Living What Matters: Kristin Hiemstra on Alignment, EQ, and Courage

25/06/2025 44 min
Living What Matters: Kristin Hiemstra on Alignment, EQ, and Courage

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Send us a textHave you ever looked around at your life, your job, or your carefully planned-out path and wondered quietly - how did I end up here?Today’s guest, Kristin Hiemstra, asked herself that same question—and instead of ignoring it, she followed the thread. In this honest and empowering conversation, she shares her journey from burnout to clarity, and from performing success to living in alignment.Kristin is a TEDx speaker, coach, educator, and founder of The Art of Potential. She’s also an adjunct lecturer at NC State where she teaches emotional intelligence and organizational culture to MBA students. From toxic workplaces and personal reinvention to launching a values-based civic project, Kristin shows us what it looks like to live what matters.In this episode you’ll learn:How Kristin navigated career confusion with curiosity and courageThe emotional and physical toll of misalignment—and how she healed from itWhy emotional intelligence is essential in work and leadershipWhat fulfillment really means when you stop checking boxes and start listening withinHow she's creating We the People, a community initiative centered on compassion and agencyIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a version of success that doesn’t fit, this conversation will help you reconnect with what matters most and take your next aligned step.Want more? Watch Kristin's TEDx Talk, Connect with Kristin at www.artofpotential.com, and explore her new initiative at www.wethepeople.community.Support the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com