The Enneagram Edge: Drive Life & Biz Success With The Enneagram

Margot Zaher
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Welcome to The Enneagram Edge, the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs ready to unlock the power of their Enneagram type to create thriving businesses and lives they love. Join me, Margot Zaher, a certified Enneagram coach and business coach, as we dive deep into how your personality influences everything from decision-making and productivity to relationships and success. Episodes are packed with practical tips, real-world stories, and interviews with entrepreneurs who’ve leveraged their Enneagram type to overcome obstacles, tap into their strengths, and achieve their goals. Whether you're a visionary Type 7 with endless ideas, a Type 1 perfectionist striving for excellence, or a loyal Type 6 navigating fear and self-doubt, The Enneagram Edge is here to help you understand your unique wiring and turn it into your ultimate business advantage. Ready to discover how self-awareness can transform your mindset, actions, and results? Hit subscribe and start leveraging your Enneagram edge today!

  1. APR 1

    Episode #29: The Unifying Leader — When Harmony Turns Into Disengagement

    In this episode of The Enneagram Edge, we explore Unifying Leadership under pressure—what happens when steadiness, diplomacy, and the desire for harmony quietly shift into conflict avoidance, over-accommodation, loss of voice, and disengagement. This episode is especially relevant if you resonate with type 9 energy (the Unifying Leader)—or if you’re the person who brings calm, connection, and a stabilizing presence into the room, but finds yourself holding back what you really think, minimizing tension, or going along to keep the peace when stress rises. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • The strengths of the Unifying Leader and the gift of steadiness, diplomacy, and calm presence (3:16) • The core tension of the Unifying Leader: when stability and harmony begin turning into disengagement (5:51) • Why stress can lead Type 9 leaders to avoid conflict, merge with others’ priorities, and lose touch with their own voice (8:23) • The leadership cost of keeping the peace at the expense of honesty, clarity, and real alignment (9:54) • A key reframe: harmony is not the same as alignment, and avoiding tension is not the same as creating unity (13:33) • Two reset levers that restore grounded leadership: naming what matters before merging with others, and speaking early instead of waiting until disconnection sets in (15:36) • The growth opportunity for Type 9 leaders: staying present, engaged, and honest without losing their calm or connection (20:50) If you’ve ever found yourself going quiet under pressure, smoothing things over too quickly, or staying overly accommodating in order to avoid rocking the boat, this episode offers both insight and practical support. You do not need to become more forceful to become a stronger leader. You need greater awareness of when stress is turning harmony into disengagement and the courage to stay connected to your voice, your truth, and what really matters. Resources & Links The Burnout Code Guide: Download the Burnout Code guide to shift out of chronic stress and overwhelm: https://margotzaher.com/the-burnout-code/ Not sure of your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment Deep-Dive Enneagram Typing & Integration Book a private session with Margot: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/ Let’s Connect Follow Margot on Instagram @MargotMindsetCoach Questions or feedback? Email: Margot@margotzaher.com Share your story: DM or email Margot with your own "Unifying Leader" experience. Thank You for Listening! Enjoyed today’s episode? Follow and leave a review to help us reach more entrepreneurs looking to unlock their Enneagram edge. I’m planning on adding bonus episodes to the feed and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    25 min

  2. MAR 26

    Episode #28: The Decisive Leader — When Power Turns Into Control

    In this episode of The Enneagram Edge, we explore Decisive Leadership under pressure—what happens when strength, authority, and protectiveness quietly harden into over-control, reduced delegation, and an atmosphere where others comply but stop contributing. This episode is especially relevant if you resonate with type 8 energy (the Decisive Leader)—or if you’re the person who brings courage, directness, and powerful forward movement into the room, but finds yourself taking over too quickly, trusting others less under stress, or unintentionally suppressing autonomy and innovation in the people around you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode  The strengths of the Decisive Leader and the gift of grounded power, courage, and protection (1:10) Why uncertainty, inefficiency, and lack of control can trigger the impulse to take over (3:52).  The leadership cost when strength no longer leaves room for collaboration, trust, and shared ownership (4:51).   The hidden fear underneath over-control: protection from weakness, vulnerability, chaos, or being exposed. (6:35)The signs that a Decisive leader is in a stress-hijack (8:27)  Two reset levers that restore empowered leadership: delegating with decision rights plus asking before directing. (9:53) The growth opportunity for Type 8 leaders: becoming powerful in a way that expands others instead of constricting them. (13:25)If you’ve ever felt yourself gripping harder under pressure, stepping in too fast, or carrying too much because it feels easier than trusting others, this episode offers both insight and practical support. You do not need to become less strong to become a better leader. You need greater awareness of when stress is turning power into control—and the willingness to create space for trust, contribution, and shared leadership. Resources & Links The Burnout Code Guide: Download the Burnout Code guide to shift out of chronic stress and overwhelm: https://margotzaher.com/the-burnout-code/ Not sure of your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment Deep-Dive Enneagram Typing & Integration Book a private session with Margot: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/ Let’s Connect Follow Margot on Instagram @MargotMindsetCoach Questions or feedback? Email: Margot@margotzaher.com Share your story: DM or email Margot with your own "Decisive Leader" experience. Thank You for Listening! Enjoyed today’s episode? Follow and leave a review to help us reach more entrepreneurs looking to unlock their Enneagram edge. I’m planning on adding bonus episodes to the feed and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    16 min

  3. MAR 19

    Episode #27: The Visionary Leader — When Possibility Turns Into Scattered Action

    In this episode of The Enneagram Edge, we explore Visionary Leadership under pressure—what happens when innovation, optimism, and big-picture thinking quietly turn into distraction, idea-hopping, and avoidance of the discomfort that execution often requires. This episode is especially relevant if you resonate with type 7 energy (the Visionary Leader)—or if you’re the person who brings enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and future-focused momentum into the room, but finds yourself pivoting too quickly, chasing the next possibility, or struggling to follow through when the work becomes less stimulating. What You’ll Learn in This Episode  The strengths of the Visionary Leader and the power of possibility-driven leadership (3:21) How stress can shift visionary energy into distraction, scattered focus, and unfinished momentum (5:58) Why execution discomfort can trigger idea-hopping and premature pivots (7:48) The leadership costs when vision stops translating into follow-through  (10:59) Two reset levers that restore grounded execution: anchoring vision to one priority + creating friction for premature pivots (16:28)The growth opportunity for Type 7 leaders: staying inspired without losing traction (24:22)If you’ve ever found yourself pulled toward what’s new instead of staying with what needs to be finished, this episode offers both insight and practical support. You do not need to lose your creativity or shrink your vision to become a stronger leader. You need grounded structure, intentional focus, and the capacity to stay with the work long enough to bring the vision to life. Resources & Links The Burnout Code Guide: Download the Burnout Code guide to shift out of chronic stress and overwhelm: https://margotzaher.com/the-burnout-code/ Not sure of your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment Deep-Dive Enneagram Typing & Integration Book a private session with Margot: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/ Let’s Connect Follow Margot on Instagram @MargotMindsetCoach Questions or feedback? Email: Margot@margotzaher.com Share your story: DM or email Margot with your own "Visionary Leader" experience. Thank You for Listening! Enjoyed today’s episode? Follow and leave a review to help us reach more entrepreneurs looking to unlock their Enneagram edge. I’m planning on adding bonus episodes to the feed and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    28 min

  4. MAR 12

    Episode #26: The Vigilant Leader — When Discernment Turns Into Doubt

    In this episode of The Enneagram Edge, we explore Vigilant Leadership under pressure—what happens when thoughtfulness, responsibility, and discernment quietly turn into second-guessing, mental looping, and self-doubt. This episode is especially relevant if you resonate with type 6 energy (the Vigilant Leader)— or if you’re the person who brings careful thinking, strategic caution, and wise questioning into the room, but finds yourself overchecking, outsourcing authority, or struggling to trust your own judgment under stress. What You’ll Learn in This Episode  The strengths of the vigilant leader and the gift of discernment(1:15)  How discernment shifts into doubt under pressure, creating second-guessing, overthinking, and decision paralysis.  (6:02) Why uncertainty feels especially charged for Vigilant Leaders—and how the search for total certainty keeps them stuck.   (10:37)  The leadership costs of self-doubt, including slowed momentum, decision fatigue, and reduced executive presence. (12:30) The growth opportunity for Type 6 leaders: learning to stay discerning without collapsing into fear-based mental spinning. (15:43)A personal reflection on building self-trust over time and becoming both discerning and decisive.  (17:42) Two reset levers that restore grounded decision-making: defining what “enough clarity” looks like + practicing a return to your own inner knowing. (19:34)If you’ve ever found yourself circling a decision, gathering more and more opinions, or struggling to land on what you already know deep down, this episode offers both insight and practical support. You do not need perfect certainty to lead well. You need enough clarity, a grounded process, and the willingness to trust yourself more fully. Resources & Links The Burnout Code Guide: Download the Burnout Code guide to shift out of chronic stress and overwhelm: https://margotzaher.com/the-burnout-code/ Not sure of your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment Deep-Dive Enneagram Typing & Integration Book a private session with Margot: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/ Let’s Connect Follow Margot on Instagram @MargotMindsetCoach Questions or feedback? Email: Margot@margotzaher.com Share your story: DM or email Margot with your own "Vigilant Leader" experience. Thank You for Listening! Enjoyed today’s episode? Follow and leave a review to help us reach more entrepreneurs looking to unlock their Enneagram edge. I’m planning on adding bonus episodes to the feed and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    30 min

  5. MAR 5

    Episode #25: The Analytical Leader — When Thinking Replaces Engagement

    The Analytical Leader — When Thinking Replaces Engagement In this episode of The Enneagram Edge, we explore Analytical Leadership under pressure—what happens when strategy, objectivity, and thoughtful discernment quietly turn into overthinking, detachment, and delayed engagement with the team. This episode is especially relevant if you resonate with type 5 energy (the Investigator/Analytical Leader)—or if you’re the person known for insight, depth, and clear thinking, but who can become harder to access when stress and demands rise. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The strengths of the analytical leader—and why depth, strategy, and pattern recognition are such important assets.  (3:36)The core tension of knowledge vs. detachment and how thinking can become a substitute for engagement under stress. (6:49)Why pressure can drive overthinking, withdrawal, energy hoarding, and invisible “bandwidth protection” (9:02)The leadership cost when insight becomes inaccessible: delayed decisions, unclear direction, and reduced team trust. (12:58)Two reset levers that restore connection and action: time-box thinking + share incomplete thinking with the team. (19:19)If you’ve been stuck in your head, overprocessing decisions, or feeling increasingly disconnected while trying to lead well, this episode will give you a practical path forward—without asking you to give up your analytical edge. Resources & Links The Burnout Code Guide: Download the Burnout Code guide to shift out of chronic stress and overwhelm: https://margotzaher.com/the-burnout-code/ Not sure of your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment Deep-Dive Enneagram Typing & Integration Book a private session with Margot: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/ Let’s Connect Follow Margot on Instagram @MargotMindsetCoach Questions or feedback? Email: Margot@margotzaher.com Share your story: DM or email Margot with your own "Analytical Leader" experience.   Thank You for Listening! Enjoyed today’s episode? Follow and leave a review to help us reach more entrepreneurs looking to unlock their Enneagram edge. I’m planning on adding bonus episodes to the feed and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    33 min

  6. FEB 26

    Episode #24: The Authentic Leader — When Creative Insight Turns Into Withdrawal

    In this episode of The Enneagram Edge, we explore Authentic Leadership under pressure—what happens when originality, emotional truth, and meaning-making quietly turn into retreat, disconnection, and a protective pullback when your contribution doesn’t land. This episode is especially relevant if you resonate with type 4 energy (the Individualist/Authentic Leader)—or if you’re the person who brings depth, nuance, and culture-shaping insight into the room, but sometimes goes quiet when you feel overlooked or dismissed. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • The strengths of the authentic leader  (1:35) • The quiet slide into withdrawal when creative insights are missed, minimized, or repackaged (3:36) • The “meaning spiral”: how a single moment can turn into an identity-level story of not belonging (6:51) • The difference between healthy solitude (fuel) and stress withdrawal (disconnection)—and how to tell which one you’re in (9:59) • Two reset levers that restore presence without self-erasure: translating emotion into a request + building relational anchors that create containment and connection (12:27) • A quick practice + reflection prompt to interrupt the story and choose your next move (16:56) Resources & Links The Burnout Code Guide: Download the Burnout Code guide to shift out of chronic stress and overwhelm: https://margotzaher.com/the-burnout-code/ Not sure of your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment Deep-Dive Enneagram Typing & Integration Book a private session with Margot: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/ Let’s Connect Follow Margot on Instagram @MargotMindsetCoach Questions or feedback? Email: Margot@margotzaher.com Share your story: DM or email Margot with your own "Authentic Leader" experience.   Thank You for Listening! Enjoyed today’s episode? Follow and leave a review to help us reach more entrepreneurs looking to unlock their Enneagram edge. I’m planning on adding bonus episodes to the feed and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    21 min

  7. FEB 20

    Episode #23: The Achievement-Driven Leader — When Momentum Turns Into Pressure

    In this episode of The Enneagram Edge, we explore Achievement-Driven Leadership under pressure—what happens when drive, execution, and adaptability quietly turn into overwork, narrowed focus, and identity getting fused with results. This episode is especially relevant if you resonate with type 3 energy (the achiever or performer)—or if you’re the leader known for getting things done, moving fast, and keeping momentum alive no matter what. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The strengths of the achievement-driven leader (3:52)Results and momentum addiction, and your sense of self-worth (5:36)How chronic stress tightens the brain around performance and threat, making rest feel unsafe and slowing feel like failure (7:48)Why high performers resist slowing down—even when it’s the smartest move (13:06)The costs of overwork: fragile leadership systems, reduced creativity, and short-term wins at long-term expense (14:58)Two reset levers that restore sustainable momentum without losing your edge: redefining success metrics beyond output + building recovery as performance infrastructure (18:18) Resources & Links The Burnout Code Guide: Download the Burnout Code guide to shift out of chronic stress and overwhelm: https://margotzaher.com/the-burnout-code/ Not sure of your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment Deep-Dive Enneagram Typing & Integration Book a private session with Margot: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/ Let’s Connect Follow Margot on Instagram @MargotMindsetCoach Questions or feedback? Email: Margot@margotzaher.com Share your story: DM or email Margot with your own "Achievement-Driven Leader" experience.   Thank You for Listening! Enjoyed today’s episode? Follow and leave a review to help us reach more entrepreneurs looking to unlock their Enneagram edge. I’m planning on adding bonus episodes to the feed and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    29 min

  8. FEB 12

    Episode #22: The Relational Leader Under Stress — When Connection Turns Into Overextension

    In this episode of The Enneagram Edge, we explore Relational Leadership under pressure—what happens when empathy and people-centered leadership quietly turn into overextension, blurred boundaries, and exhaustion.  This episode is especially relevant if you resonate with type 2 (the helper or caregiver)—or if you’re the leader everyone relies on for emotional support, conflict repair, and decision reassurance.  What You’ll Learn in This Episode  The strengths of the relational leader (2:18).The hidden belief underneath self-erasing overgiving (4:44)How chronic stress activates the brain’s social threat circuits, driving over-responsibility and overavailability (5:32)The costs of overfunctioning and overgiving (6:10)Why relational leaders become emotional + decision bottlenecks under stress (7:03)Two reset levers that restore energy, clarity, boundaries, and sustainable connection. (10:58) Resources & Links The Burnout Code Guide: Download the Burnout Code guide to shift out of chronic stress and overwhelm: https://margotzaher.com/the-burnout-code/ Not sure of your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment Deep-Dive Enneagram Typing & Integration Book a private session with Margot: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/ Let’s Connect Follow Margot on Instagram @MargotMindsetCoach Questions or feedback? Email: Margot@margotzaher.com Share your story: DM or email Margot with your own "Relational Leader" experience. Thank You for Listening! Enjoyed today’s episode? Follow and leave a review to help us reach more entrepreneurs looking to unlock their Enneagram edge. I’m planning on adding bonus episodes to the feed and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

    17 min
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Welcome to The Enneagram Edge, the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs ready to unlock the power of their Enneagram type to create thriving businesses and lives they love. Join me, Margot Zaher, a certified Enneagram coach and business coach, as we dive deep into how your personality influences everything from decision-making and productivity to relationships and success. Episodes are packed with practical tips, real-world stories, and interviews with entrepreneurs who’ve leveraged their Enneagram type to overcome obstacles, tap into their strengths, and achieve their goals. Whether you're a visionary Type 7 with endless ideas, a Type 1 perfectionist striving for excellence, or a loyal Type 6 navigating fear and self-doubt, The Enneagram Edge is here to help you understand your unique wiring and turn it into your ultimate business advantage. Ready to discover how self-awareness can transform your mindset, actions, and results? Hit subscribe and start leveraging your Enneagram edge today!

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