​When I was younger I was primarily an outdoor adventurer. As I matured I came to realize that internal adventures were as great as those I experienced in the outer world. One of the ways I have explored the rich life within is through the study of Enneagrams. I am grateful that we have such an active chapter in Minnesota. And I am grateful to have the opportunity to delve deeper through a commitment to this board.

In 2006, I purchased “The Wisdom of the Enneagram”.  Then it sat on my bookshelf for 10 years.  When I finally picked it up and read it, it was a revelation and the answer to so many questions that had been brewing inside me. That year I embarked on an exploration, found MN-IEA, attended an introductory workshop and never looked back. It is an honor to serve on the board of MN IEA working with others to promote knowledge of this transformational wisdom.

The Enneagram, more than any other tool, has helped me discover true compassion for myself and others. The self-awareness I have gained through using the Enneagram feels like I have found the fast track or the “cheat code” to spiritual growth. I am a certified Spiritual Director and Enneagram educator, and am thrilled that the Enneagram “found me” so that I can share it with others!Learn More.

I am on the MN-IEA board to support community awareness.  As a certified Enneagram teacher, I facilitate Enneagram outreach at Shakopee Women’s prison and at our free monthly discussion group at the Roseville library. My passion is coaching self-discovery of the head, heart and body connection as a medical massage therapist and healing touch practitioner at Lakeview hospital.  I also have a private practice. Learn more.

Studying the Enneagram has deepened my self-understanding and faith, given new breath to my relationships, and invigorated my career. I love the MN-IEA for giving us a place to experience a diversity of approaches and teachers and bringing in national speakers that I would never see otherwise. I am a co-pastor with my wife at Edgcumbe Presbyterian Church in Saint Paul and use the Enneagram both personally and in my work.

I enjoy being a member of this active Enneagram chapter, having the opportunity to gather regularly with people engaged in personal exploration and spiritual expansion. The Enneagram has enriched my relationships and shed light onto my understanding of the imaginal realm. For me art/imagery has been a primary conduit for self-awareness. I blend my art therapy background with teaching the Enneagram. Through imagery I assist others in seeing their unique path toward wholeness as described by the Enneagram. Learn more.

I am thankful for our local Enneagram community and enjoy the many and varied opportunities available to gather with others, learning and growing. The Enneagram has taught me so much—how to listen better, how to communicate more effectively, and how to appreciate the unique perspective and gifts we each bring to the world. These insights are also helpful in the work I do assisting individuals and families manage their day-to-day financial affairs.

The Enneagram is the most helpful personal growth tool I’ve ever used. What I love about studying this method is how deep and rich it can be. You start with observing your own unconscious behavior, learning what motivates yourself and others, and then continue on the path to deeper understanding and spiritual growth. We are blessed to have a MN-IEA chapter with members who are so accomplished and educated in their knowledge of the Enneagram. We truly are a community that supports our members in their personal and professional growth.

The Enneagram is one of the most profound sources of insight, inspiration, and healing that I have ever found! It’s helped me become a better father and friend. It’s a privilege to get to know the members of MN-IEA as I see and hear their honest and earnest efforts to become better people through the study of the Enneagram. And the friendships that I have made here have been truly life-changing.  I work in the software industry and have always been a “techy” so I enjoy offering my technical expertise to the organization!

The first time I went to an Enneagram meeting, I felt like I had come home. Being a part of the  Minnesota Enneagram community has changed my life both personally and professionally. My knowledge of myself has grown, and my relationships have deepened.  Since getting certified, I have taught  Enneagram classes, facilitated growth groups, and included the Enneagram in my work with clients as a Psychologist, Spiritual Director, and Coach. Being a part of the MN-IEA board is a true delight and privilege! Learn more.