"The more you understand about personality, the better able you are to judge what motivates people - and yourself.
The more you understand about your own personality and that of other people, the better able you are to realise how others perceive you, and how they react to your own personality and style. “ www.businessball.com
So, the real question may be…
Do you want to know more about how you and the others in your life operate, whether at work, social gatherings, or at home? When you do you will:
• more efficiently and effectively communicate, motivate and/or interact with them to
• better accomplish the ends and purposes of these interactions, while at the same time
• reduce opportunities and instances of mis-communication and conflict?
If any of the above resonates with you, grabs your attention and interest, or shows you a clearer picture of how you may enhance your way of operating in the world, you may wish to explore our NLPCT course on the Enneagram system of personality.
What this course will do for you
Application of the knowledge and awareness of the Enneagram system of personality has been credited with helping save and/or enhance many different types of relationships and situations, including:
• work (dealing better with boss/subordinate(s), team(s), and/or customers/clients and/or
• individual/personal (dealing better with shyness, procrastination, time management, conflict, and/or stress)
• family (dealing better with spouses/partners, siblings, children, teenagers, and/or more distant relatives)
In this 17 hour course, you will be introduced to the nine Enneagram types and begin an exploration of to use the Enneagram to develop a faster, more accurate read of what motivates clients and what will motivate them to change.
"Ennea" is Greek for "nine." There are 9 types of basic personality or ways of looking at the world in the Enneagram system. These 9 types are presented graphically (the "gram.") The Enneagram system is used to enhance understanding and respect for one's self and others. Barb will walk you through her extensive experience in applying the Enneagram to get great results for her coaching and consulting clients.
As you become familiar with the 9 Enneagram types, you will identify patterns and use them to develop fast, deep rapport. You will then be able to test your hypotheses about what works for an individual client to move more effectively to identify and support desired changes.
You will also be able to use the Enneagram to identify and communicate both strengths and areas for development.
Watch Barb Luedecke talking about the NLP & the Enneagram at the HOPE Symposium.
Barbara Luedecke, Ph.D., CMC
Barb holds a doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. She is President of Barbara Luedecke + associates. Prior to re-entering private practice in 1996, Barbara was Partner-in-Charge of KPMG’s Toronto Change Management Practice.
Click here for a mindmap that outlines the benefits of the Enneagram for life and business coaches.
Next dates: October 30/31 2010
$495 + GST or $350 for NLP Practitioners certified by NLP Canada Training Inc.
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