117. How to Use Your Enneagram in Business, Sales, Hiring & More with Sarah Wallace

With today's guest, Enneagram expert Sarah Wallace, we are diving into all things Enneagram and entrepreneurship. There are so many ways you can use the self-awareness that comes with knowing and understanding your own Enneagram type to improve the way you run your businesses - from learning how to best manage stress, to finding a sales process that works for your personality, and helping team communication and productivity. The Enneagram is more than a trendy personality test, and in this episode we are exploring how this tool can be applied to make a real difference for you as a leader and business owner.   Sarah Wallace is a Certified Enneagram Coach, host of the Enneagram MBA podcast, speaker, and workshop facilitator. With over 15 years in relationship building roles working with government agencies and companies like the US EPA, Federal Reserve Bank, John Deere, and adidas Outdoor, now small business owners, corporations, and event organizers work with Sarah to help them use the Enneagram to develop confident, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent leaders with powerful, productive, and happy teams   In this episode, we cover…

• Designing your business with your Enneagram type in mind
• The parts of the Enneagram you should pay attention to (besides just your type)
• Improving communication and leadership by understanding your's and your team members' Enneagram types
• How your type may influence your decision making
• Leaning on your strengths to approach sales
• Using the Enneagram as a tool for hiring and managing your team

  Quotes "There's so much great advice, it's just not every piece of advice is great for you. And so it really helps you get clear on what you need to focus on."   "Understanding your strengths, and also what you enjoy, and then applying it to 'Okay, how do I come across on a sales call?'"   "Growth is going to look different, and the Enneagram kind of show us what growth looks like for different personalities."   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Sarah's Links: Sarah's Website Sarah's Instagram Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah's Overview For The 9 Types   Other Links Mentioned: Enneagram Test