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Willem Kuipers

Willem Kuipers graduated from Delft University of Technology as a mathematical engineer, morphed to become a management consultant, and feels finally at ease as a counselor for the development of identity. With his partner, Annelien van Kempen, he runs their practice for career counseling and coaching of gifted adults in Voorburg, the Netherlands. Additionally he designs and builds labyrinths — meditative paths based on ancient patterns.
Adult Giftedness
Willem Kuipers

How to Charm Gifted Adults into Admitting Giftedness: Their Own and Somebody Else’s

Kuipers argues many gifted adults hide or deny their giftedness because social definitions tie giftedness to eminent achievement. He introduces “eXtra intelligence” (Xi) as an accessible, neutral concept to help adults recognize talents, strengthen gifted identity through validation, affirmation, affiliation and affinity, and find personal fulfillment.

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Willem Kuipers September 14, 2011