Enneagram Tritype 137: The Energetic Improver

## Core Set

137

Heart

3

Head

7

Gut

1

Archetype Name

The Energetic Improver

Order Variants

371 317 731 713 137 173

Order Note

Order variants share this core set. The first digit is the core type and colours everything; the second and third are supporting styles used when the core strategy fails.

Themes

Ambitious optimism with standards. Wants to succeed, enjoy life and do it right; generates ideas fast and pushes to make them excellent.

Strengths

enthusiastic and persuasive quick to execute raises the bar for teams

Struggles

restless, rarely satisfied hides disappointment behind positivity irritable when others slow them down

Relationships

Fun, goal-oriented partner who likes shared projects and adventures. Needs to slow down for emotional conversations.

Work

Entrepreneurship, marketing, product, consulting, sales leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 137 tritype?

The 137 tritype, often called The Energetic Improver, combines one type from each centre of intelligence: Type 1 (Reformer) from the gut centre, Type 3 (Achiever) from the heart centre and Type 7 (Enthusiast) from the head centre. Ambitious optimism with standards. Wants to succeed, enjoy life and do it right; generates ideas fast and pushes to make them excellent.

What is the difference between 371, 317, 731 and the other orders?

All six orders (371, 317, 731, 713, 137, 173) share the same three types. The first number is the core type and drives motivation; the second and third are supporting strategies. A 371 and a 173 will share themes but feel quite different. Read the core type page first, then the others.

What are the strengths of the 137 tritype?

People with this tritype often enthusiastic and persuasive; quick to execute; raises the bar for teams.

What does the 137 tritype struggle with?

Common struggles include restless, rarely satisfied; hides disappointment behind positivity; irritable when others slow them down. Awareness of these patterns is the first step toward loosening them.

What is the 137 tritype like in relationships?

Fun, goal-oriented partner who likes shared projects and adventures. Needs to slow down for emotional conversations.

What careers suit the 137 tritype?

Entrepreneurship, marketing, product, consulting, sales leadership. Career fit depends on many factors beyond personality, so treat this as a starting point.

Is tritype scientifically validated?

No. Tritype is a later extension of the Enneagram developed by Katherine Chernick Fauvre and is not part of mainstream academic personality research. Many people find it a useful lens for self-reflection; treat it as a hypothesis to test against your experience, not a measurement.

How do I find out if I am 137?

Start by confirming your core type, then ask which type you lean on most in the other two centres. Our tritype test estimates your top type in each centre from your answers. If you resonate with Types 1, 3 and 7, the 137 description may fit.