Type 6, Self-Doubt, and Starting Scared: How to Launch a Podcast Anyway with Ann Olympia

The Enneagram Type 7 Leaders

Type 7 leaders are magnetic, energetic, and creative powerhouses. They bring fun, vision, and momentum into every room they walk into. But that same lightness can mask what's hard to sit with—discomfort, grief, burnout, or being misunderstood. This episode is an honest, compassionate look at what it really means to lead as a Type 7, including the blind spots that can keep you stuck and the strengths that make you absolutely essential on any team. Whether you're a 7 yourself or you lead, live with, or love one, this is your permission slip to honor joy while making space for truth. If You're an Enneagram Type 7 Leader and You… * Get excited about new projects but lose interest when the details slow you down * Struggle to sit with hard emotions or feedback without trying to reframe it * Feel pressure to always be positive even when you're tired, frustrated, or unsure * Lead with energy and momentum but feel misunderstood or underestimated * Want to lead without dimming your light or skipping over the hard stuff Then this episode is perfect for you! "Sevens want to be taken seriously, but sometimes they downplay their own brilliance to avoid being too much." In this Episode: * 2:15 – Why Type 7s are the visionaries and energizers of the team * 4:45 – The difference between true optimism and avoiding discomfort * 8:00 – How reframing and "flipping the script" can become a coping strategy * 13:00 – The stress line to Type 1 and what it looks like when a 7 starts to shut down * 16:30 – Leadership blind spots for 7s, including being perceived as unserious * 20:00 – How to own your light while still being real about what leadership requires Link/s Mentioned: 📖 Check out the Book The Nine Types of Leadership [https://www.amazon.com/Types-Leadership-Mastering-Century-Workplace/dp/1536696323] by Beatrice Chestnut 📌 Want to know what your Enneagram Type is? Take my FREE assessment! https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/stefanie-shaughnessy [https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/stefanie-shaughnessy] 📌 Did something in this episode light a fire in you? Take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me [@stefanie_shaughnessy_ [https://www.instagram.com/stefanie_shaughnessy_/]] — I want to hear your biggest takeaway! Let's commit to making 2025 the year we lead with courage. 💡🔥 📌 Listen to My Previous Episodes on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2DX0godjQRnPj9SxV5AicX?si=e4f38a0334394f5f] or Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-enneaology-podcast/id1814058713]. 💬 Rate & Review! If this episode spoke to you, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify. Your feedback helps this show reach more people who are ready to step into their next level. 🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned Big things are ahead! Hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Let's grow, take action, and make 2025 a year of transformation together!

The Enneagram of Eating: Understanding the Gut Triad's Health Habits

Have you ever wondered why you eat the way you do or why it feels so hard to change? This heart-opening conversation explores how Types 8, 9, and 1, a.k.a. the Gut Triad, relate to food, control, and self-care. With insights pulled from The Enneagram of Eating by Ann Gadd and real-life reflections from my own journey, this is about noticing your patterns, not judging them. Whether you're an all-or-nothing perfectionist, someone who forgets to eat until crashing, or constantly putting your needs last, there's something here for you. Let's get curious about what our bodies are asking for without shame, without pressure, and with so much more compassion. You're Going to Love This If You… * Struggle with all-or-nothing habits around food, movement, or self-discipline * Want to understand how your Enneagram type impacts your relationship with your body * Feel stuck in a cycle of overdoing or avoiding self-care altogether * Have a hard time honoring your hunger, your rest, or your worth * Are ready to get curious about your habits without falling into self-criticism "You're not broken. Your habits make sense. Be curious, not critical." Here's What I Share: * 1:00 – What the Gut Triad is and how instinctual types (8, 9, 1) relate to control and anger * 4:30 – Why Type 1s tend to seek dietary perfection—and what happens when they slip * 12:00 – The control vs. neglect dynamic in Type 8s and how it shows up in their health habits * 17:00 – Why Type 9s struggle to prioritize their needs and how it affects eating patterns * 20:00 – The deeper message behind your habits and how to shift without shame "Our relationship with food is rarely just about food. It's about comfort, control, or feeling safe." Resource/s Mentioned: 📖 The Enneagram of Eating by Ann Gadd [https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Eating-Personality-Influence-Exercise/dp/1620558270] – Grab it here for deeper insights into how each type eats, moves, and relates to their body. Listen to my previous episode and get to know more about The Gut/Anger Triad in Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-12-the-gut-anger-triad/id1814058713?i=1000708292503] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AGtVNU76mKwF0yCbi6ce2]. Let's Stay Connected! 📌 Want to know what your Enneagram Type is? Take my FREE assessment! https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/stefanie-shaughnessy [https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/stefanie-shaughnessy] 📌 Loved this episode? Take a screenshot, tag me on Instagram @stefanie_shaughnessy_ [https://www.instagram.com/stefanie_shaughnessy_/] and tell me what landed for you 📌 Ready to work together or get clarity on your type? Message me for a 1:1 typing interview or Enneagram workshop here [https://www.stefanieshaughnessy.com/]. 💬 Rate & Review! If this conversation helped you see your habits with more grace, take 30 seconds to leave a review on Spotify. Your words help more women find their way home to themselves. 🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned This is just part one. Coming up: How the Head and Heart Triads relate to eating, body image, and self-trust. Hit that follow button so you don't miss what's next.

Life Update, Leadership Shifts, and Giving Yourself Grace

Have you ever looked around at your life or business and thought, "Wait... how did I get here?" This raw, reflective solo share is part life update and part heart-to-heart. I'm pulling back the curtain on what's been happening behind the scenes in my life and business over the last couple of years, from riding the high of explosive momentum to walking through loss, burnout, grief, and change. I'm talking about what it's looked like to honor the slower seasons, re-evaluate my priorities, and show myself the grace I've needed to stay in the game—even when it didn't look like I thought it would. You're Going to Love This If You… * Are rebuilding after a tough season and trying to find your footing again * Feel guilty for not showing up like you used to and wonder if you've "fallen behind" * Have experienced changes in your team, leadership, or energy but aren't ready to quit * Crave permission to just be where you are without feeling like you need to push nonstop "Sometimes it's not about sustaining your rank or your numbers. Sometimes it's just about sustaining yourself." In this Episode: * 1:45 – The momentum of 2020, what changed in 2022, and how it shifted my business * 4:30 – What it felt like when team members stepped back and how I processed that emotionally * 6:00 – How grief, burnout, and unprocessed emotion caught up with me after Covid * 7:30 – Working part-time, rediscovering my spark, and choosing to pivot again * 9:30 – Why we have to normalize seasons of sustaining, not just striving * 10:45 – What's coming next: A new Enneagram series on body, mindset, and the way we eat Let's Stay Connected! 📌 Ready to rediscover your fire? Grab my Free Enneagram Action Guide [https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/stefanie-shaughnessy] and take the next step with intention. 📌 DM me on Instagram [@stefanie_shaughnessy_ [https://www.instagram.com/stefanie_shaughnessy_/]] and tell me what season you're walking through—I'd love to cheer you on. 📌 Want help finding your Enneagram type? Reach out for a private typing interview or group training. 📌Listen to more Enneaology Podcast episodes here: The Enneaology Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/2DX0godjQRnPj9SxV5AicX?si=e4f38a0334394f5f] 🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned There's more coming your way including a new Enneagram mini-series on emotional eating and body awareness. Hit that subscribe button so you don't miss a thing. 💬 Rate & Review If this conversation met you right where you are, I'd love it if you took a moment to leave a quick review on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2DX0godjQRnPj9SxV5AicX?si=e4f38a0334394f5f].

Type 6, Self-Doubt, and Starting Scared: How to Launch a Podcast Anyway with Ann Olympia

Do you ever feel like you need to prepare for every possible outcome before you take the first step? I get it, and so does my guest today. This episode is a little different. I'm joined by my amazing podcast editor (and friend!), Ann, who's not only a proud Enneagram 6 but also someone I deeply respect in the podcasting world. Together, we're diving into the lived experience of being a Type 6, navigating relationships through the lens of the Enneagram, and the very real fears and hesitations that come up when you're thinking about starting something new like launching a podcast. Whether you're a loyalist who needs a bit more trust in your gut or someone curious about what it really takes to get your podcast out into the world, this conversation will meet you right where you are. You're Going to Love This If You… * Often overthink and worry about what might go wrong before you even start * Crave certainty and structure but feel stuck in the planning stage * Are deeply loyal but struggle to trust your own inner guidance * Have thought about launching a podcast but don't know where to begin Then this conversation is packed with insight and encouragement for you! Quote: "Fear doesn't have to drive you. Think of it as strategic confidence." – Stefanie "Podcasting is a long game. If you're going to do it, you need to be consistent." – Ann In this Episode: * 3:45 – Ann shares how she discovered she was a Type 6 (and why "safety" is such a defining theme) * 9:00 – Living with a Type 7 as a Type 6: The real talk about navigating opposite energies * 13:30 – My own podcasting journey and how I finally stopped overthinking it and just started * 17:45 – Beginner-friendly tools, platforms, and tips that'll help you launch with confidence * 31:00 – Why podcasting is not a quick win, and what it really takes to stay consistent and intentional Connect with Ann: IG: @ann_audiolympiapodmanagement [https://www.instagram.com/ann_audiolympiapodmanagement/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anno-audioolympiappodcastservices/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anno-audioolympiappodcastservices/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnOPodcastServices [https://www.facebook.com/AnnOPodcastServices] Link/s Mentioned: 📌 Ann's FREE Podcast Starter Guide (PDF) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l-l4Tnt8wKbmdaRgjnJUizFl8zopoFmp/view?usp=drive_link] – Everything you need to get started with clarity 📖 The Nine Types of Leadership [https://www.amazon.com/Types-Leadership-Mastering-Century-Workplace/dp/1536696323] by Beatrice Chestnut Let's Stay Connected! 📌 Grab my Enneagram Action Guide [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGAkaX15D4/_e5YYxXEc_V77KBoeakLBw/edit] – A free step-by-step roadmap to move from awareness to action 📌 Loved this episode? Screenshot it, share on IG, and tag me [@stefanie_shaughnessy_]—I want to hear your biggest takeaway! 📌 Ready to launch your own podcast? DM me or Ann—we'd love to support you 🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned Big things are coming. Hit subscribe so you don't miss a single drop of encouragement, clarity, and truth. Let's keep growing, together. Connect with me on Instagram! @stefanie_shaughnessy_ [https://www.instagram.com/stefanie_shaughnessy_/] Listen to other Enneaology Podcast Episodes: The Enneaology Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/2DX0godjQRnPj9SxV5AicX?si=e4f38a0334394f5f] Want to know what your Enneagram Type is? Take my FREE assessment! https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/stefanie-shaughnessy [https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/stefanie-shaughnessy] Get to know more about me! https://www.stefanieshaughnessy.com/ [https://www.stefanieshaughnessy.com/] 💬 Rate & Review! If this episode gave you something to think about or sparked a new idea, take a sec to leave a review on Spotify. Your words help this podcast grow and reach more hearts like yours.

The Enneagram Type 6 Leaders

Do you constantly wrestle with doubt, even when everyone else sees your strength? What if that self-doubt isn't a weakness at all, but a signal calling you back to your own inner steadiness? Type 6 leaders are the loyal protectors, the ones who are always scanning for potential risks, not because they're pessimists but because they care deeply about creating safety and stability for others. While their gift is in their foresight, preparation, and fierce loyalty, it's easy for fear, doubt, and overthinking to take the wheel. This conversation peels back the layers of Type 6 leadership to help you step into strategic confidence, trust your own judgment, and lead from courage, not fear. If You're an Enneagram Type 6 and You… * Struggle with trusting your instincts or second-guess decisions constantly * Tend to lead from anxiety or fear of what might go wrong * Feel torn between caution and action, even when others rely on you * Want to be a more grounded, self-assured leader without losing your edge Then this episode is perfect for you! "Sixes are always asking, 'What if?' But the power shift happens when they start asking, 'What if it all works out?'" In this Episode: * 2:00 – The core drive of Type 6 leaders: loyalty, security, and support * 7:30 – How worst-case-scenario thinking can become analysis paralysis * 14:45 – Growth vs. stress paths: When Sixes shift toward Type 9 or Type 3 * 22:15 – Exploring the 3 subtypes of Type 6: Self-preservation, Social, and One-to-One * 30:40 – Blind spots in Six leadership and how to lead from strategic confidence Link/s Mentioned: 📖 Check out the Book The Nine Types of Leadership [https://www.amazon.com/Types-Leadership-Mastering-Century-Workplace/dp/1536696323] by Beatrice Chestnut Let's Connect! 📌 Want to know what your Enneagram Type is? Take my FREE assessment! https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/stefanie-shaughnessy [https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/stefanie-shaughnessy] 📌 Did something in this episode light a fire in you? Take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me (@stefanie_shaughnessy_). [https://www.instagram.com/stefanie_shaughnessy_/] I want to hear your biggest takeaway! Let's commit to making 2025 the year we lead with courage. 💡🔥 📌 Listen to My Previous Episodes on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2DX0godjQRnPj9SxV5AicX?si=e4f38a0334394f5f]. 💬 Rate & Review! If this episode spoke to you, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify. Your feedback helps this show reach more people who are ready to step into their next level. 🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned Big things are ahead! Hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Let's grow, take action, and make 2025 a year of transformation together!