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As part of the English-language series on giftedness in the workplace, I’m joined by Dr. Noks Nauta (78) — non-practisingmedical doctor, psychologist, author, and pioneer of adult giftedness research . Noks only discovered she is highly gifted (IQ 145+) at the age of 52 through a conflict in the workplace. What began as a personal discovery evolved into a lifelong mission: making the world a bette...

What happens when you spend decades feeling like the odd one out — too intense, too much — only to discover through your child that you are gifted? In this English-language episode, I’m joined by Pauline Coret, Director of the Gifted Adults Foundation (IHBV) — the world’s only foundation dedicated exclusively to gifted adults. Alongside her work with the foundation, Pauline is a certified Career P...

How do you navigate career transitions when things feel uncertain and uncomfortable? In this episode in English, I’m joined by Dr. Rachael Skews — behavioural scientist, psychologist, coach, and internationally recognised expert in Acceptance & Commitment Coaching . We take a deep dive into career transitions and psychological flexibility & ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy),explori...

In this episode in English, I’m joined by Sharmin Reehman — CEO and Founder of Elev8te — a company dedicated to building partnerships that drive a more diverse, innovative, and inclusive tech industry. Sharmin is also the City Leader for Founders Live Singapore , where she regularly hosts free pitching competitions for founders. Half Indian and half Iranian, Sharmin has called Singapore home for t...

I had the privilege of speaking with Professor Filip De Fruyt , who brings over 35 years of expertise in academic research and international business consultancy. 🎓 Filip is a Senior Full Professor of Differential Psychology and Personality Assessment at Ghent University and serves as International Relationships Officer at Low Lands Assessment Systems. This episode in English is a deep dive into...

Meet Isabelle François - PhD in Bio-Engineering, science communicator for 15+ years in various sectors, and now the founder of Bright Star Coaching . In 2022, Isabelle made a bold career switch to follow her passion: supporting gifted children ánd their families in rediscovering their strengths and shining with confidence. Isabelle also teaches at SPRING-STOF, a non-profit offering tailored educat...

Many people dream of starting their own business. Not that many people do it. And few people... manage to build a multi-million dollar business. Bruno Lowagie (55) is one of the few who achieved this. As the original developer of iText, an open-source PDF library, he built a multi-million dollar business alongside his wife, growing it from a startup to a successful exit. Bruno is also co-founder o...

Voor NL samenvatting, zie onderaan ⬇️ * Susan Osenga (49) works as a physician in social medical advisory services and only discovered later in life that she is gifted. In this episode in Dutch on Giftedness in the Workplace , she openly shares her story – with a touch of humor. 🔎 What will you discover in this episode? ✅ Why she mainly remembers the hallways and principals' offices from her...

Voor NL samenvatting, zie onderaan ⬇️ * From Bored at Work to Business Coach for Gifted Entrepreneurs. Wilma Kaptein (45) knows better than anyone what it’s like to feel bored in the workplace and to struggle with a silo mentality. That experience led her to a new path: entrepreneurship. In other words, the perfect reason to further explore the theme of Giftedness in the Workplace in the 4th episo...

Voor NL samenvatting, zie onderaan ⬇️ * Many workplace conflicts involving gifted people are about... a desire for change. That’s what Ido van der Waal has discovered through his experience as a mediator in hundreds of workplace conflicts. Together with Dr. Noks Nauta, he recently dedicated a book to this topic: Hoogbegaafden in Conflict. A perfect reason to dive deeper into this subject in the 3r...

Voor NL samenvatting, zie onderaan ⬇️ * Discovering you're gifted... because of workplace conflicts? That’s exactly what happened to Noks Nauta (77) - doctor in work and organisational psychology, non-practicing physician, and co-founder of the Instituut Hoogbegaafdheid Volwassenen (IHBV) . In this episode in Dutch, we further explore the topic of Giftedness in the Workplace . 🔎 What will you...

Voor NL samenvatting, zie onderaan ⬇️ * This episodes in Dutch explores the theme of Giftedness in the Workplace . Our first guest? Dr. Sabine Sypré , founder of Hoogbloeier and a Doctor in Psychology. What will you discover in this episode? ✅ Why her studies in Architectural Engineering didn’t go smoothly ✅ How discovering her giftedness and experiencing burnout impacted her career ✅ Which sci...

Voor NL samenvatting, zie onderaan ⬇️ -- Work. We spend a large part of our lives working. But how do you find a job that aligns with your personality,talents, and values? What inspires someone to become an entrepreneur, and what entrepreneurial lessons can we learn? How can you manage your personal finances optimally while building a meaningful career? And how can employers promote Diversity &amp...