The Sage function – introverted thinking – is one of the eight core functions of personality in Carl Jung's theory of psychological types. It's about analysing complex information to understand underlying logical structures and principles, building accurate mental models, and seeking theoretical correctness for its own sake. This episode explores how this function manifests in INTPs, ISTPs, ENTPs, and ESTPs, and how it seeks truth through rigorous independent reasoning.

Introverted thinking formulates questions and creates theories. It wants to reach reality and see how external facts fit into the framework of the idea. Jung described it as creating ideas which, though not inherent in the concrete fact, become the most suitable abstract expression of it. When developed, this function excels at spotting logical inconsistencies and questioning established ideas. When imbalanced, it can become detached or condescending.

This episode covers the Sage's natural strengths, shadow dynamics, development pathways, and how this function shows up in relationships and the workplace.

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The Tactician function – extraverted sensation – is one of the eight core functions of personality in Carl Jung's theory of psychological types. It's about engaging directly with present moment sensory reality, responding tactically to immediate opportunities, and processing through direct physical experience. This episode explores how this function manifests in ESTPs, ESFPs, ISTPs, and ISFPs, and how it excels at responding quickly to changing circumstances.

Extraverted sensation perceives the world through direct engagement with physical reality – what you can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch right now. Jung described it as having an extraordinary sense for objective facts and concrete enjoyment. When developed, this function brings remarkable groundedness and practical effectiveness. When undeveloped, it can become reckless, impulsive, or superficial.

This episode covers the Tactician's natural strengths, shadow dynamics, development pathways, and how this function shows up in relationships and the workplace.

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The Lover function – introverted feeling – is one of the eight core functions of personality in Carl Jung's theory of psychological types. It's about filtering experiences through an internal value system, understanding what feels authentic and meaningful, and maintaining personal integrity regardless of external pressure. This episode explores how this function manifests in INFPs, ISFPs, ENFPs, and ESFPs, and how it seeks alignment between subjective conviction and universal truth.

Introverted feeling makes decisions based on what satisfies your subjective value system – what feels right based on your values, based on what you judge to be right or good. Jung described it as continually seeking an image which has no existence in reality, but which it has seen in a kind of vision. When developed, this function aligns personal values with something more universal. When undeveloped, it can become purely egocentric or self-righteous.

This episode covers the Lover's natural strengths, shadow dynamics, development pathways, and how this function shows up in relationships and the workplace.

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The Commander function – extraverted thinking – is one of the eight core functions of personality in Carl Jung's theory of psychological types. It's about organising the external world through systematic thinking and efficient implementation of logical solutions. This episode explores how this function manifests in ENTJs, ESTJs, INTJs, and ISTJs, and how it translates ideas into actionable plans.

Extraverted thinking makes decisions based on what works and what makes logical sense using external criteria. It excels at coordinating resources towards outcomes, spotting inefficiencies, and creating structured solutions. However, when untethered from deeper values, it can become misguided – optimising metrics without understanding what truly matters.

This episode covers the Commander's natural strengths, shadow dynamics, development pathways, and how this function shows up in the workplace.

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The Seer function – introverted intuition – is one of the eight core functions of personality in Carl Jung's theory of psychological types. It's the ability to perceive underlying patterns and future possibilities, seeing beyond surface appearances to understand how situations will unfold. This episode explores how this function manifests in INFJs, INTJs, ENFJs, and ENTJs, and why it's often misunderstood even by those who use it naturally.

Introverted intuition operates through a permeable interaction with the unconscious, leading to that characteristic "just knowing" without knowing how. Jung described this as a form of unconscious perception, a legitimate way of engaging with the implicit realm that exists alongside the concrete world of sensation.

This episode covers the Seer's natural strengths, shadow dynamics, development pathways, and how this function shows up in the workplace.

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Building on Episode 1, this episode explores how to use personality type as a development tool. Understanding your type reveals specific pathways for psychological growth through embracing your gifts, tempering your power, and reconciling with your shadow.

We'll explore how the Shadow Map model breaks down each of the eight functions, showing how every function has both light and dark manifestations. Each function requires facing its excesses and integrating its opposite.

This approach integrates Jung's personality type theory with shadow work, active imagination, and the Seven Habits of Individuation.

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Personality type isn't just about understanding differences between people—it's a development roadmap for individuation and shadow work. Episode 1 of this series explores Carl Jung's theory of Psychological Types, the eight cognitive functions, and how understanding your type supports genuine psychological transformation.

Jung identified four fundamental ways the mind operates: sensing and intuition (perceiving), thinking and feeling (judging). Each can be used in an introverted or extraverted orientation, giving us eight cognitive functions. Your particular combination of these functions forms your psychological type and reveals your specific pathway for development.

The Make it Conscious Method™ approaches type through the lens of shadow work and individuation, using character names for the eight functions to make them accessible and useful for active imagination work. This isn't about mere profiling and personal compatibility—it's about understanding how your mind works and what you need to integrate to become whole.

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In this episode we discuss where work is headed over the next decade. Building on the previous episode about the current workplace crisis, we examine the demonstrable trends already in motion - from AI handling machine tasks to skills eclipsing credentials, flexible work evolving beyond current compromises, meaningful contribution becoming essential, and how all of this connects to the self-knowledge journey and the progression of freedom.

In this episode we cover:

- How AI integration clarifies human versus machine tasks and what that means for your livelihood

- The shift from credentials to skills-based economy and what you can actually demonstrate

- Current trends in flexible work - hybrid models, remote work, and the digital nomad possibility

- Why meaningful contribution and purpose are becoming central to work decisions

- The irreplaceable human role and the crucial distinction with machine tasks

- Why organisations must choose between human development or demographic crisis

- How self-knowledge and shadow work becomes a necessary differentiator

- How this connects to Habit 4: Contribute Your Unique and Specific Value

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