62. The Difference Between Enneagram Type 2 and Type 9

05/24/22 • 8 min

The confusion between the Type 2 and Type 9 is probably the most common mistyping pair I personally see in my business.
There are a lot of similarities between them including being very service-oriented, others first mentality, friendly, optimistic, and because of all of that, they can both sight of their own needs as they're helping everyone else.
At the same time, there are some key differences in their inner workings that's important to know if this is a pair you're stuck between.
Most Twos, if they were being honest, could admit that they can get almost anyone (that they want - they don't care about being liked by everyone) to like them. While a Nine wants to be liked, their priority is finding harmony, connection, and peace.
Nines have a tendency to idealize others and only see the good. Twos have an ability to see others deeply - their hurt, needs, and fragilities - and actually use it to feel closer to others and to feel needed.
Most Twos will walk the extra mile for those they care about and help in very practical ways, whereas a Nine is someone you'd go to be comfort and reassurance, but may struggle to provide the practical help you need.
Listen in to get more clues into the difference between these two types to help you clarify your dominant type!
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Previous Episode

61. From Self Doubt to Self-Directed with Katie Taylor, Type 6w7

Katie Taylor is a website designer, creative brand strategist, and business mentor who runs The Outsourced COO (formerly The Abudant Collab Co.)
She helps growing small businesses build from the inside out by simplifying the hustle, increasing, profit, and building happier, sustainable success.
And she's sharing with us what it's like to a run a business as a Type 6 woman.
Inside this episode, you'll hear about:

how she's experienced the struggle of self-doubt as a Type 6
the ways she's noticed herself growing in business and in life
how she knew she was a Type 6 - can you relate?
the things she loves most about the Type 6 energy and how she uses those to wow customers and build a sustainable business
what a human-first marketing approach is and how Katie is using it in her own work

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63. Turn Your Content into Cash Using Pinterest with Presh Rodgers, Type 3w2

Should your business be on Pinterest?
You may already feel like trying to keep up on social media is taking up all your time as it is, so why, and more importantly, how would you add another thing to manage?
Or maybe you're already on Pinterest and while you're getting lots of views and even website visits, nothing is happening with your bank account so you're wondering if it's even worth it?
Inside this interview with Pinterest Badass, Presh Rodgers you'll learn about why Pinterest isn't just another social media platform and how to harness its power for authority building, feeding your funnels, and ultimately growing your business. And as a Type 3 striving to be outstanding, you'll also hear how Presh helps her clients be outstanding on Pinterest!
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