05. The Narrative@Work

In this conversation, Peter and Jeanette discuss their recent experiences with Enneagram trainings, focusing on subtypes, transformational processes, and the importance of in-person learning. They reflect on the legacy of the Narrative Enneagram and its impact on personal growth and community engagement. The conversation also touches on upcoming events and the significance of compassion in the Enneagram journey.

Takeaways

Every time I work with the subtypes, I am amazed by how this material impacts participants, their lives, and their relationships. People experience profound insights as they come to understand how their predominant instinct shapes what makes sense in their lives. The self-preservation instinct is about the need or right to survive. The sexual instinct engages the need or right to be loved and seen as an individual. The social instinct involves the need or right to belong. We offer a post-graduation retreat program consisting of nine retreats, starting with the retreat for Point 1, focused entirely on the practice of compassion. The transformational process has always been part of our professional training program, but now we've made it explicit. In-person learning fosters deeper connections and support. The younger generation tells us to continue making this work accessible, as online learning simply cannot offer the same healing and growth experience. The Narrative Tradition continues to be life-changing for many.