Interview With Rita Hovakimian - S4E29 - From Instinct To Awareness: Enneagram, Spirituality and Presence

Today, Beatrice Chestnut interviews Rita Hovakimian about her journey with the Enneagram and her work in human development. In this episode, Rita shares her path as a self-preservation Type 8, exploring themes such as control, vulnerability, and the role of therapy in the growth process.The conversation also addresses how to integrate body, emotion, and mind in self-development, as well as the importance of practitioners doing their own inner work. They further explore connections between spirituality, the Enneagram, and ancient wisdom traditions, showing how this path can lead to a deeper and more conscious transformation. Rita Hovakimian is a leadership advisor with over 30 years of experience partnering with founders to expand how they think, lead, and build organizations that are both human-centered and profitable. She integrates the Enneagram as a practical framework to help leaders understand motivation, navigate team dynamics, and turn insight into clear, effective action. Through coaching, retreats, and long-term partnerships, she guides leaders in creating aligned cultures, addressing hidden limitations, and driving meaningful, sustainable growth. To learn more about Rita, visit her website Learn more about Rita’s work: https://inspiringsuccess.com/Like learning about the Enneagram from Bea and Uranio? Join a community of Enneagram enthusiasts and participate in live monthly webinars and Q&As with Bea and Uranio. Sign up for a FREE trial of CP Online membership at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.cpenneagram.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to discover which Enneagram type you could be? Visit our webpage ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enneagramcompass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about the Enneagram test they created, Enneagram Compass.Please subscribe and share this podcast with others. It will help us out a lot!Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChestnutPaesEnneagramAcademyFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cpenneagramSign up for our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cpenneagram.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions? ⁠hello@cpenneagram.com