In this episode I had the pleasure to talk to Dr. Marie-Lise Schläppy. She is a Marine Biologist and also an expert in gifted education. She shares with us her story and her hypothesis that we better not call it what it is: gifted! A lot of unidentified gifted adults are put off by the term “gifted” due to stigma. In order to capture their attention and to start a conversation it might be better we use synonyms to describe giftedness such as “intensity” “complexity” and “sensitivity”. We also talked about the need for gifted adults to be identified as this information is important for increase in well-being. Giftedness affects all aspects of someone’s life. Knowing you are gifted helps manage expectations and will help you see yourself in a more positive light.

TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• If there are gifted children, there are also gifted adults.
• A lot of gifted adults did not get identified in childhood. 
• The older you are when you find out you are gifted, the harder it is to accept it.
• Finding out one is gifted can be a very emotional process.
• Being identified as gifted has the potential to change someone’s life! 
• Knowing one is gifted helps heal the past and increases well-being.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Dr Marie-Lise Schläppy on LinkedIn

Dr Marie-Lise Schläppy on Youtube - Theory of positive disintegration

The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron

Être Adulte À Haut Potentiel: Paroles Et Témoignages by Stéphanie Bénard    

Enjoying the Gift of Being Uncommon: Extra Intelligent, Intense, and Effective by Willem Kuipers

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