BrightPath
For leaders & gifted people of all ages
Do You Recognize These Patterns?
→ Potential That Feels Stuck
You have the talent and drive, but can't seem to put it into action the way you want. Perfectionism and procrastination, fear of the unknown (whether success or failure) is holding you back.
→ High Standards Meet Real Constraints
Excellence matters, yet the gap between what should be possible and what actually happens creates constant tension. You're navigating intensity, perfectionism, or systems that weren't built for how your mind works.
→ Looking for Approaches That Actually Work
You've tried the standard solutions. You need strategies that work for those students, employees, or children who experience the world more intensely and operate at the edges of what's typical.
→ The Weight of Being "Different"
Whether it's your team, your students, your children, your clients, or yourself, there's a recurring pattern of not quite fitting the mold. You try to fit in, but that's causing frustration or for some: depression, burn-out, or bore-out.
Just Found Out Your Child is Gifted?
This might explain some things about you too.
Since giftedness often runs in families, many adults learn about their own complex minds when their children are identified. If your child's patterns feel familiar - the intensity, the overthinking, the feeling "different" - you might be on your own journey of discovery.
My Journey
Hey, I’m Marijn.I support leaders and gifted people of all ages.I work with individuals and organizations on leadership development through 1:1 coaching, in-company programs, and tailored trajectories. My focus is on helping people reconnect with what matters to them, understand what’s holding them back, and take concrete steps toward the life and work they want to build.I work with (international) schools, educators, and parents to support gifted children, adolescents, and their parents. I design and lead classes and workshops, and provide practical tools grounded in theories of gifted development.Why?For years, my work in innovation and impact gave me purpose. But my mind was always running ahead to what could be next. I set high standards and rarely paused long enough to feel satisfied. That quiet restlessness kept building until it became impossible to ignore. I felt stuck.Through my children, I began to see the pattern. Each of them is curious, sensitive, and races ahead of the curriculum, often feeling misunderstood. Supporting them helped me recognize my own wiring: the depth, the drive, the perfectionism, and the need for things to make sense on every level.That realization changed everything. I began to see how awareness, structure, and self-compassion could turn that friction into flow. That’s the foundation of my work today.
Why Me?
✦ I've been where you are. I'm gifted, so are my kids and other family members & friends. I know the challenges.
✦ Science-based methodology. I use research-backed models to translate insight into action.
✦ Pragmatic approach. My work is clear, practical, and forward looking.
✦ Founder experience. 15 years of business building and working with founders, innovators, and leaders informs how I help people navigate growth and complexity.
✦ Global perspective: I've gone to school and worked across cultures, and coached 100's of people on thriving along their values.
For Organizations
I work with schools, teams, and leaders who want to better support deep thinkers and high performers to thrive.
This includes program design, workshops, or coaching for key staff.If that sounds like what your organization needs, let’s start a conversation. Send me a message!
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