Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins
Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins is a podcast dedicated to exploring the power of neurodiversity and sharing practical strategies for creating more inclusive opportunities in work and life. Hosted by Dr. Theresa Haskins, a diversity and inclusion expert, this podcast provides valuable guidance and inspiration for leaders and individuals looking to maximize strengths and think differently to create a more inclusive world.
Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins
When Being Extraordinary Stops Feeling Like a Gift
What happens when extraordinary starts to feel like constant pressure — when potential becomes performance, and brilliance turns into burden?
In this episode of Think Differently, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores the world behind the “gifted” label — and how well-intentioned excitement can quietly reduce exceptional people to their output. Through personal stories, research, and reflection, she reveals how gifted and twice-exceptional individuals often carry the quiet weight of expectations: praised for their potential but rarely supported as full human beings.
Dr. Haskins challenges both the systems and the people who measure progress only by achievement. She shares what gifted learners and leaders actually need instead: curiosity, rest, and belonging.
Because being extraordinary shouldn’t mean being valued only when you’re winning. Everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they are — and sometimes, the most powerful growth happens under the current, where no one’s watching.
