Nurse Well-Being Blog

Just Breathe!! 3 Exercises You can Do Anytime, Anywhere

June 4, 2012

When I worked as an emergency room nurse, where tension was often high and patience short, I learned the power of taking a deep breath. It’s unrealistic to ask someone to “relax” when they are in pain, anxious about what might be wrong with them, and have absolutely no control over their environment. Whether a…

The Trouble With Transformation

May 30, 2012

There is so much talk about transformation these days.  Even with me, at my last Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica, I told them all they had the perfect opportunity for transformation.  I am always eager to transform my business, body, relationships and life.  But this can be a slippery slope.  Here is the trouble with…

Making Space for Your Highest

May 25, 2012

To lead your best and biggest life, you need to claim your highest first:  Your highest joy, highest good, highest aspiration.  What is most important?  What holds the most passion and excitement—and maybe even the most discomfort—for you? What do you want more of in your life?  We easily talk about our priorities, but life…

3 Courageous Things to Say When You are Paralyzed

May 19, 2012

I consider myself a pretty courageous person, until of course fear comes into the picture.  When I get afraid, my primal instinct is to run and hide.  I become completely paralyzed, unable to do anything.  I think I am keeping myself safe and secure until I find out more information, do more research, the timing…

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

National Speakers Association CPA | 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%.