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Accepting Support
Last Sunday morning I woke up and donated to Feeding Texas, a relief effort for the cold weather emergencies in Texas. Yikes, what an awful and messed-up situation those folks have been going through on top of an already stressful time. On a basic human level, I...
Revisiting & Reflecting
As February draws to a close, we invite you to revisit & reflect on this month's Transformation Tuesday topics. The Tipping Point A few days ago, I found myself saying to myself – and to all those involved – that I was “DONE” with someone. I was keenly...
Awkward Silence
Theresa and I were wondering what we should post this week. We were both pondering the possibilities when there was a definite pause in our conversation. In typical Enneagram 6 fashion, I thought, "Oh no, we don't have anything,” but then she had a thought about an...
What Do Your Distractions Reveal About You?
During normal times, many of us can find lots of ways to distract ourselves. Having to isolate and socially distance with the COVID-19 pandemic has created much more alone time, and that has forced us to spend more time with ourselves. This is where distractions come...
The Tipping Point
A few days ago, I found myself saying to myself – and to all those involved – that I was “DONE” with someone. I was keenly aware that a certain interaction was my tipping point. I had over-managed my internal reactions for too long by keeping my attention on working...
What If We Could All Hear Each Other?
How do the three Enneagram Type Centers listen differently? The Heart Center (Types 2,3,4) is also known as the Feeling Center. These types are primarily concerned with image and prestige; therefore, how they are seen and perceived by others matters greatly in how...
Why Worry?
There is a quote from the book, The Mastery of Self by don Miguel Ruiz. Jr. that says "Worry is a total waste of time. It doesn't change anything. All it does is steal your joy and keeps you very busy doing nothing." A friend of mine shared this and I responded, "but...
The Enneagram in Crisis
We did a fascinating Enneagram survey about how the different Types were coping with the pandemic. We began sending it out in March, towards the beginning of COVID. Maybe you participated and were wondering about what we learned. The results were fruitful, interesting...
Looking Back to Look Forward
As you close the door on 2020 and make strides into a new year full of new possibilities, it is important to take the time to look back on your year to know what you want to change moving forward. To help you in your reflection, we have compiled some of our favorite...
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! New adventures are around the corner... make way for 2021! From Transform, Inc. Mary Anne, Theresa, Tib & Chris
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays! From Transform, Inc. Mary Anne, Theresa, Tib & Chris
Envisioning 2021
The New Year is right around the corner and is waiting for you to envision it. Before the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2020, take some time to respond to the questions below. Studies show if you write your intentions and goals down, you are more likely to...
Holiday Check-in
Happy Holidays – How are you faring? Here’s our check-in list to help you know. Use it to help keep your energy, attention, and focus on what’s really important: health and wellbeing. How are you? How is your energy level? (0-10) What is your stress level? (0-10)...
Reflections on a Year Like No Other – 2020
As 2020 ends, we invite you to answer the five questions below. When responding, consider all aspects of your life, your work, as well as your key relationships. While it has been undeniably a year like no other, the growth and development opportunities have...
Happy Thanksgiving
Remember that true appreciation is both a feeling and an action. Imagine if Gratitude were a verb, what if we truly showed as well as felt our gratitude with a touch of delight? This year, 2020, we are once again reminded how grateful we are to our clients for their...
Distractions
Human beings find lots of ways to distract themselves from themselves. COVID-19 has brought us face to face with ourselves and the temptations are plenty, whether isolated or juggling family and work at home, to distract ourselves from what we are feeling and what we...
“Just Right” Boost to Close out 2020
Each day for the past 55 days, Theresa has written about/reflected upon the question, What Unites Us? Here's an excerpt that may be "just right" for you and your company today. Human beings seek to be "just right." The story of Goldilocks told us of encountering...
The Way of this Enneagram Six
Sometimes self-awareness presents itself in my life as a blessing; sometimes it is a royal pain in the ass. As I walk through this time in my life, this time in the life of our country, I feel open. I am keenly aware of my emotions, and I’m aware of my physical...
A Raving Fan
In the past few weeks I have had the most incredible client service experiences that I wanted to share because I believe these days you really do need to go above and beyond to create an exceptional experience. First Example: I ordered 4 bookcases from Nathan James, a...
Make Your Voice Heard, Vote!
"Of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." A well-functioning democracy should never be taken for granted. Voting is our right; it is also our civic duty. Be engaged, be well informed, and please do your duty to ensure we continue...
The Power of Aligned Values in Organizations and Their Employees
As human beings, we operate from a set of values that influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. These values, whether conscious or not, are operating all the time and create a set of beliefs that then seek out only that information which supports our beliefs and...
Mentors matter. Teachers matter.
Mary Anne and Theresa want to thank Helen Palmer for the immense personal and professional contributions she has brought to our lives and our work. We not only count her as a pivotal teacher, guide, and friend, we also count her as pivotal to the modern development of...
Gratitude
Today’s tip was a struggle. Deciding what message to send in these times is tough. There’s so much going on in the world it feels a bit like being suspended on the top peak of a serious roller coaster. Sometimes my nervous system says, “Help, it’s all out of control!”...
The Enneagram and Organizational Change
1 - Perfectionist Type Ones appreciate doing things the right way. Structure, hierarchy and clear expectations are highly valued as is continuous improvement. They want life and their world to be reliable, consistent, and organized, so when change comes, they have to...
A Grounding Body Practice
As we enter into a new season, it's a good time to think about how we want to transition into this new season. What are the things you do to transition into Fall? This week's Tip is another grounding practice that may just help you with this transition. Theresa...
Realizing your Best Self Starts with this Next Step
What do you do now that you know what your ideal work environment is? If you missed our last three blogs on the 9 Enneagram Types and their ideal work environment, we’ve provided a summary of them below. You might ask, “how it is possible to even think about an...
Tips for Staying Connected to Your Employees
In recent conversations with leadership teams, I have been asked how to keep employees engaged and motivated, especially when most of the team members are working remotely. Here are a few tips I’ve shared with our clients: 1. If you are the President or CEO, schedule...
The Enneagram Desired Work Environment: Body Types
In the Narrative Enneagram we learn from different Types what work environment best supports them. This week we look at what work environment brings out the best in the Body Center Types (Types 8, 9, 1). The Body Center Types are those who process information and...
The Enneagram Desired Work Environment: Head Types
What work environment brings out the best in the Mental Center Types (Types 5,6,7)? In the Narrative Enneagram we learn from different Types what work environment best supports them. The Head or Mental Center Types are those who live in their heads and will need to...
The Enneagram Desired Work Environment: Heart Types
What work environment brings out the best in you? In the Narrative Enneagram we learn from different Types what is the work environment that best supports them. The Heart Types are those who seek connection and relationship with others. How others view them is...
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