Beyond Your Number
You’re not just a type — you’re a whole story. Beyond Your Number is a conversational Enneagram podcast where Damon & Kelly explore real-life growth through personality. From relationships to team dynamics, we help you go deeper than the label. New episodes every Wednesday. Formerly EnneagramU.
Episodes
107 episodes
How to Speak a Type 7’s Language (And Say ‘Wow’ Before ‘How’)
Double-booked calendars, fast-talking optimism, and more ideas than minutes in the day…welcome to the world of the Enneagram 7!In this (slightly turbo) episode of Beyond Your Number, Damon and Kelly explore how Type 7s approach ...
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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20:20
How to Speak a Type 8’s Language (Without Getting Run Over)
What’s it like to talk with a Type 8? Passionate. Direct. Powerful. And sometimes, intense. In this episode, Kelly shares from her own experience as a Type 8—what works, what doesn't, and what eights most need from you in communication. Damon h...
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Season 3
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Episode 106
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27:25
How to Speak a Type 5’s Language (Without Forcing Small Talk)
Type Fives are thoughtful, observant, and incredibly insightful—if you give them the space to speak. In this episode, Damon and Kelly unpack how Fives approach communication, why they avoid surface-level conversations, and what it really takes ...
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Season 3
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Episode 105
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22:36
How to Speak a Type 2’s Language (Without Losing Yourself in the Process)
How do you talk with someone who’s always giving, always helping, and always putting others first? In this episode, Damon and Kelly dive into the warm, people-focused world of the Enneagram Two — and why communication with them can feel like a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 104
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26:33
How to Speak a Type 6’s Language (Without Spinning Out with Them)
How does an Enneagram Six communicate? In this episode, Damon and Kelly explore the loyal, thoughtful, and cautious communication style of Sixes — and how trust, safety, and preparation shape their voice. Whether you’re a Type 6 or tryin...
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Season 3
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Episode 103
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23:11
How to Speak a Type 3’s Language (Without Judging the Hustle)
How does an Enneagram Type 3 communicate — and what’s really going on beneath the polish? In this episode, Damon and Kelly dive into the world of the driven, adaptable, and image-conscious Three. Discover why communication for a 3 is all...
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Season 3
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Episode 102
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24:29
How to Speak a Type 4’s Language (Without Getting Too Deep Too Fast)
How does an Enneagram Four communicate? In this episode, Damon and Kelly explore the creative, emotional, and deeply authentic style of Fours — and what it means to truly be with them in conversation. Whether you are a 4 or love one, t...
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Season 3
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Episode 101
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25:29
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Ep 100: How Each Type Handles Change — and What We’re Changing Too
How do you respond to change? In our 100th episode, we explore how each Enneagram type handles change — from resistance to adventure — and why it matters. Plus, a big shift is coming for the podcast (and we finally reveal it).
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Season 3
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Episode 100
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32:40
How to Speak a Type 1’s Language (Without Getting Frustrated)
In this episode of EnneagramU, we explore how different Enneagram types communicate, focusing specifically on Type 1. We discuss the strengths and challenges of Type 1 communication, including their tendency to be precise and honest, but also p...
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Season 3
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Episode 99
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29:22
Using ChatGPT and Marvel Heroes to Discover Your Enneagram Type (Part 2)
Last time, we used ChatGPT and Marvel characters to guess Blake’s Enneagram type. This time, he took the official WEPSS test — and the result was not what we expected. Why did AI miss it? And what does that reveal about typing, persona...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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33:25
Using ChatGPT and Marvel Heroes to Discover Your Enneagram Type (Part 1)
This week on EnneagramU, we embark on a unique journey of self-discovery with special guest Blake Fontinel, as he takes a Marvel-Themed CHATGPT Enneagram quiz LIVE on the show. Through a series of fun questions comparing Blake's p...
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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31:11
The Path from False Self to True Self: Exploring Types 7, 8, and 9
This week we explored the true self and false self of Enneagram types 7, 8, and 9. We discussed how each type can move from their false self tendencies (like avoidance of pain for 7s, denying vulnerability for 8s, and avoiding conflict for 9s) ...
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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29:34
The Path from False Self to True Self: Exploring Types 4, 5, and 6
This week we continued our exploration of true self vs. false self for each Enneagram type, focusing on types 4, 5, and 6. We discussed how these types can recognize when they're operating from their false self, and explored practical ways they...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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36:23
The Path from False Self to True Self: Exploring Types 1, 2, and 3
In this episode of EnneagramU, we explore the concept of true self vs. false self for Enneagram types 1, 2, and 3. We discuss how each type can recognize when they're operating from their false self, and provide practical guidance on how they c...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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21:11
True Self vs. False Self: Finding Your Way Back to Authenticity
In this week's episode we explore the concept of true self vs. false self, discussing how we often lose touch with our authentic selves and live from a place of false identity. Then we delve into how childhood experiences and societ...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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24:59
Understanding True Self vs. False Self: An Enneagram Exploration
In this episode, we introduce the concepts of true self and false self, explaining how the Enneagram can be used as a tool to recognize and move away from false self behaviors. We discuss how each Enneagram triad (gut, heart, and head) tends to...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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26:06
Enneagram Nines at Work: Peacemakers and Diplomats
In this episode we discuss Nines and those who work with them. We explore how Nines bring a peaceful, diplomatic "glue" to teams while also discussing their challenges with inertia and goal-setting. By sharing personal experiences and practical...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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23:43
Enneagram Eights at Work: Leadership, Directness, and Finding Balance
In this episode, we discuss what it's like to work with Enneagram Type 8 personalities. We explore the strengths of Eights as leaders and decision-makers, while also examining some of their potential blind spots in the workplace. We offer pract...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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27:21
Enneagram Sevens at Work: Harnessing Creativity and Managing Restlessness
In this episode, we explore how Enneagram Type 7 personalities function in the workplace. We discuss their strengths, such as creativity, positivity, and problem-solving abilities, as well as potential challenges they may face. We discuss insig...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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25:15
Enneagram Sixes at Work: Security, Loyalty, and Taking Healthy Risks
We're back with another episode, and this time we're diving into the world of Sixes. You know, those loyal, hardworking teammates who always have our backs? Yeah, those folks!Sixes are the ultimate security-seekers, which can be both a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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23:04
Enneagram Fives at Work: Harnessing the Power of the Intellectual
In this episode of EnneagramU, we dive into how Enneagram Type 5s operate in the workplace. We explore their strengths as analytical thinkers and information gatherers, as well as some challenges they may face. We discuss how Fives approach tas...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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24:43
Enneagram Fours at Work: Creativity, Authenticity, and Unique Perspectives
We're continuing our series on the Enneagram at work, focusing on Type 4 this week. We explore how Fours bring creativity, authenticity, and emotional depth to the workplace. We discuss career paths that allow Fours to express their unique visi...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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23:27
Enneagram Threes at Work: The Achiever's Strengths and Challenges
This week on EnneagramU we explore how Enneagram Type 3s function in the workplace. We discuss how Threes are the achievers and executors on teams, always striving to be productive and successful. They're the ones who get things done efficientl...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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27:11
Enneagram Twos at Work: Balancing Helping Others and Self-Care
This week on EnneagramU we dive into how Enneagram Type 2s operate in the workplace. We talk about how Twos are the helpers and connectors on teams, always looking out for their coworkers and trying to build strong relationships. They're the on...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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21:30
Enneagram Ones at Work: Striving for Excellence Without Perfectionism
In this episode, we kick off our new series exploring how different Enneagram types approach work and careers. We start with Type 1, the Perfectionist, discussing their strengths, challenges, and ideal work environments. Whether you're a On...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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34:42