Enneagram Tritype 378: The Bold Mover

## Core Set

378

Heart

3

Head

7

Gut

8

Archetype Name

The Bold Mover

Order Variants

378 387 738 783 837 873

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

High energy, high ambition, high intensity. Sees an opportunity, grabs it and scales it. Wants success, experience and control — and wants them now.

Strengths

charismatic, rallies people quickly decisive, comfortable with risk bounces back fast from setbacks

Struggles

impatience and excess (work, spending, pleasure) avoids vulnerability by moving to the next goal can dominate conversations and decisions

Relationships

Exciting, generous and fun; plans adventures and big gestures. Needs to slow down, listen fully, and let partners lead sometimes.

Work

Entrepreneurship, sales, media, venture investing, sports, leadership of fast-growth teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 378 tritype?

The 378 tritype, often called The Bold Mover, combines one type from each centre of intelligence: Type 8 (Challenger) from the gut centre, Type 3 (Achiever) from the heart centre and Type 7 (Enthusiast) from the head centre. High energy, high ambition, high intensity. Sees an opportunity, grabs it and scales it. Wants success, experience and control — and wants them now.

What is the difference between 378, 387, 738 and the other orders?

All six orders (378, 387, 738, 783, 837, 873) share the same three types. The first number is the core type and drives motivation; the second and third are supporting strategies. A 378 and a 873 will share themes but feel quite different. Read the core type page first, then the others.

What are the strengths of the 378 tritype?

People with this tritype often charismatic, rallies people quickly; decisive, comfortable with risk; bounces back fast from setbacks.

What does the 378 tritype struggle with?

Common struggles include impatience and excess (work, spending, pleasure); avoids vulnerability by moving to the next goal; can dominate conversations and decisions. Awareness of these patterns is the first step toward loosening them.

What is the 378 tritype like in relationships?

Exciting, generous and fun; plans adventures and big gestures. Needs to slow down, listen fully, and let partners lead sometimes.

What careers suit the 378 tritype?

Entrepreneurship, sales, media, venture investing, sports, leadership of fast-growth teams. 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 378?

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 8, 3 and 7, the 378 description may fit.