Giftedness
Support and guidance for gifted adults
Gifted people are often assumed to be exceptionally intelligent and effortlessly successful people who, because of their quick thinking, creativity, and strong perseverance, encounter few obstacles. The reality is much more complex. Many gifted adults actually struggle with their extraordinary abilities and with feeling “different.”
As a gifted person, you often feel fundamentally different from others. And you are also fundamentally wired differently. You think, perceive, and experience things differently than most people around you. You have strong cognitive abilities and see patterns, but you may not always be heard.
Many gifted adults feel out of sync with their environment, lacking authentic connection. They often feel misunderstood and tend to stand on the outside of a group. This can happen at any age. And especially when people are not yet aware of their own giftedness, it can lead to confusion and insecurity.
Coaching and counseling can help reduce the challenges that come with giftedness and support you in discovering, developing, and expressing your potential. Because you, as a gifted person, can create a life that truly fits you—a life in which you feel grounded, fulfilled, and able to flourish.
Am I gifted?
There is no single “type” of gifted person. However, many gifted adults share certain characteristics to varying degrees. On this page , you will find a description and an extensive list of these traits. If you recognize yourself in many of them, there is a good chance you are gifted. But not all gifted individuals experience their giftedness as a positive thing.
As a gifted adult, you face challenges just like anyone else—yet these challenges are often colored by your giftedness. And this is not always recognized or understood. It can be incredibly helpful to work with someone who can follow your (sometimes complex) thought processes, who understands what you feel, and who recognizes the challenges you face.
If you have questions or want to explore your giftedness, feel free to reach out for a free introductory consultation.
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Gifted at work
As a gifted person, you often have a wide range of interests, which can sometimes make it challenging to find your ideal job or to find enough challenge and fulfilment in a job for a long time.
Common themes include the need for autonomy, staying inspired in your work and daily tasks, navigating relationships with colleagues and managers, and translating your talents and strengths into a concrete career path – especially when you only have a vague idea (or no idea yet) of what you truly want and how to approach it in a practical way.
Sometimes the gifted stay in a job below their level for a long time; out of loyalty, insecurity, fear of failure or convenience. Or because they underestimate their own qualities, or do not know exactly what they want.
"Happy with your work"
As a counselor and coach, I can help you with career-related questions by offering insights and practical tools so you can shape your career in a way that fits you. So you can (once again) feel fulfilled in your work.
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Gifted as a person
You can also use coaching to increase your personal well-being. Common themes in my practice include self-confidence, communication, perfectionism, and dealing with being misunderstood.
And if you discover your giftedness later in life, this can have a huge impact. All those years of doubting yourself or feeling different suddenly make sense. The puzzle pieces finally fall into place. And then you may want to approach things differently, use your strengths in a way you never have before. But how? That’s where I can help.
In addition, coaching can help you develop a more positive self-image, especially when fear of failure or insecurity has been shaping the way you see yourself. That’s not necessary– and it’s absolutely possible to overcome it.
"Boost your self-confidence!"
You will gain insight into your specific themes and challenges, discover what you truly want to achieve, and work with practical tools to get there. You, too, can create a life in which you thrive and feel genuinely fulfilled.
Reach out for a free introductory session.
Without pressure or obligation.
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