Episode 67: From Vice to Virtue; Using the Enneagram for Inner Work with Dr. Antonia Wadley

Send us Fan MailIn this episode my guest and friend of thirty years, Dr. Toni Wadley shares how the Enneagram can be used as an incredibly effective tool for inner work. She shares how each type has a particular vice and how, once you know your Enneagram type, you can work with your vice to embark on a life-changing journey towards your virtue.We talk about:Exactly what inner work is and who should be doing it (spoiler alert, not everyone)The ways in which your thoughts, feelings, fears and behaviours impact your lifeUnearthing your own unique operating system with the Enneagram to improve your relationshipsHow to start to observe your own behaviour and empower yourself to choose your moment to moment responses more effectivelyGetting curious about your triggers and using them as part of your self-discovery journeyHow your personality formed as a defensive structure and the process of working with it to understand yourself betterWhat the Enneagram is (it's more than just a personality test) and how to use itEach Enneagram type’s particular emotional vice and (where the real inner work happens) growth edge:Type 1 - Anger to serenityType 2 - Pride (indispensable) to humilityType 3 - Self deceit to veracity Type 4 - Envy to equanimity Type 5 - Avarice to non-attachmentType 6 - Fear to courageType 7 - Gluttony to sobrietyType 8 - Lust to innocenceType 9 - Sloth to right actionThis was a fascinating and insightful conversation. I love learning new ways to self-reflect and keep moving forwards on my own inner growth journey, so I know you’ll get a ton of value from this episode.To connect with Toni and book a typing interview, please visit her website www.antoniawadley.com  If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place.I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice.Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required.🌀 Want to work together? Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.comQuestions or ready to chat? DM me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach or book a free connection call HERE.