Beyond Gifted

Beyond Gifted

Beyond Burnout: How Gifted People Can Design Meaningful Work

Traditional career planning often fails gifted adults. Here's how to help.

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Emmaly Perks, M.Ed.
Aug 20, 2025
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In my last article, When Smart Isn’t Enough: Why Gifted Adults Struggle at Work, I explored the research behind the career misalignment so many gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) adults face.

Here, I offer a framework and suggestions for how to address these challenges.

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