Understanding core motivations can transform the way we work, lead, and collaborate.
In this thought‑provoking episode of The Independent Minds, host Michael Millward chats with Kimberly Collins, Enneagram expert and author of Enneagram in the Workplace, to explore how understanding core motivations can transform the way we work, lead, and collaborate.
Kimberly shares her personal journey from burnout in a fast‑growing orthodontic practice to discovering the Enneagram as a powerful tool for self‑awareness, emotional intelligence, and healthier workplace relationships. Together, Michael and Kimberly unpack what the Enneagram really is, why it asks whyrather than what, and how uncovering our core fears and desires can help us respond—not react—in moments of stress or conflict.
They also dive into the practical realities of using the Enneagram at work:
Looking ahead, Kimberly explains why emotional intelligence is becoming a defining skill for modern leaders—and how tools like the Enneagram can support more harmonious, productive workplaces.
This conversation doesn’t tell you what to think, but it will certainly make you think.
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