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Bringing the Enneagram to Groups
You're certified. You know the 9 types like the back of your hand. But knowing the Enneagram and running a room full of people who've never heard of it - or who might be very skeptical of it - are two completely different skill sets.
This limited series is for Enneagram coaches who are ready to move from one-on-one work into team workshops, or who are already doing both and want to get sharper at the facilitation side specifically.
Inside these intentionally curated episodes, you'll hear what actually happens in the room: how to structure a session that fits the time you're given, how to think about pricing, what to do when the energy dies or a conversation goes sideways, how to read nine different types reacting to the same content in real time, and how to leave a client wanting you back.
Bringing the Enneagram to Groups
7. Handling Skeptics and Difficult Attendees in an Enneagram Workshop
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Every room has a few skeptics, and every so often, a truly disruptive attendee.
In this episode, I'll share how I address resistance before it starts, why certain types tend to show up skeptical, and what to actually do when someone pushes back hard enough to affect the whole room.
In this episode:
- Why type Threes are often the most resistant in the room, and how to address it before it becomes a problem
- A simple icebreaker question that names the skepticism up front and lowers the room's guard
- Positioning the Enneagram as a "problem resolution framework" (a nod to Mario Sikora) so skeptics know it's optional, not mandatory
- Two real stories of truly disruptive attendees, what I did (not necessarily the best way, but a way for you to learn from and prepare with)
- How to read the room and know when it's time to shift from patient facilitator to a firmer, more commanding presence
- What to do when the group's leader steps in (or doesn't)
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Ready to try facilitating your first workshop?
The DIY Workshop Kit | Commercial License gives you the exact slide deck and session structures that I use in my own practice.
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