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Enneagram 6w7

The Confidant

What is an Enneagram type 6 wing 7 (The Confidant)?

People with an Enneagram type six wing seven personality tend to identify most with the six type, but share many attributes with the seven type, as well. They tend to be engaging, hard-working, and personable in their behavior. They are much more sociable than other six types and love to make new friends.

Enneagram 6w7 Personality Traits

Basic Fear

Six wing sevens’ fear losing their support system. This may be expressed through self-deprecating humor, in which they seek affirmation and assurance from other people.

Basic Desire

Their basic desire is to feel safe and supported. They show this by being loving and supportive to others. They honor their commitments and are very loyal to their friends.

Like other sixes, Confidants defend themselves by projecting their feelings, which may lead them to misunderstanding themselves and their relationships.

In summary, Enneagram 6w7 personalities tend to...

Love being around people
Be afraid of losing their security
Make jokes to deflect and project feelings
Seek support and assurance from others
Value reliability and trust in relationships

Enneagram 6w7 Strengths

Every personality archetype has strengths and blind spots, and these are often amplified in professional settings where we often encounter a diverse group of people with vastly different backgrounds and value systems.

Strengths that are typically associated with the Enneagram 6w7 personality include...

Dedicating themselves to a cause
Caring deeply for other people
Honoring promises and commitments
Being naturally sociable and spirited

Enneagram 6w7 Weaknesses

Weaknesses that are typically associated with the Enneagram 6w7 personality include...

Difficulty reconciling negative emotions
Struggling to make life decisions
Tendency to doubt themselves and others
Caring too much about material possessions

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Communicating with an Enneagram 6w7

Listen to and engage with six wing sevens; help them to feel supported and valued.

Meeting with an Enneagram 6w7

Focus on being encouraging and building a personal relationship; designate specific problems for them to solve.

Emailing an Enneagram 6w7

Include casual conversation with a six wing seven, while sharing the purpose of the email.

Giving feedback to an Enneagram 6w7

Be gentle and allow them to feel safe when giving constructive feedback.

Resolving conflict with an Enneagram 6w7

Express your perspective clearly, while encouraging a six wing seven to share how they’re feeling; offer them support and assurance, while working toward a solution.

Enneagram 6w7 Motivations

When people experience pain, stress, or dissatisfaction at work, it can usually be attributed to energy-draining activities. Therefore, it’s important to know what kinds of activities energize each personality type and which activities drain them.

Enneagram 6w7s tend to be motivated and energized by...

New and entertaining experiences
Meeting and building relationships with new people
Maintaining close relationships with friends and family
Helping to solve difficult problems

Enneagram 6w7 Stress

Enneagram 6w7s tend to be stressed and drained by...

Losing trust in people they love
Negativity from those around them
Reconciling their internal conflicts
Feeling unaccepted or rejected

Enneagram 6w7 Jobs

Sixes with a seven wing are dependable and positive. They light up a room and help everyone in it work toward a common goal. They thrive in environments that allow them to work with others while offering them stability.

Common jobs for people with Enneagram 6w7 personality types

Real Estate Agent
News Anchor
Professor
Administrative Assistant
Author
Nurse
Actor
Sales Representative
Designer