Enneagram Europe's Teaching Team
Peter O'Hanrahan
Peter O’Hanrahan is an internationally recognized Enneagram teacher, coach, and mentor with over four decades of experience. As a core faculty member of the Narrative Enneagram School, Peter has been a pioneer in bringing the Enneagram to a global audience, focusing on its applications for personal growth, relationships, and professional development.
His expertise lies in guiding individuals and groups through transformative processes using the Enneagram as a tool for self-awareness and meaningful change.
Peter’s journey with the Enneagram began in the 1970s when he recognized its potential to illuminate patterns of personality and behavior. Since then, he has devoted his career to mastering its intricacies and teaching it in a way that is accessible, insightful, and deeply impactful. His work blends psychological understanding, somatic practices, and relational intelligence, offering a holistic approach to transformation.
Peter has worked with clients and students in over 20 countries, including Europe, Asia, and North America, teaching Enneagram workshops and certification programs to coaches, therapists, and organizational leaders. He specializes in using the Enneagram for improving emotional intelligence, navigating relationship dynamics, and enhancing leadership effectiveness.
Peter’s teaching is rooted in the Narrative Tradition, a methodology that emphasizes storytelling and lived experience to deepen understanding of the Enneagram. He has co-authored multiple books and contributed to Enneagram-based training programs worldwide. His work has influenced thousands of individuals, from corporate leaders to therapists, who seek to unlock their potential and enhance their relationships.
With his compassionate approach and depth of knowledge, Peter continues to inspire people to live with greater authenticity, clarity, and connection. Whether guiding individuals through personal challenges or training professionals to use the Enneagram effectively, Peter’s work embodies a lifelong commitment to transformation and human growth.

Ginger Lapid-Bogda PhD
Ginger Lapid-Bogda PhD is an internationally recognized bestselling Enneagram author, keynote speaker, OD consultant, trainer and coach. She is considered a world leader in bringing the insights of the Enneagram to organizations across the globe.
With over 45 years of professional experience, Ginger works with organizations, leaders and teams as they use the Enneagram – fully integrated with the theory and practice of organization development, training, and coaching – to create vibrant, innovative and sustainable human systems.
She is the author of 9 widely-respected Enneagram-business books, many of which are best-sellers and have been translated into multiple languages. She also provides highly respected, Enneagram-based professional certification programs and is one of only two Enneagram schools given the highest level of accreditation from the International Enneagram Association (IEA): “IEA Accreditation with Distinction”
In addition, Ginger offers programs for companies on topics such as communication, feedback, teams, leadership, self-mastery, strategy, change and other topics and provides easy-to-use, engaging Enneagram training tools to Enneagram professionals around the world as well as an online, subscription-based Enneagram Learning Portal (ELP). Supporting the global distribution of the highest quality Enneagram teaching, coaching and consulting, Ginger established the Enneagram in Business Network (EIBN) in 2009, a worldwide network of highest quality Enneagram professionals.

Jeanette van Stijn
Jeanette van Stijn is a renowned Enneagram teacher, author, and coach with over 25 years of expertise in personal and professional growth. As the founder of Enneagram Europe, an IEA-accredited school, Jeanette has played a pivotal role in introducing the transformative power of the Enneagram across Europe. Her approach is deeply rooted in the Narrative Tradition, combining psychological insight, practical application, and spiritual depth to foster meaningful growth in individuals, teams, and organizations.
Primarily active in Europe, Jeanette was one of the first certified teachers in the Narrative Tradition in Europe to become a Licensed Affiliate of the Palmer/Daniels school. Since 2007, she has made it possible for individuals in the Netherlands to complete IEA-accredited training programs in Dutch. Additionally, she established an English-language program in the UK and trained a team of teachers from the UK and Ireland in her adapted certification programs, including Certified Enneagram Practitioner. Her programs are distinguished by their integration of therapeutic and supportive music, a comprehensive focus on center practices, and the somatic Enneagram.
As an accomplished author, Jeanette has written multiple groundbreaking books that elevate the application of the Enneagram, particularly for coaches, counselors, and therapists. Her work takes made-to-measure development to the next level, equipping professionals with innovative tools to guide their clients through profound transformation. Among her works are Coaching and Counseling to the Point and Enneagram voor Dummies (Dutch), both recognized as essential resources in the field.
Her latest project, I AM THE WORK, focuses on guiding individuals through the transformative journey of inner work. This initiative is complemented by her music album, The Magic Wheel, designed to support this journey with a full spectrum of meditative and energizing tracks.
With a career dedicated to integrity, innovation, and transformation, Jeanette van Stijn continues to leave an indelible mark on the Enneagram field, inspiring individuals to live and lead with authenticity and purpose.

Islam Abokandil
Islam Abokandil is an Egyptian-Canadian coach, founder of Transcend, a company dedicated to supporting individuals in transforming their lives and helping organizations deliver value while achieving their objectives. As an architect of inner transformation, Islam’s coaching model is built on the belief that “Success is a by-product of realizing who you are.”
Islam’s journey of self-discovery began in 2001 with a deep desire to understand himself and his purpose in life. This led him to the Enneagram, a tool that profoundly shifted his perspective and became a cornerstone of his approach to personal transformation. Through years of studying the Enneagram, Islam has helped individuals move from fixation to freedom, creating meaningful and lasting change.
Since 2006, Islam has pursued a career in life, relationship, and career coaching, helping clients identify their life purpose, make pivotal career moves, and build healthy relationships. He has served multinational companies across Egypt, the Middle East, and Europe, bringing a multidimensional approach to leadership, management, and organizational development.
Islam is a certified coach with qualifications from the Narrative Enneagram School (USA), QSCA Coaching Academy, and CRR Global. He is also a Merlin healer and Reiki Master, blending energy and life coaching with traditional methodologies to create a holistic approach to transformation.
- Leadership and Organizational Consulting: Islam evaluates organizational health, leadership, and value creation processes to help businesses optimize strategies and achieve coherence and stability.
- Sales Optimization: He provides tailored coaching for sales representatives and managers, leading to improved performance and streamlined processes.
- Customized Solutions: Islam works with organizations to develop market-specific strategies that align internal coherence with external stability.
- International Reach: Fluent in English and Arabic, Islam has led transformative projects in the UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Turkey, Jordan, and Oman, earning recognition for his dedication and enthusiasm.
Islam has worked with leading companies in the healthcare sector, including Roche, Merck, Novo Nordisk, and Leo Pharmaceuticals, delivering impactful sales and leadership training. In the banking sector, he has collaborated with institutions such as NBE, CIB, Credit Agricole, and Alex Bank, offering expertise in sales, management, and leadership development.

Sharon Kay Ball
Sharon K. Ball, LPC-MHSP, is a highly regarded trauma therapist, accomplished author, and sought-after speaker with over 25 years of clinical and supervisory experience. She is a recognized authority in integrating trauma recovery and inclusion with the Enneagram and trauma resilience strategies to forge authentic connections, tailor the healing process, and empower meaningful societal change.
Sharon’s impactful book, Reclaiming You: Using the Enneagram to Move from Trauma to Resilience, is a leading resource in trauma recovery. She offers trauma-informed courses designed for personal and professional growth. She spearheads a groundbreaking therapist and coach certification program that leverages the Enneagram as a transformative tool for treating trauma and supporting clients.
As the visionary founder of 9 Paths, a corporate training firm, Sharon develops cutting-edge programs that promote equity, foster sustainable relationships, and transform organizational culture. Her renowned Equity in Action program has been instrumental in fostering inclusion within Fortune 100 companies. Sharon’s expertise has led to collaborations with global leaders such as Dow Chemical, Jackson National, and Louisiana Pacific. Additionally, 9 Paths is a proud partner of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee, furthering her mission to inspire equity and resilience in diverse communities.
Based in Nashville, TN, Sharon treasures spending quality time with her family and her loyal German shepherd, Chewy.

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