The Enneagram,
but make it sciencey

Advocating for science-based personal development by exploring and educating on the alignment between the Enneagram and psychological principles

@ScientificEnneagram aims to summarize existing Enneagram research, conduct pilot studies using scientific tools and methods, advocate for future empirical analysis, and educate on fostering psychological safety at work and at home.

Follow @scientificenneagram on Instagram for the latest research findings and opportunities to participate in exploratory studies!

  • How does the Enneagram correlate with Myers-Briggs?

  • Do certain EnneaTypes correlate with particular Attachment Styles?

  • What does each Enneagram Type look like using the Big Five personality model?

  • Are there relationship patterns with neurodivergence or birth order?

  • …and more!

A Peak at the Research

  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

    How does a Type 1 correlate with the
    Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)?

  • The Big Five

    How do psychology’s Big Five personalities correlate to Enneagram Types?

  • Attachments Styles

    What does research say about attachment styles and Enneagram Type 7?

  • Defense Mechanisms

    How might the defense mechanism of rationalization show up for a Type 2?

See more on Instagram

Meet the Owner

The Scientific Enneagram is currently a one-woman shop, owned and operated by a Type 9 named Danielle. (Hi, that’s me!)

I’m both a certified Enneagram coach and a career scientist. With degrees in electrical engineering and business administration, I spent 14 years working in the US defense industry — including a few years at the Pentagon.

In 2021, I opted for a career change and earned a Masters of Science in Psychology, redirecting my energies from helping companies design technologies to helping individuals design fulfilling lives.

Currently I live in Edinburgh, Scotland, but was born and raised in the suburbs of Kansas City, USA. I have a mustached cat named Moose, donated my right kidney to a stranger, loathe snakes, and belong to a community called the Governerds.

Looking for more education?

Enneagram in the Workplace

Could your employees benefit from a teambuilding activity? Does your leadership development series need a humanizing framework? Book an Enneagram in the Workplace course! The Enneagram will support employees personal development (Matise, 2019); build stronger teams (Sutton et al,. 2013); create more compassionate and effective leaders (Erkasap & Ulgen, 2023; Sutton et al., 2013); and improve productivity by fostering a work environment that is psychologically safe (Itzchakov et al., 2023; Rego et al., 2017).

Enneagram in Relationships

Create deeper bonds with loved ones by diving into your relationship dynamics using the Enneagram framework. Book a customized Enneagram in Relationships video chat with your partner, sister, mom, or bestie to learn how to best support each other — and how to quit pissing each other off.

Individualized Enneagram

Need help finding your Type or understanding how to leverage it in everyday life? Book a one-on-one assessment or consult to dive in deeper!

Other courses available upon request

Contact Danielle

Do you have ideas for research?
Theories that we should explore?
Questions about existing research?
Suggestions for improvement?
Ideas for collaboration?

We’d love to hear from you!