Journey to Unlocking Resilience in Nursing
In the high-stakes world of nursing, where chaos often reigns and burnout lurks around every corner, true resilience isn’t about toughing it out—it’s about finding calm at the center of the storm. At Advancing Nurse Coaching, we’re passionate about equipping nurses with the inner tools to not just survive, but thrive. That’s why we’re excited to spotlight our co-founder, Teresa Walding, RN, Board Certified Nurse Coach, featured in the transformative anthology Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane: Unlocking Resilience in Uncertain Times by Joseph S. Bailey, MA, LP, with a foreword by Michael Neill and edited by Dr. Patricia A. O’Gorman (Mango Publishing).
The Power of Resilience: More Than a Buzzword for Nurses
Resilience is the heartbeat of nursing. From the intensity of ICU shifts to the emotional weight of patient losses, nurses like Teresa have long navigated hurricanes of uncertainty. But as Teresa shares in her chapter, resilience isn’t innate grit—it’s a skill honed through self-awareness, mindset shifts, and holistic practices rooted in the Three Principles of Mind, Consciousness, and Thought—the foundational framework introduced by Joseph S. Bailey.
As the book’s title suggests, thriving at the “eye of the hurricane” means accessing that quiet core where clarity emerges. Michael Neill, in his insightful foreword, sets the stage for a collection of real-life stories from leaders who prove that uncertain times are opportunities for growth. Themes of emotional agility, adaptive coping, and inner wisdom resonate deeply with nurses, offering antidotes to compassion fatigue and career stagnation.
For Teresa, this meant evolving from bedside charge nurse to a global voice in holistic health—co-leading the American Holistic Nurses Association’s Austin chapter and facilitating retreats that spark profound “aha” moments—like the one at an AHNA conference where insight dissolved her own chronic pain.
Teresa’s Story: From Storm to Serenity
Teresa’s contribution to Thriving at the Eye of the Hurricane is a beacon for nurses feeling overwhelmed. She recounts her pivot to nurse coaching after years on the front lines, where traditional fixes like more coffee or rigid schedules fell short. Instead, embracing the Resilience Paradigm—built on Bailey’s Three Principles—unlocked a new operating system for well-being.
“It’s about recognizing the invisible dialogue running in the background,” Teresa explains, echoing the book’s core message that resilience blooms when we quiet the mental noise and tap into innate wisdom.
Through vivid anecdotes from her consulting practice and faculty role at Advancing Holistic Health, Teresa outlines practical steps:
- Journaling for thought deconstruction
- Breathwork for present-moment grounding
- Community circles for shared strength
Her chapter blends vulnerability with actionable insights, showing how these tools propelled her from private coaching to international podcasts and certifications. It’s a testament to the book’s ethos: in uncertain times, resilience isn’t armor—it’s the eye, the still point that empowers us to lead with grace.
Your Invitation to Thrive: Tools for Nurses in the Storm
Whether you’re a seasoned RN grappling with shift fatigue or an aspiring coach seeking deeper impact, Thriving at the Eye of the Hurricane—with Joseph S. Bailey’s foundational wisdom, Michael Neill’s inspiring foreword, and stories like Teresa’s—is your guide to weathering any gale.
This anthology reinforces our mission at NurseCoaching.com: transforming nursing careers through holistic coaching grounded in resilience. It’s a reminder that when nurses thrive inwardly, they ripple outward—elevating patient care, reducing burnout, and fostering healthcare systems built on empathy.
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Thriving at the Eye of the Hurricane: Unlocking Resilience in Uncertain Times by Joseph S. Bailey, MA, LP Foreword by Michael Neill Edited by Dr. Patricia A. O’Gorman
Available now on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook.
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What’s one resilient practice that’s helped you through a storm? Share in the comments—we’re here to celebrate your strength!