Metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for the purpose of illuminating information and amplifying that which is being taught. Pictures, understood as symbol that represent something in reality, are also metaphors for that which they represent. And so are stories, at least meaningful "sticky" stories, stories that are transcend the individual story characters and take our understanding to the more universal.
You'll learn how to create and use metaphor, picture and story when you teach the Enneagram. Here's why learning these techniques makes such a huge difference. Most teaching focuses on the brain's left hemisphere that utilizes logic and categories; metaphor, picture and story, by contrast, enlist the right hemisphere so that multiple connections between things happens organically. Metaphor, picture and story also assist in integrating new and nuanced information at the very onset of initial information sharing because these symbolic vehicles covey multi-leveled information simultaneously. Even more, going beyond words through metaphor, picture and story are dynamic tools that aid in just this kind of creative problem solving. Finally, metaphor, picture and story aid in retention of information. People simply remember them better than just words.
Ginger Lapid-Bogda PhD - An Enneagram author, teacher, consultant, trainer and coach, Ginger works with organizations, leaders, and teams to create vibrant, productive, and sustainable organizations. She offers certificate programs for Enneagram professionals and is the author of 8 Enneagram books, including "The Art of the Enneagram," co-authored with her son, Russell (Tres) Bogda. IEA Accredited Professional
Russell (Tres) Bogda - Tres facilitates Enneagram programs in organizations and coaches individuals, although he started his professional Enneagram career as the type Three panelist on the now 'legendary' children's panel facilitated by David Daniels at the 2003 IEA conference. Most recently, he is the co-author of "The Art of the Enneagram."