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Achievers AnonymousAsk Us AnythingWe’ve saved the best for last! In our final episode of season 3, we debrief on all YOUR parenting questions. From dealing with parenting guilt and expectations, managing kids and partners who have very different personalities to you, negotiating identity as a parent to avoiding projecting achievement onto your children, we explore it all. Hope you enjoy and a very special thank you if you’ve been following along our parenting season, this has been an extra special season for us. 2024-11-0246 min
Between19: Success and Achievement as an Enneagram 3In this episode of the the Between Podcast, Michelle and Tabitha, hosts of Achievers Anonymous, dive deep into the challenges and rewards of balancing ambition, motherhood, and personal growth. As Enneagram 3s, they share how their drive for success is shaped by their personality type, while offering insights on staying grounded in what truly matters. I hope you enjoy this honest conversation about what it's like to navigate change as an Enneagram 3!
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Achievers Anonymous‘Enneagramming’ through different parenting stages with Kylie ButlerWe had a life-giving chat with Kylie Butler – Enneagram 3, professional coach, parent of two young adults and CEO of Arrow Leadership Australia. She reflects on how being an Achiever showed up in the different seasons of parenting, and how she uses the Enneagram for growth and transformation. From debriefing on the mental load, parent guilt, the opinions of others and work-life 'balance', this is a multifaceted episode for all Achievers and parents at any life stage!2024-10-1156 min
Achievers AnonymousGood Enough ParentingHow do we create a holding environment for our children to flourish, build resilience, and become comfortable with the uncomfortable? We reflect on what it means to be a good enough parent to an Achiever, and how parents can create a safe space that allows their children to feel uncomfortable in this era. 2024-10-0440 min
Achievers AnonymousPositives of Parenting as a 3Lets talk about what makes an Enneagram 3 a great parent. We have innate qualities that we can tap into that help us parent! From efficiency ++, instilling a growth mindset, self-care to planning memory making moments, this is a feel good episode for 3 parents. 2024-09-2745 min
Achievers AnonymousPitfalls of the 3 ParentToday we're making the unconcious conscious, or at least attempting to… as we discuss the pitfalls or watchouts for Achiever parents. From managing our kids' image as an extension of our own, prioritising the 'to-do' list over being present with the kids to bypassing their emotions, there are a few things we can grow in together as Enneagram 3 parents. 2024-09-2038 min
Achievers AnonymousLIFE DEBRIEF + Can Parenting Be Rewarding?We're debriefing on all that’s happened over the last couple of years (for those of you following at home), and we download on what it looks like parenting a newborn with Tabs sharing her live reflections with a three month old and the age-old parenting question - will this ever become rewarding? 2024-09-1154 min
Soma FlowHarmonizing Love and Ambition: Balancing Feminine and Masculine Energy for Romantic Fulfillment with Michelle ChungSend us a textDiscover how to navigate the complex dance of maintaining career success while kindling romantic fulfillment as Michelle Chung, a women's love coach and international bestselling author, joins us to share her insights. As a career-driven woman, have you ever feared that your ambition could eclipse your chances at love? Michelle offers a fresh perspective on this concern, emphasizing the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies to attract committed relationships that don't dim your ambitious spark. We also delve into the societal shift from feminism to embracing femininity, offering guidance to single mothers...2024-03-0636 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Finale: Ask us anything!In the final episode for Season 2, Tabs and Michelle debrief on where the season has taken them and jump into some of your very smart questions! From exploring FOMO to delving into ‘when is enough enough’, they open up about what they’re learning along the way.2022-04-3052 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Episode 10: Learning from Type 9 with Bruce and UrshSpecial episode this week as Michelle chats to Bruce and Ursula (both Enneagram 9s) about what the 3 can learn when we move towards the 9 in health or stress! They explore all the hot topics from being without doing, prioritising relationship over goals and tasks, to being connected to others without losing yourself, there’s lots for us 3s to learn from the Peacemaker 9. 2022-04-1651 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Episode 9: #parentinggoals with MichelleThis one is for all our parent friends… and those thinking about starting a family…We discuss the highs and lows of parenting as a 3. Michelle takes us through her parenting journey and how her 3-ness manifests at each stage. Meanwhile, Tabs explores how being an Achiever has informed her view on what it means to family plan. They unpack how parenting can bring more depth and light to our 3-ness, and shape us for the better, if we allow it! And in true Achiever fashion, they chat about how to create some #parentinggoals.2022-04-0843 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Episode 8: Accessing Type 6 with Sarina SherringTabs sits down with the excellent Enneagram coach and The Nine Design podcast host Sarina Sherring (an Enneagram 6) who shares how 3s and 6s are intrinsically connected, how we access Type 6 behaviours and what we can learn from the Type 6. They discuss the behaviours of the 6s in stress like anxious planning and negative thought spirals, and how it plays out for the 3s. And, they explore how 3s tap into the healthy 6 behaviours like asking questions to scenario plan, slowing down to reflect on who you are and sitting with your emotions. 2022-03-2535 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Episode 7: You've got a friend in meThis week, we’re back at it with a conversation about friendship. We explore what 3s desire in a friendship and share the challenges of finding and forming deep relationships as a 3. We question what makes us as 3s good friends and where we might need to work a little harder in being better friends to those around us. This is one worth listening to if you’ve started questioning what friendship truly means to you! 2022-03-1837 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Episode 6: 3 Types of 3s with Renate LandmanDid you know there are three different ‘versions’ of the Enneagram 3 Achiever?! This follow up conversation with Enneagram coach and practitioner Renate Landman is a fascinating deep dive around the sub types/ instincts. Are you Self Preservation, One-to-One or Social? For instance, you might be like Renate and Michelle who are both Self-Preservation Achievers… they don’t promote themselves that much publicly because they're vain about not being vain. Ouch. Find out what the differences are, why it matters and what to do about it.2022-03-1240 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Episode 5: Going deeper into the Enneagram 3 with Renate LandmanWe are privileged to speak with Enneagram coach and practitioner Renate Landman about the Type 3. We explore the core fears, the passion and fixation of the 3. Renate shares her wisdom of how we can use the Enneagram to notice the vanity and deceit of the Type 3 and move towards authenticity. This is an episode worth listening to, to truly understand the complexities and depth of the Enneagram and how it relates to us as achievers.2022-03-0439 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Episode 4: Superpowers of the 3This week, we’re taking a break from the stress talk to have some fun! We look at the superpowers of the 3, and take some time out to recognise the gifts Enneagram 3s can bring into the world. If you’re in need for an ego boost, this one is for you! 2022-02-2532 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Episode 3: Body stress with Ben Hutton“If you’re a 3 sitting down in an office everyday, think about doing something in your body to get out of your head!” We chat to the brilliant Ben Hutton (and also brilliant 3) from Brightside Physio in Newcastle, Australia, about how stress manifests in our bodies as 3s. This conversation was packed with loads of mind body connection insights, from why 3s can be postured towards anxiety to the “in body” habits we can embrace to tune back into ourselves! Also, listen out for probably the best guest welcome Tabs has ever done. 2022-02-1745 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Episode 2: Internal stress & the core fear of the 3This week, we delve deeper into stress by exploring inner stress and the fears and insecurities that sit underneath. We look at the life and identity questions that 'trigger' us as 3s and keep us up at night! Michelle and Tabs share their insights and personal experience on the matter, and discuss some ideas and habits to address the inner stress. 2022-02-1144 min
Achievers AnonymousSeason 2, Episode 1: Stress sucksWe're bacccck! And we're talking all things stress for the next few episodes. This week, we discuss what happens when things don't go to plan! We'll cover external stressors and how they play out in the lives of 3s. You know the ones... overworking, disrupted sleep, uber sensitivity, avoidance... Michelle and Tabs share from their own recent experiences of external stress and look at tips to #addressthestress. 2022-02-0441 min
Achievers AnonymousEpisode 10: Ask us anything!In the final episode of Season 1, Michelle and Tabs mix up the usual episode format to get into what YOU want to know. They go through some of the AA community’s burning questions and share from their own personal experiences and learns. The ladies unpack how success has been role modelled to them, how they manage stress, balance and burnout, and share their tips for working with other Enneagram types and how we can take off the ‘mask’ and move into authenticity. Listen to the end of the episode for their perspective on the Enneagram and how 3s can co...2021-06-0353 min
Achievers AnonymousEpisode 9: Christian spirituality & being a 3 with Seth EmeryWe chat to podcast host, writer and speaker Seth Emery about the spiritual wisdom he has gleaned from the Enneagram and how its helped him to understand his Christian faith, values and identity in a new way. He unpacks how his ability to adapt as an Enneagram 3 impacted his sense of self, growing up in Papua New Guinea, and how cultural ideas of competition and making money has played out in his life. Seth shares his tips for wrestling with your ‘3-ness’ and the lessons he’s learnt the hard way. If you want to hear more from Seth, check...2021-05-2734 min
Achievers AnonymousEpisode 8: Be BestThis week, Michelle and Tabs take Melania Trump’s lead to offer their perspective on ‘Be Best’. The ladies explore the intrinsic motivation for Enneagram 3s to wrap their identity and image in being the best, and how this serves and hinders them. Sharing from personal experience, they cover the common traps when it comes to ‘being the best’ and encourage each other to journey towards progress, not perfection. Enjoy, be best and be well. 2021-05-2034 min
Achievers AnonymousEpisode 7: Emotions are inefficientHUGE episode this week as Michelle and Tabs get real about emotions! Nothing is off limits as they chat about the Enneagram 3’s common misconceptions around emotions, and how they unconsciously think emotions are inefficient. Sharing from their personal experiences, the ladies get into the difference between authentic emotional vulnerability versus strategic transparency, and they discuss the shame that often sits behind emotions for 3s. Listen out for mentions of QUEENs Brene and Glennon, and remember, we CAN do hard things... like sit with our emotions. 2021-05-1334 min
Achievers AnonymousEpisode 6: Relationships, it's complicated (with Bruce and Tim)Today’s the day! Michelle and Tabs are joined by Bruce and Tim to discuss what its like being in a relationship with an Enneagram 3, Achiever. They get into the challenges of being with the future focused go-getter 3s and also encourage the ladies to bring them on the respective journeys they are on. Tim shares on what its like to give feedback to Tabs (spoiler: not easy!!) and Bruce and Michelle go deep into how their 3 and 9 dynamic impacts their marriage and family. 2021-05-0641 min
Achievers AnonymousEpisode 5: Time after timeIn this special double episode, Michelle and Tabs delve into orientation to time: past, present, future. They explore how being future-focused as an Enneagram 3 is a gift but also impacts those around them. Michelle shares how she’s trying to start honouring the past and convinces Tabs to do the same. Tabs shares simple tips for staying “PRESENT!” And the distinct roles as “kooky” and “guru” co-hosts are officially established, thanks to some pitchy singing and awkward sound effects. 2021-04-2948 min
Achievers AnonymousEpisode 4: Praise is the air that I breatheThis week, we're all about the praissssse. We cover why praise and positive feedback has a huge impact on Enneagram 3s and what this means for how we receive feedback. Tabs shares her personal experience of what happens when we go through a life stage of ‘no feedback’. And the ladies talk about the pros and cons of holding onto feedback, when to let it go and how to give feedback to a three and as a three. 2021-04-2234 min
Achievers AnonymousEpisode 3: Re-storying with Joel MckerrowIn our first ever interview with a fellow Enneagram 3, we chat to the prolific poet and artist Joel McKerrow. He opens up about the process of re-storying and how it enabled him to wrestle with the shadow side of being an Achiever. We discuss Joel's latest Enneagram exhibition, Human: An exploration of the Inner Life. Make sure you listen right to the end of the episode where you’ll hear Joel’s spoken word created just for Achievers. It definitely impacted us significantly and we’re sure it will impact you too…if you let it 😉 More of his fabulous wo...2021-04-1542 min
Achievers AnonymousEpisode 2: Decisions, decisions, decisionsDecisions, decisions, decisions. We're talking about what its like to make decisions as an Enneagram 3. From the daily, fast-paced, 'get things done' decisions to the ones that require us to slow down and pause, we unpack our motives behind our decisions and how our decision-making style impacts others. We also share some handy tips and tricks to make better decisions. Hope you enjoy!2021-03-2430 min
Achievers AnonymousIntro Episode: Presenting Achievers AnonymousWe are so pleased to be dropping the introductory episode of Achievers Anonymous, Season One. Not sure if we have a season 2 in us... we'll see how this goes. Tune in to hear about who we are, why we're talking about the highs and lows of being an Enneagram 3 (and NO ONE else) and what to expect each episode. Special shoutout to all our friends listening! This one is for you xoxo2021-03-0434 min
Achievers AnonymousEpisode 1: Authentic success in #hustlecultureThis week, we're chatting all things 'success' and what it means for achievers in today's hustle culture. We share our struggles with success and what we've learnt along the way about living out our Enneagram 3 - ness in a way that is true to who we want to be. Listen out for Michelle's 7Fs tool to help you work out authentic success for yourself. You can read more about the 7Fs here.2021-03-0432 min