Hi, I’m Nicholas

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I coach high-performing, ambitious professionals who feel stuck, overworked, or undervalued to break free from the grind and build lives aligned with their deepest values… filled with freedom, purpose, and connection.

But my journey to this work was anything but linear.

I grew up in a blue-collar family in rural Pennsylvania, navigating a turbulent home life that left me searching for escape.

By my late teens, I was unhoused, immersed in the chaos of the late '90s East Coast rave scene, numbing my pain with club drugs, alcohol, and anything that offered a fleeting sense of relief.

Then came a near-life moment—a wake-up call that forced me to confront my reality and begin the difficult process of reclaiming my sanity, sovereignty, and self-respect.

I earned degrees in NYC, launched a business in my late 20s, taught at universities, and built a 13-year career in big tech throughout my 30s and 40s.

On paper, I had it all: the wife, the house, the car, the savings, the 401k, the healthcare, the status symbols.

But beneath the surface?

I was unraveling.

Anxiety, sleep disorders, gut health issues… all symptoms of a deeper misalignment.

I had spent years optimizing my life for external success but had lost connection with what truly mattered.

I was trapped.

No longer thriving, just surviving.

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Why I Coach Other Ambitious Midlife Professionals?

I’ve seen firsthand how corporate culture traps even the most driven professionals in comfort zones that stifle their potential.

The pressure to perform, produce, and prove yourself (combined with the allure of golden handcuffs) can pull you further away from the impact, fulfillment, and freedom you truly desire.

For years, I was caught in that same cycle.

Pushing harder, chasing the next milestone, convincing myself that success would eventually feel different.

Until it didn’t.

When I hit my own breaking point, another near-life moment forced me to step back and question everything.

That moment wasn’t just a wake-up call. It was a decision point.

I had to clarify what truly mattered, craft a plan, and get the right support to follow through.

That’s how I finally reclaimed control, realigned my work with my values, and built a life of purpose…on purpose.

But I didn’t do it alone.

Now, I’m dedicated to helping other high-performing, ambitious professionals do the same.

What Kind of Life Feels Out of Reach for You?

The life I live today—one of deep connection, purpose, and freedom—once felt impossible.

I used to believe that success meant sacrifice…that in order to achieve, I had to grind, hustle, and push through the exhaustion.

That fulfillment was something I’d get to someday.

Now, I know better.

Today, I live in Colorado with my wife and two cats, surrounded by the raw beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
My days are spent in service, in nature, and in the pursuit of deeper self-awareness, balance and connection.

I’ve built a life where alignment, impact, and well-being aren’t afterthoughts…they’re the foundation.

If the life you long for feels out of reach, I can help you find your way there.

Hear more about my own journey

I’ve contributed to dozens of podcasts and articles, sharing hard-earned insights from over a decade of surviving—and thriving—in high-pressure environments. I speak candidly about mental health, well-being, and conscious leadership, offering actionable advice and real-world perspectives.

*Spoiler alert: I don’t hold back.

How We Can Work Together

Curious about what coaching with me is like?

Vist the Coach With Me page for more information on packages and options.

If you’re not ready to jump in the deep end with me just yet, I invite you to join my growing community of over 11 thousand rebellious professionals on my Quiet Rebellion mailing-list, Linkedin, and in the Changing Work Collective.