3-7 JULY 2026 | INTERNATIONAL GROUP | NETHERLANDS
THE ENNEAGRAM INTENSIVE.From Autopilot to Personal Leadership.
You work with people. You live among people. You are a person yourself. And still, behaviour remains a mystery. Other people's behaviour, yes. But even your own.
The Enneagram Intensive is five residential days that go far beyond understanding types. You work with a structured method and a transformative process model that makes personal development concrete and navigable. What no book or online course can give you.
> The original Enneagram training. In the original format. Still residential. Still real.
> One of only 25 schools worldwide accredited with the International Enneagram Association (IEA).
Most people don’t lack insight. They lack integration.
You recognise your patterns. And still find yourself caught by them at crucial moments. You know what would be wiser. Yet under pressure, tiredness or emotional charge, you fall back into old automatic reactions.
In Enneagram terms: your type is running the show. In those moments you have no real freedom of response, because you are unaware of what is truly driving you.
That awareness is where real change begins. Transforming it is The Work.
The Enneagram Intensive is where that work happens.
YOUR PATH TO PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
The Three Pillars of the Enneagram Intensive
The Foundation
A profound map of nine character structures.
A deep understanding of the nine Enneagram types. You explore the underlying drivers, fixations, beliefs and defence mechanisms that shape each type.
The Roadmap
A clear nine-staged roadmap for transformation.
A clear roadmap through the nine points and ten phases of a transformative process. It helps you recognise where you stand and consciously navigate your next steps.
The Practice
The Enneagram in practice through three-centred work.
Attention/focus training
Body- and heartcenter practices
Breathwork
Reflective exercises and panel interviews
You not only gain clarity about where you are, but also about what your next step is, in your work and in yourself.
PURE . SIMPLE . POWERFUL
What makes the Enneagram Intensive distinctive
Direct from the source
Peter O'Hanrahan and Jeanette van Stijn both worked directly with Helen Palmer and Dr David Daniels, the founders of the Narrative Enneagram tradition. What you receive here comes straight from that source.
The power of shared presence
Learning takes place in a live, relational setting where attention, openness and mutual witnessing create depth. What unfolds in the group supports insight that moves beyond the individual level.
The EnneaFlow® method
Developed by Jeanette, this coherent process brings clarity to inner movement and change. You learn to recognise where you are and how to move forward consciously, step by step, within a living framework.
THE ROADMAP
The EnneaFlow® Transformative Method
The Symbol
The Enneagram is an ancient symbol rooted in mystical traditions, where the number nine represents wisdom and realisation.
Long before it was linked to personality types, the symbol described transformation itself: the movement of energy, the cycles of contraction and growth, and the unfolding of life.
The Work
'EnneaFlow' brings this original meaning into a living method that supports real inner change and realisation.
A model reveals patterns. A method shows you how to work with them. The Work is not about identifying with a type, but about loosening unconscious patterns, habits and identifications that keep you stuck.
The Five-day Enneagram Intensive Training
What to Expect
Part 1
Experience the depth of all nine Enneagram types through live panel inquiry.
Gain insight into the early phases of the EnneaFlow Transformative Process.
Develop awareness of how patterns shape thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Part 2
Explore defence mechanisms and growth paths across all nine Enneagram types.
Continue through the later phases of the EnneaFlow Transformative Process.
Continuation of the three-centre practices.
Begin clarity and integration for your unique path.
Where Insight Becomes Agency
From Narrative Insight
The Narrative Tradition teaches the Enneagram through panel interviews, not through theory.
You witness people in real time, seeing how attention naturally moves and how patterns show up in thinking, feeling and behaviour.
To Self-Directed Change
The Transformative Tradition builds on this and teaches you to direct your attention and inner processes.
You don’t just see what is happening, you learn how to choose differently in the moment.
And, This Is NOT for Everyone
NOT for you if you...
Are looking for quick certification without personal transformation
Prefer theory over direct self-observation
Want tools to collect rather than patterns to dissolve
Would rather learn comfortably online, at a distance
PERFECT for you if you...
Are curious, reflective, and willing to go beneath the surface
Want to understand your own patterns by witnessing them in real time
Are ready to take responsibility for your inner work
Long for depth, honesty, and real human presence — on site, together
This creates a group where everyone is committed to their own process — and to the collective field.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything is taken care of, so you can focus fully on yourself and the work.
An intake conversation and type interview to begin your year with personal contact and clarity.
Five days with plenary sessions, breakout groups, morning meditations, and evening programme.
Your private ensuite room is included. Arrive on Thursday 2 July, dinner included.
All meals included: 5x breakfast, 5x lunch, 5x dinner, as well as unlimited coffee/tea.
Straight access to personal guidance of Enneagram Europe and its teachers.
A printed workbook to support your practice throughout the year.
Over the course of one year, the work is supported through eight online group sessions.
Direct access to our team for practical questions and logistical support.
Lifetime access to the international Enneagram Europe Community, including online groups.
International Enneagram Association (IEA) accredited hours.
This is the first edition of our renewed year-long programme, with extended guidance after the training. For this year only, an introductory rate applies.
Investment in Yourself
One decision. Lifelong benefit.
Standard rate from next edition
€ 2.975,00
One clear price. No surprises.
Included:
Training fee €2,220 (incl. 21% VAT)
Accommodation fee €755 (incl. 9% VAT)
First edition introductory rate
€ 1.975 all-in
This is the first English-language Intensive in Europe in over ten years. We have chosen to mark this moment with a rate that makes it accessible to as many people as possible.
Prefer to pay in instalments?
You can choose 8 monthly automatic payments for a small additional fee.
Would your employer like to contribute?
We’re happy to prepare a quotation for your employer or training budget.
Under 30 or writing from a lower-income country?
Contact us before registering. We will find a solution that works for you.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Wise, Warm and Welcoming
"Jeanette creates a warm, inclusive community where everyone feels seen, valued and inspired. The programme is beautifully designed, blending teaching, group work and embodied practice, while Jeanette’s wise and humble facilitation transforms learning into a deeply engaging experience. It’s rare to find a space so free from competition, yet so rich in connection, curiosity and growth."
— Christine A., USA,
Leadership Coach
An absolute game-changer
"But not for the faint-hearted! This intensive is for anyone ready to dive deep, face their shadows, and grow. Jeanette creates a warm, safe space where you can drop your mask, explore your strengths and vulnerabilities, and connect with like-minded people. The Enneagram here isn’t just a model – it’s a transformative journey that opens your eyes to yourself and others. Truly life-changing."
— Dick U., Netherlands,
Business Strategist
Wish Everyone Could Experience This
"Jeanettes aanpak liet me zien hoe mijn type mijn lichamelijke klachten veroorzaakte die geen enkel medisch onderzoek kon verklaren. Hoewel dit niet de reden was voor mijn deelname, verdween tot mijn verbazing tijdens deze toch intensieve training mijn nek- en hoofdpijn. In vijf dagen ontdekte ik wat ik al decennia deed zonder te weten hoe ik ermee moest stoppen. Wat ik daar leerde, gebruik ik elke dag nog. Zes maanden later ben ik nog steeds volledig klachtenvrij."
— Geertje van D., Netherlands,
Project Manager
THESE STORIES ARE NOT EXCEPTIONS.
Hi,
Why, after more than 25 years, the Enneagram still moves me.
Until 1998, I worked as an organisational consultant, coach and mediator. Performing and achieving had become my way of coping after a childhood that did not always feel safe or supportive.
I travelled to California to take an Enneagram training as part of my professional development. What I did not expect was to be confronted so directly with myself.
I returned as a different person. Changed in how I relate, how I work, and how I lead.
Since then, my work has been devoted to bringing the Enneagram to people, teams, leaders and organisations for whom it can make the same meaningful difference it made for me, and continues to do.
Jeanette
Founder Enneagram Europe
Guiding with presence, humour and heart.
Enneagram Europe Teaching Team
Peter O’Hanrahan
Jeanette van Stijn
Intake conversation
You begin with a personal intake session. We clarify expectations, explore your questions and set clear intentions for your learning journey.
Individual type interview
A one-to-one interview that helps you recognise your core pattern and understand what guides your attention and behaviour.
Five-day residential training
An immersive five-day residential programme offering deep insight into your own character structure and those of the other eight, opening a wider and more nuanced way of seeing.
Support and integration
To support integration and lasting change, guidance continues over the course of a year through online group sessions, including group coaching, and individual coaching sessions.
PURE . SIMPLE . POWERFUL
A PLACE THAT HOLDS YOU WHILE YOU GO DEEP
A SETTING DESIGNED FOR REAL IMPACT & GROWTH
The Power of Residential Immersion
The depth of this work asks for presence: from you, and from us.
A calm retreat centre, away from distraction, offering time and space for yourself.
Because we live and work together, the process does not end when a session finishes. Insights and conversations deepen naturally during meals, in the evenings and through shared time.
Our team is present throughout the retreat and available for personal attention and guidance. This is essential to the work.
IN-DEPTH . IN PERSON . ON SITE
FAQ's
Find Your Answers Here
Can I join if I'm new to the Enneagram?
You’re very welcome to join even with no prior Enneagram knowledge. All the understanding you need will be gained naturally during the programme. For reading before or during the programme, we recommend either one of Jeanette's books published in English: 'The Compleat Enneagram' or 'Coaching & Counselling to the Point'
Is there a special rate for participants under 30?
Yes. A special rate is available for participants under 30. Contact us before registering and we will find a solution that works for you.
Doing this work in your twenties is one of the best decisions you will ever make. The fact that you found your way here this early says something about who you are. We welcome you wholeheartedly.
Is there a special rate for participants from lower-income countries?
Yes. This work should be accessible to those who are truly ready for it, regardless of where they come from. If the standard fee is a barrier due to your country of residence, contact us before registering and we will find a solution that works for you.
Is this the same as other Enneagram trainings?
No. Most Enneagram trainings teach you about the types. This programme teaches you to work with them, through a structured transformative process model developed over thirty years of residential teaching in the Narrative Tradition. If you have done other Enneagram work and still feel stuck in your pattern, this is precisely what you need.
Why residential and not online?
Because this work cannot happen through a screen. Transformation requires safety, containment and real human presence. Five days away from your daily life, fully immersed, is not a luxury. It is the condition that makes the work possible.
What if I'm not sure of my type?
Perfect. Uncertainty means you're approaching this properly.
The Narrative Tradition approach doesn't rely on self-typing questionnaires or being typed by others based on surface behaviours. Through Narrative Tradition panel inquiry and guided self-observation, your type reveals itself naturally during The Work—not through what you think about yourself, but through how your pattern actually operates. Many participants arrive thinking they're one type and discover they're another. That's part of the journey.
I've done Enneagram trainings before. How is this different?
Many Enneagram trainings focus on understanding types intellectually: observing behaviour and learning descriptors. Our programme works at the somatic level, where your character structure actually lives: in your body, automatic reactions, and nervous system. This isn't about adding knowledge. It's about dissolving the pattern itself through embodied work, Narrative Tradition inquiry, breathwork, attention practices, and somatic techniques. You don't just understand your type differently. You operate differently.
If you've done trainings before and still feel stuck in your pattern, this is precisely what you need.
Is this training physically demanding?
The work includes gentle somatic practices—breathing, simple movement, and body awareness. No special fitness level required. All practices are adaptable to your comfort and mobility. We also work with energy management throughout the training. Interestingly, many participants find they have more energy at the end than at the beginning—as releasing habitual patterns often unlocks vitality that's been held in tension.
When do I arrive?
Arrival day is Thursday 2 July. Dinner and overnight accommodation are included, giving you time to settle in. The training begins on Friday morning.
What time does the training start and end?
The first training day we gather with coffee/tea at 09:30 local time. The training starts at 10:00. The final day concludes around 16:00.
Will I need to share vulnerable personal experiences?
You share only what feels right for you. The panel interviews demonstrate vulnerability, but as a participant, you choose your level of engagement. In fact, our work is fundamentally about learning to care for yourself better—which includes developing and protecting healthy boundaries. We actively encourage you to honour your limits. Knowing when to share and when to hold back is part of the practice itself.
Jeanette has 25+ years of experience holding safe containers for vulnerable personal work. You'll be guided with care, respect, and appropriate challenge—never pushed beyond what serves your process. This is a professional, psychologically informed environment where depth work happens safely.
What if I need to cancel?
We understand circumstances change.
30+ days before training starts (before June 3, 2026): 100% refund of the training fee.
14+ days before training starts (before June 19, 2026): refund of the training fee minus 10% for costs made and minus the costs for the accommodation.
Less than 14 days before training: Your full training fee can be transferred to any future Enneagram Europe programme minus the costs for the accommodation, as we must settle these with the venue in advance.
Complete cancellation terms provided upon registration.
How about safety and privacy?
Absolute confidentiality. This is a contract we make with every participant. All personal information shared during the programme is strictly confidential and handled according to professional ethical standards and applicable privacy legislation. No session content or participant data is recorded or shared without explicit consent. Participants must not take photos, recordings, or post on social media. Any programme photos are used only with written consent.
See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Recommended reading before or after the training:
"Coaching & Counselling to the Point"
A practical guide for Enneagram-based transformative work.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars
~ by Jeanette van Stijn
Coaching & Counselling to the Point is used by Enneagram professionals worldwide.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
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"BUY THIS BOOK. This book holds such practical wisdom that will resource you in serving your clients. This book was clearly written by someone who has studied the Enneagram at a deep level and who has a compassionate awareness of how to work with the habitual patterns of each type skillfully."
— J. Arms, USA, 2024
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"A Must-Have for Enneagram Practitioners. I am a certified and accredited Enneagram Professional Teacher and Coach who has been using the Enneagram since 2008. I am thoroughly enjoying this approach to coaching and counselling with the Enneagram, highly recommend to any practitioner."
— Gerry O'Donnell, USA, 2023
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"Essential reading for those working one to one. This is an excellent addition to the literature about the enneagram, combining the psychology and the spiritual and exploring at depth the opportunity for transformational change. A must for all those working one to one with clients—including Spiritual Directors."
— Gilly Flower UK, 2021
About Jeanette van Stijn
Licensed Affiliate by Helen Palmer & Dr David Daniels
Personally trained by Enneagram founders from 1998—one of their original international representatives.
Teacher of Teachers for 20+ years
Trained and coached faculty teams across UK/Ireland, and the Netherlands since 2004—educators now leading their own programmes.
Founder of IEA-Accredited School (Top 20 Worldwide)
Built Enneagram Europe from inception—now recognised among elite global institutions by International Enneagram Association.
European Conference Organiser & Leader
Multiple-time host of the Enneagram Europe Teachers Conference, shaping standards and community across the continent..
Author of Enneagram books
Author of Coaching & Counselling to the Point, The Compleat Enneagram, and I AM THE WORK, alongside several Dutch-language publications
Honouring the Lineage. Growing The Work.
Since 2004, Enneagram Europe has been a home for Narrative Enneagram teaching, rooted in the work of Helen Palmer and Dr David Daniels. We carry this living tradition forward through in-depth, multi-day residential trainings, grounded in presence, direct experience, and real inner work. At the same time, we continue to grow the Work itself, integrating contemporary insights, methods, and practices. That, too, is The Work.
At Enneagram Europe we do not talk about The Work; we do The Work.