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Leadership Type Talk | Self-Awareness, Enneagram Types, Personal Growth Topics
Hosted by Alyssa Nicole - Enneagram Leadership Co, Certified Enneagram Coach · EN
Do you ever feel stuck in the same patterns—reacting instead of responding, struggling with self-doubt, or unsure how to show up as your best self? The key to real change starts with leading yourself well.
I’m Alyssa Nicole, an Enneagram coach passionate about self-awareness and personal growth. In this podcast, we’ll explore how the Enneagram can help you break unhelpful cycles, make intentional choices, and build the confidence to show up fully in your work, relationships, and everyday life.
Because when you lead yourself well, everything else falls into place.
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#57: The Final Episode of Leadership Type Talk
Oct 2800:06:23Tap to summarizeIn this shortie episode, I’m saying goodbye to the Leadership Type Talk Podcast.Want to stay in touch (or curious about where I'm at now)? Find me over at studioalyssa.com or @designsbystudioalyssa on Instagram, Facebook, etc.
Transcribe →#56 Authenticity in Action: Choosing Rest Over Achievement as a Type 3
Jun 1700:07:42Tap to summarizeWhat happens when a high-achieving Type 3 finally listens to the burnout?After a full year of weekly episodes, this short and personal update is all about hitting pause—and choosing authenticity over hustle. In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on the pressure to produce, my word of the year (authenticity), and what it means to follow the growth path from Type 3 to 6.If you've ever felt guilty for slowing down, this episode is your reminder that rest isn't weakness—it's wisdom.Episode LinksJoin my Email NewsletterBe a Guest!LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Transcribe →#55: From Boomerang to Breakthrough: Delegating with Intention with Dallas Burnett (Type 7)
Jun 10, 202500:45:30Tap to summarizeEver find yourself doing everything because delegating just doesn’t work?Whether you’re overwhelmed by tasks or struggling to trust others to follow through, delegation can feel more like a boomerang than a handoff—especially if you don’t understand yourself and your delegation strengths and blind spots.In this episode, I’m joined by leadership coach and author Dallas Burnett who shares:Why intentional delegation communicates trust, empowerment, and careA simple, step-by-step delegation framework you’ll actually rememberHow your Enneagram type can both help and hinder your delegation styleGuest BioDallas Burnett is a leadership strategist, speaker, and author of three books, including the latest release of Caveman Delegation. With a background in science, business, and patented innovation, he’s led startups, scaled service companies, and developed performance systems used by teams across the country. As the founder of ThinkMoveThrive, Dallas blends humor and hands-on strategies to help leaders grow. He’s a passionate Enneagram enthusiast who uses it as a tool to unlock leadership potential and deepen team connection. When he’s not consulting or writing, you’ll find him drinking tea, cheering on his daughters at sporting events, or strumming a James Taylor tune.Connect with Dallas:WebsiteLinkedInXEpisode links:Caveman Delegation: The Leadership Secret That’s Been Around Since the Stone Age by Dallas BarnettJoin my Email NewsletterBe a Guest!LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Transcribe →#54: Enneagram & Money Mini-Series Pt. 3: The Distant Triad (Types 4, 5, and 9) with DonJay Rice
Jun 3, 202501:00:01Tap to summarizeYour Enneagram type is shaping how you spend, save, and stress about money—whether you realize it or not.In this new mini-series, we’re exploring how your core motivations influence your financial habits—and why each Enneagram type approaches money so differently.In Part 3 of the series, you’ll learn:What types 4, 5, and 9 believe about moneyWhat happens when those beliefs become unbalanced Practical ways these three types can come back into alignment financiallyConnect with DonJay:WebsiteInstagram | Facebook | Tik Tok: @drumbeatofwealthEpisode links:Money: From Fear to Love: Using the Enneagram to Create Wealth, Prosperity, and Love by Margaret H Smith PhDMore Than a Number by Beth and Jeff McCordThe Road Back to You by Ian Morgan CronThe Art of Typing by Ginger Lapid-BogdaJoin my Email NewsletterBe a Guest!LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Transcribe →#53: Enneagram & Money Mini-Series Pt. 2: The Dutiful Triad (Types 1, 2, and 6) with DonJay Rice
May 27, 202500:53:21Tap to summarizeYour Enneagram type is shaping how you spend, save, and stress about money—whether you realize it or not.In this new mini-series, we’re exploring how your core motivations influence your financial habits—and why each Enneagram type approaches money so differently.In Part 2 of the series, you’ll learn:What types 1, 2, and 6 believe about moneyWhat happens when those beliefs become unbalanced Practical ways these three types can come back into alignment financiallyConnect with DonJay:WebsiteInstagram| Facebook | Tik Tok: @drumbeatofwealthEpisode links:#32: Uncertainty vs. Resilience: Navigating the Unknown as a Type 6 with DonJay RiceMoney: From Fear to Love: Using the Enneagram to Create Wealth, Prosperity, and Love by Margaret H Smith PhDJoin my Email NewsletterBe a Guest!LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Transcribe →#52: Enneagram & Money Mini-Series Pt. 1: The Domineering Triad (Types 7, 8, and 3) with DonJay Rice
May 20, 202500:49:41Tap to summarizeYour Enneagram type is shaping how you spend, save, and stress about money—whether you realize it or not.In this new mini-series, we’re exploring how your core motivations influence your financial habits—and why each Enneagram type approaches money so differently.In Part 1 of the series, you’ll learn:The 3 money triads that reveal how each type relates to money at their coreWhat types 7, 8, and 3 believe about money and what happens when they become unbalanced Practical ways these three types can come back into alignment financiallyConnect with DonJay:WebsiteInstagram| Facebook | Tik Tok: @drumbeatofwealthEpisode links:#32: Uncertainty vs. Resilience: Navigating the Unknown as a Type 6 with DonJay RiceMoney: From Fear to Love: Using the Enneagram to Create Wealth, Prosperity, and Love by Margaret H Smith PhDJoin my Email NewsletterBe a Guest!LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Transcribe →#51: One Year In: What I’ve Learned + What’s Coming Next
May 13, 202500:16:22Tap to summarizeOne year. Nearly 52 episodes. And a whole lot of growth.In this special episode, I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned from showing up weekly—both as a podcaster and as a person. I’m sharing a few honest takeaways from the past year, some Type 3 insights, and a look at what’s coming next on the podcast.Hint: It’s a mini-series with a former guest you won’t want to miss!Episode Links#32: Uncertainty vs. Resilience: Navigating the Unknown as a Type 6 with DonJay RiceJoin my Email NewsletterBe a Guest!LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Transcribe →#50: Behind the Scenes: A Live Enneagram Typing Session with Carla Ward
May 6, 202500:53:05Tap to summarizeThink your Enneagram type is set in stone after a test? Think again.In this episode, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at a live Enneagram typing session as I walk Carla Ward through the real work of uncovering her core type—without relying solely on a test. We dig into her top motivations, explore her story, and wrestle with the common feeling of “being all the types.”The twist? The type that made everything click for Carla wasn’t one the test suggested at all. Which is exactly why a guided typing session with a coach can be such a game-changer—helping you move beyond surface-level results and into the deeper motivations that shape who you are.So, if you’ve ever questioned your type or felt like you’re “a little bit of every type,” you’re going to love this conversation.Disclaimer: As an Enneagram coach, I can’t tell someone their type—I can only guide them through the process. The accuracy of a typing interview depends entirely on how honest they’re willing to be and how self-aware they truly are.Connect with Carla:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramEpisode links:Sign up for the Authentic Leadership Lab!(Use code: ALL25ALYSSA for a special discount on the tier 2 and 3 options)Join my Email NewsletterBe a Guest!LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Transcribe →#49: Big 3 Meets Core Type: Finding Yourself Through Two Powerful Systems with Adrienne Dalaly (Type 8)
Apr 29, 202501:02:16Tap to summarizeThink you know yourself? Wait until you see what happens when astrology and the Enneagram meet.If you love learning about yourself through the Enneagram, you’ll love how your Big 3 astrology placements can uncover even deeper layers of your motivations, fears, and strengths. In this episode, I’m joined by Adrienne Dalaly, founder of Skulltistics and creator of the Authentic Life Lab, who shares how she blends astrology, tarot, and risk analysis to help people lead themselves with more clarity and confidence. We also explore how Adrienne’s Big 3 mirror her Type 8 motivations, wings, and growth paths—and how understanding your unique wiring can help you move through life with more easeWe talk about:What the Big 3 are in astrology (and why they matter for self-awareness)The surprising parallels between your Big 3 signs and your Enneagram type.How honoring your natural rhythms leads to more sustainable growth and self-trustConnect with Adrienne:WebsiteSkulltistics special offersLinkedInInstagramEpisode links:Episode #14: Trust, Vulnerability, and Growth: How a Type 8 Leads with Confidence and Compassion with Adrienne DalalySign up for the Authentic Leadership Lab!(Use code: ALL25ALYSSA for a special discount on the tier 2 and 3 options)Join my Email NewsletterBe a Guest!LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Transcribe →#48: How a Former Skeptic Uses the Enneagram & Energy Work for Growth with Suzanne Phare (Type 2)
Apr 22, 202500:58:13Tap to summarizeEver felt skeptical about personality tools—or unsure how to actually apply them to real life?In this episode, Suzanne Phare (a coach, energy leadership expert, and Enneagram Type 2) shares how her perspective on the Enneagram shifted from doubtful to deeply meaningful. She also explains how learning to shift her energy, understand her Type 2 patterns, and embrace the Enneagram helped her grow in confidence, compassion, and clarity.We talk about:How Suzanne's view of the Enneagram evolved—and why it finally clickedWhat “energy leadership” is and how it helps you manage your reactionsWhy real change starts with small promises (and how to keep them)Connect with Suzanne:WebsiteInstagram: @suzannephareLinkedInEpisode links:Flip Check JournalShift by Ethan KrossSign up for the Authentic Leadership Lab! (Use code: ALL25ALYSSA for a special discount on the tier 2 and 3 options)Join my Email NewsletterBe a Guest!LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
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