What's the most rewarding part of your business?
A new friend recently asked me this question during a virtual meeting. It was easy for me to say that my favorite thing is watching people create space and grace for others to reach agreements.
The process could be mediation, conflict training, or enneagram workshops. They all offer information that I believe allows you to understand others more than you did before. This is especially true for Explore the Enneagram workshop offerings. The enneagram is such a powerful tool that truly helps you understand why you are the way you are and why others are the way they are.
When I think about my time studying the enneagram (which is never ending), I see how much it has transformed my understanding of others and the grace I extend to them. For example: I used to research something, make my decision, and then present it to my husband expecting him to confirm my decision immediately. He’s an enneagram 5 (the observer) and he needs to do his own research and needs time to make a decision. He used to always say, “let me think about it.” This would drive me crazy for so long because there was no deadline on his thinking. I had no idea when he’d be done thinking and would report back. I felt frustration, anger, anxiety, and so many other feelings waiting on him to report back. Through the enneagram, I recognize this is a need he has and I need to create space for it. I also recognize that I am who I am so sharing with him how this made me feel was also important.
SO, now I often will present ideas and ask what he thinks but also ask more questions about the research he needs to do or how much time he’ll need to think. It really helps to set expectations of each other so that I don’t build anger that may become resentment.
This is only one example of how I, personally, have created space and extended grace through the knowledge of the enneagram. It has truly transformed the way I think and interact with others. It is one of my favorite parts of my business. I love teaching, but I really love teaching others this knowledge that will undoubtedly improve their lives!
My next enneagram workshop open to the public is October 19th at 6pm CST. It’s virtual so open to anyone, anywhere. It also benefits Nashville Community Education which is a program that I’m passionate about and really grateful to be a part of.
I’m also VERY excited to announce that anyone will be able to view this workshop on demand from the comfort of their own home SOON! Email subscribers will be the first to get the details and perhaps a discount. 😉