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You're making "good money" at your tech job,
but there are strings attached… Handcuffs actually.
You’ve worked hard to get here… great salary,
solid benefits,
impressive title.
The prestige is there.
So why do you feel so trapped?
RECLAIM WHAT MATTERS
The Quiet Rebellion isn't about quitting dramatically or burning bridges.
It's about reclaiming your time, energy, and attention on your own terms, while crafting an exit strategy that preserves what truly matters.
Having spent over a decade in tech before creating my own path out, I understand exactly what you're facing.
The golden handcuffs.
The anxiety.
The 3am Sunday Scaries
The fear of walking away from "easy money" that doesn't feel so easy anymore.
I’ve been there, done that and live to tell the tale.
You can learn from my journey and the journey of dozens of clients who I’ve walk along-side on their journey.
YOUR PATH FORWARD
Whether you want to:
Build runway for a sabbatical, leave of absence or retirement
Stay in tech but transform your experience of it
Launch your own business or consultancy
The Quiet Rebellion gives you the frameworks and personalized guidance to make it happen.
Client Testimonials
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Nicholas was my coach through one of the most difficult transitions I’ve made in my career to date. He functioned as both a coach and as a business advisor, putting me in contact with the right people to answer the questions I had. His combination of business savvy with mindfulness made it a safe space to process complex emotions, brainstorm ideas, launch plans, and get feedback.
Nicole Dekay
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist -
Nick is a thoughtful communicator, a wonderful listener, and an active participant in supporting the need of his clients and colleagues. As a Founder and Entrepreneur, he understands the balancing act of being the leader in charge, and as a former Corporate Leader, he understands what it means (and takes) to find reflection, meaning and balance amidst the red tape and chaos of global business. Nick is a companion and guide for each person he coaches as they travel down new roads, and he consciously guides them around what might be limiting them and shows them a smoother, gentler way focused on self-awareness and essential human goodness. If you are looking for the support of a coach, I strongly recommend Nick's work.
Courtney Feider
Chief Executive | Organizational Development Strategist -
During our coaching sessions, Nicholas took me on a journey of self awareness, deep understanding of myself, challenging me all with a profound compassion that has been deeply humbling and filled with learning. This is a great example of why a coach can be instrumental in making those shifts happen both professional and personal and why one should invest in a coach.
Yatish Siddaramaiah
Technical Program Management Leader | Ex-Google
HOW WE'LL WORK TOGETHER
CHANGING WORK COLLECTIVE
Join like-hearted professionals who are redefining success on their own terms.
Access affordable group coaching, affinity groups, regional chapters, monthly events, and private forums where you can be honest about your challenges and get the support you need to thrive.
It’s more than another online community.
It’s a movement to change work from the inside out.
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WILD REBELLION RETREATS
Quarterly nature-based experiences in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Baja.
Disconnect completely, reconnect with yourself, and return with the clarity you need to lead powerfully.
Limited to 10 participants per retreat.
Join the Quiet Rebellion Mailing List to learn more and get updates on upcoming retreats.
ONE-ON-ONE COACHING
Deep, personalized, insight driven guidance to navigate your unique situation.
We'll clarify your values, establish non-negotiable boundaries, and build habits that support your vision of freedom.
More Client Testimonials
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When I first started working with Nicholas, I had a vision but lacked clear direction. From our very first session, he provided not only concrete resources and guidance but also helped me identify how I was becoming my own roadblock. In each of our sessions, there’s a balanced blend of information sharing and self-reflection. He navigates my competing needs with grace and humor and consistently makes me feel safe, seen, heard and validated. With Nicholas's guidance, I’m thrilled to be pursuing a long-held dream of starting my own business.
Lisa Catalano
Lead Palliative Care Social Worker / Wellbeing Coach -
My journey with Nick was nothing short of transformative, and I don’t feel it’s an exaggeration to say this experience was truly life-changing. I began this journey in the midst of burnout, with feelings of apathy, persistent stress, and struggling to see the “light at the end of the tunnel”. I related to my everyday life through an anxious lens; every small task in my life felt like it had alarm bells attached to it. But I also had plans for some major life and career changes coming up that I wanted to be prepared for. We worked on establishing a routine that would help organize and manage my tasks, eliminating the stress and alarm bells in the process. Nick helped me to build in structure to my routine and mindfulness practice to ensure sustainability was maintained even after the coaching journey had ended. His work is beyond career coaching or even life coaching; it’s a life-altering journey. I now feel confident in my practices and in my upcoming life changes, I am so grateful for Nick and his coaching!
Eric Franey
Financial Operations & Performance Analyst -
Working with Nicholas Whitaker has been truly transformational. Early on, we focused on identifying my core values and what truly excites me. This clarity has not only helped me find better alignment in my daily work, but has also inspired me to work on my PhD. Beyond that, Nicholas coaching has held me accountable, ensuring that I stay focused and committed to the goals I set for myself. His guidance has been invaluable in both shaping my personal and professional growth.
Scott Harvey
Head of AI Implementation
Who Am I?
I know exactly how it feels. After more than a decade in tech, I faced the same crossroads you might be at now.
I found myself staring down the same questions you’re asking now.
I realized I could spend two years searching for another job that would eventually leave me feeling the same way... or I could spend that time building something aligned with my deepest values.
I chose the latter, and now I help others navigate their own path to freedom.
Whether that means reimagining their current role or creating something entirely new.
The techniques I teach blend ancient wisdom with practical modern strategies, drawing from my deep background in consciousness, positive psychology, communications and my real-world experience in tech leadership and entrepreneurship
I'm Nicholas Whitaker, Human BE-ing and Conscious Leadership Coach, Co-founder of Changing Work, and your trusted guide to your own
Quiet Rebellion.
READY TO START YOUR OWN QUIET REBELLION?
The first step is simple: a Clarity Call to explore what's possible.
Your rebellion doesn't have to be loud to be powerful.
You don’t have to stay trapped in golden handcuffs forever.
How long are you going to wait to demand the best for yourself? - Epictetus