A Roadmap for Growth, Connection, and Team Performance

Unlocking Potential With The Enneagram 

At Disruption Advisors, we believe in accelerating growth and unlocking potential—both individually and collectively. One of the tools we use to deepen connection and growth is the Enneagram personality diagnostic. How is it different from other personality assessments? Unlike tools such as MBTI or DISc, which primarily focus on behaviors, the Enneagram gets to the core motivations—the “why” behind how people think, act, and engage. This deeper level of understanding creates new pathways for personal development, team alignment, and organizational transformation.

What is The Enneagram?

The Enneagram is a personality framework consisting of nine core types – each type with its own distinct worldview, motivations, strengths, and challenges. Other diagnostics focus on observable behaviors, and the Enneagram provides insight into the internal drivers that shape those behaviors. It also sheds light on conflict styles, communication preferences, and personal growth trajectories—helping individuals and teams move beyond surface-level interactions to deeper, more meaningful connections and greater understanding of self and others.

Why Disruption Advisors Uses The Enneagram

The Enneagram bridges individual ways of working and team dynamics. Through discussions around core motivations, and how those motivations manifest as behaviors, it helps individuals and teams understand what drives their decisions and behaviors, how they interact with others, and where friction might arise. 

The impact is immediate and profound:

• Fast-tracks connection – Teams develop deep bonds quickly by understanding each other’s core motivations.
• Enhances collaboration and empathy– By recognizing diverse perspectives, teams learn to empathize with team members and work together more effectively.
• Provides a shared language – It depersonalizes behaviors and interactions, making it easier to navigate challenges and set team norms.

Personal Insights: A Roadmap for Growth

For individuals, the Enneagram is not just a personality test—it’s a roadmap for personal and professional growth. It offers:

• Enhanced self-awareness – Unlike static assessments, the Enneagram helps individuals recognize blind spots, triggers, and growth opportunities over time.
• Access to strengths across all types – While everyone has a core type, each individual has access to aspects of other types. The Enneagram helps individuals tap into the strengths of other types while remaining true to their core motivations.
• A guide to overcoming obstacles – By understanding the “why” behind behaviors, individuals can identify and work through personal and professional roadblocks with greater clarity.

The Enneagram in Organizations

On an organizational level, the Enneagram serves as a strategic asset and a tool for transformation. It enables leaders to:

• Develop leaders by helping them understand their own motivations and those of their teams.
• Foster cohesive teams by drawing on one another’s complementary strengths and perspectives. 
• Drive cultural change by fostering a work environment grounded in understanding, empathy, and clear communication.

At Disruption Advisors, we see the Enneagram not just as a diagnostic tool, but as a catalyst for transformation. It equips individuals with self-awareness, empowers teams to work more effectively, and helps organizations create cultures where people thrive. By unlocking the “why” behind behaviors, the Enneagram provides a roadmap for sustainable growth and success.

Interested in using the Enneagram with your team? Reach out to us today: workwithus@thedisruptionadvisors.com