The Art of Potential (TAP) empowers people to reach their full personal and professional potential.
RECENT events
Mar 23, 2020
Research Triangle Biotechnology Center
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
People are emotional beings before they are anything else. Leading successful teams depends on the leader's ability to inspire and motivate members as well as create buy-in. In this program, we will cover all of these areas and more.
Feb 29, 2020
MBA 590
The Art of Creating Culture Part 2
The culture of an organization is as important to the organization's success as is the business model they embrace. As company leaders, your words, actions, beliefs, and comport will determine the culture within your organization and division. In this course, we will discuss elements required to create a positive culture such as how to:
- become a detached observer
- build enough trust so that employees come to you when things go wrong
- give critical feedback to teams and supervisors
- rise above the fray and hold your energy in challenging times
- motivate your team
Feb 15, 2020
MBA 590
The Art of Creating Culture Part 1
The culture of an organization is as important to the organization's success as is the business model they embrace. As company leaders, your words, actions, beliefs, and comport will determine the culture within your organization and division. In this course, we will discuss elements required to create a positive culture such as how to:
- become a detached observer
- build enough trust so that employees come to you when things go wrong
- give critical feedback to teams and supervisors
- rise above the fray and hold your energy in challenging times
- motivate your team
Nov 09, 2019
MBA 590
Successful Emotional Intelligence for the Workplace - Part I
Students will learn how emotional intelligence can impact relationships and performance in the classroom, laboratory, or workplace. They will work on developing the ability to recognize their emotions and identify their sources. They will learn how to consider things from an opposing point of view, reflectively listen, and manage their emotions. They will learn to discern their own unconscious conditions and expectations as well as those of others.
Outcomes: Students develop greater self-awareness and become better at creating a personal and professional culture of personal responsibility, compassion, and integrity.
Nov 23, 2019
MBA 590
Successful Emotional Intelligence for the Workplace - Part II
Students will learn how emotional intelligence can impact relationships and performance in the classroom, laboratory, or workplace. They will work on developing the ability to recognize their emotions and identify their sources. They will learn how to consider things from an opposing point of view, reflectively listen, and manage their emotions. They will learn to discern their own unconscious conditions and expectations as well as those of others.
Outcomes: Students develop greater self-awareness and become better at creating a personal and professional culture of personal responsibility, compassion, and integrity.
COMPANIES WE HAVE WORKED WITH:
OUR TEAM
Kristin Ransford Hiemstra, President
Kristin R. Hiemstra, M.ED., PCP, ELI-MP is the Founder and President of TAP, Inc. She is an American anthropologist with an expertise in rites of passage. Her work covers many aspects of times of transition in the human experience. She is the creator of EPIC leadership training. She also specializes in emotional intelligence, generational dynamics, and executive coaching. Kristin holds a BA from UNC, a MA from George Mason University, and a Certificate in Human Resources from Duke University.Melanie Butler-Williams, Consultant
A premier facilitator and leader, Melanie has 20 years experience bringing out the best in people. University of Virginia: B.A. Psychology; M.Ed. – Counseling;University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: M.S.A. – School Administration; Ed.S. – Educational Leadership