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In this episode, I sit down with Skye Burgess, co-author of Essence and the Enneagram, for a rich and insightful conversation. Skye opens with a clear and engaging overview of all nine Enneagram types, breaking down the core motivations and characteristics of each (first 24 minutes). We then shift focus to the Type 7-often known as The Enthusiast, The Adventurer, or The Visionary. Skye unpacks the driving forces behind this energetic, experience-seeking type, exploring both its strengths and its challenges, along with powerful opportunities for growth. Whether you’re new to the Enneagram or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers practical wisdom and fresh perspective on life through the lens of an Enneagram 7.

In this episode, the podcast host sits down with Joni Peddie, a renowned behavioral strategist, keynote speaker, and executive coach. Together, they explore the world of the Enneagram, with a special focus on Enneagram Ones; diving into their strengths, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Joni shares her expert insights on why the Enneagram is such a powerful tool for self-awareness and personal development, offering practical wisdom for anyone on their own journey of growth.

The Enneagram series aims to shine a light on just how differently each of us think, reason, behave and experience the world around us. By listening to the stories of others, we can start to learn what life is like from another's perspective. Getting to know the nine core Enneagram types leads to a deep understanding of self and others. The purpose really is to use the tool to build towards better relationships. In this episode, we explore life through the lens of an Enneagram Four with Mlisska Hubert.  Fours are also called the "intense creative", "the artists" or "the individualists."  Fours are self-aware, sensitive, and reserved. They are emotionally honest, creative and personal. *They have the motivational need to express their uniqueness and be authentic. Fours value individualism and as a result, feelings, self-expression and purpose will be important to them. They are quite romantic at heart and appreciate beauty and creating meaning for themselves and for others. Their self talk in a sentence:   “Something is missing – I must find what is missing in my life. I must be true to my purpose and express my authentic self. I must create beauty and meaning for myself and for the world." *Excerpt from https://www.integrative9.com/ Mlisska is a life coach, wife and mother to two teens and two tweens. While we connected online about two years ago we have never met in person. In three words I would describe her as sensitive, self aware and grounded. These qualities have been a gift to me (and the world)  Mlisska lives in Plettenberg bay, South Africa.

The most powerful, strong and loyal type on the Enneagram in my experience. In this episode I talk to Arlene Mulder about what life is like as a "type eight."  Arlene and I always joke that we should be working for the Enneagram Institute as we find this tool to be so helpful in building strong relationships. Have a listen &  find out why! The 'Type Eight' is also called 'The Challenger', 'The Assertive Protector' or 'The Active Controller.' Eights are charismatic and have the physical and psychological capacities to persuade others to follow them into all kinds of endeavors. They  have enormous willpower and vitality, and they feel most alive when they are exercising these capacities in the world.  Basic Fear: Being harmed or controlled by others. Basic Desire: To protect themselves (to be in control of their own life and destiny) Key Motivations: Want to be self-reliant, to prove their strength and resist weakness, to be important in their world, to dominate the environment, and to stay in control of their situation. *Excerpt above from the Enneagram Institute. Arlene Mulder is a fiercely loyal friend, serial entrepreneur and all-round extraordinary woman. She is currently the head of Insurance at Vertice MedTech & co-founder at Africa's first audio library, BIB. Arlene co-found WeThinkCode in SA and won the Forbes Woman Africa Technology and Innovation Award in 2019. 

This podcast is the start of our personality story series. We will experience the world through the lens and stories of others and explore diverse perspectives. In this first episode, Inge Walters sets the scene and introduces us to the 9 Enneagram types while also sharing a slice from her own life.  Inge is the co-founder of Igniteher.co.za and also a leadership practitioner and business coach accredited with Integrative Enneagram Solutions. Inge's expertise lies in women’s leadership development. She is a firm believer in the business case for more women in leadership positions and deeply understands the internal and external barriers women face in the workplace.

Nigeria, Netherlands, South Africa, Denmark. The geographical journey where golden girl,  Ifeoma Okpala's career has taken her. Born in Lagos and currently heading up a division of Sealand (a Maersk company) in Copenhagen, Ify has a stunningly successful career and in this episode she shares bits of her story around how she got to where she is today. Just reading her CV is inspiring. She is so accomplished and humble and it is a privilege to listen in on some of her life experiences and learnings. Ify currently leads a large and very diverse team that is multi-national and she is also involved in Professional Women of Colour in Denmark. This episode will inspire you to dream big, get a mentor and to ask yourself "What do I really want in life?"....

The inspiring story of international best-selling author,nutritional expert and founder of Mary-Ann’s Emporium. Plagued for many years by Ill health, Mary-Ann embarked on a personal quest for a common-sense approach to health and well-being. Her intensive studies into nutrition and natural lifestyle over 30 years led her to help and inspire many people to get and stay healthy. Her passion and care to educate others about the benefits of eating plant-based is infectious. Growing up on “the natural way” I was one lucky beneficiary of her knowledge and wisdom before information was one click away on google. In this episode I chat to Mary-Anne about how her journey started.

A rich & jam-packed conversation with marketing maven and the founder of Stonecamp Leather, Letitia Fly. This episode is a Pandora's box that touches on the many layers and dimensions of what it means to be a woman. We talk about the discovery and journey of emotional intelligence, self acceptance,being independent, playing to one’s strength and juggling the balls of life.   Letitia is razor sharp, brutally honest, witty and smart. She touches on being transparent and authentic around what’s actually going on in one’s life. In her eloquent words “I want to be more bare”... Indeed! A statement that’s been percolating at the back of my mind for the last couple of weeks.

Today is World Vitiligo Day and in our podcast we chat to Nadia Boucher Coombe, #vitiligowarrior for the last 5 years. Once corporate work addict - turned safari enthusiast, and a mom of two who’s pregnancy and breastfeeding triggered her Vitiligo. While completely harmless on a physiological level, vitiligo can be crippling when it comes to self-esteem. Nadia talks about breaking free from our perception of beauty and accepting her new self. 
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In this episode, local businesswoman and renowned photographer, Christine Meintjes shares bits of her story about the emotional journey of being a female entrepreneur. We explore the definition of success and what it means to live a sustainable life.Christine started one of the first lifestyle blogs in South Africa, ‘The Pretty Blog’ back in 2010 and it continues to be a favourite source of inspiration. She also found digital marketing consulting company called Meintjes & Co.

I first met Hazel Pillay in Johannesburg, 2013 when I started a new job at a big retailer. Down the line she was also my boss and more recently a wise council and friend. Hazel is a force of nature- She is currently the GM at a large local retailer and obtained her executive MBA from UCT with cum-laude in April. In this episode we talk about her journey, women in leadership and diversity in the workplace.

Real talk around topics we as women struggle with- comparison, body image and perfection. In this episode Olga-Maré Möller bravely and beautifully shares about her journey as a couture designer, overcoming an eating disorder and keeping faith during their IVF journey. The message of this podcast is clear- hold onto hope!

In this episode Marzanne Oppel (wife, mom, global HR director and a dear friend) shares her story of finding balance after burnout.