In this episode, we dive into the energetic, idea-filled world of the Enneagram Type 7 entrepreneur with special guest Chris Mcgurrin from Dicot Designs. Type 7s bring enthusiasm, creativity, and possibility-thinking into everything they touch—yet running a business also forces them to face structure, follow-through, and the discomfort of slowing down.

Chris opens up about how discovering his type transformed the way he works, leads, and grows his company. You’ll hear honest insights, relatable challenges, and practical tools he uses to stay grounded while staying true to his visionary nature. If you’re a Type 7, love a Type 7, or lead a Type 7, this conversation is full of breakthroughs and takeaways.

What We Cover:

The impact of learning his Enneagram type (2:02)
How understanding he was a Type 7 gave Chris clarity about his patterns, motivations, and blind spots.

The strengths that fuel his success (4:01)

• Jumping into entrepreneurship with boldness and spontaneity (4:01)
• Optimism and the ability to wear many hats (7:33)
• Highly personable nature, natural connection-building, and charisma that attracts clients (8:33)
• Thriving on variety and tackling new challenges with excitement (11:00)

The challenges of being a Type 7 business owner (11:59)

• Feeling overwhelmed with day-to-day responsibilities (12:34)
• Shifting into the rigid, perfectionistic mindset of Type 1 under stress (13:17)
• Struggles in managing and leading employees (16:27)
• Saying yes too often and being overly optimistic with commitments (19:48)

Tools that keep him grounded and productive (22:58)

• Using lists to clear mental clutter (23:08)
• Scheduling regular retreats to regain focus and perspective (25:49)
• Slowing down and accessing Type 5 energy to deepen focus (27:05)
• Delegating to trusted team members (30:04)
• Outsourcing tasks he doesn’t enjoy or excel at (31:44)

Chris’s top advice for Type 7 entrepreneurs (35:11)
Encouragement and practical guidance for fellow visionaries navigating the realities of business.

Connect with Chris at Dicot Designs (36:27)
Where to find him and learn more about his work.

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Chris at Dicot Designs: www.dicotdesigns.com
• Not sure your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment

Let’s Connect:

• Follow Margot on Instagram → @Margotmindsetcoach
• Questions or feedback? Email Margot at → Margot@margotzaher.com
• Share your story: DM Margot on Instagram or email with your own story about being a type 7 entrepreneur.

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Every entrepreneur makes decisions through the lens of emotion, connection, and identity, but how you navigate those feelings can make or break your results.

In the second part of the three-part series Risk, Decisions & Action: How Your Enneagram Center Drives Your Business Moves, Margot Zaher explores the Heart (Feeling) Center of the Enneagram—Types 2, 3, and 4. Discover how empathy, intuition, and emotional awareness shape risk-taking, decision-making, and action, and learn to transform feelings into a dependable business advantage.

If you’ve ever overextended to help someone, pushed yourself to impress, or waited for the “perfect feeling” before taking action, this episode will help you channel your heart-centered instincts into aligned, confident decisions.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- How Heart-centered types use emotional intelligence to sense opportunities and risks, and the hidden pitfalls of over-identifying with approval or image. (4:17)

- The underlying emotional drivers for Types 2, 3, and 4—worth, connection, and authenticity—and how they show up in business choices. (10:23)

- Decision-Making Advantages and Pitfalls by Heart Type:

• Type 2: Builds trust and loyalty through service but risks overcommitting (18:02)
• Type 3: Charismatic, efficient, and goal-driven but may chase recognition over fulfillment. (20:36)
• Type 4: Deeply creative and authentic but may delay action waiting for alignment. (23:10)

- Signature Strengths and Gifts: How grounded self-worth transforms emotion into leadership power for Heart types. (26:37)

- Impactful Growth Practices: Pause before acting, balance emotion with evidence, practice self-validation, set boundaries, and act before feeling fully ready. (32:32)

- Two Practical Exercises: Emotional Clarity Pause & Authentic Alignment Check to help Heart types make more aligned business decisions. (39:41)

Resources & Links:

• Free Decision-Making Guide & Assessment: Download the Decision-Making by Type Guide to identify your dominant Enneagram center and start making smarter, heart-aligned choices: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-decision-making-guide/
• Not sure your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment
• Deep dive Enneagram Typing & Integration: Book a session: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/

Let’s Connect:

• Follow Margot on Instagram → @Margotmindsetcoach
• Questions or feedback? Email Margot at → Margot@margotzaher.com
• Share your story: DM Margot on Instagram or email with your own “Heart-centered decision” experience.

Thank You for Listening!
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Every entrepreneur makes hundreds of decisions each week, but how you make them is what drives your results.

In the kickoff of the three-part series Risk, Decisions & Action: How Your Enneagram Center Drives Your Business Moves, Margot Zaher explores the Gut (Body) Center of the Enneagram - Types 8, 9, and 1. Discover how instinct shapes risk-taking, decision-making, and action, and learn to transform those instant “yes” or “no” signals into a dependable business advantage.

If you’ve ever followed a hunch, second-guessed yourself, or felt a full-body pull toward (or away from) an opportunity, this episode will help you turn that natural intuition into a strategic superpower.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Why Gut types excel at rapid assessment and bold moves and how to harness that speed without burning bridges. (2:46)

- How autonomy, justice, and unacknowledged anger quietly influence every choice a Gut-centered entrepreneur makes. (5:52)

- The Decision-Making Advantages and Pitfalls by Gut Type (11:31)

• Type 8: Negotiates fearlessly and secures wins, but may overlook team input. (12:09)
• Type 9: Hesitates on change, risking missed opportunities. (12:40)
• Type 1: Pursues perfection, which can slow execution. (13:20

- The Signature Strengths and Gifts by Gut Type (13:50)

• Type 8: Courageous, decisive leadership that inspires risk-taking. (13:56)
• Type 9: Calm, stabilizing presence that keeps projects on track. (15:19)
• Type 1: Integrity-driven focus that elevates standards and quality. (16:31)

- Impactful Growth Practices: pausing to invite input, balancing instinct with data and empathy, releasing control when needed, and tuning in to your body’s red-flag and green-light signals. (18:57)

- Two Practical Application Exercises to Support Gut Types. (22:45)

Important Links & Resources:

• Free Decision-Making Guide & Assessment: Download the Decision-Making by Type Guide to identify your dominant Enneagram center and start making smarter, faster choices. https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-decision-making-guide/
• Don’t know your Enneagram type? Use this link to get your free 10-question assessment test. https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment
• Get an in-depth Enneagram Typing session and integration point analysis by using this link: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-typing-session/

Let’s Connect:

• Follow me on Instagram @Margotmindsetcoach for Enneagram, productivity, and business-building tips.
• Have feedback or questions? Email me at Margot@margotzaher.com
• Share Your Story: DM Margot on Instagram [@YourHandle] or email hello@yourdomain.com with your own “body yes/no” experience.

Thank You for Listening!
Enjoyed today’s episode? Follow and leave a review to help us reach more entrepreneurs looking to unlock their Enneagram edge. I’m planning on adding bonus episodes to the feed and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.