Enneagram 6: The Loyalist
CELEBRITY MATCH: Mindy Kaling, Diane Keaton
SELF TALK: “I must examine all sides before proceeding. I must be prepared.”
TRAVEL SUPERPOWER: Girl Scout vibes. Always prepared. Sunscreen, allergy meds, sharpie, chargers, bandages.
FAVORITE READ: Beyond Anxiety by Martha Beck
Enneagram Type 6, known as The Loyalist, is dependable, responsible, and deeply committed to the people and causes they care about. Motivated by a need for security and safety, 6s are highly alert and often scanning for potential risks or uncertainties. They excel at thinking through scenarios and preparing for the unexpected, making them reliable problem-solvers. At their best, they are courageous, trustworthy, and protective—bringing loyalty and steady support to their relationships and communities. However, their tendency toward anxiety and doubt can sometimes lead to indecision or seeking reassurance from others.
TYPE 6 IN A RELATIONSHIP
In relationships, Enneagram 6s are loyal, dependable partners who value trust and consistency. They show love through steadfast support and often go the extra mile to ensure their loved ones feel safe and secure. While they may sometimes seek reassurance or struggle with anxiety, their deep commitment makes them incredibly devoted and protective companions.
DREAM VACATION
A catamaran cruise in Croatia. Smooth sailing and no detail left unturned. Certified captain, bonded staff and the best champagne money can buy.
SHADOW SIDE
GROWTH
AT YOUR DESK
A visible calendar so you don’t miss any appointments, meditation app on repeat, multivitamins and a stress ball for when anxiety spikes.
Endless planning and analysis paralysis are the mind traps of the Enneagram 6. If you are a 6, you can stuck in your head and be unable to make decisions. Fear of choosing wrong keeps you from making progress. You believe the world should worry more. As a result, you feel like you have all the anxiety and the weight of the world on your shoulders and it lives inside of you. You hold your cards tight and are slow to trust.
The work for the Enneagram Type 6 is the learn how to trust others and trust themselves. Often leading from a place of logic, the 6 struggles to do a gut or heart check when it comes to decision making. Expanding your view of what’s possible comes with trusting your gut and using your feelings as a guide for the answers. Not all problems can be solved with data and logic.
Type 6 at Work…
Enneagram 6s love certainty. You want all the details and you want them backed by research and data. If you are an Enneagram 6, you thrive in a team setting that has structure and accountability. You feel safe when everyone knows their role and responsibilities and all actions are accounted for. You tend to like detail oriented roles and prefer in person or hybrid so you can connect with team. Although no field is off limits, a 6 may choose to work in a career where there is less ambiguity and more room for numbers, spreadsheets and guaranteed outcomes.
Leadership Style
Loyal, trustworthy, problem solver, collaborator, logical, hardworking, friendly