Typology Courageous Conversations: The Inner Work that Builds Confidence
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Apr 2, 2026 Alicia Michelle, author, coach, and Enneagram One who teaches emotional regulation, shares the ADD method (Acknowledge, Discern, Decide). She discusses slowing your inner world, calming the nervous system, and metacognitive noticing. Conversations covered include handling shame and anger, negotiating needs and boundaries, and how different Enneagram types process emotions.
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Type Discovery Often Shifts With Reflection
- Typing journeys can shift as we get more self-knowledge; Alicia moved from thinking she was a Three to identifying as a One.
- Early patterns like rule-following can masquerade as other types until reflected on.
Retreat Planning Triggered Perfection Stress
- Alicia described planning an international retreat and feeling intense stress about controlling every detail.
- The stress came from wanting to avoid disappointing people and the illusion she could fully control outcomes.
Use Compassion To Soften The Inner Prosecutor
- Practice self-compassion to soften the inner prosecutor voice.
- Use faith or compassionate language (e.g., God sees you) to counter self-shame and normalize mistakes as survivable.
