175. Getting off Track at Work as a Type 6 [Derailer Series]

Derailers (the things that can get us off track) can be some of the most challenging aspects of our personality patterns to confront.

For Type 6s, growth often means learning to trust — not just other people, but also yourself. Your thoughtfulness, loyalty, and ability to anticipate problems make you an incredible asset on any team. But when those strengths get tangled up in fear or worst-case-scenario thinking, they can start to work against you.

Derailers for Type 6s often show up as overthinking, second-guessing, or struggling to move forward without full certainty or reassurance. And while those patterns may feel protective, they can quietly erode confidence, momentum, and trust — both in yourself and in your team.

These derailers represent common challenges for Sixes. While they may not apply to every individual Six or all the time, they reflect general tendencies that can emerge under pressure, stress, or uncertainty.

If you’re still figuring out your dominant Enneagram type, seeing some of these patterns in yourself might offer helpful insight.

If you already identify as a Type 6, what helps you get back on track when fear, doubt, or overanalysis start taking the wheel? I’d love to hear what helps you re-center and move forward with clarity and courage.

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