Strength in Numbers

n this bite-sized episode of Strength in Small Doses, we're exploring the three Enneagram stances (Withdrawing, Compliant, and Assertive) and how each one affects the way we communicate.Whether you tend to pull back, seek external input, or move forward quickly, understanding your stance can lead to more effective and authentic connection. This short episode is packed with insight to help you lead with clarity, communicate with intention, and understand yourself (and others) a little better.

Vacation sounds great… in theory. But how we actually unwind? That can depend a lot on our Enneagram type.In this lighthearted summer episode of Strength in Small Doses, we explore what “rest” looks like for each of the nine types—whether it's tightly scheduled, completely spontaneous, or quietly overthought. From the snack-packing Type 2 to the thrill-seeking Type 7, we'll take a fun tour through the highs and hiccups of trying to relax.Plus, I'll share 5 practical tips to help anyone shift into true vacation mode—no matter your number.If one of your summer goals is personal growth, send me an email or message me on social media and let's talk!https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

Leadership is fulfilling—but it can also leave you feeling completely depleted. In this episode of Strength in Small Doses, we're talking about three simple but powerful ways to recharge when leadership drains you. Whether you're leading a team, a ministry, or just trying to keep your household running, these practical tips will help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect to what matters most.You don't need a week off—you just need a few intentional moments to reset.Ready for more?

We're starting our summer series--Strength in Small Doses!! Burnout doesn't always look like collapse—sometimes it's irritation, numbness, or overdoing it. In this episode, we explore how burnout shows up for each Enneagram type and share one small, practical step to help you reset. Your first clue matters—and you don't have to wait for a meltdown to respond.Ready for a summer of personal growth? Give yourself a summer makeover! Check out your options here!

Today we talk with Wade and Deanna and get some great insights on loving each other well, by understanding their enneagram number. If you enjoyed what Deanna shared and want to get to know her more, you can find her website at capstonefreedomcoaching.com.Are you for more personal growth and tools for working with others? Go to my link here for more information.Reach out to schedule a free 15 minute call to see how enneagram coaching can help you!

Today therapist Caitlin shares with us four different dimensions to help us evaluate and build trust with those most important to us. It is a topic that can be extremely challenging, with a lot of ups and downs. I hope you get some great tools to add to your tool belt!Are you looking for deeper, lasting change/growth? Check out our Linktree for more information! We'd love to see how we can help you with your next best steps.

Today Jilann, Jordan, and Caitlin discuss the frustration triad with the Relational Styles triads. These are your 1, 4, & 7's. Learning to understand this triad can help you manage your expectations.Are you for more personal growth and tools for working with others? Go to my link here for more information.Reach out to schedule a free 15 minute call to see how enneagram coaching can help you!

Today we all interview a college friend of Jilann's and her husband. Nikkoly has been more familiar with the enneagram for awhile and Dennis just recently learned more. They share some great insight into how it has been a good tool for them.If you are wanting to live up your personal growth, schedule a 15 minute call with Jilann to see how enneagram coaching can help you!https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

Our therapist Caitlin is with Jilann today to give us some tips on working through relationships in a positive way, where both parties are ready to grow and change and improve together!Ready for more? Check us out https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram Included in that link is a spot to sign up for a free discovery call!

Today Jilann and Jordan discuss the attachment triad within the Relational Styles triads. These are your 3, 6, and 9's. Learning to understand this triad can help you manage your expectations. Are you ready to not just read a book, but learn more about how the enneagram can help YOU, check out the ways you can connect with us here: https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram Reach out to schedule a free 15 minute call to see how enneagram coaching can help you!

Today Jordan is talking with Jilann and her husband, Dave! You've heard Jilann and Caitlin talk about Dave before, so now is your chance to hear how accurate we have been. You'll learn about shoes, thinking, dry humor, and how we have grown in our love and appreciation for each! With this new year, are you ready to level up your personal growth? Schedule a 15 minute call with me to see how enneagram coaching can help you! https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

To wrap up our enneagram and finance series, we thought we'd embrace the upcoming Christmas season and share with you our thoughts on ideas for gifts for those numbers in your life! We've got gift ideas that are for their comfort, right into their strengths AND some gift ideas that might stretch them and help them grow. Let us know your thoughts! Were we spot on for you? Do you have some other ideas we could share? This wraps up SEASON 4! Can you believe it!? Watch for a few episodes here and there, but Season 5 will kick off the new year!!

Caitlin talks about shame with us today! We all experience it, even those not in the heart triad. But, do we allow it to hold us back, stop us from change, or do we use it as a tool for growth in our lives. To connect with Caitlin, check out her instagram account @plantsarelikepeople_ To learn more about Strength in Numbers Coaching head to https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram for all the ways you can find us!

Today Jilann, Jordan, and Caitlin had special guest Amy Wicks from Simply Wholehearted with them! It was a great time to have three future oriented people on the podcast and we moved with great speed through all the info! We hope you gain as much from it as we did! To find more on Amy go to simplywholehearted.com or on Instagram @wholeheartedenneagram. To learn more about Strength in Numbers Coaching, check out our linktree: https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

Jordan gives us some great tips on setting up a budget. These will be simple tips to make the most of your finances! There's something for everyone in this episode! Want to find out more about Strength in Numbers Coaching? Would you like a blank budget sheet? Check out our linktreee: https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

We all play a role in our relationships and at work, what is yours? Caitlin shares about the Drama Triangle, and how we can go from an unhealthy role to a healthy role! Looking for more ways to connect with us? Check out this link for social media connections as well as how to learn more about understanding and growing with your enneagram number. https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

This week Jilann and Caitlin talk with their Type 2, Present Oriented guest, Sarah! Sarah does a great job helping us understand the present orientation to time. We've got great tips to navigate living this and also tips on how to interact with someone of this orientation to time. If you'd like to connect with Sarah, you can find her: www.chara-coaching.com @sarahmariecronin For more ways to learn about the enneagram or connect with Strength in Numbers Coaching, go to: https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

Jordan dives into a series on finances and the enneagram. Today she helps us understand what a scarcity mindset is and how that can impact us and the way we use our finances. It's a great episode with some excellent tips on walking out of this mindset, so that we have a new freedom in our finances. We'd love to see you on our socials! You can find us here: https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

We are often our harshest critic, but that can be damaging to who we are called by God to be. Today Caitlin shares with us the tool of gaining self-compassion, so that we are able to move forward to be who God created us to be. Would you like some ways that you can grow more in understanding and using the enneagram? Please go here to find more ways to connect with Strength in Numbers: https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

This week Jilann kicks off season 4 with her special guest Terrie! They are talking about orientation to time, specifically as it relates to types 4, 5, & 9. You'll get some great info to better understand how your time orientation really affects your everyday life! Would you like to connect with Terrie and her amazing goal setting skills? Check her out here: https://linktr.ee/terriepower Are you ready to take the next step in your enneagram journey? Want to know how you can deepen your understanding of you or those in your organization? Reach out to me for a free 15 minute consult to find the best next steps for you! https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

Join us for another episode with our resident therapist, Caitlin. She shares with us about the four points of balance and brings in aspects of how this can be used with an understanding of our enneagram number, as well. This wraps up Season 3 of our podcast. If you want to follow along with us more closely until the next season starts in September, check out either our FB page or Instagram. Go to linktr.ee/jilenneagram to find all the links! If you listen to the end and are interested in finding out more about coaching, that can also be found in the link above.

Today Jilann and Caitlin talk with guests Kristen (Type 5), Monica (Type 6), and Keelie (Type 7) about the Head Triad, what that is and how it looks different for each of them and also what they share. You can find out more about Kristen at thriveenneagram.com or @thriveenneagram on IG! For more way to connect with Strength in Numbers, check out our Linktree! linktr.ee/jilenneagram.

Join Jilann, Jordan, and Caitlin as they talk about how the enneagram can be useful in the work space! Hear the different ways they have found it to be useful and get some tips for yourself. We'd love to have you follow us on social media! Or, if you are ready to learn about how the enneagram can help you personally! You're invited to check out our Linktree, where you can find all these things! linktr.ee/jilenneagram

Caitlin, our resident Marriage and Family Therapist, shares about the Four Horsemen that can really derail communication between people. She describes each one and then gives us tools to and alternatives to improve communication and not get trapped in conflict. To find more ways to interact with us, check out or Linktree! linktr.ee/jilenneagram.com

Today Jilann talks with guest Christina (Type 2), Caitlin (Type 3), and guest Kristan (Type 4) about the Heart Triad, what that is and how it looks different for each of them and also what they share. You can find out more about Christina at sheerwisdom.co or on Instagram @sheerwisdomco. You can find out more about Kristan at pathofdiscovery.or or on Instagram @pathofdiscovery.org. For more ways to connect with Strength in Numbers, check out our Linktree! linktr.ee/jilenneagram.

Today Caitlin, Jordan, and Jilann talk about how the enneagram has helped them in their family relationships, and will be sharing some tips and ideas that will help you, as well. Would you like to follow us on social media? Are you ready to learn more about how the enneagram can help you, personally? Head on over to our link tree to find your next best steps! linktr.ee/jilenneagram

Today we talk with Marriage and Family Therapist Caitlin! She's giving us tips for the workplace, relationships, friends, and family. How do we communicate with each other? She even leaves us with a great acronym to remember and help us out! For more ways to connect with Strength in Numbers, check out our Linktree! linktr.ee/jilenneagram.

Today Jordan (Type 8) and Jilann (Type 9) have special guest, Katie (Type 1), join them as they talk about the Gut Triad, what that is and how it looks different for each of them as a part of the Gut Triad. You can find out more about Katie and her coaching at pathofdiscovery.org or on Instagram @pathofdiscoverycoaching! For more ways to connect with Strength in Numbers, check out our Linktree! linktr.ee/jilenneagram.

Welcome to Season 3!! Jilann, Jordan, and Caitlin share why they appreciate the enneagram and how this tool has helped them in their personal life. If you are ready to learn more about this specific tool, head on over to our linktree to find out your next best steps. linktr.ee/jilenneagram

This week Caitlin and Jilann talk about the Type 9 Conflict Coping Style. The Type 9 is in the Optimistic Triad. They share this style with the 2's and 7's. Today we will learn how they view conflict, tips for Type 9's and tips for other number when working through conflict with a Type 9. Jilann is a Type 9, so she was able to give some extra insight. Want to learn more about the enneagram or discover your number? Go here to get started: linktr.ee/jilenneagram

This week Jilann and Jordan talk about the Type 8 conflict Coping Style. The Type 8 is in the Reactive Triad. They share this style with the 4's and 6's. Today we will learn how they view conflict, tips for Type 8's and tips for other numbers when working through conflict with a Type 8. Jordan is an 8, so having her insight was great in this episode. Want to learn more about the enneagram or discover your number? Go here to get started: linktr.ee/jilenneagram

This week Caitlin, Jilann, and Jordan talk about the Type 7 conflict Coping Style. The Type 7 is in the Optimistic Triad. They share this style with the 2's and 9's. Today we will learn how they view conflict, tips for Type 7's and tips for other numbers when working through conflict with a Type 7. Want to learn more about the enneagram or discover your number? Go here to get started: linktr.ee/jilenneagram

This week Jilann, Jordan, and Caitlin talk bout the Type 6 Conflict Coping Style. The Type 6 is in the Reactive Triad. They share this style with the 4's and 8's. Today we will learn how they view conflict, tips for Type 6's and tips for other numbers when working through conflict with a Type 6. Want to learn ore about the enneagram or discover your number? Go here to get started: linktr.ee/jilenneagram

Caitlin and Jilann talk about the Type 5 Conflict Coping Style. The Type 5 is in the Logical Triad. They share this style with the 1's and 3's. Today we will learn how they view conflict, tips for Type 5's and tips for other numbers when working through conflict with a Type 5. Want to learn more about the enneagram or discover your number? Go here to get started: linktr.ee/jilenneagram

Jilann, Jordan, and Caitlin take a look at the Conflict Coping Style of the Type 4. The Type 4 is in the Reactive Triad. They share this style with the 6's and 8's. Today we will learn how they view conflict, tips for Type 4's and tips for other numbers when working through conflict with a Type 4. Want to learn more about the enneagram or discover your number? Go here to get started: linktr.ee/jilenneagram Be sure to like, share, and follow us for more!

Caitlin, Jilann, and Jordan take a look at the Conflict Coping Style of the Type 3. The Type 3 is in the Logial Triad of this style. They share this style with the 1's and 5's. Today we will learn how they view conflict, tips for Type 3's and tips for other numbers when working through conflict with a Type 3. Want to learn more about the enneagram or discover your number? Go here to get started: linktr.ee/jilenneagram Be sure to like, share, and follow us for more!

Caitlin, Jordan, and Jilann take a look at the Conflict Coping Style of the type 2. The type 2 is in the Optimistic Triad of this style. They share this style with the 7's and 9's. Today we will learn how they view conflict, tips for Type 2's and tips for other numbers when working through conflict with a Type 2. Want to learn more about the enneagram or discover your number? Go here to get started: linker.ee/jilenneagram Be sure to like, share, and follow us for more!

Today Caitlin and Jilann discuss the Type 1 Conflict Coping Style. The type 1 is in the Logical Triad of this style. They share this style with the 3's and 5's. Today we will learn how they view conflict, tips for Type 1's, and tips for other numbers when working through conflict with a Type 1. Want to learn more about the enneagram or discover your number? Go here to get started: linktr.ee/jilenneagram Be sure to like, share, and follow us for more!

This season Jilann, Caitlin, and Jordan are diving into understanding the conflict coping style of each enneagram number, along with tips for working through conflict with each number. Today's episode is a review of this triad. Also known as the Harmonic Triad, it consists of the Reactive Triad, Logical Triad, and Optimistic Triad. Do you have something you'd like us to cover in an upcoming season? Message me on Facebook or Instagram. You can find me at Jilenneagram on either platform. Are you new the enneagram? I'd love to have you take my free assessment and let's get you started on the journey of understanding who you are. Links below to social media and free assessment. https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram

Jilann, Caitlin, and Jordan wrap up our first season of Strength in Numbers Podcast with a Type 9 interview with Elaina. Elaina shares the 9 perspective well and Jilann shares some of her thoughts on being a 9, too. Are you a 9? Do you have 9's in your life? This will be a helpful episode for you! We'll be taking a short break while we finish recording for our Season 2 on Conflict Coping Styles! We're excited about this upcoming season and believe you find lots of helpful information. Do you have ideas or questions for the podcast? Message me either on Facebook or Instagram. https://linktr.ee/jilenneagram?fbclid=IwAR0dxoTBPXOdLjNOea3M7nvPmkS1oefrHrpznKtn5SBR1WJP0eXyXIyg5oA

Jilann and Jordan talk with Jordan's friend, Amie, who is a Type 8. Being that Jordan is an 8 as well, we had some great discussion and insight into the thoughts and abilities of the Type 8. It's a great time!

Come learn all about the Type 7! Shelbi was actually the very first interview we did. Why? Because we knew it would be fun! Join Jilann, Jordan, and Caitlin as we talk with our friend Shelbi about being a 7. You'll also hear a little bit about how discovering your number can be a process and that is ok!

Caitlin and Jilann interview Director of Coaching at Your Enneagram Coach, Adam Breckinridge. Adam is also a certified enneagram coach. As a Type 6 he is real and vulnerable and gives us deep and meaningful insight into the mind of a 6. He truly showed us what a courageous 6 looks like.

Caitlin and Jilann talk with Type 5 Stephanie, who is a dean at a college in New Mexico. Stephanie has done a lot of work and has great experience to really give us a good look into the mind of they Type 5. It's a great one!! Let us know what you think! We'd love it if you would follow us, leave a review, and share this podcast with a friend!

Jilann, Caitlin, and Jordan interview our type 4 friend, Ada! Ada has all the feels of a type 4 and you are going to love our time with her! This is one episode you don't want to miss!! If you are ready to learn more about the enneagram for your personal life, start with my free assessment. Once you take it, I'd love to talk with you more about how you can use the enneagram in your life! https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/jilann-carlson

Jordan and Jilann interview real estate agent and enneagram 3, Zach Davis. Zach helps us see how the mind of the type 3 works in their strong inner desire to achieve. Are you ready to learn more about your enneagram number? An easy place to start is with this free assessment! https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/jilann-carlson

This is a great episode, as Caitlin, Jordan, and Jilann interview Certified Enneagram Coach Sawyer Whitted. We have a really great discussion into the mind of the Type 2. He helps us to understand both strengths and weaknesses of the type 2, so we can understand those around us who are 2's.

Jilann, Caitlin, and Jordan visit with their enneagram 1 friend, Michaela. This is the first in our series of interviews with each enneagram number. Enjoy our visit with Michaela as she gives us a front row seat into the life of a 1. We learn about her inner critic, and how surprised she is that there are those that don't have one. We also talk about the freedom she has learned in understanding the enneagram to bring personal growth and change. She's a lot of fun and honest with us! We wouldn't expect anything different from a Tye 1!

Jilann, Caitlin, and Jordan are excited to bring you this new podcast called "Strength in Numbers." The goal of our podcast is to help you learn more about yourself and those you interact with, whether personally or professionally. The main topic we will be using to do this is the enneagram. In this episode we will introduce ourselves, how we learned about the enneagram, our numbers, and what we hope to do.