50. The Difference Between Enneagram Type 4 and Type 7

04/12/22 • 11 min

While on the surface these two types look like they couldn’t be more different, they do have some similarities that can cause confusion, especially when we look at the Self Preservation Type 4, sometimes nicknamed, “Sunny.”

Listen in to learn more about the key differences to continue to collect clues about which one is your dominant type including insight on:

the core emotional struggle of each
how they tend to make decisions
handling difficult conversations
getting their needs met
how each experiences FOMO

If you’re still struggling to narrow down your type or want to know what to actually do with the information once you have it, learn more about how I can help inside a Know Your Number session:

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the core emotional struggle of each
how they tend to make decisions
handling difficult conversations
getting their needs met
how each experiences FOMO

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49. Changing Your Mind - 6 Things I Don't Think Are True Anymore

"Progress is impossible without change; and those that cannot change their minds cannot change anything." - George Bernard Shaw
There are things I've said to myself, to others, and even publicly that, as a learn more how the world works for different people, I no longer believe. Some of it can be a sign of growth and some of it is down right cringy to hear myself say.
Inside this episode, you'll hear about 6 of those things I regret saying and how you can allow those to fuel your visibility strategy with your own thoughts and opinions even if you "get it wrong."
The Enneagram has been so beneficial in helping me realize some of the auto-pilot opinions I've had about playing big, personal growth, being a single mom, building a personal brand, and recognizing feelings as facts. Listen in to hear about where I started with those beliefs and why I've changed my mind.
Have you ever changed your mind about something you once deeply believed in or thought was true? I'd love to hear your story too - Connect with me over on Instagram and tell me more about it.

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51. Change vs. Growth: A Panel Conversation, Type 2, 3 and 9

There's over 1.6 billion search results that come back to the question, "How do you change yourself?"
In this episode, you'll hear from a panel of women business owners working on their own personal growth talk about why so many people are looking to change and what change actually looks like.
Kara - Type 2, Riley - Type 3, and Lindsay - Type 9 open up about:

What they love about their type
Where they see that same energy get in their way in their work
When they've felt like they've needed to change
The difference between changing and growing
Where they see growth in themselves and how that impacts others

It always means so much to hear from listeners as a guest, so if can take a minute to let them know what you most loved about what they shared, I know they'll appreciate it!
You can connect with and learn more about each our your panelist below:
Kara Hendricks, Type 2, is a full-service Family, Senior and Branding Photographer in Arizona, documenting each family’s unique story or each entrepreneur’s unique business and provides creative ways to preserve and display those images.

Website: https://www.karahendricksphotography.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karahendricksphotography/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hendricksphoto

Riley Shaia, Type 3, has a Masters in Physical Therapy and is a certified group exercise instructor with the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) who has worked as a group fitness instructor since 1992. She currently is a content creator for the Barre Above program and teaches group fitness at the Tuckahoe YMCA in Richmond, Virginia where she loves teaching a variety of formats and spreading her love of group exercise to anyone that will listen!
Website: Rileyshaiafitness.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileyshaiafitness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rileyshaiafitness
Lindsay Bennett, Type 9, is the owner of “with Lindsay Bennett,” a female empowerment coaching school that helps you know your worth, speak your truth, improve your relationships, and, ultimately, break the cycle of negative communication patterns. When you need a hype-woman, a reminder of your self-worth, or a trusted communication expert, Lindsay is your gal!
Website: https://withlindsaybennett.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withlindsaybennett/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@withlindsaybennett
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