Type 8: Power to Control, Connect and Protect

This episode delves into the intricate dimensions of the Enneagram Type 8, characterized by its assertive and dynamic nature. We engage in a profound discussion with Mandy Capehart, who shares her personal insights and experiences, illuminating the complexities of navigating grief and power in relation to this type. Mandy, alongside the three esteemed educators from various Enneagram schools, enriches our understanding by articulating how Type 8 individuals embody strength, yet are often misperceived as solely aggressive. Our conversation traverses the nuanced interplay of empathy and directness, revealing how Type 8s can wield their inherent power not merely through control, but through fostering connection and support for others. This episode ultimately serves as an exploration of the transformative potential within Type 8, encouraging listeners to reflect upon their own relationships with power and vulnerability.mandycapehart.comRestorative Grief by Mandy Capehart TYPE 8The Narrative Enneagram - type 8The Enneagram Institute - type8Awareness to Action - type 8CENTERSThe Narrative Enneagram - centersThe Enneagram Institute - centersAwareness To Action - why we don't teach themWINGSThe Enneagram Institute - wingsThe Narrative Enneagram - wingsAwareness to Action - what did you do with the wings?LINESAwareness to Action - neglected & support strategiesThe Narrative Enneagram - stress & securityThe Enneagram Institute -