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Are you interested in personality or psychological type? Are you a qualified user of personality or psychological type tools or instruments? Become a BAPT Member Are you interested in personality or psychological type? Are you a qualified user of personality or psychological type tools or instruments? Joining BAPT gives you access to an active community interested in personality type, global networking opportunities, access to a wide range of resources, access to expert advice and guidance, and opportunities for personal or professional development. Whether you’re a qualified practitioner of the MBTI ® or another personality type instrument, or simply interested in the fascinating world of personality or psychological type, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge, support, and cutting edge developments right at your fingertips when you join BAPT. Not only will you get to know that your input is vital for keeping the charity running, but you’ll also get all of these superb benefits: Our exclusive magazine, TypeFace, is published three times a year since 1989. It is packed full of features, news, reports and more, tapping you directly into the type community and ahead of the pack when it comes to the latest developments in the field. Access to all volumes of TypeFace since 1989. A website account giving you exclusive access to content about type. Discounted rates at the annual BAPT conference. Join a host of fellow type professionals and enthusiasts, and hear and meet some of the most exciting speakers from all over the world. Access to unique workshops and webinars, bringing you continuous professional development and personal education that you won’t find anywhere else. Six e-newsletters per year, delivered straight to your inbox. A listing in our publicly searchable Register of Type Practitioners , if you are a qualified personality instrument user and administrator – have your expertise and professional profile easily found online. Networking opportunities with other type users and special interest groups for you to join. The key to our extensive resources, which includes articles, journals and reports, alongside historic webinars and the full archive of TypeFace magazine. Join BAPT Benefits of Joining Membership Fees Individual membership £60 standard rate (25% discount for students and over-65s) Includes attendance at 3 webinars (£20 each to non-members), access to our magazine TypeFace and online resources, discounts from partner organisations Practitioner membership £95 standard rate (50% discount for newly qualified) Includes Individual membership benefits, plus listing on our Practitioner register, and enhanced offers from partner organisations We work hard to keep our membership fees low whilst providing enormous value in return. Fees are used to cover the basic running costs of BAPT and the publishing of the TypeFace magazine. Please complete our membership form and continue to payment. You can pay your annual subscription by debit/credit card or PayPal (automatically renews each year and you can cancel your membership at any time) and even add Gift Aid if you’re a UK tax resident. Refer to our Terms of Use for the general terms and conditions of membership. Join BAPT We welcome group or corporate memberships . Costs are tailored to the size of your organisation. You will have your own dedicated space on our Corporate Membership page, individual practitioner memberships for you and your colleagues, the opportunity to build relationships with our Practitioner members, advertising space in our journal TypeFace, and a range of other benefits. We would be delighted to discuss this with you. For an informal discussion and to find out more information please contact our current President at bapt.president@personality-type.uk Group or Corporate Membership

BAPT is a community of people enthusiastic about personality and the role it plays in all aspects of our lives. Join us, be part of our community and access a wide range of benefits. BAPT membership BAPT is a welcoming community for anyone curious about type and its impact on life, work, and relationships. Join us to connect, learn, and enjoy a wide range of member benefits. We also offer group and corporate memberships. Please contact bapt.president@personality-type.uk if you are interested. Individual £ 60 60£ Every year Membership for those interested in type Select Online Typeface Magazine Member newsletters Webinars included (cost to non-members £20) Access to exclusive discounts Exclusive access to content & resources Discounted Rates for BAPT conferences & live events Opportunity to join the BAPT Board Networking opportunities with other Type users Networking through BAPT with the global type community Practitioner £ 95 95£ Every year Membership for those who have completed a certified type training & are working professionally with type Select Everything included in our individual membership plus: Practitioner listing on the BAPT website Additional discounts, offers & opportunities

We partner with businesses and organisations interested in the promotion of type within the work setting. Partnerships with industry We partner with businesses and organisations interested in the promotion of type within the work setting. We would be delighted to discuss the various options available to organisations. If you would like to discuss a partnership with us, get in touch with Jerry Gilpin President of BAPT. 01 Advertise in TypeFace Advertise in our flagship magazine, TypeFace. Book your advertising for four consecutive issues in advance and receive a 10% discount. 02 Sponsor our conference We offer multiple levels of sponsorship which will see your business advertised on conference material. Sponsorship payments can be made here . The BAPT Board are proud to confirm sponsors of the BAPT Conference 2024 . We greatly appreciate the support from our sponsors. Click on the sponsor's logo to visit their website. 03 Donate The majority of our turnover is invested back into the running of the organisation. Our running costs are covered by membership fees, but we also encourage donations from industry in support of our work. Donations can be made here . 04 Corporate membership We welcome group or corporate memberships

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< Back 19 Ways to Fix All Your Relationships Sterling Bates Learn 19 methods and activities to ensure your relationships are ready for the new normal in the wake of covid-19. The multiple-model method for fixing relationships includes direct and practical methods to improve your own relationships and the relationship of your clients. Sterling’s combination of technology, mathematics, business, marketing, OD and psychological types led him to found Step Research, a psychology software company. Previously at Disney for 13 years in IT and Marketing. On the APTi board for 4 years. Previous Next

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The British Association for Psychological Type's Q&A session with Sue Blair. Type Q&A Type Q & A… A NEW BAPT INITIATIVE to answer YOUR questions. Have you ever had a Type question but didn’t know who to ask? Have you ever wondered who may be available to chat to you about it? Have you ever scrolled through the Internet or AI but not found ‘someone’ who understands the context of your question? As Type practitioners, or enthusiasts, it’s good to find a homebase. A place, and person, who understands Type and is prepared to talk, explore your questions and (hopefully) answer them or (at least) head you in a new direction that can unlock some different thinking. Sue Blair, BAPT's Director of Education and Special Projects has been working with Type for over 20 years in a wide range of situations. She may not be able to answer everything, but she is quite likely to know where to go for some help. Click here to find out more about Sue and her role on the BAPT board. Please join us once a month for an open forum session, usually with a theme (which we won’t mind straying from), that enhances your understanding. It’s really over to you. At the very least we will catch up, find friends and enjoy being part of the global Type community. Just for one hour, every other month. Let’s see where this takes us! Upcoming Events Wed 28 Jan Type Q&A - Activities, Activities, Activities!!! / Online RSVP 28 Jan 2026, 19:30 – 21:00 GMT Online with Jane Kise

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The British Association for Psychological Type Annual Conference will take place online in April 2025 and in person in June 2025. We are actively seeking speakers to present to our friendly and inquiring audience. Find out more... Call for Speaking Proposals BAPT International Type Conference: Unlocking Human Potential Interactions, Innovations, Transformations 25-26 September 2026 | Oxfordshire, England Submit a Proposal Unlocking Human Potential We invite experienced personality type practitioners to share their expertise at this gathering of global professionals. Whatever instrument, tool, resource or assessment you use, we want to hear from you. Join no more than 100 enthusiastic colleagues from around the world at the Milton Hill House Hotel, set within 20 acres of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, 14 miles from Oxford. Why should you present at BAPT 2026? We would like to create a vibrant community where your insights spark breakthrough thinking, and your experiences inspire others to transform their practice. This is your opportunity to contribute to the thought leadership that shapes our field's future. You'll connect with kindred spirits who share your passion for unlocking human potential. You are invited to: Share your expertise Gain visibility within the global Type community Enjoy networking opportunities with leading practitioners Presenters will also receive free registration to the conference. We are seeking dynamic presentations relating to three themed strands. The following may give you some ideas that spark your creativity: INTERACTIONS - How do we master type-aware communication and dialogue techniques? What breakthrough approaches help us navigate difficult conversations and transform relationships? Share your innovations in cross-cultural Type applications and relationship transformation. INNOVATIONS - Where is creative problem-solving through cognitive diversity taking us next? We're eager to hear about your breakthrough applications in leadership development, emerging research findings, and cutting-edge methodologies. TRANSFORMATIONS - What have you discovered about personal and organisational change through type awareness? What are your insights on building resilience, authentic growth, and advanced techniques using psychological type? Share your experiences with type development across the lifespan and in diverse contexts. What makes a compelling submission? We're drawn to practical applications that delegates can implement immediately, compelling case studies that demonstrate real-world interventions, and research insights that advance our understanding. Interactive formats that engage and inspire are especially welcome, along with international perspectives that broaden our collective wisdom. Presentation Formats: 60-minute keynotes (selected from all proposals) 75-minute and 90-minute breakout sessions Your Submission Should Include: Brief biography (360 characters) Session title and which strand(s) it aligns with Key Learning Outcomes Expanded Session Description (1500 characters) How you'll make it interactive Key Dates: Submission deadline: 15 January 2026 Notification of acceptance: By 31 January 2026 Ready to be part of something special? This conference welcomes experienced practitioners from all sectors - corporate, coaching, consulting, research, academia, voluntary organisations, faith communities, and beyond. If personality type enriches your work or calling, we want to hear your voice. Questions? Contact Sue Blair at BAPT.events@personality-type.uk Oxford 2026 - Proposal Application First name* Last name* Type Preferences* Country of Residence* Email* Phone* Please upload your photograph* Upload File Presenter #2 (If applicable) Full Name Type Preferences Country of Residence Please upload your photograph Upload File Presenter(s) Biography Please prepare a brief biography of all the presenters. (Max 360 characters)* Type-Related Qualifications (Max 300 characters)* Presentation Overview Presentation Title (Max 100 characters)* Presentation Summary. (Max 350 characters, for the conference brochure.)* Expanded Session Description (Max 1500 characters)* Key Learning Outcomes (Max 350 characters)* Please briefly describe how your session embodies the conference theme of "Unlocking Human Potential"? (Max 350 characters)* Which of our 3 conference strands does your presentation relate to? You may select more than one option.* Unlocking Interactions Unlocking Innovations Unlocking Transformations Please briefly describe how your session will be engaging and/or interactive. (Max 350 characters)* The breakout sessions will be either 75 or 90 minutes long. Please indicate if you have a preference.* 75 minutes 90 minutes No preference What level/s is this session aimed at? You may select more than one option.* Beginner Intermediate Advanced Submit

The Enneagram is a psychological type system that has 9 broad personality types. Although it is a very different system from the MBTI, it has all the depth and complexity needed to be useful and effective for describing our similarities, differences and challenges as human beings. Enneagram Type The Enneagram is a psychological type system that has 9 broad personality types. Although it is a very different system from the MBTI, it has all the depth and complexity needed to be useful and effective for describing our similarities, differences and challenges as human beings. The theory of the Enneagram is that each of us is pre-destined to have a sensitivity to a particular basic fear, and that our egos and personalities develop around defending us against this fear.Each of these types is further enhanced by instinctive overlays, a ‘wing’ (some influence from one of the adjacent types), and a developmental aspect. The lines in the Enneagram diagram indicate the types that we may take on aspects on when we are either under pressure or well developed/at ease. In relation to other typologies such as Jungian systems, the Enneagram can be conceptualised as why we do what we do, and Jungian types as how we do what we do.The Enneagram is too complex to deal with in depth here, so this is a very basic introduction to the types. For more information visit www.enneagraminstitute.com or contact one of our members on the register who has knowledge of the Enneagram. Identifying Your Enneagram Type There are a variety of type indicator questionnaire options, including a free sample questionnaire available at questionnaire for the Enneagram . Alternatively, look at these brief descriptions of the nine different types and see which one(s) sound most like you. Please note, if you have taken a questionnaire, you may find that you prefer a different description to that suggested by the questionnaire – you are the best judge of your type. 1 Principled, purposeful, self-controlled, perfectionistic Ones are very conscientious people who have a strong sense of what they believe is right and wrong. They tend to have their own code of moral values and attempt to live by this. They see themselves as rational, reasonable and self-disciplined, and value the ideals of truth and justice. They may feel that it is up to them to make improvements and are often willing to make sacrifices for the greater good. They can be afraid of making mistakes and therefore become very controlled and methodical. They try to control their feelings and impulses and can be perfectionistic, self-critical, judgemental of others and may believe that only their views and opinions are correct. 2 Generous, demonstrative, people-pleasing, possessive Twos are sincere, warm, encouraging, empathic and full of feelings of care and warmth towards others. They are concerned about the needs of others and may go out of their way to help others. They are thoughtful, generous, helpful and people pleasing, and they seek close and intimate relationships with others. They may, however, become over-friendly and possessive over those they care about. Twos tend to feel that it is selfish to state their own needs, yet they have a strong need to be liked and reassured by others. This can lead to martyr behaviour and a dependency on positive attention from others to make them feel accepted. 3 Adaptable, ambitious, image-conscious, arrogant Threes are self-assured, have high self-esteem and believe in their own value. They are energetic, ambitious and adaptable, and often seen as charming and popular by others. They seek self improvement and tangible achievements. They attempt to be the best at what they do and are motivated by status and prestige. They can often seek recognition from others and this can lead to them becoming image-conscious, competitive, results focused and achievement oriented. They often put their feelings aside in order to allow them to adapt to the expectations of those they see as important. 4 Expressive, romantic, withholding, temperamental Fours are very in touch with their feelings, are introspective, self aware, sensitive, intuitive and authentic. They are compassionate and respectful towards others, although they enjoy spending a lot of time alone. They enjoy beauty and aesthetically pleasing things and are often artistic, romantic and imaginative. They value individualism and may try to express their individuality through artistic or creative means. They can get over identified with their feelings and have the tendency to take everything personally, becoming hypersensitive, temperamental and dramatic. Fours also have the tendency to slip into melancholic, self pitying fantasies and obsessing about negative emotions. 5 Innovative, cerebral, detached, provocative Fives are mentally alert, curious, observant, insightful, innovative, imaginative and inventive. They enjoy seeking knowledge, are independent thinkers and often become experts in specific subjects. Fives like to conceptualise and think about everything before acting, and therefore may withdraw from the world to do this. They can often become preoccupied with their mental visions and interpretations of things rather than with reality. There is also a tendency for fives to become over identified with thinking at the expense of consideration for emotions or physical matters. They can also be cynical, and some fives are fascinated by subjects that others consider to be dark or disturbing. 6 Reliable, committed, defensive, suspicious Sixes are friendly, engaging and playful, and others often have feelings of warmth towards them. They are reliable, dependable, hardworking and trustworthy, and will follow through with their commitments. Family and friends are very important to sixes and they will be committed and loyal to those who are important to them. They want to be liked by others and approved of. They are practical and self-disciplined and may come across as cautious. Sixes can become self-doubting and may look to others and authority figures for guidance and support. They can become anxious about the unknown and try to manage this by careful organising and planning. If they feel their security is threatened they may become stubborn, reactionary, aggressive and short tempered. 7 Spontaneous, versatile, distractible, excessive Sevens are free-spirited, enthusiastic, responsive, spontaneous, adventurous, vivacious, lively and stimulating. They enjoy experiencing the world and are very drawn to sensations and experiences. They seek variety and are versatile and adaptable to many situations. Sevens can, however, become easily bored, reluctant to take on commitment for fear of missing out on other opportunities, hyperactive, scattered, distracted, outspoken and uninhibited. They fear being trapped and want to maintain freedom and happiness. They tend to look at the positives in everything, but sometimes to the extent that they will block out or deny any negative realities. 8 Self-Confident, decisive, dominating, confrontational Eights are assertive, self-confident, action-oriented, tenacious, robust, independent, direct, decisive and authoritative. They stand up for themselves and come across as strong and resilient people. They have a can-do attitude and an inner drive, and will enjoy taking on a challenge or taking the initiative in situations. They seek justice and fairness and seek to protect their independence and have control over their environments. However, eights can often become competitive, boastful, dominant, forceful, bossy and confrontational. They may also become emotionally defended and refuse to show their softer feelings in order to appear invulnerable to others. 9 Reassuring, agreeable, disengaged, stubborn Nines are gentle, kind, optimistic, reassuring, supportive, stable, serene, accepting and trusting. They come across as easy-going and unpretentious, and often have a calming effect on others. They endeavour to bring people together and often make good mediators and counsellors. However, nines can become fearful of conflict or disharmony and may therefore resist any change or pressure, resulting in them becoming complacent, unresponsive, procrastinating and ‘numbing out’. They may also become self-effacing and try to sweep problems and their own needs under the carpet. In their relationships with significant others, they may seek to maintain good relationships but with a ‘protective barrier’ in place to avoid letting others get too close to them and potentially hurt them. © I Potential Ltd 2012 Reproduced with permission