The Real History of the Enneagram: Equip Yourself to Answer the Hard Questions From Your Clients

with Tyler Zach

As Enneagram practitioners, we love using this tool to help people grow—but when clients ask, “Where did it come from?” the answer often feels murky. Was it ancient? Christian? Mystical? Depending on who you ask, you’ll hear everything from the Desert Fathers to demons!

In this engaging and fast-paced one-hour presentation, Tyler Zach cuts through the noise and offers a clear, evidence-based story you can share with confidence.

Together, we’ll move quickly through centuries of history—exploring what fragments, figures, and influences actually support the claim that the Enneagram is “ancient.” You’ll see where the trail goes cold, where modern innovation begins, and how this curious symbol evolved into the tool we all use today.

Whether you teach, coach, or integrate the Enneagram into your work, this session will equip you to speak knowledgeably about its origins, clear up common myths, and strengthen your credibility as a practitioner. 

In this session, you’ll:

• Explore the earliest known historical references tied to the Enneagram

• Examine key influences and figures across spiritual, philosophical, and psychological traditions

• Discover where the Enneagram’s “ancient roots” narrative holds up—and where it doesn’t

• Trace the Enneagram’s modern development, including the people who shaped it into the tool we know today

• Learn how to confidently respond to questions about its origins, including those about Christianity and mysticism

• Walk away with a clear, myth-busting explanation you can use in teaching, coaching, or conversation

If you use the Enneagram every day, it’s time to understand where it actually came from—and how to talk about it when others ask.

Tyler brings a unique blend of spiritual insight, historical curiosity, and down-to-earth clarity—as seen in his bestselling Enneagram devotionals and popular EnneaSummits.