Ever feel like your story needs a rewrite?
In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Kristin Hiemstra, and wow, what a conversation. Kristin's career journey is anything but linear, and she brings such a refreshing perspective on self-leadership and embracing the full spectrum of who we are. We talked about rewriting the stories we tell ourselves, moving through imposter syndrome, and owning our unique strengths, especially for those of us who consider ourselves multi-potentialites.
What I loved most about our conversation is how honest and empowering it was. Kristin dives into how trial and error is not just okay but essential in discovering what truly lights us up. We also explored big, meaningful themes like creativity, regret, and parenting, how our childhoods shape the way we express ourselves, and how we, as adults, can help the next generation build agency and emotional intelligence.
Kristin is working on an exciting initiative focused on personal power in education, and I think you’re going to be inspired by her vision.
Key Takeaways:
The stories you tell yourself elicit emotions.
Nothing is a failure unless you fail to learn from it.
You need to lean into your unique value proposition.
Creativity from childhood influences learning experiences.
Regret can serve as a valuable teacher.
Empowering children fosters independence and decision-making skills.
Teaching emotional management is crucial for student success.
Agency in learning leads to higher motivation and success.
Resources Mentioned:
How Children Succeed by Paul Tough
The Case for Emotional Intelligence Education | TEDx Talk
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
The Power of the Myth by Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell
Think and Grow Rich by Dale Carnegie
Letters of a Scattered Brotherhood
E2 (energy squared) by Pam Grout
Connect with Kristin:
Website: https://www.kristinhiemstra.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinhiemstra/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkristinh/
More About Building Thinkers:
I'm your host, Tracy Clark, and this is where potential becomes reality through deliberate curiosity, reflection, practice, and play. The Building Thinkers podcast is based on the realization that there's exponential potential in the things we build.
And so, in my little corner of the internet and podcasting land, I want to take my 12 favorite problems, these are my constant curiosities, and I want to go deeper. I want to build thinkers. This is a community of multi-potentialites who may be disoriented by all the possibilities of success we envision but haven't yet achieved.
If any of that sounds like you, come listen in. Welcome to the Building Thinkers podcast.
