Testimonials

I attended a two day Enneagram workshop with Michael and it was absolutely fabulous. I received so much more from the experience than I had anticipated. Michael's ability to deliver complex information in a compelling and cohesive manner is without equal. His style is a wonderful combination of humor, kindness and intelligence. Excellent Michael. Thank you,

Thank, you, Michael and Donna for a wonderful weekend. This Enneagram workshop has empowered me to see myself and the people in my life with so much more compassion and understanding. It revealed to me a whole new vista of my soul. Michael's clarity, embodiment of the material and humor provide a deeper, visceral understanding of the various levels of complexity of this model. I highly recommend this workshop to folks who are interested in seeing who they are in the world in a new way that can empower them to know their True Nature more intimately. "Helping Successful Professionals Bring their Souls to Work."

"The two days I spent with Michael and a fine group of people was a deeply satisfying and learning-filled experience. Michael brings depth and humor to the Enneagram process and his years of working with people with addictions enables him to ground the model in reality."

Michael, Once again thank you for the workshop. Your presentation had the particular strength that you were transparent to the material. This is a real gift for the participants and denotes a thorough understanding and mastery of the material. Also, it was especially true that you really connected with the room, that is, your responses to questions throughout the two days showed real listening and discernment. Very impressive...

Thank you, Michael and Donna. This was a wonderful, informative and well planned workshop. I appreciated the amount of time you spent with each of our questions and patiently straightening out our confusion. In 12 years of work in the Enneagram I have never been aware of the levels of Integration and Disintegration which you explained so well. I was intrigued with the exercises and chants for each of the centers. Persistence and involvement produced deeper work and growth. Thank for this training. I look forward to other opportunities to attend your workshops. Strong#1

Recently, I attended (and participated in) an Enneagram workshop that was led by Michael Naylor. It was a remarkable experience for me -- very new to the Enneagram -- both for the content, and for the experience of being introduced to this material by Michael. The Enneagram is as broad and deep as one can tolerate and use, but with Michael leading the way, doors opened and things made absolute sense. Michael's been doing this for a while, but even so, there's something remarkably special about his approach. It's clear he has a deep and abiding affection for, and belief in, the Enneagram system of personality. But, much beyond even that, Michael is an extraordinarily sensitive and caring guy, who listens acutely to everyone's observations and reactions, and helps them place it in context. His affection for, and regard for, people is startlingly unusual -- so very developed, so very emblematic of the person he is, whether when he's at the podium or otherwise in his life. He's an unusually nice guy, who happens to also be wonderfully accomplished in his own inner work and available to others for their inner work.

Michael: Thanks so much!! I am still on a high, and that is after an international flight. Your Relationship Workshop was a transformational event for me, a true experience of "Tikkum Olam-repairing the world". Many thanks!!

“I loved Michael's relationship workshop. It was moving and insightful. He has a thorough grasp of the material, an allowing and transparent personality that made me feel safe, and the way he structured the workshop with plenty of interactive elements was fun and gave me a chance to get to know the other participants.”

I was wound up all the way home – the workshop was just great and I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a LOT! I went to the Relationship workshop to learn more about my friends, family and colleagues. I learned a LOT more about myself, which, as I learn over and over, is what it’s all about! I also learned more about each of the other types and what their needs are but the WOW stuff was all about ME!

Michael, another wonderful workshop. You make the information so accessible and applicable to myself and others. We remarked amongst ourselves at what passion and love your bring to the material, and at your ability to deeply listen to what is spoken. I am reminded to relax, to open, to be at ease, to trust, to see that the universe is working on my behalf, to trust that it is safe and wonderful to land inside myself. Your ability to be real, compassionate and present makes the material come alive. Bravo, friend, bravo!

Michael delivers his workshops with lots of warmth, sensitivity, and playfulness. His presence is very powerful too.

Michael is an excellent Enneagram teacher, knowledgeable, patient, good- humored, skilled and an engaging presenter. The Enneagram and the Three Instincts is one of the most helpful Enneagram workshops I’ve attended over the eighteen years that I’ve studied the Enneagram.

Michael’s knowledge of the material and ability to pass on the information was wonderful. His Presence, open-heartedness and sense of humor is always a blessing.

I left with juicy confusion, excited about this process called “living” authentically. I appreciate your knowledge, humility, thoroughness and energy, and the in-depth descriptions of each instinct as it relates to the Types.

It was inspiring to see Michael teaching—it was fabulous. I love the way he engaged the group and showered compassion on those who were struggling. “A plus!” Michael was very knowledgeable, present and compassionate—everything flowed. This work can be transformative and can unlock the door to understanding oneself in a very deep way.

Thank you for the supportive and informative container you created which so aptly supported group and exploration. The workshop was well prepared and structured, and you demonstrated very strong empathy and understanding of each person in the group.

Michael is a very fluid speaker able to answer questions with added detail, and an amazing capability to take potential conflict and turn it to benefit—sharing the power of compassion by example.

I feel very enriched by the weekend. This has opened up a whole huge other part of the Enneagram for me.

Michael presentation style is very fluid and natural. Most enjoyable was watching Michael act out the personality traits, very amusing, funny and impacting. I appreciate Michael’s casual, conversational, non-didactic, living and breathing, accepting, human style. He is both a good listener and presenter.

Michael is extremely well-prepared, with a very nuanced ability to answer difficult questions and to teach to the subtle points.

Michael is very approachable, non-judgmental, knowledgeable, and loving.

I love the many ways Michael explains and clarifies with creative imagery and colorful and deep analogies.

Michael Naylor is an extraordinary workshop facilitator. Very laid back and personable. He delivers a great amount of content while making it feel like a relaxing walk. He’d highly interactive and fun. I love his approach and the structure of the workshop. He’s great at managing group dynamics. His Levels workshop is the best workshop I’ve ever attended. It was a wonderful deep dive into every Type…

Michael is highly gifted in answering questions, and in attuning himself to the individual student and staying with the process until the answer lands. He has fluent master of the nuances of the Enneagram, and is warm, engaging, and relaxed in his presentation style. An excellent workshop!...

Excellent, excellent teacher. Very knowledgeable, accessible, connected and allowed us all to feel like we were part of the group. Very professional yet able to be personally connected. A great, great teacher…

Michael is wonderfully dynamic, engaging, sensitive and a thoughtful teacher. He truly embodies the essence of each Type…

Thanks so much, Michael. This was a fantastic weekend. I learned a lot of strategies that I can use as a Five…

All I can say is that Michael opened me and because of him I will return. I will spread the word of this magic to others and this info in my coaching practice…

Michael has clearly developed a deep and heartfelt experiential knowledge of these concepts and touched us all…

Michael was very informed and delighted us with his Presence. He spoke form a deep place and was able to answer questions with depth and clarity…

I appreciated Michael’s dynamic authenticity and skilled facilitation skills, plus the great content. Great job, Michael…

Great re-entry to the Enneagram and making sense of my world. Going through the levels and doing the exercised were very helpful. Michael brings a rare combination of wit and wisdom to the process of helping people understand a complex world…

Michael embodies the philosophy of the Enneagram Institute beautifully—providing a supportive, open opportunity for participants to learn and evolve without any feeling that they are being sold. Thank you…

I enjoyed your lively and compassionate descriptions of the types and their unique levels of development. I liked how you genuinely enjoy people’s responses, and how you arranged to meet during breaks with people having a hard time…

Michael has a very welcoming and affirming style, giving the group lots of time to share their experiences. I appreciated the exercises about moving into the body.

I finally, after 20 years of Enneagram work, fit the pieces of my family together. Thank you…

As a teacher I give you high marks, especially like your knowledge, spontaneity, and warmth. Thank you, Michael…

Michael is a wonderful facilitator. His understanding of the Enneagram along with him humility is so inviting. He is very approachable, knowledgeable and safe…

Michael is very funny, patient, kind and gentle. It was easy to open up with him and he fostered a very inclusive and loving environment…

The facilitator’s approach was calming and open, and allowed comfort in sharing our own experiences and stories. I also liked his great infusion of humor. I am grateful to have taken part in the workshop and feel I’ve gain valuable insight for my journey to higher levels of understanding…

I loved Michael’s humor, depth, openness, care and interest and attention to each individual. I appreciate the simple, artful presentation that brings the subject matter to light in a respectful, deep, spiritual/psychological manner, allowing and inviting the potential for growth and healing while accentuating humanity…

I loved your workshop and thought you did an excellent job…

I just want you to know how much I enjoyed the weekend. Your teaching style was gentle and engaging. It has been probably 12 years since I have done Enneagram work in a group and the experience was wonderful and satisfying. There was also something I noticed that I really appreciated about your nature, which was a simple ‘thank you’ after each quieting time. Something in the appreciation of the moment that impacted me in a way I can’t quite describe yet…

Michael is a skilled, grounded and experienced teacher. He brings hiw own life to the teaching in a useful way…

Michael’s teaching style is very approachable and a great model of being Present and accepting. Great workshop, we really enjoyed it!..

I enjoyed Michael’s presentation style very much. It was organized, presented with humor, and he clearly knows the material.

Michael is an excellent, genuine teacher who honored each person when they spoke…

The teacher was filled with wonderful insights. I found him to be interesting, and presented the material with humor…

Michael was warm, compassionate, understanding and humble. Great workshop—I fully enjoyed it…

Michael is a wonderful teacher. He is sincere, empathetic, funny, warm and knowledgeable…

To me the most important thing for a teacher is to respect the students and Michael, you are totally respectful. Awesome workshop! Thank you…

Michael is a real healer. Bravo!...

I love Michael’s teaching style—gentle and compassionate with a sense of humor…

This Levels workshop was eye-opening and inspiring. I want to run right home and revive my daily spiritual practice. You gave us great humor, ease and compassion. I loved all of it…

Michael had great, great energy, perspective and openness. I love it!..

Michael himself so was tuned in to everyone, and respectful and caring. Excellent workshop! You were versatile, knowledgeable, compassionate, and kept the energy up…