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Chinese New Year, Momentum & A Book of Poems...

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A.

I grew up in Italy with traditional Italian parents; I’m sure you can picture what that’s like!

I did all the right things - played golf in an elite league, pushed the family business into massive success, and pursued a Law Degree.

Wildfires, the Enneagram & the Myth of More

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A.

Can we still say Happy New Year? :) It’s been a while since we’ve connected, and I want to check in and see how your New Year is going!

Does Your Number Matter?
Does Your Number Matter?

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A.
The question I hear more often than anything else with the Enneagram is:  “Do I need to know my Enneagramnumber to benefit from this system?”

Do You Have This 3-Letter Word In Your Life?
Do You Have This 3-Letter Word In Your Life?

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A.
In my last email, I opened up about my dissatisfaction with the “push, push, push” model of success. I got a lot of feedback that it hit home in a pretty deep way.

It’s Not Out There
It’s Not Out There

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A.
I’ve just returned from a 5-day Enneagram retreat led by my friend and mentor, Robert Holden. It was so amazing to be reminded that life really loves us. Life is really “for” us, rather than “against” us.  The purpose of life is to fulfill itself. When life is allowed to truly be lived, failure is never a possibility.

Why the Enneagram Has Your Number
Why the Enneagram Has Your Number

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A.
Many of you have asked me about the significance of the Enneagram. In today's video I shed light on this amazing tool of transformation. The Enneagram is actually much more than a tool; it's a map for self-discovery and self-understanding.

A New Year, A New Perception

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A.

The beginning of a new year is a wonderful time to get real with ourselves and recognize “what truly is.” It’s also perfect for letting go of what’s no longer a match for our current state of being, and for releasing what is stale and no longer serves us.

The Elusive Feeling of Happiness

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A. - This article originally appeared on December 1, 2017 on huffingtonpost.com

Happiness is the thing we desire most.  The elusive feeling of happiness is what motivates everything we do (or don’t do).  It drives our careers. It’s what we’re really hoping to procure any time we buy something.  It’s why we get married, take vacations and why we hire therapists.  It is at the root of our food choices, our philanthropic decisions, our spiritual paths.  

The Gift of Presence

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A. -This article originally appeared on August 31, 2017 on huffingtonpost.com

Can you remember the last time you were truly present? When you weren’t splitting your attention between the task at hand and your phone, the media, or thoughts unrelated to the moment?

Nine Core Needs Through the Lens of the Ego

By Nicola Albini, J.D., M.A. -This article originally appeared on June 30, 2017 on huffingtonpost.com

“We see the world not as it is but as we are conditioned to see it.” – Stephen R. Covey. The Enneagram is a rich, deep and insightful tool for determining personality types – and it plays a big role in my coaching work. The more I dive into the study and understanding of this powerful system, the more inspiration and self-awareness I uncover, both for myself and my clients.