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EP 69:

EP 69: CPR for the Soul: Compassion, Presence, and Recovery in Nursing

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In This Episode

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, burned out, or like you’re running on empty before your day even begins?

In this episode, Diane Sieg, Creator of the Well-Being Coaching Initiative, discusses the importance of self-leadership in nursing, emphasizing its role in achieving well-being through intentional decision-making for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She introduces her CPR framework (Compassion, Presence, and Recovery) as a simple yet effective approach to self-care, urging nurses to practice self-compassion, slow down, and prioritize rest to combat burnout. Diane shares insights from her well-being coaching initiative, which demonstrated significant improvements in stress, burnout, and engagement, translating to better retention and reduced turnover costs. She also emphasizes the importance of daily commitment to self-care, tailoring practices to individual needs, and avoiding unhealthy comparisons, and encourages leaders to start small, build self-awareness, and incorporate flexibility into their routines to foster a culture of well-being.

Tune in for powerful yet simple strategies for nurses and leaders to prioritize well-being, reclaim joy, and transform the way they care for themselves and others!

About Diane Sieg

Diane Sieg, RN, CYT, CSP, worked in emergency rooms across the country for 23 years. She has been speaking, training, and coaching nurses on the topic of Well-Being for the last 28 years and is the author of two books, 30 Days to Grace: A Daily Practice to Achieve Your Ultimate Goals and STOP Living Life Like an EMERGENCY! Rescue Strategies for the Overworked and Overwhelmed. Most recently, she is the creator of The Well-Being Coaching Initiative, a proven system to empower nurses and nurse leaders to thrive in their work and lives.

What You'll Learn
  • Nurses and leaders must prioritize their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health to feel good about themselves and their work.
  • Practicing Compassion (especially self-compassion), Presence (slowing down and focusing on the now), and Recovery (prioritizing rest and breaks) can help reduce stress and burnout.
  • Well-being requires consistent, intentional effort, with practices tailored to individual needs and capacities.
  • Structured coaching initiatives can significantly improve engagement, reduce burnout, and enhance workplace culture, as evidenced by measurable retention and cost savings results.
  • Small actions, like slowing down your breath, carving out time for breaks, and building buffers in your schedule, can lead to meaningful changes in well-being.
  • Recognize and honor your unique capacity, avoiding comparisons that undermine joy and self-compassion.
  • When leaders practice and model self-care, their teams are empowered to do the same, fostering a healthier and more supportive environment.
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Host & Guest

Dr. Renee Thompson

DNP, RN, FAONL, FAAN · CEO & Founder, HWI

A leading authority on creating healthy work cultures by eliminating bullying and incivility in healthcare, with 31+ years of clinical and executive experience. One of only 30 nurses worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation.

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