The 9 Enneagram Types
The Enneagram maps nine interconnected personality types, each driven by a core motivation and a core fear. As described by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson, the system reveals patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that shape how individuals relate to themselves and others.
Heart Center (Feeling)
The Helper
According to Riso and Hudson, Type Twos are empathetic, sincere, and warm-hearted individuals who are driven by a desire to be loved and to express lo...
The Achiever
According to Riso and Hudson, Type Threes are adaptable, excelling, and driven individuals who are motivated by a need to be validated through achieve...
The Individualist
According to Riso and Hudson, Type Fours are self-aware, sensitive, and emotionally honest individuals who are driven by a search for identity and per...
Head Center (Thinking)
The Investigator
According to Riso and Hudson, Type Fives are alert, insightful, and curious individuals who are driven by a need to understand the world around them. ...
The Loyalist
According to Riso and Hudson, Type Sixes are committed, security-oriented individuals who are driven by a need for certainty and support in an uncerta...
The Enthusiast
According to Riso and Hudson, Type Sevens are busy, fun-loving, and spontaneous individuals who are driven by a desire to experience everything life h...
Gut Center (Instinct)
The Reformer
According to Enneagram theory as described by Riso and Hudson, Type Ones are conscientious, ethical individuals driven by a strong sense of right and ...
The Challenger
According to Riso and Hudson, Type Eights are self-confident, strong, and assertive individuals who are driven by a need to be self-reliant and to pro...
The Peacemaker
According to Riso and Hudson, Type Nines are receptive, reassuring, and agreeable individuals who are driven by a desire for internal and external pea...