9 Types | Enneagram Group

HEAD TYPE

The Investigator

Basic description

Type Fives are perceptive, independent, and happiest when they understand how something works. They observe carefully and think deeply, conserving their energy and guarding their privacy so they always have enough to give. Their growth comes as they move from the sidelines into direct experience and let others in before they feel fully ready.

Core Drivers

Belief

The world demands more than I have to give, so I have to conserve what's mine and become self-sufficient through knowledge.

Fear

Being depleted, overwhelmed, incapable, or invaded by others' demands.

Motivation

To be capable, competent, and self-reliant, and to understand.

Focus of Attention

Intrusions on time and energy, and gaps in understanding.

Typical External Behaviors

HEALTHY

UNHEALTHY

Perceptive

Independent

Analytical

Detached

Stingy

Arrows

In Growth

Five moves toward Eight, becoming more assertive, embodied, and willing to act rather than only observe. They step out of the tower into direct engagement, trusting their own presence and instinct.

Under Stress

Five moves toward Seven, becoming scattered, restless, and mentally over-stimulated. The focused mind fragments into too many ideas at once as they try to think their way out of feeling depleted.

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HEAD TYPE

The Investigator

Basic description

Core Drivers

Belief

The world demands more than I have to give, so I have to conserve what's mine and become self-sufficient through knowledge.

Fear

Being depleted, overwhelmed, incapable, or invaded by others' demands.

Motivation

To be capable, competent, and self-reliant, and to understand.

Focus of Attention

Intrusions on time and energy, and gaps in understanding.

Typical External Behaviors

HEALTHY

UNHEALTHY

Perceptive

Independent

Analytical

Detached

Stingy

Arrows

In Growth

Five moves toward Eight, becoming more assertive, embodied, and willing to act rather than only observe. They step out of the tower into direct engagement, trusting their own presence and instinct.

Under Stress

Five moves toward Seven, becoming scattered, restless, and mentally over-stimulated. The focused mind fragments into too many ideas at once as they try to think their way out of feeling depleted.

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The Nine Enneagram Types

In Growth

Under Stress

The Nine Enneagram Types

In Growth

Under Stress