DISCOVER YOU TYPE THROUGH AN ENNEAGRAM TEST
Introduction to Discovering Your Type
Discovering your Enneagram type is a powerful step on the path to deeper self-awareness and growth. The Enneagram isn’t just about personality traits—it reveals the core motivations, fears, and desires that drive your actions. Understanding your type can help you see why you respond to life’s challenges the way you do, how you relate to others, and where your opportunities for growth lie. By identifying your type, you begin the journey toward a fuller expression of who you are, grounded in self-acceptance and insight.
The Limits of Online Enneagram Test
While online Enneagram tests can offer a useful starting point, they often only skim the surface. Many of these tests focus on outward behaviors, which can make it easy to misidentify your type. The challenge with relying on tests is that we often answer based on how we think we should act, rather than tapping into our true motivations. This can lead to confusion or mistyping.
To truly discover your type, it’s important to dig deeper into the patterns that shape your core motivations. Online tests don’t always account for the complexity of these inner dynamics, which is why a more personalized approach, like a Typing Interview, often provides a clearer and more accurate result.
How the Typing Interview Service Helps
To get to the heart of your true Enneagram type, a 1:1 Typing Interview goes beyond tests by offering a more personalized approach. In our 50-minute session, we’ll explore your life story, motivations, and patterns through an open conversation. This allows us to move beyond surface-level behaviors and dive into the core motivations that drive your actions.
Unlike online tests, the Typing Interview is interactive, nuanced, and tailored to your experiences. Whether you're new to the Enneagram or have been uncertain about your type, this process brings clarity by focusing on what really matters—your deeper story. Together, we’ll uncover how your Enneagram type shapes your reactions, relationships, and growth, helping you move forward with confidence.
What to Expect in a Typing Interview
In a Typing Interview, the goal is to explore your deeper motivations, patterns, and responses to life’s challenges, so you can discover your true Enneagram type. The interview typically lasts 30-45 minutes, during which Alicia will guide you through a series of thoughtful questions that focus on the core motivations of each type. The process is conversational and reflective, helping you explore how certain types might resonate with your experiences.
After the interview, Alicia will suggest a few types for you to consider. This is a collaborative process, as the Enneagram is deeply personal and based on your own self-reflection. You’ll leave with greater clarity and specific types to explore further, empowering you to discover the one that truly fits.
Ready to discover your type? Book a 50-minute Typing Interview today and begin your journey toward deeper self-awareness and growth.
FAQs for Discovering your Type
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There are many online Enneagram tests available, ranging from free to expensive, often with detailed printouts and data. While some find these tests to be quite accurate, others feel the results miss the mark. This is because several types can share similar outward behaviors, making it hard for tests to accurately capture your core motivations. Additionally, it can be challenging to answer test questions when we aren’t fully in touch with our own patterns. A more personalized approach, like a 1:1 Typing Interview, can help you discover your true type by exploring your deeper motivations and experiences.
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2’s and 9’s
8’s and 1’s
6’s and 2’s
1’s & 5’s
7’s & 3’s
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If you're just getting started with the Enneagram, I highly recommend resources from the Narrative Tradition, which offers a wealth of valuable insights on their website. For reading, two great books to begin with are "The Essential Enneagram" by David Daniels and "The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up" by Beatrice Chestnut. If you enjoy podcasts, check out Typology by Ian Cron and Heart of the Enneagram by Sandra Smith and Chris Copeland for accessible and engaging discussions on the Enneagram.
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Wings aren’t as crucial as knowing your core type. They act more like a "flavor" that adds nuance and depth to your type. Some traditions suggest you may lean on one wing earlier in life and tap into the other later on. While wings are a helpful resource, they’re more like the toppings—rocky road or peanut butter—on the core foundation of your type.
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Sometimes, asking a trusted friend, partner, or someone close to you can offer helpful insights—they often see things we don’t. It’s also important to look beyond behaviors and focus on the core motivations. For instance, if you’re deciding between types 6 and 2, notice where your attention goes. Type 6 is primarily concerned with safety, while type 2 focuses on helping others. Although these types can share similar behaviors, their motivations are very different.
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That’s completely normal! Many of our behaviors and motivations operate subconsciously, and it often takes time and self-awareness to fully recognize certain traits. If you feel drawn to a type but don’t agree with everything, start by highlighting the parts that resonate with you. This can help you focus on what feels true for now and guide you deeper into understanding your type.
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That’s completely normal! Many of our behaviors and motivations operate subconsciously, and it often takes time and self-awareness to fully recognize certain traits. If you feel drawn to a type but don’t agree with everything, start by highlighting the parts that resonate with you. This can help you focus on what feels true for now and guide you deeper into understanding your type.
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No, you can’t have two types—you have one core type that remains consistent throughout your life. While you can grow, loosen your type’s patterns, and move toward more integrated behaviors, your core type itself doesn’t change. Your journey is about deepening self-awareness, not switching types.
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When you book a Typing Interview with Alicia, she’ll guide you through a set of questions designed to explore the core motivations and focus areas of each type. The session typically lasts between 30-45 minutes, depending on your responses. After the interview, Alicia will suggest a few types for you to explore further. Since the Enneagram is a tool for deep inner work, you'll ultimately determine your own type as you reflect on the insights from the session.
The cost for the Typing Interview is between $125 and $200, depending on the sliding scale. To book a session, simply [click here/link to the booking page] and choose a time that works for you.
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Yes! If you’ve narrowed it down to 2-3 types but still feel unsure, Alicia can help guide you through the self-awareness work you’ve already started and provide specific insights to help you focus on your true type. Simply book a Typing Interview, and she’ll work with you to gain clarity.