When we give more to ourselves, we can ask more of ourselves. Last month I attended Cone Health’s Well-Being Coaching Initiative (WBCI) Kick-Off for cohort #6! Led by the WBCI Master Well-Being Coaches, I proudly witnessed their passion, growth, and application for Self-Leadership in their own lives as they introduced it to the new Champions.…
When I coach nurses in the Well-Being Coaching Initiative, I don’t advise, tell, or prescribe what to do to take care of themselves. They already know what they need to do, and so do you. The challenge is actually doing it, which requires one thing and that is to prioritize—specifically, prioritize yourself. You already make…
One of our family holiday traditions is alternating who hosts Christmas Day and this year was our turn. I always look forward to the extra decorating, shopping, and prepping so when a family member requested they host this year in their new home, I didn’t feel relieved or grateful, but instead immediate disappointment. And then…
Your well-being determines your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health and every relationship you have, including the one with yourself. Compassion is the first practice you learn in the Well-Being Coaching Initiative because it’s proven to significantly improve your stress and engagement. An INC. article revealed studies show Self-Compassion is a wonder drug to help…
About Diane
Diane Sieg, RN, CYT, CSP spent 23 years working as an emergency room nurse in hospitals across the country. She is an expert on Workforce Well-Being, speaking, writing, coaching and supporting nurses and nurse leaders in their well-being for the last 30 years. Diane created the Well-Being Coaching Initiative, a unique Train the Trainer model to empower nurses and nurse leaders with the skills, structure and support they need to decrease their stress and burnout and increase their engagement and retention.
The Well-Being Coaching Initiative
The WBCI helps healthcare organizations create a Culture of Well-Being, which attracts and retains high-performing staff. Internal Coaches and Champions are trained to empower staff at the unit and organizational level and is proven to improve Well-Being and Turnover up to 30%.
© 2026 Diane Sieg
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The Well-Being Coaching Initiative
The WBCI helps healthcare organizations create a Culture of Well-Being, which attracts and retains high-performing staff. Internal Coaches and Champions are trained to empower staff at the unit and organizational level and is proven to improve Well-Being and Turnover up to 30%.
© 2026 Diane Sieg

The Well-Being Coaching Initiative
The WBCI helps healthcare organizations create a Culture of Well-Being, which attracts and retains high-performing staff. Internal Coaches and Champions are trained to empower staff at the unit and organizational level and is proven to improve Well-Being and Turnover up to 30%.