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Typology is a podcast that explores the mystery of the human personality and how to use the Enneagra

Welcome to Typology, a podcast that explores the mystery of the human personality and how we can use the Enneagram typing system as a tool to become our most authentic selves. Hosted by author, speaker and counselor, Ian Morgan Cron, Typology features interviews with recognized Enneagram leaders from every sphere of life, including renowned Enneagram teachers, bestselling authors, psychologists, theologians, artists, business leaders, neuroscientists, and others who are using the Enneagram as a path for personal transformation.

28/08/2026

“A secure soul isn't one that never doubts its worth. It's one that knows where to return when it does.” — Dr. Alison Cook

is back on talking about her new book The Secure Soul — and this one's already living rent-free in our heads.

Full conversation here: https://www.typologypodcast.com/podcast/2026/alisoncook 🎧

25/08/2026

Have you ever been wrong about your type? 🤔

We've all been there — locked into a number that felt right for years, only to realize it wasn't quite it. Beatrice Chestnut joined Ian this week to talk about one of the most common (and most freeing) parts of Enneagram work: getting it wrong before you get it right.

Swipe through for a few of her insights, including the classic Two-or-Nine mixup and the three very different faces of an Enneagram Four. 👉

Mistyping isn't a system failure — it's part of the process. If you've ever second-guessed your number, this episode is for you.

🎧 New episode with Beatrice Chestnut — https://www.typologypodcast.com/podcast/2026/mistyping

02/05/2026

Most of us live our lives in spotlight attention—
focused, narrow, locked in on one thing at a time.

But there’s another way of being.

Lantern attention.
Wide. Open. Receptive.
Taking in the whole room… not just one corner.

Here’s the paradox:
The more you train your focus—on your breath, a word, a moment—
the more spacious your awareness becomes.

You don’t lose clarity.
You gain perspective.

And suddenly, you’re not just reacting to life…
you’re seeing it.

Listen here: https://www.typologypodcast.com/podcast/2026/susanpiver

01/05/2026

Let’s clear something up:

Meditation doesn't make you more peaceful.
(Yeah… we were all hoping it would.)

What it *will* do is make you more aware.
More alive.
More in touch with what’s actually happening inside you.

And that’s where things start to shift.

Because once you can see your patterns—
your reactions, your defenses, your stories—

You’re no longer completely run by them.

And here’s where it gets even more interesting…

In my conversations with Susan Piver, she describes how the Enneagram and Buddhist wisdom overlap—showing us that our neuroses and our virtues aren’t opposites.

They’re part of the same spectrum.

Those “flaws” you’re trying to fix?
They’re actually signals—pointing you toward deeper truths about how you experience life.

The real work isn’t self-improvement.
It’s cultivating awareness.

A kind of spacious, receptive awareness—what she calls *uncompounded*—where insight, creativity, and even love can arise on their own.

Not forced.
Not manufactured.
But allowed.

So instead of trying to fix yourself…
what if you simply noticed?

Not fixed.
Not perfect.
Just… awake enough to choose differently.

Listen here: https://www.typologypodcast.com/podcast/2026/susanpiver

01/05/2026

What if the problem isn’t that you’re broken?

I’ve learned that many of us spend years trying to repair ourselves—
only to realize we’re not damaged… we’re wired differently.

And that changes everything.

The Enneagram doesn’t say you’re flawed.
It says you’re **patterned.**

There’s a difference.

As Susan Piver explains this week on Typology:

You weren’t born damaged.
You were born whole—
just shaped in a particular way to navigate the world.

So instead of asking, “What’s wrong with me?”

Try asking, “How does my wiring work… nd how can I work *with* it?”

Because growth isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s about understanding yourself well enough to meet your life with a little more honesty…and a lot more compassion.

How does embracing your type without judgment shift the way you grow?

Save this for your next self-discovery moment.

Hear my full conversation with Susan Piver here: https://www.typologypodcast.com/podcast/2026/susanpiver

29/04/2026

Are defensiveness and pushback signs of a deeper insecurity?

I’ve seen it countless times — when someone reacts strongly, it’s often because they feel unsafe, not because they disagree.

In tough conversations, people aren’t really questioning your words — they’re questioning their worth. They wonder: Are you trying to control me? Manipulate me?

The secret? A contrasting statement. It’s a simple shift:
I don’t want you to think I don’t value you, but I feel unseen and less worthy of your time.” It’s about being honest without opening the door to defensiveness.

When we acknowledge their feelings while owning ours, we create safety. And that’s what changes everything.

What’s your go-to move in a heated conversation?
Share below 👇 or tag someone who needs this today

Full episode here: https://www.typologypodcast.com/podcast/2026/hardconversations

29/04/2026

Have you ever felt misunderstood even when you tried to explain your point? Here's a simple yet powerful step to deepen any conversation:

Ask: "Tell me more."

It might seem small, but this phrase unlocks so much. When you genuinely invite someone’s perspective, you're signaling you value their story — not just your assumptions.

Asking people to “Tell me more” encourages them to share what’s really beneath the surface.

This isn’t about waiting for your turn to speak — it’s about creating space for understanding.

The magic? It transforms tense moments into opportunities for connection.

What’s been your experience with this approach? Drop your story below or tag a friend who needs to start listening differently.

(Pro tip: Next time you’re in a conversation that feels uphill, try “Tell me more” — you'll be surprised how much clarity it brings.)

20/04/2026

Quick question: Do you go into hard conversations… hot?⁠
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According to negotiation expert Attia Qureshi—that’s one of the biggest mistakes we make.⁠
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In this episode, she shares simple but powerful “dos and don’ts” of negotiation, including:⁠
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→ Don’t go in emotionally flooded⁠
→ Don’t avoid the conversation and hope it resolves itself⁠
→ Do slow down and question the story you’re telling yourself⁠
→ Do remember—it’s not just about winning, it’s about relationship⁠
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This isn’t just about boardrooms.⁠
It’s about your marriage, your work, your everyday life.⁠
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🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/courageous-conversations-why-we-struggle-to-ask-for/id1254061093?i=1000760521081
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Get the Enneagram-based negotiation cheat sheet: attiaqureshi.com/typology

17/04/2026

Understanding Your Enneagram Type and Its Impact on Negotiation:

The Enneagram is a powerful tool for self-awareness that categorizes personalities into nine distinct types, each with its own motivations and fears. Understanding your Enneagram type can be crucial in negotiation settings. For instance, Enneagram Eights are often assertive and confident, yet they may struggle with vulnerability. Attia shares her journey of navigating these dynamics through her personal experiences with bullying and the lessons learned about influence and negotiation.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/courageous-conversations-why-we-struggle-to-ask-for/id1254061093?i=1000760521081

16/04/2026

Ever notice how conflict isn’t really about the thing…⁠
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…it’s about what’s happening underneath?⁠
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In this episode of Typology, Ian sits down with negotiation expert Attia Qureshi—and what starts as a conversation about persuasion turns into something much deeper.⁠
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Why we armor up.⁠
Why we avoid.⁠
Why we push too hard… or not at all.⁠
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If you’ve ever struggled to ask for what you need (or asked in a way that didn’t go well), this one will hit close to home.⁠
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🎧 Listen now: https://www.typologypodcast.com/podcast/2026/attiaqureshi1
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Grab Attia’s Negotiation by Enneagram Type cheat sheet: https://attiaqureshi.com/typology⁠
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