Episode 19: The Enneagram: Why Your Old Patterns Still Run the Show – Leadership Insights with Inna Malaia

“Your patterns are not who you are—they're just what you learned to survive.”

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Inna Malaia—leadership consultant, certified Enneagram practitioner, and founder of Bevel World—to explore why deep self-awareness is the first step toward meaningful leadership and career choices.

From job transitions to personal reinvention, Inna emphasizes the importance of knowing who you are before deciding where to go next. We unpack the Enneagram as a tool for reflection—not labeling—and how understanding your patterns can unlock more intentional choices, clearer communication, and deeper alignment in both life and work.

💡 In this episode, we explore:
✔️ What the Enneagram is—its origins and key features
✔️ Why inner work is essential before making outer changes
✔️ How to lead (and live) with greater emotional awareness
✔️ How Inna used the Enneagram to navigate her own transitions
✔️ The power of naming your patterns to loosen their grip

Whether you're facing a career crossroads, stepping into leadership, or simply feeling the pull to understand yourself better—this episode is a call to pause, reflect, and realign.

🔗 Learn more about Inna’s work: Bevel World & her charity Bevel ON.

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