Enneagram

Type 8 · Powerhouse

Strength that protects who matters.

You say the truths others hush and take command without asking. Direct, strong and protective, you're the person people lean on in crisis — and who faces injustice without thinking twice. Your energy is embodied presence.

Strengths

  • Courage and natural leadership
  • Directness and decisiveness
  • Instinct to protect your people

Challenges

  • Intensity that scares others
  • Difficulty showing vulnerability
  • Impatience with perceived weakness

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