Core Motivations: Exercises That Aid Personal Growth
Developed by John Andrew Williams, MCC — Founder and Lead Trainer, Coach Training EDU.
The core motivation personality tool is based on the Enneagram, a mixture of an ancient personality system and modern psychology. This particular model was developed by Coach Training EDU and is utilized by coaches in training as a coaching exploration tool.
Core Motivation Reflection: Exercises That Aid Personal Growth
Taking time out of the day for fun and laughter is key.
Healthy Perfectionists integrate to healthy optimists.
What does this mean?
Integration does not mean becoming another type. It means expanding your range by accessing the healthiest qualities of that type.
Healthy Perfectionists retain their discernment and high standards while becoming more flexible, spontaneous and joyful. They make room for experimentation, humor and enjoyment, trusting that something does not have to be perfect to be worthwhile.
Set aside time to treat yourself as you would another person.
Healthy Helpers integrate to healthy artists.
What does this mean?
Integration does not mean becoming another type. It means expanding your range by accessing the healthiest qualities of that type.
Healthy Helpers turn some of their attention inward. They recognize and express their own feelings, needs, preferences and identity with greater honesty. Their care for others becomes more authentic because it comes from self-awareness rather than a need to be needed.
Clarifying your values and what’s really important to you.
Healthy Doers integrate to healthy Friends.
What does this mean?
Integration does not mean becoming another type. It means expanding your range by accessing the healthiest qualities of that type.
Healthy Doers move beyond image and individual achievement toward commitment, cooperation and shared purpose. They become more transparent, dependable and connected, using their drive to strengthen the team rather than simply prove their value.
Create a positive vision of your future life.
Healthy Artists integrate to healthy Perfectionists.
What does this mean?
Integration does not mean becoming another type. It means expanding your range by accessing the healthiest qualities of that type.
Healthy Artists remain creative and emotionally perceptive while becoming more objective, principled and disciplined. They translate feelings and imagination into consistent action, focusing on what needs to be done rather than waiting for the right mood.
Then move into action! You must act on what you decide.
Healthy Thinkers integrate to healthy Defenders.
What does this mean?
Integration does not mean becoming another type. It means expanding your range by accessing the healthiest qualities of that type.
Healthy Thinkers bring their insight into the world with confidence, decisiveness and presence. They trust their capabilities, take action, communicate what they need and use their knowledge and strength to empower others.
Positive affirmations work for ‘The Friends’.
Healthy Friends integrate to healthy Peacemakers.
What does this mean?
Integration does not mean becoming another type. It means expanding your range by accessing the healthiest qualities of that type.
Healthy Friends access greater calm, steadiness and trust. They become less driven by doubt or worst-case scenarios and more present to what is actually happening. From this grounded place, they make decisions with greater confidence and bring reassurance to others.
Exercise discipline.
Healthy Optimists integrate to healthy Thinkers.
What does this mean?
Integration does not mean becoming another type. It means expanding your range by accessing the healthiest qualities of that type.
Healthy Optimists slow down, focus and explore experiences in greater depth. Rather than immediately pursuing the next possibility, they stay with what matters, appreciate what they already have and channel their curiosity into meaningful completion and mastery.
Healthy Defenders integrate to healthy Helpers.
What does this mean?
Integration does not mean becoming another type. It means expanding your range by accessing the healthiest qualities of that type.
Healthy Defenders allow strength to include tenderness, empathy and appropriate vulnerability. They listen closely, recognize the needs of others and use their power generously in service of people rather than primarily for protection or control.
Healthy Peacemakers integrate to healthy Doers.
What does this mean?
Integration does not mean becoming another type. It means expanding your range by accessing the healthiest qualities of that type.
Healthy Peacemakers connect with their priorities, ambition and personal agency. They name what they want, take focused and visible action, and allow themselves to be effective and recognized without losing their ability to create harmony.
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Disclaimer. The core motivation personality tool is based on the Enneagram, a mixture of an ancient personality system and modern psychology. This particular model was developed by Coach Training EDU and is utilized by coaches in training as a coaching exploration tool. The core motivation personality tool is not being used by Coachability as a psychological health diagnosis, screening of any type, mental health recommendation, or a sole determining factor of an individual's identity or being. The core motivation tool is for self-awareness, highlighting opportunities for self-reflection, and educational purposes only.
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