About Wild Enneagram

I have been studying the Enneagram for about fifteen years, having learned about it as a teenager. I passionately believe in its ability to guide us in our unique journeys of self-discovery, and to help us better understand one another.

However, I realized pretty early in my formal training that the Enneagram, amazing as it is, is not sufficient on its own for accessing our full potential as human beings. There is very little discussion about soul or vocation, and almost no mention of the importance of nature. Workshops generally happen at indoor retreat centers or hotels or offices—which may be beautiful places, but the workshops lack any meaningful engagement with the Earth.

I founded Wild Enneagram to change that. Based on my own experiences in nature, as well as trainings with the Animas Valley Institute and the Maine Primitive Skills School, I focus on creating programs that are Enneagram-informed, nature-based, and soul-centric. It’s the unique combination of these three paths that I’ve found most transformative in my own journey, and it’s what I wish to share with as many people as I can.

Credentials

Ben Campbell is a Riso-Hudson Certified Enneagram teacher and the President/Founder of Enneagram Northeast USA, an affiliate of the International Enneagram Association. He is known for his work on “re-wilding the Enneagram,” a topic he presented at the 2023 Global Enneagram Conference in San Francisco. He teaches the Enneagram primarily through speaking engagements, one-on-one coaching, retreats, and online courses.

In addition to his own offerings, Ben has presented for a variety of programs and organizations. He has led events for several IEA Affiliates (Minnesota, Colorado, Northeast), local adult education programs, and he was also a Coach/Facilitator for the Shift Network’s first Enneagram Certification Program with Russ Hudson and Jessica Dibb. This year he will be offering talks for Bates College, Illuman, Spiritual Directors International, IEA Southeast, and more.

Ben currently lives in Bath, Maine, and holds a degree in East Asian Studies. His work on “re-wilding” the Enneagram is heavily informed by his training at both the Animas Valley Institute and the Maine Primitive Skills School. He is committed to supporting humans in reconciling our wild nature with our modern lives, for the sake of our own well-being as well as the regeneration of the ecosystems on which all life depends.