On this week’s episode of Enneagram IRL, we meet with Scott Allender. Scott Allender is an expert in global leadership and organizational development. Along with cohosting The Evolving Leader podcast, Scott regularly teaches Enneagram workshops and conducts typing interviews and emotional intelligence assessments for individuals and teams who seek to become more radically self-aware and cognizant of the impact they have on the world.  Click here to order Scott’s book Follow Scott on Instagram: @EQEnneagram  Or connect with Scott online: Scotteallender.com ​​ Twitter: @Evolving_Leader LinkedIN: linkedin.com/in/scott-allender Here are the key takeaways: The importance of Emotional Intelligence Scott’s introduction to the Enneagram and finding his typeCommon unconscious patterns of Type 3Scott’s experience as a Self Preservation 3An act of courage: Confronting the egoGrowth requires a bit of sufferingReal inner work doesn’t come from quick “tips & tricks” Resources mentioned in this episode: The Complete Enneagram by Beatrice ChestnutThe Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence  by Scott AllenderScott’s podcast: The Evolving LeaderHow Movement Can Free Your Mind with Caroline WilliamsThe Power of Not Thinking with Simon RobertsThinking Outside the Brain with Annie Murphy Paul  Want to keep the conversation going? Join me on Instagram @ninetypesco to keep learning and chatting about how our types show up in REAL LIFE! Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/ninetypesco/?hl=en Learn more about subtypes! Download my free subtypes guide here. Want to stay up to date with all things Nine Types Co? Join my email-list and receive Enneagram reflections, thoughts about growth and personal development. Plus, you’ll get priority access to new offers and courses! Sign up here. Not sure about your type? Get my free self-typing guide and a series of six emails to walk you through the whole process. Sign up here: https://ninetypes.co/selftyping-guide