Enneagram Series, THE TYPE EIGHT - a podcast by Liz Smit

The most powerful, strong and loyal type on the Enneagram in my experience. In this episode I talk to Arlene Mulder about what life is like as a "type eight."  Arlene and I always joke that we should be working for the Enneagram Institute as we find this tool to be so helpful in building strong relationships. Have a listen &  find out why!

The 'Type Eight' is also called 'The Challenger', 'The Assertive Protector' or 'The Active Controller.' Eights are charismatic and have the physical and psychological capacities to persuade others to follow them into all kinds of endeavors. They  have enormous willpower and vitality, and they feel most alive when they are exercising these capacities in the world. 

Basic Fear: Being harmed or controlled by others.

Basic Desire: To protect themselves (to be in control of their own life and destiny) Key Motivations: Want to be self-reliant, to prove their strength and resist weakness, to be important in their world, to dominate the environment, and to stay in control of their situation. *Excerpt above from the Enneagram Institute.

Arlene Mulder is a fiercely loyal friend, serial entrepreneur and all-round extraordinary woman. She is currently the head of Insurance at Vertice MedTech & co-founder at Africa's first audio library, BIB. Arlene co-found WeThinkCode in SA and won the Forbes Woman Africa Technology and Innovation Award in 2019. 

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