Russ Hudson is one of the foremost teachers and authorities on the Enneagram system in the world today. He is a co-founder of The Enneagram Institute and co-developer, with Don Richard Riso, of the Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator (RHETI), the most widely used Enneagram personality assessment in the world. Together, Riso and Hudson revolutionized the teaching and application of the Enneagram, bringing unprecedented depth, psychological rigor, and spiritual insight to this ancient system of personality understanding.
Hudson is the co-author of several landmark books on the Enneagram, including The Wisdom of the Enneagram, Personality Types, Understanding the Enneagram, and Discovering Your Personality Type. These works are considered essential texts in the field and have helped millions of readers around the globe develop profound self-awareness and compassion for others. His collaboration with Don Richard Riso produced the definitive modern framework for understanding Enneagram types, including the concepts of Levels of Development and the integration of Enneagram wisdom with contemporary psychology.
A dedicated student of contemplative traditions, Russ Hudson brings a unique blend of psychological insight and spiritual depth to his work. He leads seminars and trainings internationally, working with individuals, organizations, and spiritual communities to foster greater consciousness, presence, and authentic transformation. His approach to the Enneagram emphasizes not only personality awareness but also the profound inner work of waking up to one's essential nature — making his teachings invaluable to anyone on a path of genuine personal development.
