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A coretalents analysis begins with filling out a questionnaire, followed by an in-depth conversation. This analysis is 100% customized. Based on your play and preferences as a child aged four to twelve, a certified coretalents analyst will map out your strong, half and small coretalents. This creates an accurate profile of 23 coretalents.

Many assessments rely on self-evaluation or a snapshot in time, but that’s not the case with a coretalents analysis. It focuses on actual behavior over an extended period, which is what makes the method so reliable.

Coretalents are defined as: Character (being) + Potential (being able to) + Intrinsic Motivation (wanting). 23 coretalents together provide an accurate picture of what you want, what you can achieve, and what suits you. They reveal what you enjoy doing and how you like to do it. Each core talent can be strong, moderate, or minor, helping you understand what energizes you and what drains your energy.

A strong coretalent doesn’t always mean you can (yet) perform it; rather, it indicates where your developmental potential lies. It doesn’t reflect acquired competencies. You may be capable of many things you don’t particularly enjoy, and there may be talents that are inherently present but haven’t been developed yet due to circumstances.

An accurate analysis can only be conducted by a certified analyst, as they understand the rationales that connect specific childhood play to a particular coretalent. This requires thorough training.

It’s also crucial that the interpretation of your coretalents is done accurately. Coretalents always interact with one another. Not only your strong coretalents, but also your half and small ones are very important.

Coretalents can enhance, weaken, or negate each other. For this reason, it’s not possible to examine and interpret a coretalent in isolation.

With a deep understanding of all clusters (related coretalents) and all components (parts of coretalents), a correct combination can be made for various applications, such as study choice, recruitment and selection, promotion, stress and burnout/boreout, leadership, career guidance, and more.

Sure, that sounds great! Just message or email me, and we can schedule a no-obligation phone or online conversation.

You can undergo a coretalents analysis starting at age 14. There is no upper age limit; it can also serve as a valuable compass for retirees.

Yes, a coretalents analysis can also be conducted at your home or at another location where you feel comfortable.

I charge €0.35 per kilometer from Arnhem.

Yes, a coretalents analysis can also be conducted online. I use the platform Whereby, which is secure and doesn’t require an account. For me, it’s important to work with video; I want to see your eyes light up when you share what you truly enjoyed doing. Other than that, there’s little difference from an in-person meeting.

Current prices are listed on my website. For larger projects (multiple analyses or customized guidance), I’m happy to provide a tailored quote. You can always choose to start with an analysis and later expand with coaching and advice to turn your coretalents profile into practical applications.

If necessary, you can pay in installments at no extra cost. Please let me know in advance, and we’ll make a suitable arrangement for that.

Yes, what a valuable gift! Would you like to gift an analysis to your (grand)child as support in choosing a study path? Are you giving a departing colleague a coretalents discovery as a compass for new destinations? I can create a digital gift voucher for you that you can print on a card, flag, or cake, for example.

Yes, if you are a self-employed entrepreneur, you can deduct the full cost of a coretalents analysis as business expenses from your taxes. Please check the current regulations with your accountant or bookkeeper.

There’s a good chance your employer offers opportunities for personal development. There is often a development budget available that you, as an employee, can use for coaching, training, and education. Consider discussing this with them; there may be more options than you think! If your employer requests a quote or an explanation, I can provide that for you.

You will receive a personal report of the results of your analysis, which you can choose to share with your employer or not. If desired, I can collaborate with you, your employer, and/or HR to discuss, for example, how to better align your role.

The scientific validation of the coretalents questionnaire was achieved in May 2015, with a reliability score of Cronbach's Alpha of .84. This is as high as the Big Five Personality Test, the most widely used personality test in the world, and significantly higher than the well-known MBTI. The research was conducted under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Elke van Hoof at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

The connection between childhood toys, activities, games, and interests—and their interpretation as coretalents—has been continuously checked, double-checked, weighed, and refined with input from the interviewees themselves.

A coretalents analysis does not determine if you are gifted but rather reveals HOW you are gifted. Many assessments focus on competencies instead of intrinsic motivations, which are crucial because your intrinsic motivation also indicates your greatest development potential.

This analysis looks not at what you can do now, but at: character + potential (what you can achieve with practice or training) + intrinsic motivation (your drivers and energy sources).

Many gifted individuals excel in various areas, often leading them into roles and positions where they may not find fulfillment. This can result in a risk of burnout. Common challenges in the workplace often stem from a significant need for autonomy or impatience, as not everyone can keep up with their quick thought processes and associations. Understanding your coretalents provides insight into your energy sources, motivations, and potential pitfalls. This awareness allows you to make conscious choices for greater satisfaction and happiness, both professionally and personally.

In 2015, Danielle Krekels, the creator of this method, received the Mensa Award. The jury report states:

"Danielle Krekels developed a method that concretizes a person's giftedness (the method was not designed to detect giftedness, but it has this important side effect). 

This Coretakents method has helped many gifted individuals find a sustainable place in the workforce. She has worked on this for 25 years without any form of subsidy, published two books, and is regularly invited as a speaker at conferences and symposia.

Danielle Krekels discovered the method in 1989 while searching, screening, and selecting engineers. It turned out that engineers shared surprisingly similar play preferences in their childhood. This observation led to further research. Krekels found that your favorite childhood games reveal much about your underlying natural talents. She identified 23 coretalents, each with its specific components. 

Globally, over 10,000 in-depth analyses and interviews have led to the development of a highly reliable online questionnaire.

Coretalents reflect your nature, potential, and intrinsic motivation. They encompass your natural abilities and a set of strengths and weaknesses, determining the possibilities available to you: your original potential, innate strengths, and weaknesses. Together, they form the ‘blueprint’ of your personality.

This blueprint lies beneath the layers of traditional talents, abilities, competencies, and skills. External factors influence your personality's development, but your true core—the essence of who you are—remains fundamentally unchanged. Thus, your ‘blueprint’ is not restrictive or completely deterministic but does indicate the limits of your developmental potential and your willingness to engage with it: your maximum positive stretch.

With this Coretalents method by Danielle Krekels, there is significant insight into the talents of gifted individuals, contributing greatly to their recognition, acknowledgment, and effective use in the workplace."

Many different definitions are going around. We refer to giftedness when an IQ is 130 or higher. In addition to quick thinking, it also encompasses a different way of being and experiencing life, as described in Kieboom's Being Dimension or the Delphi Model (Kooijman-van Thiel, 2007):

“A gifted individual is a fast and intelligent thinker capable of handling complex matters. They are autonomous, curious, and driven by nature. They are sensitive and emotional people, living intensely. They find joy in creation.”

If you want to learn more about (gifted) individuals, there are many valuable websites, meeting places, and books available. One of my personal favorites is *Searching for Meaning: Idealism, Bright Minds, Disillusionment, and Hope* by James T. Webb.

To be clear, you are welcome for an analysis whether you identify as gifted or not. 

A multipotentialite is someone with a wide range of interests and creative goals, who prefers to engage in them all at once. The term was coined by Emilie Wapnick, who wrote an inspiring book on the subject and delivered a TED talk.

https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling?language=en 

Do you recognize yourself in this? There's a good chance you have many strong coretalents. While the analysis may not help you find that one ultimate calling, it will certainly assist you in making choices within that vast sea of possibilities.

There are certain circumstances where an analysis may not be reliable, and we therefore advise against it. For instance, with severe acquired brain injury after childhood, there may have been so many changes that the outcome is no longer trustworthy.

Additionally, in cases of significant trauma, where the experience is too painful or there are blocks to childhood memories, an analysis is also not recommended. If you're unsure, we can have a conversation to explore what would be appropriate for you.

Experience shows that you remember more than you initially think. The questionnaire often brings back images and activities. Especially during the conversation, as one memory triggers another. Through this associative process, there is almost always enough to draw information from as a core talents analyst. Many clients find the process of recalling memories to be quite enjoyable.

Absolutely! Your combination of coretalents provides a nuanced picture of your natural abilities, intrinsic motivation, and development potential. It reveals what you naturally enjoy and how you prefer to do things. This extends beyond just your work; you carry this understanding into all aspects of your life. With your blueprint, you can consciously reflect on the opportunities and challenges in your life, hobbies, and relationships.

Let me know what your question is; I’d be happy to answer it.

Email: manja@kerntalentenanalist.nl

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