TYPE 1 IN A RELATIONSHIP
Committed, practical and trustworthy. Leading from integrity, the Type 1 will stand by the rules and take anyone down who gets in the way of this quality over quantity life. They struggle to express their emotions and may find themselves suppressing their feelings versus sharing them. Approach a Type one with kid gloves, know that they are ten times harder on themselves than you could ever be.
DREAM VACATION
A well-curated trip to Florence. A stay at the Four Seasons, a private tour of the Uffizi gallery, a stop for discerning jewelry at the Ponte Vecchio.
SHADOW SIDE
GROWTH
AT YOUR DESK
You are a minimalist at heart. Everything has a place and a purpose. Organized desk, organized mind.
Your inner critic is on fire nearly 100% of the time. You are harder on yourself than others but you can give off standoffish or patronizing energy. Although you may not express your feelings, it can be evident when you are disappointed or frustrated with your partner or colleague.
The work for the Enneagram Type 1 is to lean into spontaneity. Be open to the unknown and find ways to express their feelings in a healthy way. Moving away from black or white thinking and adopting a “what’s possible” versus “what’s right” will help the Type 1 stretch beyond their Enneagram type and into a more integrated and fulfilled life and career.
Enneagram 1: The Perfectionist
CELEBRITY MATCH: Michelle Obama, Brene Brown
SELF TALK: “I must be better, I must do the right thing.”
TRAVEL SUPERPOWER: Creating a plan that is fair for everyone, organizing the group and leaving no detail unturned. Coveted reservations and airport pick ups (on time and in style).
FAVORITE READ: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Enneagram Type 1, known as The Perfectionist or The Reformer, is principled, disciplined, and driven by a strong sense of right and wrong. They strive for excellence, value integrity, and have a deep desire to improve themselves and the world around them. With high standards and a keen eye for detail, they can be self-critical and sometimes rigid, but their dedication to doing what’s right makes them inspiring leaders and dependable individuals. At their best, they are wise, balanced, and deeply ethical, creating positive change with purpose and precision.
Type 1 at Work…
There is no “perfect” career path for a Type 1 but they excel in in environments that have structure, order and a place where they can operate with integrity. They love an employee handbook, are the masters of creating SOPS, tend to be logical, discerning and and always have zero unread emails in their inbox. They can struggle to delegate which can lead to burnout and must learn to embrace the occasional mistake or unchecked box.
Leadership Style
Intentional, discerning, logical, principled, operating with integrity, high standards