The Work of You
This is a podcast about the leadership that matters most — the kind that starts from within.
Hosted by certified behavioral coach and Enneagram expert Jen Ostrich, The Work of You is for high-achieving humans ready to stop repeating patterns and start leading themselves differently.
Through insights from coaching, the Enneagram, and her own personal inner overhaul, Jen brings honesty, humor, and sharp emotional clarity to the table. With real talk, self-awareness tools, and a healthy dose of tough love, she helps you uncover what’s driving you, shift what’s no longer serving you, and ultimately do the work of you — one honest episode at a time.
This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about finally understanding yourself — so your choices, relationships, and leadership can actually align with who you truly are.
The Work of You
How to Earn (and Keep) Trust
What does trust mean to you? What does it look like in practice?
Trust is the foundation of every relationship — and every breakdown. But what “trust” means can look very different depending on your Enneagram type. In this episode, Jen unpacks what each type needs to feel safe and grounded in trust — and what may erode that trust without you even realizing it. You’ll also explore how each type can stretch toward greater openness and how understanding these differences can help any leader or team strengthen their foundation of connection.
Episode topics:
- Trust can mean so many different things to different people - what does it mean to you?
- Your Enneagram type is a motivation formed to protect you from an underlying fear. Often when trust is broken that subconcious fear emerges; it can be helpful to understand how to build trust across the 9 core motivations.
- Even if you don't know your Enneagram type listen to the language to help you get real clear on what you need to build trust so you can then listen when others tell you what they need.
- 9 types/motivations and what each needs to build trust, what can break trust, and what to remember about each
Coaching Prompts:
- Reflect: What might change in your relationships if you stopped assuming everyone defines trust the same way?
- Journal: What helps me know I can trust someone? What makes me pull back?
- Notice: Your own tendencies when it comes to trust (is it immediate, does it take time, what are you seeking to reassure you etc)
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