My name is Lei Wang, Chinese who has moved to europe since 1998.  Since 2007, I’ve been living in a charming Dutch village with my Dutch husband, two highly gifted teenagers, our big Shepsky dog (and a funny goose for a while).

My path as a talent counselor began with the challenges of raising my own children. Coming from a multicultural family, I quickly realized how different my husband’s and my parenting perspectives were. Our children were growing up immersed in Dutch culture, and balancing these differences made parenting even more complex. In the whirlwind of raising kids while pursuing my career and personal goals, I felt I was managing it all reasonably well—until things began to unravel after a few years.

The children stopped listening to me. Every day was filled with endless discussions, arguments, and debates I could never seem to win. My husband wasn’t able to offer the support I needed. As the demands of parenting grew more intense, I found myself exhausted, helpless, and deeply frustrated. This led me to take a step back and reflect. With both children eventually being identified as highly gifted, I decided to channel my energy into learning more about parenting and supporting gifted individuals. In 2022, I began formal training as a talent counselor specializing in giftedness.

Through my own parenting experiences, I’ve come to deeply understand the challenges of raising gifted children as a Chinese parent in the Netherlands. Cultural differences, language barriers, conflicting parenting philosophies, and a lack of familiarity with Dutch educational, healthcare, and youth-support systems add layers of complexity to parenting.

The past two years of study have broadened my perspective and allowed me to rebuild my understanding from the ground up. I’ve come to recognize my own limitations and realized that many of my former parenting beliefs were driven by personal biases. Learning to be a calmer, more effective parent in the Netherlands doesn’t come from suppressing emotions or simply convincing yourself to “let go.” Instead, it’s about addressing the root causes of conflicts, finding tailored solutions, and reducing friction by taking preventive measures. My journey began with mindfulness and emotional regulation, gradually evolving into deeper understanding and practical application. These experiences inspired me to focus on supporting the gifted development of Chinese families in the Netherlands.

Before becoming a talent counselor, I worked for nearly 30 years at a multinational corporation, holding diverse onsultancy and management roles in application softwares, project, product development, operations, and business development.  I participanted projects across over 10 Northwestern European countries. Additionally, I spent two years teaching Chinese to gifted Dutch students, which gave me further insight into the challenges parents and educators face.

At 137TalentCare, I work closely with Chinese-Dutch families to understand their children’s needs, bridge cultural gaps, and create an environment where talent can thrive. I truely believe that every parent wants the best for their child, but sometimes their methods may not align with what their child truly needs.  All parents deserve someone to listen to their struggles, understand their unique circumstances, and offer fresh perspectives to support them on their journey.

To ensure every family receives the best possible support, I collaborate with a strong network of talent coaches and professionals.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring creative hobbies such as Chinese calligraphy, sketching, painting, origami, paper crafts, henna art, Standup comedy, etc.
Here, I’m sharing a few videos and photos. You can also visit my social media for more.