In this episode, Evan sits down with Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison—co-authors of Your Hidden Genius and advocates for a radically hopeful approach to work and calling. Together, they unpack why so many people feel stuck in their careers, how we end up defaulting into the wrong roles, and what we can do to discover the innate talents we were wired with from the start.

Drawing from decades of research, including a century-old, science-backed aptitude assessment, Betsy and Alex make the case that you already have what you need—you just haven’t been exposed to it yet.

Whether you’re pivoting in your career, trying to figure out your next step, or simply longing to feel more fulfilled in your work, this conversation is a must-listen.

Takeaways:

👉 Aptitudes don’t change—so when you discover them, they become a compass for every career decision going forward.

👉 Feeling stuck may be a sign that you're not using your dominant hand, metaphorically speaking.

👉 The real problem? An exposure gap—most of us don't know what careers are even out there, or what we’re truly wired fo

👉 Your aptitudes are not your interests

👉 You might not need a new job—just a new environment that better matches your innate gifts.

👉 You don’t have to figure this out alone—their book offers the full assessment that used to cost $750, now made accessible to everyone.

We discount our strengths because they come easily to us. But that ease? That’s where your genius lives. —Alex Ellison

🎧 Show Notes: ⁠⁠https://itstheinbetween.com/episode16-besty-wills-alex-ellison/