Enneagram 6w7

The Confidant

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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.

Enneagram 6w7 Strengths

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

Enneagram 6w7 Weaknessess

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

How Enneagram 6w7 personalities like to work

Enneagram 6w7 Communicating

Communicating with an Enneagram 6w7

Listen to and engage with six wing sevens; help them to feel supported and valued.
Enneagram 6w7 Meeting

Meeting with an Enneagram 6w7

Focus on being encouraging and building a personal relationship; designate specific problems for them to solve.
Enneagram 6w7 Emailing

Emailing an Enneagram 6w7

Include casual conversation with a six wing seven, while sharing the purpose of the email.
Enneagram 6w7 Feedback

Giving feedback to an Enneagram 6w7

Be gentle and allow them to feel safe when giving constructive feedback.
Enneagram 6w7 Conflict

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 6w7 Motivations

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 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.

Enneagram 6w7 Common Jobs

Common jobs for people with Enneagram 6w7 personality types

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

Enneagram 6w7 Slide Show

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