Episode notes
What does it really mean to be “gifted”? And why do so many bright, creative students still struggle in school?
In this episode, Brandon Slade sits down with Meghan Bonde, TEDx speaker, founder of Intensity Hub, and coach for neurodivergent leaders, to unpack the complexities of giftedness, twice exceptionality (2e), and the five intensities that shape how students learn and live.
Meghan shares how the framework of intensities—psychomotor, emotional, sensory, imaginative, and intellectual—helps families and educators understand gifted and neurodivergent kids beyond just test scores. She and Brandon discuss the challenges of identifying twice exceptional students, the overlap with ADHD, and why self-awareness and self-advocacy are game changers.
From “low floor, high ceiling” projects that engage reluctant learners, to rethinking how schools assess giftedness, to modeling executive function skills as parents, this episode is full of practical insights and compassionate strategies. Megan also introduces her Work the Way You’re Wired approach, showing how honoring your wiring can transform both personal growth and entrepreneurial success.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or leader navigating your own neurodivergence, this conversation offers tools to reframe challenges, build confidence, and unlock potential.
🔗 Learn more about Meghan’s work: https://www.intensityhub.com/
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Hosted by Brandon Slade. Edited by Gavin Berk. Produced by Nathan Weinberg.