When it comes to merging these two major typology systems: Myers-Briggs and the Enneagram, there is no “one size fits all” method. Truly any type combination is possible making not just 16 personalities or 9 personalities, but 144 different expressions!
Each typology system offers incredible personal insight but is incomplete on its own: where Myers-Briggs delves deeply into cognitive functions and how intricately the brain learns and processes information, the Enneagram offers insight into emotional health, childhood experiences, and basic driving human instincts. Using these typology systems in conjunction will not only give you a better understanding of yourself as a person, but will help shape your relationships and guide you toward a more successful and happy future!
Below you can find a description of the three common Enneagram types for ENFPs.
ENFP Two “The Helper”
ENFP Twos are people-loving and friendly. They have a well-developed Introverted Feeling/Fi auxiliary function which allows them to show up to the world as empathetic and sincere. Their inferior Introverted Sensing/Si function in their cognitive stack accounts for the sentimentality which many ENFP Twos experience. These types might feel more introverted because of their heavy reliance on Introverted Feeling in their day-to-day life. ENFPs Twos are bubbly and sincere, they put others needs above their own and might feel “duped” out of their own dreams as a result. The empathy of these types is difficult to match.
ENFP Four “The Individualist”
ENFP Fours want to leave a legacy and be unique. These ENFPs may be the more creatively bent than other ENFPs and prefer to associate with inspired, open, innovative minds. ENFP Fours often have a symbiotic Ne-Fi cognitive relationship which helps them balance new ideas with their creative moods and emotions. They have a strong sense of self, desire depth, and do not usually shy away from the darker sides of themselves. These types are keen to investigate and express every part of themselves.
ENFP Seven “The Enthusiast”
ENFPs Sevens have an aching need for variety, adventure, and absolute freedom. These types avoid being bound by obligations and picture an ever-evolving ideal version of themselves in which they are uninhibited and entirely free. These ENFPs are healthily driven by their dominant Extroverted Intuition/Ne and may have childhood experiences being sheltered. Their reaction to being “trapped” in their youngest years is to go out and experience quite the opposite in their 20s and 30s. ENFP Sevens may neglect Fi when faced with loaded emotional situations, in turn, they may appear friendly to everyone and truly vulnerable to very few. These individuals love adventure, are enthusiastic about new experiences, and yearn to materialize their daydreams.
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