EP286: Being an Enneagram Eight - The Good, Beautiful, Hard, and Ugly of the Challenger

Enneagram 8s are motivated by a need to be strong and in control. They are take charge, decisive, aggressive, power-oriented, and magnetic. Self-sufficient autonomy is essential to an 8, and they have their own way of influencing others, including within large and powerful organizations.<br /><br />Those are their superpowers, but when they are in an unhealthy space or acting in their ego, those same superpowers can be like a wrecking ball on the life of an Enneagram 8. <br /><br />So, how can Enneagram 8s overcome their fear of being vulnerable to realize the connection and intimacy they so desperately crave in their relationships? <br /><br />Today, on The Leadership Formula, we're diving into everything Enneagram 8. I'll share some triggers Enneagram 8s face that can cause their self-protection defense mechanism to kick in and the blind spots they have that can leave others feeling unprepared, underappreciated, or unprotected. <br /><br />Listen in as I share how Enneagram 8s can use their wings to connect with people and experience the nuances of life without judgment or jaded expectations for more playfulness and fun.<br /><br />Plus, I'll share which type is the least expressive and the most armed of the three Eight subtypes and which is the most intense and charismatic.<br /><br />Are you looking for a detailed, comprehensive guide to how your specific Enneagram type makes decisions, communicates, cultivates relationships, and is unique to you? Visit TracyO'Malley.com for information on how my in-depth assessment can help you accelerate your transformation! Click here to purchase my ALL-NEW Enneagram Blueprint TODAY!<br /><br />What You Will Learn <br /><br />Why you should ask an Enneagram 8 if you are seeking the truth about a situation<br />The inner knowing that helps Enneagram 8s make quick decisions<br />Why being loved by an Enneagram 8 makes you bulletproof<br />Why Enneagram 8s would rather do everything on their own than rely on anyone else for help<br />Why an Enneagram 8s ability to perceive wh