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How a decade of leadership coaching transformed and shaped my career

A little over 10 years ago, I began working with a professional leadership coach. Little did I know then that it would be the beginning of a remarkable journey of growth and development in both my professional and personal life.

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Reset, Refocus, and Reclaim Your Energy
Magnet Katie Stephens, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, WCS Caritas Coach® Magnet Katie Stephens, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, WCS Caritas Coach®

Reset, Refocus, and Reclaim Your Energy

Feeling stuck, foggy, or emotionally drained? This simple 3-step coaching framework helps nurses and nurse leaders reset, refocus, and reclaim their energy with clarity and intention. Learn how to move from burnout to alignment — and lead with excellence, not exhaustion.

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10 Workplace Strategies to Improve Nurse Wellness
Magnet Katie Stephens, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, WCS Caritas Coach® Magnet Katie Stephens, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, WCS Caritas Coach®

10 Workplace Strategies to Improve Nurse Wellness

Discover effective boundary-setting techniques for nurses to prevent burnout. Learn how to say no confidently, manage workload, and prioritize self-care for a sustainable nursing career.

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Nurse Burnout, Stress, and Languishing: How to Tell the Difference
Magnet Katie Stephens, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, WCS Caritas Coach® Magnet Katie Stephens, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, WCS Caritas Coach®

Nurse Burnout, Stress, and Languishing: How to Tell the Difference

Nurses often experience stress, burnout, or languishing—but each state affects your well-being differently. Learn how to recognize the signs of nurse burnout, stress, and languishing, and get evidence-based strategies for recovery and support.

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Nurse Burnout and Wellness: Why Well-Being Can’t Wait
Magnet Katie Stephens, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, WCS Caritas Coach® Magnet Katie Stephens, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, WCS Caritas Coach®

Nurse Burnout and Wellness: Why Well-Being Can’t Wait

Burnout, stress, and emotional exhaustion are taking a significant toll on nurses across the profession. Here’s why prioritizing wellness is no longer optional, why it’s essential to nursing excellence, and what nurses can do to start healing now.

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