The biggest way resistance conveniently shows up is in some version of “I don’t have time for this!” When I worked in the emergency room, many of my patients made this statement, whether they were dealing with a broken ankle or a heart attack. It was a Monday morning when a forty-four-year-old impeccably dressed female…
When I give my programs, in an all-day workshop or an opening keynote, the audience members always feel positive and upbeat after they experience the practice. They create their intentions, sign their contracts, and commit wholeheartedly to practicing for thirty days. Then, a few days later I start getting emails about special projects, sick kids,…
Resistance is my favorite topic to discuss and my most dreaded to experience. We all encounter resistance on a daily basis, and the only way to work through it is to, well, work through it. Any discipline you want to cultivate in your life, whether it’s eating more healthfully, calling your mother more often, getting…
A habit consists of four parts, all equally important: Knowledge (what) + Skill (how) + Desire (want) + Practice (do) The knowledge of what to do we can find in books, courses, and CDs. The skill comes with studying and coaching. The desire comes from within you because what you want to feel, be and…
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%.