longing for the Missing Piece: How Type 4s Say Yes Too Much | S7 E7
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S7E7 - In this week's episode of our ongoing series about why each Enneagram type tends to say "yes" too much, we dig into Type 4. This episode illustrates how the emotional passion of envy, and the feeling that something is missing, often drives Enneagram 4s to say "yes" too often. Hear directly from the SP4, SO4, and SX4 subtypes about how the se…
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The Performance Trap: How Type 3s Say Yes Too Much | S7 E6
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S7E6 - Continuing our series on how each Enneagram type says "yes" too much, this episode focuses on the Type 3 personality as well as the SP3, SO3, and SX3 subtypes. You'll hear directly from several Enneagram 3s about how their type's emotional passion of Self-Deceit (as well as their defense mechanism of Identification) impacts how they say "yes…
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Understanding Yourself: MBTI, Enneagram, and Core Gift | Leslie McDaniel
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Are you holding yourself back from knowing the real you? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by Leslie McDaniel to discuss her lifelong journey of self-awareness through personality typology and core gifts, as well as how her curiosity has shaped her life. Through emphasizing body awareness and presence, the two highlight some of the mos…
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I Can Meet Your Needs: How Type 2s Say Yes Too Much | S7 E5
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S7E5 - In this episode, we hear from several Type 2s about how they say "yes" too much, which includes serving others and being the one to meet their needs. Whether or not you're a Type 2, you'll also learn some ways to interrupt your automatic "yes" patterns so that you can make more conscious and intentional choices. Get your free “Yes to Less” G…
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The Quest to Perfect: How Type 1s Say Yes Too Much | S7 E4
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S7E4 - In this continuing series of what each Enneagram type says "yes" to too much, we take a look at the Type 1 personality type through the lens of the SP1, SO1, and SX1 subtypes. You'll hear directly from each subtype about the patterns they've identified about when they say "yes" too much and what they're doing to be more intentional with wher…
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5 Lessons on Transforming Unrest | Steven Lawson
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Where is the unrest in your life truly coming from and what can be done about it? On today’s solo episode of Potent, Steven describes his personal journey with the Monk Manual and shares lessons he’s learned about honesty, dealing with unrest, embracing change, and focusing on serving others to achieve personal growth and reach one's full potential…
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The Pursuit of Peace: How Type 9s Say Yes Too Much | S7 E3
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S7E3 - In this episode in the series exploring what each Enneagram type says "yes" to too much, we take a look at the Type 9 personality type patterns and how that impacts the 9's ability to say "no" due to their passion of Sloth. You'll hear from several Enneagram 9s about their struggles with saying "yes" too much and what they do to limit their …
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More, More, More: How Type 8s Say Yes Too Much | S7 E2
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S7E2 - We'll start our exploration of what each Enneagram type says "yes" to too much with the Type 8s. These types are known for their intensity, strength, and love of challenges as well as often saying "no" to requests from others. Their passion of "Lust" drives them to have more and more of whatever they want or have to feel alive, expansive, an…
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Returning back to your most authentic self | Kelly Wendorf
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What’s stopping you from returning to the truest version of yourself? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by Kelly Wendorf, founder and CEO of EQUUS, as they talk about rewilding, authenticity, and integrating nature-based experiences for personal and professional development, along with the challenges of finding belonging beyond societa…
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S7E1 - Before we dive into the things to which each Enneagram type says "yes" too often this season, we begin by expanding your perception of what it means to say "yes" too often. It's not just about saying "yes" to other people and their requests. This episode guides you to begin thinking about where you spend your personal resources including tim…
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How to get over overwhelm, and start making sense | Andy Hickman
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Why isn't your life making sense, and how do you fix it? On today’s episode of Potent, Steven is joined by Andy Hickman, founder of hēl, as they discuss the coaching practice’s core principles for achieving wholeness and alignment by reconnecting with physical senses and innate sensibilities. The two emphasize the importance of moving beyond abstra…
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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 Power and Necessity of Personal Grit | Shannon Huffman Polson
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How can you make discomfort work for, rather than against you? On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson and Shannon Huffman Polson, founder of The Grit Institute, explore the transformational power of grit, and how you can build grit in your own life to live into a deeper potential through moving towards rather than away from discomfort, change,…
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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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How to Redesign Your Internal Programming | Chris Yonker
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How Can You Redesign Your Internal Programming a Live a Full(er) Life? On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson and master coach and podcast host Chris Yonker dive into overcoming trauma, the power of spirituality and self-awareness, the impact of mentorship, and the journey toward self-acceptance and deeper connections. About Today's Guest Chri…
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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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What does a more Potent you look like? On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson is joined by producer Justin Sinclair to discuss the roots behind the Potent Podcast and how exactly we plan to serve. About Today's Guest Steven Lawson is the founder and creator of the Monk Manual, a productivity company on a mission to fix productivity by serving …
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Purposeful Growth in Life and Business | Brendan McGurgan
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Scaling your life and business On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson and Brendan McGurgan discuss behaviors for success in life and business, the importance of mindset, finding purpose in one’s work, and what it takes to scale your life. About Today's Guest Brendan is a global business leader who builds profitable, scalable businesses deliver…
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Unlocking the Power of Narrative Transformations | Dr. Julie Helmrich
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How might narrative psychology change your life? On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson and Dr. Julie Helmrich dive into how shifting one's internal narratives could provide a hidden opportunity to 'unstuck' oneself and live a more potent life. About Today's Guest Dr Julie Helmrich is a psychologist with over 40 years of helping high achieving…
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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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Trailer: The Potent Podcast - The Journey Beyond Success
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Welcome to Potent, the podcast where we explore transformative ideas and practices to help you live into your unique potential and build a more potent life. I'm your host, Steven Lawson, a whole-person productivity coach and the founder of Monk Manual. This podcast is brought to you by the Monk Manual. The monk manual is dedicated to providing best…
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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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