Why I made the decision to speak out?
I often hear that gifted people don’t speak about themself. And certainly not about their "singularity". And even less so by approaching it from a "positive" angle, without mentioning associated neuroses.
I've experienced burnouts. They helped me to understand myself better and, in particular, to improve. I always used to complain about people who initially rejected my ideas, but then later adopted them and claimed them as their own :-) I was upset by the unfair treatment of some gifted collaborators who, despite being highly committed, had limited knowledge of the company's social codes.
I learned a lot and was humbled. And I particularly understood that I had nothing to hide and that my giftedness allowed me to have a unique approach to subjects which was profound, human, and innovative. My own experience has made me realise that companies often miss out on these talented people who are gifted in innovation or in solving complex problems. A considerable waste...
That's why I decided to step out of them. Of course, I was afraid of being judged.
The shadows always seemed rather comfortable...
But I weighed up the risks and just went for it. Will others dare to do the same?