EP343: Finding Peace in Disruption as an Enneagram 9 Entrepreneur—with Bernadette Marciniak

Enneagram 9s in the entrepreneurial space usually know they're made for more. But their quest for harmony creates an internal conflict. <br />To be a successful entrepreneur, you have to be a little bold and polarizing. And the Adaptive Peacemaker’s instinct is to give that a hard pass. <br />So, what can 9s do to step into their power and find peace in the disruption? <br />Bernadette Marciniak is the creator of <a href="https://www.bernadettemarciniak.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sol House Media</a>, a brand videography and photography business serving entrepreneurs who empower and create impact. <br />On this episode of Lead with the Enneagram, Bernadette explains why she was playing small and hiding behind her camera when we met at a mastermind retreat. <br />I walk you through the characteristics of Bernadette’s 9-3-7 Tritype, The Ambassador, and she describes how understanding herself at a deeper level makes her more comfortable in the spotlight.<br />Listen in to understand how embracing her 9-ness gives Bernadette even more compassion for her clients and learn how an Adaptive Peacemaker can disrupt things in a healthy way—for the greater good of us all. <br />What You Will Learn <br />What about being an Adaptive Peacemaker didn’t please Bernadette at first<br />How 9s are engaging, accepting and non-judgmental and bring peace to all of us<br />How Bernadette felt when I called her out for playing small<br />Bernadette’s struggle with feeling less-than in spaces with other high-achieving female entrepreneurs How Bernadette’s 9-3-7 Tritype (The Ambassador) shows others what’s possible<br />How integrating the Enneagram into her life helps Bernadette disrupt things in a healthy way<br />How understanding herself at a deeper level makes Bernadette more comfortable in the spotlight<br />Why exploring her 9-ness gives Bernadette even more compassion for clients<br />Why being an entrepreneur doesn’t come naturally for a 9 and what Bernadette is doing to take a bold stand in her busin