Enneagram

4w5
The Free Spirit

What is an Enneagram
type 4 wing 5 (The Free
Spirit)?

People with an enneagram type four wing

five personality tend to identify most with
type fours, but may also relate to type fives.
They are introspective, creative, and
perceptive in their behavior. They want to
form a deeper understanding of themselves
and the world around them. They tend to be
much less concerned with public image than
other fours.

Enneagram 4w5
Personality Traits

Basic Fear

Four wing fives fear having no

impact on the world. They may be
reserved, but they seek recognition
and admiration.

Basic Desire

They desire their own personal

identity, and may retreat within
themselves to discover who they
really are.

Free Spirits tend to defend

themselves either by withdrawing
from others or adapting
characteristics of loved ones.

In summary, Enneagram 4w5

personalities tend to...

Be creative, intellectual, and objective

Seem reserved and withdrawn from

others

Want to understand the world

Seek personal impact and identity

Fear having little knowledge or

significance

Enneagram 4w5
Strengths

Every personality archetype has

strengths and blind spots, and these
are often amplified in professional
settings where we often encounter a
diverse group of people with vastly
different backgrounds and value
systems.

Strengths that are typically

associated with the Enneagram
4w5 personality include...

Staying true to who they are

Deeply-rooted curiosity and passion

for knowledge

Ability to connect deeply with

themselves

Objective and creative problem-

solving

Enneagram 4w5
Weaknesses

Weaknesses that are typically

associated with the Enneagram
4w5 personality include...

Withdrawing from those around them

Difficulty focusing on real-world

problems

Tendency to think too much about

themselves

Struggling to follow rules or orders

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How Enneagram 4w5

personalities like to
work

Communicating with an Enneagram

4w5
Find a balance between logical and
emotional expression; be honest and
direct, while remaining sensitive to the
thoughts and feelings of a four wing five.

Meeting with an Enneagram 4w5

Keep meetings to a minimum; be concise
and honest, allowing them personal time
to think and reflect, if necessary.

Emailing an Enneagram 4w5

Avoid small-talk and casual conversation;
address the purpose clearly and
succinctly.

Giving feedback to an Enneagram

4w5
Share feedback in an honest,
encouraging way; allow them to reflect
and share ideas for personal
improvement.

Resolving conflict with an

Enneagram 4w5
Address the issue directly, encouraging
them to share their own thoughts on the
matter; work together toward a solution.

Enneagram 4w5
Motivations

When people experience pain,

stress, or dissatisfaction at work, it
can usually be attributed to energy-
draining activities. Therefore, it’s
important to know what kinds of
activities energize each personality
type and which activities drain them.

Enneagram 4w5s tend to be

motivated and energized by...

Taking time alone to reconnect and

reflect

Deepening their understanding of the

world

Artistically expressing their thoughts

and emotions

Feeling accepted and appreciated by

others

Enneagram 4w5 Stress

Enneagram 4w5s tend to be

stressed and drained by...

Lack of understanding or self-

expression

Too much time spent around others

Chit-chat and casual conversation

Feeling isolated or rejected

Enneagram 4w5 Jobs

Fours with a five wing are deep-

thinkers with a desire for personal
autonomy and self-expression. They
are inquisitive and insightful,
preferring to spend their time
around books rather than people.
They thrive in an environment that
gives them space to think while
encouraging them to share and
express their creativity.

Common jobs for people with

Enneagram 4w5 personality types

Actor

Writer

Artist

Librarian

Videographer

Graphic Designer

Architect

Musician

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