Unlocking 'Your Hidden Genius: Aptitudes, Careers, and Personal Growth'

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray welcomes Betsy Wills and Alexander Ellison to discuss their book 'Your Hidden Genius,' which offers a science-backed approach to identifying and harnessing innate talents. Betsy and Alex explain how aptitudes—measurable traits influencing our ability to learn and excel—can guide career choices, personal growth, and even team dynamics. They highlight the significance of aptitudes tested through a series of games rather than self-reported questionnaires. The conversation covers topics like the role of aptitudes in personal and professional life, the difference between aptitudes and personality traits, and the potential applications for this knowledge in various contexts. Betsy and Alex also touch upon the importance of understanding one's aptitudes for fostering resilience and satisfaction in both work and personal domains. Listeners are encouraged to explore their own potential by taking the aptitude assessment included with the book. 00:00 Welcome to Resilience Unraveled 00:11 Meet Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison 02:39 Defining Innate Talents and Aptitudes 05:14 The Science Behind Aptitudes 08:49 Aptitudes in Practice 11:10 Personality vs. Aptitudes 15:03 The Hidden Genius Book 16:50 Applications and Benefits of Aptitude Assessment 32:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell The book can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com #resilience, #burnout, #intuition