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31/10/2026

Dr. Sabine Sypré from wrote the following article.

"𝙈𝙤𝙢, 𝙄 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧."

That's what my oldest son whispered to me while we were watching Brammetje Baas. And that is exactly the power of movies: they can help us understand a child in a way that facts and explanations sometimes cannot.

But how accurate are movies when it comes to giftedness and twice-exceptionality?

In this article, you'll discover what a recent scientific review reveals about eight well-known films, why the environment plays such a crucial role in talent development, and how you can use movies to start meaningful conversations with your child about talent, challenges, and identity.

You may never watch a movie the same way again.

The full article is available on the blog page on our website. Would you like to be the first to be informed of a new article, activity, offer, or training course on our site? Then sign up for our newsletter via our website.

17/10/2026

Dr. Sabine Sypré from Hoogbloeier wrote the following article.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿?

Steve Jobs once said that you can only connect the dots of your life when looking back. That statement is world-famous. But did you know that, within the scientific study of giftedness, there is a model that aligns remarkably well with this idea?

In this article, you will be introduced to the Actiotope Model developed by Albert Ziegler—a lesser-known yet fascinating perspective on giftedness and talent development. You will discover why the course of one’s life rarely follows a straight line, how choices and environment constantly influence one another, and why even minor events can take on great significance in hindsight.

An inspiring article that bridges Steve Jobs’ famous words with a compelling scientific view on giftedness.

The full article is available on the blog page on our website. Would you like to be the first to be informed of a new article, activity, offer, or training course on our site? Then sign up for our newsletter via our website.

10/10/2026

Dr. Sabine Sypré of Hoogbloeier wrote the article below.

𝗜𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻?

You might expect the latest neuroscientific insights to finally yield a completely new definition of giftedness. But what if the opposite is true?

A recent international review article shows that brain research actually seems to increasingly support a distinction that researchers like Gagné have been making for decades: cognitive potential is not the same as talent or high achievement.

In this article, you will discover how recent insights from neuroscience help further explain this distinction, why this aligns remarkably well with existing giftedness models—as well as the Cognitive Talent Development Model from Project TALENT—and the significant implications this has for identification, diagnosis, education, and support.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to better understand giftedness and look beyond IQ scores, academic results, and persistent myths.

You can find this article on our website's blog. This article originally appeared in the Hoogbloeier® newsletter for adults. Would you like to receive our monthly newsletter too? You can sign up via our website.

03/10/2026

Dr. Sabine Sypré from Hoogbloeier wrote the following article.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱

Last month, we explored why conversations with the school about a gifted child can sometimes be so difficult and looked at strategies parents can use. During the ECHA2026 conference in Dublin, I heard an interesting addition to that topic in a keynote by Dr. Jessica Potts.

After all, it isn’t just you—the parent—who brings concerns, expectations, and past experiences to such a meeting; the person on the other side of the table does so too. Sometimes, the tension begins with just that one brief email: “Can we meet?”
What happens when we not only listen to what the other person is saying but also try to understand the hopes or concerns underlying their words? And how can you take this into account when requesting a meeting?

In this article, I build on last month’s piece and translate Potts’s insights into practical application. I offer a very concrete tip you can use right away: try writing your next email to the school differently.

The full article is available on the blog page on our website. Would you like to be the first to be informed of a new article, activity, offer, or training course on our site? Then sign up for our newsletter via our website.

19/09/2026

Dr. Sabine Sypré from Hoogbloeier wrote the following article

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆?

That is a piece of advice we hear often these days. And yet, a recent core talent analysis made me question it. After all, what if the very activities that naturally drain your energy are sometimes necessary to bring into the world the things that *do* energize you? In this personal reflection, I share how—without ever intending to—I became the face of Hoogbloeier®, and the insights this gave me regarding mission, core talents, and conscious choices. Perhaps you recognize yourself in that same beautiful paradox.

Keep reading via https://hoogbloeier.webhero.be/en/blog/the-beautiful-paradox-of-a-mission-gifted-adults-core-talents-and-energy-givers. Would you like to be the first to be informed of a new article, activity, offer, or training course on our site? Then sign up for our newsletter via https://www.hoogbloeier.be/en/newsletter-hoogbloeier/

12/09/2026

Dr. Sabine Sypré from Hoogbloeier wrote the following article

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗺 𝗜 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲? 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻

After several intense days at ECHA2026 this summer, I came home with a substantial collection of notes, new research, and ideas. But it was only when I began looking at the different keynotes, symposia, and paper sessions side by side that I noticed just how many common threads connected topics that, at first glance, seemed quite far apart.

This time, I deliberately sought out sessions that went somewhat beyond my usual focus on education. Among other topics, I attended presentations on gifted adults and women, LGBTQ+ individuals, 2E and even 3E, talent development, creativity, and underachievement. Together, they show how our field is paying increasing attention to diversity within giftedness and to the role of identity, context, relationships, and the lifespan.

I find this evolution both fascinating and encouraging. At the same time, it also raises some questions for me. What happens when we increasingly focus on exceptional profiles? Do we risk associating giftedness too strongly with neurodivergence or additional challenges? And along the way, might we lose sight of the ‘typical’ gifted individual?

In my extended reflection, I bring these different pieces of the puzzle together. What am I taking away from ECHA2026? Which developments leave me feeling hopeful, and which trends do I view with a little more caution? Read along and see whether you notice the same common threads.

Read the full article via https://hoogbloeier.webhero.be/en/blog/what-am-i-taking-away-from-echa-2026-from-labels-to-lifespan. Would you like to be the first to be informed of a new article, activity, offer, or training course on our site? Then sign up for our newsletter via https://www.hoogbloeier.be/en/newsletter-hoogbloeier/

05/09/2026

Dr. Sabine Sypré from wrote

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁?

Recent scientific research shows that parents use a variety of strategies to advocate for their child's educational needs. Some focus on building collaborative relationships, others rely on scientific evidence or educational policies, while many invest their energy in strengthening and supporting their child.

In this article, I combine the findings from that research with my own experiences as a parent. You'll discover why these conversations can evoke such strong emotions, how to prepare more effectively, and which practical strategies can help you approach them with greater calm and confidence.

Read the full article via https://hoogbloeier.webhero.be/en/blog/why-conversations-about-giftedness-so-often-stall-and-how-to-move-them-forward and discover how knowledge, collaboration, and a clear focus on your child's educational needs can make all the difference.

Would you like to be the first to be informed of a new article, activity, offer, or training course on our site? Then sign up for our newsletter via https://www.hoogbloeier.be/en/newsletter-hoogbloeier/

22/08/2026

Dr. Sabine Sypré from Hoogbloeier wrote

"𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵."

You may have heard that statement more than once. But what if the bar itself isn't the problem? What if you have unconsciously come to believe that your best-ever performance is the standard against which you must measure yourself every day?

In this article, I challenge a persistent belief. We explore why high standards are not the same as unhealthy perfectionism, why gifted adults often get stuck on their own peak performances, and how the mindset that "everything is a rough draft" can bring a surprising amount of calm and direction.

Click the link to keep reading: https://hoogbloeier.webhero.be/en/blog/what-if-your-standards-arent-too-high-at-all-gifted-adults-and-the-trap-of-peak-performance. Would you like to be the first to be informed of a new article, activity, offer, or training course on our site? Then sign up for our newsletter via https://www.hoogbloeier.be/en/newsletter-hoogbloeier/

15/08/2026

Following from afar?

Over the past few days, I have been sharing my notes and reflections from the ECHA2026 Conference in Dublin — and there has been a lot to share!

This year, I deliberately tried to attend as many sessions as possible around a few themes that particularly interested me: gifted adults, LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity, alongside talent development, creativity, gifted women, underachievement and twice- and thrice-exceptionality.

For each keynote, symposium or paper session I attended, I turned my notes into a more extensive report, so that those who could not be in Dublin can still follow some of the ideas, research and discussions presented at the conference.

You won’t find all of these reports here on the Gifted Academy page. If you would like to read them, head over to my personal LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinesypre/) or Facebook profile (https://www.facebook.com/sabine.sypre), where I have been sharing the full English reports throughout the conference.

And there is quite a collection by now!

I’m also starting to see some fascinating common threads across seemingly very different sessions. I’ll bring those together soon. But perhaps read some of the reports first and see what you notice.

What themes keep resurfacing? What connections would you make? And will you see the same patterns I do?

See you over on my personal LinkedIn or Facebook!

15/08/2026

Dr. Sabine Sypré from Hoogbloeier wrote

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵?

Many professionals who recognize high giftedness—whether in themselves, their children, or their clients—sooner or later feel the same urge: "I want to do something with this." That desire is both understandable and valuable. But does it automatically mean that coaching is the right path? Or do we sometimes confuse our mission with the specific way we think that mission should be fulfilled?

Following my own core talents analysis, I began asking myself this question more and more often. It led to a surprising insight that also influenced how I view our Giftedness Coach training program. In this article, I invite you to reflect on a question that may be even more important than "Which training course should I take?": How can I make the greatest difference for highly gifted children, young people, and adults based on my own core talents? The answer might lie closer to your current professional role than you think.

Click the link to keep reading: https://hoogbloeier.webhero.be/en/blog/why-not-everyone-with-a-passion-for-giftedness-needs-to-become-a-giftedness-coach. Would you like to be the first to be informed of a new article, activity, offer, or training course on our site? Then sign up for our newsletter via https://www.hoogbloeier.be/en/newsletter-hoogbloeier/

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