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Still have questions about the Enneagram? Me too.

Published 2 months ago • 2 min read

January 2026

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Reader,

Got questions about the Enneagram? Good. So do I.

Iit’s been eight years since I first read The Road Back to You. I remember being on a plane, nearly throwing the book across the aisle because it named things I’d been seeing in myself and my family but never had the language for.

Back then, I was full of questions—especially about my type. I originally tested as a Type 2, The Helper, and I felt a strong resistance to Type 3s, The Achiever. Usually, that’s a sign we’re seeing something in ourselves we aren’t ready for yet!

After hours of self-learning, I realized I’m actually a 3 with a heavy 2 wing. I was invited to talk about that journey a few years ago with Tyler Zach—it was a great conversation that really helped clarify how those wings and motivations play out in real life.

I’ve followed Tyler’s work ever since, and his Enneasummits have become among the most formative resources for my work as an Enneagram coach.

Even as an Enneagram coach, the questions don’t stop. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the intersection of Mental Health and Type:

  • Is my Type 3 brain firing on all cylinders, or is it ADHD?
  • How do Type 7s use their "fast brain" superpower to reframe the negative?

Tyler Zach is asking these same questions. He’s gathered the top voices in Mental Health and the Enneagram for a summit starting next week (February 16th).

​Check out the details here.​

(Full disclosure: that's an affiliate link, but not for me—I just really believe in this work!)

The summit is incredible for high-level learning, specifically about Mental Health & The Enneagram. But if you want to take the enneagram and apply them specifically to your life and story, that’s where I can help.

If you have questions but don't know where to start, my Enneagram Exploratory Session is a 90-minute deep dive where we'll find:

  1. Clarity: Untangle the "I think I'm a Type X but act like Type Y" confusion.
  2. The "Why": Look at the heart-motives behind your current patterns.
  3. Action: Walk away with 2-3 specific ways to experience real growth.

Use code FEB26 to take $100 off your session (expires Feb 28th).

​Book your Exploratory Session here.​

P.S. See all current 9 Lumens coaching and resource offerings right here.

P.P.S. The New Illuminate by 9 Lumens study, Women of Exodus, just kicked off—it’s not too late to jump in!

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Linda Hannigan

Your Guide to the Enneagram​
​Coaching for clarity. Space for change. Support for lasting growth.​
Certified Enneagram Coach | Credentialed Life & Leadership Coach | BTH, CPLC, PCC

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I tell the stories of women and Scripture. I hold space for the kind of thinking that changes perspective and direction. I work where understanding and change overlap.

I’m a coach and educator exploring faith, Scripture, and personal development. Through two newsletters (9 Lumens & Illuminate), I tell the stories of women and Scripture and hold space for the kind of thinking that leads to meaningful change for women, pastors, and leaders.

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