72: Leading, Learning. Laughing, and Loving with an Enneagram Type Seven

The Enneagram Type Seven: The Enthusiast<br /> <br />It’s EnneaTalk Tuesday and time for another episode in our Enneagram types series. This week it is all about the 7’s, otherwise known as The Enthusiasts—the most fun type on the enneagram. I discuss all the things that make the 7 the free-spirited, energetic, charismatic, and infectious people they are, what drives them, what traits come out when they are under stress, and how to communicate and support a 7 if you are leading, loving, learning, and laughing with one.<br /> <br />Listen to this episode to hear how to speak a 7’s language, support and bring out the best in them, how to recognize when they are unhealthy, and just how exactly to keep up with all their energy so that they feel seen, heard, and understood.<br /> <br />Listen now<br /> <br />Keeping up with The Enthusiasts<br /> <br />The 7’s are the last type in the head triad, meaning they are very thoughtful and are known for having boundless ideas and thinking outside the box. They can turn any negative situation into a positive one and are consistently looking for the next adventure and stimulating experience.<br /> <br />I discuss the 7’s gifts, how they are able to network, bring people together, and find joy in every situation. However, when unhealthy, I share the characteristics that come out, how their compulsive need for positive emotions means evading all negative ones, and how they are driven to avoid pain.<br /> <br />Feeling all of the emotions<br /> <br />If you are leading or loving a 7, I talk about the different ways to support their never-ending energy and flow of ideas, how to speak their language, help them feel the depth of each emotion, and bring out the best in them. I discuss the things to focus on if you are a 7, and how to use your superpowers to bring joy to the world and continue to bring out the positive in everything around you.<br /><br />Quotes:<br />“When 7’s are healthy they know that less is more, so these guys are big, huge thinkers.” 2:54<br /><br />“What’s best