Melanie Bell

Author: Inspire Envisioning

  • Freedom for Each Enneagram Type

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    Co-written with Kacie Berghoef July marks the national holidays of both our home countries, Canada Day (on July 1st) and Independence Day (on the 4th of July). Our friends and families are coming together to celebrate freedom in a flurry of fireworks and picnics. But the idea of freedom transcends national borders. Freedom is one…

  • How Each Enneagram Type Can Build Healthy Habits

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    Co-written with Kacie Berghoef No matter what our lifestyle is, all of us have habits that help us manage our lives. Sometimes these habits, such as flossing daily and having a regular personal growth practice, sustain and nourish our long-term happiness and health. Other habits, such as skipping lunch to be productive or not getting…

  • Understanding the Levels of Development

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    Co-written with Kacie Berghoef We all have times when we’re at our best – attentive, resilient, and able to handle whatever comes our way. We also have times when every little thing bugs us, and we find ourselves caught up in conflict at the drop of a hat. Most Enneagram teachers, including us, believe that…

  • Nine Types of Leaders

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    Co-written with Kacie Berghoef Leadership is more than just a skill. It’s a complex set of qualities, behaviors, and aptitudes that varies depending on the context. There are situations where immediate action is called for, and the most effective leader is a decisive individual who takes the first step. In other times and places, the…

  • Network Well by Using Your Instincts

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    Co-written with Kacie Berghoef Most of us know the famous saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Whether you’re employed, looking for work, an entrepreneur, or some combination of the above, there’s no doubt that networking and relationship building are instrumental in professional success. The research shows that strong networking skills not…

  • Self-Care Strategies for the Enneagram Types

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    Co-written with Kacie Berghoef With Valentine’s Day around the corner, many of us are thinking of the people we care about. Those who are in romantic relationships may have their eyes on special dates and gifts for their partners. Parents with school-age children are picking out paper valentines to be handed out to classmates. Love…

  • Effective Goal Setting for Your Enneagram Type

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    Co-written with Kacie Berghoef “Out with the old, and in with the new!” The beginning of a new year is widely recognized as a time for goal setting. We may vow to clean our houses, get in shape, be kinder. But often, the promises we make are forgotten by February. As with many aspects of…

  • What to Celebrate About the Enneagram Types

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    Co-written with Kacie Berghoef The holiday season is in full swing, and most of us have a full slate of celebrations planned, from work parties to family gatherings. Even the environment around us sparkles with excitement, with decorations, trees, and menorahs lighting up the houses and businesses in our communities. While the busyness of this…

  • Book Review: The Awakened Company

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    Co-written with Kacie Berghoef Our colleague Catherine Bell (no relation to Melanie Bell) recently released a book that we’re excited about. Written in collaboration with Enneagram expert Russ Hudson and Christopher Papadopoulos, The Awakened Company is a passionate and pragmatic call for a new way of doing business. While traditional business models focus primarily on…

  • How Enneagram Types Work in Teams

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    Co-written with Kacie Berghoef Strong collaborative skills are more crucial in the workplace today than ever before. According to the New York Times, jobs with a strong social component continue to increase, while more solitary occupations have lost positions. Additionally, modern workplaces of all kinds are embracing a collective, consensus-based approach, with over 70 percent…