In this article we present the story of a young university-educated woman who struggles with making choices in her career and in her life. In this case report we provide background information on gifted people at work and how psychological processes like irrational thoughts, the process of making choices and dealing with emotions work out in the highly gifted.

With their creative talents, gifted individuals can make a useful contribution to innovations within organisations. They possess many more creative possibilities than the average person. To make use of their innovative ideas and to implement them, however, an effective interaction between gifted individuals and their work environment is essential.