Want to unlock your potential as a type 2 entrepreneur?

In this episode of The Enneagram Edge, we sit down with Linda DeLano, a dynamic Type 2 entrepreneur who has built a thriving business as a financial representative for Country Financial. Not only does she serve her clients with heart-centered financial guidance, but she also founded and is the President of the NOCO Women’s Chamber, creating a powerful community for female entrepreneurs in Northern Colorado. Linda shares her journey of navigating the challenges that often come with being an Enneagram Type 2, including burnout, trouble delegating, over-giving, and setting boundaries. She also opens up about the strategies she used to overcome these struggles and offers valuable advice to fellow Type 2s on balancing service with self-care.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Linda’s Type 2 superpowers fuel her business success – and how you can leverage them too. (2:36)

The biggest challenges she faced as a Type 2 entrepreneur, including:

• Struggling to set boundaries and maintain work-life balance. (7:15)
• Difficulty delegating and feeling the need to do everything herself. (8:50)
• Fear of appearing too selfish, leading to burnout. (9:46)
• Over-giving to the point of resentment. (11:32)

The practical strategies she used to protect her time and energy – and how you can apply them. (16:39)

The game-changing decision she made to delegate and build a support team - and the impact of hiring a virtual assistant. (17:51)

Her top advice for Type 2 entrepreneurs on growing a thriving business without self-sacrifice. (19:55)

Resources & Links:

• Don’t know your Enneagram type? Use this link to get your free Enneagram 10-question assessment test: https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-Assessment
• Learn more about the NOCO Women’s Chamber: https://nocowomenschamber.com/
• Connect with Linda DeLano: https://advisors.countryfinancial.com/usa/co/westminster/linda-delano
• Download your free Personalized Productivity Blueprint to uncover your type’s productivity blocks and next steps: https://margotzaher.com/enneagram-productivity-blueprint/
• Join the Productivity Accelerator for Entrepreneurs on March 12th to break free from procrastination and build momentum—just 20 minutes a day: https://margotzaher.com/productivity-accelerator/

Let’s Connect:

• Follow me on Instagram @Margotmindsetcoach for Enneagram, productivity, and business-building tips.
• Have feedback or questions? Email me at [email protected]
• We’d love to hear from you! What was your biggest takeaway from Linda’s journey? Share your thoughts on Instagram and tag us [@yourhandle] so we can keep the conversation going!

Thank You for Listening!
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