Enneagram Type 2 Communication Style at Work

Season #4

If you’ve ever overthought a text message… added one too many exclamation points… or asked “are you okay?” more times than you’d like to admit—this episode is for you 😂

Today, I’m joined by two of my favorite Enneagram 2s—my husband Ben (yes, I still have a crush on him 😍) and my sweet friend Sarah (also… slight crush, she’s incredible 💁‍♀️).

We’re diving into the communication style of Enneagram Type 2s—what makes them so supportive and relational, and what can sometimes get them into trouble. This conversation is honest, insightful, and full of those “oh wow, that’s me” moments.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨ Why Type 2s are naturally encouraging and relationship-focused
✨ The real reason Type 2s can overextend themselves
✨ What’s happening internally when they don’t feel affirmed
✨ How communication can shift depending on the relationship (work vs. personal)
✨ The growth edge of learning to ask for help (without guilt) How to better support and communicate with a

Type 2 Key Takeaways:
✨ Type 2s often communicate with warmth, positivity, and a desire to help—but that can sometimes turn into over-helping or overthinking.
✨ Affirmation isn’t just nice for Type 2s—it’s fuel.
✨ One of the biggest growth areas for Type 2s is recognizing their own needs and learning to clearly ask for help.
✨ Not everyone communicates with the same level of emotional awareness—and that’s okay.

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Final Thought: The best things about us are often the hardest things to navigate. Awareness is where growth begins—and this episode is a great place to start 🤍