Discovering Your Enneagram Type

Typing Interview

Interviews through October

Interviews after October

What is the Enneagram?

You’ll find numerous explanations online, but here’s what’s used at Simply Told:

The Enneagram is a guide to celebrating and appreciating our differences.

We each interact with the world in unique ways. The Enneagram uses nine types to assist in comprehending our motivations behind the precious stories of how we interact with people and circumstances.

Understanding these motivations not only brings self-discovery, but keeps those discoveries as guiding lights for developing empathy and compassion for ourselves and others.

What is the typing interview like?

  • You’re asked a series of questions. This takes about 50 minutes.
  • At the end of the interview, you are presented with two or three Enneagram types that were most noticeable during the interview.
  • You are not told your type – that’s up to you! This interview is a guide to help you discern.
  • If you have an idea of your enneagram type, do not reveal it until the end of the interview. We start with a clean slate.

Who interviews me?

Brian Holaway, owner of Simply Told, conducts the interview. Brian is near completion of certification as an enneagram typing professional with The Narrative Enneagram.

Why would I not just take an online test?

Great question!

An online test can be helpful, but it is ill-equipped to determine the motivations behind how you interact with the world. Tests often focus on behavior.

During an interview, a trained Enneagram typing professional asks relevant questions and listens for motivations, rather than behaviors.

This method not only brings clarity but also serves as a guiding light for developing empathy and compassion for ourselves and others.

What if I have additional questions after the interview?

As a follow-up to the interview, you will receive a summary of the results, along with simple next steps.

We do not discuss discovering wings, arrows, or subtypes in this interview. We are trying to determine type

So, while this interview is specific in scope, Simply Told is happy to offer further coaching and teaching if that is something you would like to pursue.

Other Information

  • Interviews are recorded for training and kept private.
  • This interview is for ages 18 and up. Parents, if you’re interested in discussing the enneagram as it relates to your child, schedule a free Discovery Call to learn about options.
  • *Interviews are free through October 2025.

For Those Wanting To:

  • Begin or move forward on their personal growth journey

  • Learn more about their type through guided introspection

  • Gain increased self-empathy

  • Celebrate the uniqueness of self

This Workshop Includes:

  • One-on-one interview to narrow down your enneagram type to 2-3 options
  • Brief discussion about your top two or three most likely types
  • Resources for continued growth

About LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® is an experiential process used in guided workshops. 

Workshops prompt dialogue, encourage reflection, and develop problem-solving skills and the use of imagination through play.

About the Enneagram

The Enneagram is a guide to celebrating and appreciating our differences.

We each interact with the world in unique ways. The Enneagram uses nine types to assist in comprehending our motivations behind the precious stories of how we interact with people and circumstances. 

Understanding these motivations not only brings self-discovery, but keeps those discoveries as guiding lights for developing empathy and compassion for ourselves and others.