Enneagram is the Modern Horoscope for Success: Know Your Personality and Know Your Possibilities
Self-discovery and training for personal development are the most important and essential aspects of a fulfilling life. The tools for understanding one’s personality and potential are highly sought after by the people who are seeking excellence in their career and life. The Enneagram, often referred to as the modern horoscope for success, is gaining widespread popularity as a fool proof system that can provide deep insights into who we are, why we do what we do, and how we can leverage our unique traits to achieve success. Enneagram gives us vital insights about the road ahead towards the best destination that we can reach effortlessly.
Enneagram gives us a Map to Self-Understanding
The Enneagram is not a new concept; its origins can be traced back to ancient wisdom traditions. However, it has experienced resurgence in recent decades, and its application in modern life has made it a valuable resource for personal and professional growth.
At its core, the Enneagram is a personality typing system that divides individuals into nine distinct types, each with its own set of characteristics, motivations, fears, and desires. What makes the Enneagram unique is its focus on the core motivations that drive our behavior. By identifying your Enneagram type, you gain a map to your inner world, revealing the patterns that influence your decisions, actions, and relationships.
Enneagram helps you to Know Your Personality
Understanding your Enneagram type is a journey of self-discovery. It requires a willingness to explore your fears, desires, and patterns of behavior. The nine Enneagram types are as follows:
The Perfectionist: Driven by a need to be right and moral.
The Helper: Motivated by a desire to be needed and loved.
The Achiever: Seeking success and validation.
The Individualist: Yearning for uniqueness and authenticity.
The Investigator: A quest for knowledge and understanding.
The Loyalist: Driven by a need for security and support.
The Enthusiast: Seeking fun, adventure, and novelty.
The Challenger: Motivated by a desire for control and independence.
The Peacemaker: Yearning for harmony and avoiding conflict.
Each type has a distinct set of characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. By identifying your type, you can gain insights into why you make certain choices, react in specific ways to stress, and have certain preferences.
You can Use Enneagram to Unlock Your Potential
The Enneagram doesn’t just stop at describing your personality; it also serves as a tool for personal growth and development. Knowing your type allows you to leverage your strengths and work on your weaknesses. It helps you become more self-aware, which is the first step toward positive change.
Once you’ve identified your Enneagram type, you can explore the growth path associated with it. This path guides you towards becoming the healthiest version of your type by adopting the positive qualities of another type during growth, and avoiding the negative traits of a different type during times of stress. This journey toward self-actualization is a dynamic process that involves self-reflection, self-compassion, and a commitment to personal growth.
The Enneagram in Professional Success
Beyond personal development, the Enneagram has found its way into the areas of professional success. Many organizations now use the Enneagram to enhance teamwork, communication, and leadership. By understanding the Enneagram types of colleagues and employees, businesses can build stronger, more cohesive teams, improve communication, and support personal and professional growth.
Unlock Your Potential with the Enneagram
The Enneagram is indeed the modern horoscope for success, offering a personalized roadmap to self-discovery and self-improvement. Knowing your personality type is not about limiting yourself to a set of characteristics, but rather expanding your understanding of what makes you unique and capable of greatness. By embracing your Enneagram type, you can unlock your full potential, cultivate healthier relationships, and achieve success in both your personal and professional life. In a world that values self-awareness and authenticity, the Enneagram provides the keys to your own personal treasure chest of possibilities.
Enneagram Society of India (ESI)
The Enneagram Society of India (ESI) is a non-profit association committed to advancing the understanding and application of the Enneagram in India. Registered under the Companies Act (Not-for-profit, Section 25), ESI aims to promote personal growth and professional development inspired by the principles of the International Enneagram Association (IEA).
Vision
The vision of ESI is “To make Enneagram widely understood and constructively used in India for personal and professional excellence.” ESI envisions a world where individuals harness the power of the Enneagram to realize their full potential and contribute to their personal and professional growth.
Mission
ESI is dedicated to furthering the principles and applications of the Enneagram in India. Their mission is to “promote personal growth and professional development of people” and to facilitate a deeper understanding of the Enneagram’s wisdom.
Activities
In alignment with their vision and mission, ESI conducts various activities:
Training and Certification: ESI trains individuals to develop competency and certification to teach the Enneagram, use it in coaching and counseling, and conduct interventions for improvement and change.
Applications: The Enneagram is applied in various contexts, including role effectiveness, leadership development, team building, career orientation, and organization development.
Objectives
ESI’s objectives include:
Propagating and educating about the Enneagram through learning programs.
Admitting members, associates, practitioners, and professional members with expertise in Enneagram application.
Collaborating with educational institutions, training organizations, and professional bodies.
Promoting understanding of the Enneagram and related disciplines for systemic excellence.
Facilitating the study of the Enneagram and self-growth.
Building professional competency for coaching, counseling, training, and seminars.
Providing professional support to institutions and individuals engaged in similar activities.
Collecting grants, donations, and gifts to further their objectives.
Acquiring and holding property for the advancement of their mission.
ESI operates on a non-profit basis, with office-bearers serving without remuneration.
Formation of ESI
The Enneagram Society of India was founded by a group of dedicated professionals who have been training, practicing consultancy, and are trained in the Enneagram. Drawing inspiration from the International Enneagram Association (IEA), these members came together to register ESI as a legal not-for-profit society, with the goal of spreading the wisdom of the Enneagram in India.
Office-Bearers
The initial office-bearers for ESI, serving a three-year term, are:
Mr. V.M. Ramalingam – President
Dr. K.V. Eswara Prasad – Vice-President
Mr. T.K. Ramesh – Secretary
Dr. Muthulakshmi Varadharaju – Joint-Secretary
Dr. G. Pandu Naik – Treasurer
About Mr. V. M. Ramalingam
Mr. V.M. Ramalingam, also known as Ram, is the Secretary and Dean in-charge of Professional Development of the Indian Society for Applied Behavioral Science (ISABS). He is a highly qualified behavioral scientist and facilitator with a diverse range of certifications and experience in the fields of HRD facilitation, OD interventions, and coaching.
For more information about the Enneagram Society of India, you can visit their website at enneagramindia.org.
Contact Information:
V.M. Ramalingam
Mobile: +91 98450 66919
Email: ramlingin@gmail.com
Website: Vruddhi.in & enneagramindia.org
