Beyond Personality Types, The Official InterStrength Podcast Welcome to Beyond Personality Types, the podcast that dares to challenge the status quo in the world of personality typology and personal growth. I am your host, Olivier Caudron, a devoted self-discovery facilitator and confidence coach. I won't be the only one to guide you on this transformative journey. At the core of our show is the remarkable Dr. Linda Berens, a beacon of wisdom in the fields of psychology, authorship, and educ ...
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Unveiling Personality: Comparing MBTI and the InterStrength Approach
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28:40ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to another episode of Beyond Personality Types, where we invite you to journey past the surface-level results of popular personality assessments and into the deeper processes of self-discovery. In today’s conversation, your host Olivier Caudron sits down with Dr. Linda Berens—an internationally renowned expert in typology—to…
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The Promise and Pitfalls of Typology as a Self-Development Method
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25:47ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to another episode of Beyond Personality Types, the show that challenges conventional thinking around personality theories and self-discovery. Today, hosts Olivier Caudron and Dr. Linda Berens explore the promise and pitfalls of using typology as a self-development tool. Together, they dive into the nuanced differences betwe…
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The Hidden Disease of Personality Assumptions!
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24:04ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to another episode of Beyond Personality Types! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating and sometimes uncomfortable truth: a “disease” we all have—but probably don’t realize. Inspired by Erik Erikson’s insight, “The more you know yourself, the more patience you have for what you see in others,” host Olivier Caudron sits down …
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Exploring Why Carl Jung's Eight Function Theory Resonates with Modern Type Enthusiasts
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26:44ℹ️ Introduction In this episode, we explore the enduring appeal of Carl Jung’s eight cognitive function theory. Why has this complex system resonated so strongly, not only among Jungian analysts but also across online communities and among type enthusiasts everywhere? Together, we examine how function theory offers a sense of freedom and nuance tha…
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Embracing Inner and Interpersonal Strengths for Personal Awareness and Growth: The Interstrength
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25:24INTRODUCTION Welcome to another episode of Beyond Personality Types. Today, hosts Olivier Caudron and Linda Berens take us on a deep dive into the concept of "InterStrength"—a unique blend of inner and interpersonal strengths that goes far beyond simply knowing your MBTI type. Drawing from Linda’s personal journey as an INTP, this episode explores …
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Changing How We Talk About Types: A Necessary Evolution — Part 2
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21:04ℹ️ Introduction Welcome back to Beyond Personality Types! In this episode, we're diving even deeper into how we talk about personality types and why it's crucial to shift our approach. Linda and Olivier take on the challenge of rethinking the way we label ourselves with acronyms like INTP or INFJ. Instead, they discuss the importance of viewing per…
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Changing How We Talk About Types: A Necessary Evolution — Part 1
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27:59ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to another intriguing episode of Beyond Personality Types! Today, we embark on a fascinating journey as we explore the evolving landscape of personality type discussions. In part one of our two-episode series, hosts Linda Berens and Olivier Caudron dive deep into the art of moving beyond static personality labels like "I am …
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Going Beyond One Model: Embracing the Complexities of the Human Experience
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24:27KEY TOPICS Limitations of a Single Typology Model Typology models can't explain everything Importance of incorporating multiple typology lenses Enhancing understanding by recognizing complexity Exploration Beyond Personality Types Influence of personality type preferences on exploration Focus on systems influencing behavior Complexity of human syst…
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Navigating Typology Criticisms: Insights for Practitioners and Enthusiasts
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28:03Introduction Welcome to Beyond Personality Types! In today's episode, "Navigating Typology Criticisms: Insights for Practitioners and Enthusiasts," we'll explore the criticisms surrounding popular personality assessments like the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Enneagram, and the Big 5. From questions of scientific validity to concerns about cu…
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From Typing to Facilitating: Ethical Shifts in Personality Assessment
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24:24### Introduction - Welcome message by Olivier Caudron. - Introduction of hosts: Olivier Caudron and Linda Berens. - Overview of the episode's focus on ethical shifts in personality assessment. ### Ethical Concerns with Typing and Profiling - The limitations and implications of using terms like "typing" or "profiling." - Concerns about the reliabili…
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Typology's Paradox: How Classification Can Help and Harm
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28:06Introduction to the Episode Importance of understanding typology's paradox How typology can be both helpful and harmful Linda Berens and Olivier Caudron's roles in the episode Overview of the episode's goals The Paradox of Typology Stable classification system analogy (pen, dog, chair) Typology as a stable and accurate classification system Distort…
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Episode #0: Meet Beyond Personality Types.
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16:14Note 1: Introduction - In this pilot episode, we introduce the concept of the show and what listeners can expect in future episodes. - We discuss the purpose of the show and how it aims to provide valuable insights and information on a specific topic. - Listeners will get a glimpse of the format of the show and how each episode will be structured. …
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