As we move into 2026 we have an opportunity to take stock a little. To pause and reflect. And no, I don’t mean New Years’ resolutions. Very few people keep those (8%, apparently!). New Year is a good time to reflect back and to look forward to what is calling us as we step into the future. Wherever you are on your enneagram journey, life will be bringing your attention to certain things that you can be working with – gently and compassionately.

This blog looks at the three Enneagram centres - head, heart, and gut - and how each one shapes the way you think, feel, and act. You’ll see what happens when one centre takes over and simple ways to bring more balance into daily life. With the Narrative Tradition at its core, it offers steady guidance, real insight, and gentle steps to help you understand which part of you is leading.

Personal development isn’t just about changing what we do – it’s about becoming more conscious of why we do it. The Enneagram offers a clear and compassionate way to understand our inner patterns and move beyond them. By revealing the habits that keep us on autopilot, it helps us reconnect with the deeper qualities of our true nature: presence, freedom, and wholeness. At Enneagram Training UK & Ireland, our approach to Enneagram personal development goes beyond personality

Not all Enneagram teaching is the same. If you've ever read a type description online or taken a quick personality test, you’ve only scratched the surface.

You may have heard of the Enneagram through a podcast, a friend, or a leadership course ... but what is it really? The Enneagram is a dynamic system that helps us understand our patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaviour. It describes nine core personality types, each with its own strengths, challenges, motivations, fears and inner beliefs. Unlike many other personality tools, the Enneagram goes beyond surface traits. It invites deep self-reflection and offers a path for re