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The Enneagram and Transition
A steady framework for the messy middle of change
Understand how each Enneagram type navigates transition and learn how to move through endings, the neutral zone, and new beginnings with greater clarity and confidence.
See how your type typically responds in each phase of transition
Reduce second-guessing and lead with more steadiness, even when it feels uncertain
Get language you can use with your team to build shared understanding
Why this matters
Change is often visible: a new leader, a restructure, a new strategy, a new season.
Transition is what happens inside people while all of that is unfolding.
William Bridges’ Transition Model names the human process in three phases. The Enneagram helps you see your default responses in each phase, so you can work with your patterns, not against them.
What you’ll get
inside the guide
The 3 phases of transition, translated into plain language
A type-by-type snapshot of common reactions in each phase
Growth-oriented guidance: what helps, what hinders, what to practice next
(Short reflection prompts you can use personally or with a team)
The 3 phases of the Transition Model at a glance
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Ending
A change brings loss, asking you to release familiar roles or ways of operating, often stirring grief or resistance.
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Neutral Zone
The in-between space where the old is gone and the new is unclear, creating both uncertainty and possibility.
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New Beginning
A new direction emerges as you accept the change and move forward with renewed purpose and energy.
Who this is for:
This guide is for you if you are:
Leading people through uncertainty and trying to stay grounded
A senior leader, board chair, or team lead shaping a new season
Tired of generic change advice that ignores real human reactions
Interested in frameworks that support both performance and purpose
FAQ
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No. If you have a strong guess, start there. If not, the handout still helps you understand the phases and notice your patterns.
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Not at all. Many leaders use it for personal transitions too: role changes, family seasons, health shifts, and identity questions.
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Yes. It works well as a conversation starter in a team meeting or retreat.
About Mirador Leaders
Mirador Leaders comes alongside values-driven leaders and organizations in seasons of transition, helping them gain perspective, build self-awareness, and take intentional action that lasts.
We bring trusted, research-based tools and a human-centered approach because sustainable change is never only about strategy. It is also about the people living through it.
If you want support applying this with your team, we’re glad to talk.
Ready for a steadier way through change?
Get the Enneagram and Transition guide and take your next step with more clarity.