Dr. Deborah Threadgill Egerton, Ph.D.
"Authenticity is our greatest gift to the world. When we share our stories with courage and vulnerability, we create the possibility for true connection."
Best-Selling Author | Enneagram Teacher | TEDx Speaker — Unity & Belonging Advocate for the Healing of Humanity
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GET TO KNOW DR. E
Deborah Threadgill Egerton, Ph.D. is an internationally respected psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, certified Enneagram teacher, and global advocate for unity, belonging, and the healing of humanity. Known affectionately as Dr. E, she is widely recognized for her compassionate and transformative work using the Enneagram to foster deeper self-awareness, healing, and human connection.
With more than two decades of experience, Dr. E works with individuals and organizations around the world to support meaningful change and bridge differences across cultures and communities. Her pioneering work applying the Enneagram to social justice and anti-racism has created powerful pathways for healing the harm caused by “othering.”
Dr. E recently delivered a TEDx Talk exploring how compassion, love, and conscious self-awareness can help bridge the divides that separate us. She previously served as President of the International Enneagram Association, helping expand inclusivity and accessibility within the global Enneagram community.
She is the best-selling author of Know Justice Know Peace, Enneagram Made Easy, and the Enneagram Inner Work Journal Series, guiding readers and audiences toward deeper self-discovery and authentic connection.
"In a world where countless paths lie before us, let kindness be our compass."
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GET TO KNOW DR. E's WORK
Dr. E is widely recognized for her compassionate and integrative approach to human connection, leadership, and personal transformation. Through her work, she creates spaces where individuals and communities can deepen self-awareness, share their stories, and cultivate more meaningful relationships with themselves and others. Most recently, Dr. E shared her message on the TEDxRichmond, United Kingdom stage, where she spoke about the power of compassion, connection, and healing across our differences.
Her work spans several areas, including coaching, teaching, speaking, spiritual leadership, and Enneagram-based inner work. Dr. E supports individuals, leaders, and organizations in exploring the deeper motivations behind human behavior while fostering compassion, understanding, and healing across differences.
Over the years, Dr. E has collaborated with a diverse range of respected voices in personal growth, spirituality, and leadership, including Mindy Pelz, Gabby Bernstein, Colette Baron-Reid, Kyle Gray, Rebecca Campbell, Abiola Abrams, Asha Frost, Tamu Thomas, Russ Hudson, Robert Holden, Catherine Bell, Hollie Holden, Nancy Levin, Mona Nour, Steph Barron Hall, Hannah Wallace, Milton Stewart, Yaa Antwi-Nsiah, Jessica Dibb, and Tiffany Jana.
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FEATURED TALKS & CONVERSATIONS
Embedded videos / video links (YouTube):
- Watch Dr. E’s TEDx Talk → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32pOMfdqC4o
- Watch Dr. E Speak at Chautauqua → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUZMlUxEzts
- Watch Dr. E in Conversation with Dr. Mona Nour → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x8-gFCSC7M
- Watch Dr. E with Dr. Mindy Pelz → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8MSgupuNnU&t=639s
BEST SELLING BOOKS & ENNEAGRAM INNER WORK JOURNALS
#1 ON AMAZON NEW RELEASES SEPTEMBER 2022
Know Justice Know Peace is a groundbreaking guide to healing and social justice through the lens of the Enneagram. In this powerful work, Dr. Deborah Threadgill Egerton shows how the Enneagram can help us better understand ourselves and one another across our differences.
By exploring the nine Enneagram energies, the book invites readers to examine the perspectives through which we see the world and those we often consider “other.” Through this inner work, readers are guided toward deeper self-awareness, compassion, and the courage to become authentic allies in creating a more just and connected world.
“Know Justice Know Peace is a powerful guide that invites a new generation of activists to approach social justice with love — the greatest force in the universe — and to help create a better world for us all.” Dr. Robert Holden — Creator of Everyday Miracles | Best-Selling Author
“Deborah offers a meaningful introduction to the Enneagram while showing how inner work is essential for social justice and racial healing. Her work reminds us that true awakening calls us to participate in healing the world.” Russ Hudson — Co-founder, The Enneagram Institute | Best-Selling Author
“Dr. Egerton’s book illuminates the Enneagram in a way that has never been done before. A must-read for anyone seeking real justice and peace within themselves and the world.” Catherine R. Bell, MBA — Founder, The Awakened Company | Best-Selling Author
#1 ON AMAZON NEW RELEASES MARCH 2024
Enneagram Made Easy is a clear and accessible introduction to the Enneagram, a powerful system that explores the deeper motivations behind human behavior. Through the nine Enneagram types, Dr. Deborah Threadgill Egerton invites readers to understand the “why” behind their thoughts, emotions, and actions.
Rather than placing people in rigid labels, the Enneagram offers a compassionate framework for self-awareness, personal growth, and understanding others. In this book, Dr. E guides readers through the dynamics of each type, including Levels of Development, Instincts, Wings, and Arrows—helping open the door to greater flexibility, insight, and transformation.
“An inspiring and heartwarming guide to the transformative power of the Enneagram. If you're ready for deeper self-discovery and understanding others, this book is a wonderful place to begin.” Gabrielle Bernstein — #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author
“Dr. E helped me understand and apply the healing wisdom of the Enneagram in my own life and relationships. Now everyone has the chance to experience that through this book.” Kyle Gray — Best-Selling Author of Raise Your Vibration
“Deborah Egerton is one of the world’s leading voices in the Enneagram, bringing this wisdom forward with compassion and a profound love for humanity.” Colette Baron-Reid — Spiritual Medium and Best-Selling Author
“This book will transform the relationship you have with yourself and others. Dr. E’s work is insightful, inspiring, and deeply needed.” Rebecca Campbell — Best-Selling Author of Rise Sister Rise
The Enneagram Inner Work Journal Series
A Guide to Inner Work and Self Discovery for Each of the Nine Enneagram Types
The Enneagram Inner Work Journal Series invites readers on a meaningful journey of self-discovery and intentional inner work. Each journal is thoughtfully designed for one of the nine Enneagram types, offering reflective prompts, mindfulness practices, and guided meditations to deepen self-awareness.
As you move through the pages, you’ll uncover new insights, explore your inner landscape, and reconnect with your authentic self. Created to complement the teachings in Enneagram Made Easy, this nine-book series supports readers on their path toward greater understanding, growth, and personal transformation.
“Inner work is the quiet courage of turning toward ourselves with honesty, compassion, and the willingness to grow.”
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