Guess what??? In less than three weeks, I’m hosting a workshop with my friend and business coach, Chris Weinberg, of Well-Coached Consulting.  It will be a morning spent unpacking two powerful personality assessments, DISC and the enneagram, and how you can benefit from both in your life, work, and relationships.  For all the dirty details and to register, click here.

I know, you hear me talk ad nauseam about the Enneagram.  We have a thing and it’s strong.  However, I’ve learned so much over the past five years about DISC while working with Chris and it’s been tremendously helpful.  Also, if you know me, you are aware of my both/and approach to life as opposed to either/or.  I like the gray, friends.  Perhaps it’s my enneagram four showing, but I don’t mind sitting in the tension that allows two truths to exist at all.    

So, we’re putting it all together on Friday, Sept. 20th in the heart of downtown Nashville.  It’s gonna be FUN.  

Here’s the soup to nuts on both these systems and why they are so useful.    

Let’s talk DISC…

The DISC assessment is based on the work of psychologist William Marston, who developed a theory of personality traits in the 1920s. DISC stands for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. These four dimensions represent different behavioral styles:

1. Dominance (D): Focuses on results, is direct and assertive, and tends to be decisive and driven by challenges.

2. Influence (I): Prioritizes relationships, is outgoing and persuasive, and enjoys collaboration and social interaction.

3. Steadiness (S): Values consistency, is patient and supportive, and prefers a stable and harmonious environment.

4. Conscientiousness (C): Emphasizes accuracy and detail, is analytical and organized, and follows rules and procedures closely.

DISC assessments typically involve a questionnaire that measures an individual’s tendencies across these four dimensions, resulting in a profile that highlights their predominant behavioral style.

And of course, my beloved Enneagram…

The Enneagram is a personality and character typing system that categorizes people into nine different types, each with its own core motivations, habits of attention, fears, and desires. These types are:

Type 1 – The Improver: Principled, purposeful, and self-controlled.

Type 2 – The Helper: Caring, generous, and people-pleasing.

Type 3 – The Achiever: Success-oriented, adaptable, and driven.

Type 4 – The Romantic: Sensitive, expressive, and introspective.

Type 5 – The Investigator: Analytical, innovative, and private.

Type 6 – The Loyalist: Responsible, anxious, and security-seeking.

Type 7 – The Enthusiast: Spontaneous, versatile, and fun-loving.

Type 8 – The Challenger: Assertive, confident, and confrontational.

Type 9 – The Peacemaker: Easygoing, accommodating, and conflict-averse.

The Enneagram not only explores typology, it gives you an intricate roadmap for growth and development to put into immediate practical use.  It’s dynamic, providing a multifaceted view of personality.  

In our time together, Chris and I will not only teach the basics of both systems side by side, we will unpack the key differences and similarities between the two, how they can be used personally and professionally, and which one you should choose (if you’re the either/or type ;).  

Don’t miss this special opportunity to sharpen your life tool-kit, meet some like-minded folks, and enjoy a lovely Friday lunch in downtown Nashville.  

I can’t wait to see you there!  Seats are limited…don’t sleep on this amazing opportunity.