#31: INsights to Enneagram 4s - The Romantic/Individualist

Written By Heather Hodges

In this episode, we explore the most emotionally rich and complex number on the Enneagram, Type 4, also known as The Romantic or Individualist. With their deep need to be seen as unique and significant, Fours bring unmatched creativity, emotional honesty, and depth to every space they enter.

Dr. Heather unpacks what makes Fours so special, and so misunderstood. From their comfort with melancholy to their longing for identity, belonging, and beauty, Type 4s have a unique superpower: the ability to bear witness to pain. You’ll hear how this shows up in leadership, relationships, and the workplace, along with insights on wings, stress and growth patterns, blind spots, and pathways to personal development.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

·       Why Fours are the rarest and most emotionally complex Enneagram type

·       Their motivations, fears, and deep desire for meaning

·       How Type 4s show up at work and in leadership

·       Common blind spots and five growth strategies for Fours

·       How to support and connect with a Four in your life or on your team

If you are a 4, or you love or work with one, this episode will help you appreciate their creative gifts, emotional intensity, and need for authenticity.

If you would like to find your type or go deeper? Take the iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment at: https://www.hodgesgroupintl.com/enneagramtest

Heather Hodges
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