In A World Of Distractions, Reclaiming Your Attention Is An Act Of Rebellion
Coaching Rebellious Midlife Professionals Ready To Reclaim Their
Time, Energy and Attention
and Build Something Beautiful.
A life on their own terms.
Lead Your Own Rebellion — With Support Straight To Your Inbox.
Bold insights. Actionable strategies. Real transformation.
My mailing list helps you be rebellious through:
Actionable Ideas to help you navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
Provocative Insights on redefining success, aligning with your values, and leading a life of purpose.
Proven Tools & Resources to reclaim your focus and make meaningful progress, personally and professionally.
No Fluff, No BS, No Woo Just actionable, impactful strategies to help you break free from distraction and build a life that truly aligns with who you are and what’s important to you.
This isn’t just a newsletter — it’s your Playbook for leading a rebellion against the chaos of high pressure workplaces, hustle culture and systems of control designed to keep you anxious, distracted and complacent.
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Take action and create a life on your terms.
Create something beautiful .
You’ve worked hard, performed at the highest levels, and built a reputation of achievement and “doing”
You’ve accomplished so much, yet something feels off.
Burnout looms as you navigate endless responsibilities.
The weight of personal and professional demands is taking its toll.
Self-doubt creeps in, amplified by the constant noise of uncertainty.
You long for deeper connection—with yourself, your purpose, and the people who matter most.
Great Awareness!
It’s an important first step to transformation.
The good news is:
You don’t have to figure it out all alone anymore.
Purpose isn’t something you find “out there”.
It’s found through conviction, commitment and consistent action over time.
It’s time to move beyond conventional ideas of success, beyond paychecks and titles, and create a life that truly aligns with who you are and what you value.
That is where a coach comes in.
You’re not broken.
Coaching isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about reminding you who you are, what you’re here to do, and what steps you need to take next along your path.
The most accomplished leaders know this: thriving in life and business isn’t a solo journey.
True rebels recognize the power of trusted advisors and community to cut through the noise, unlock their potential, and build a life that aligns with their values.
Here’s what you can gain through transformative, insights-driven coaching:
Clarity: Define what truly matters
Focus: Your time, energy and attention with intention on what matters.
Breakthroughs: Move past the burnout, self-doubt, distractions and mindsets that keep you stuck.
Authentic Leadership: Lead with intention, inspire others, and align your actions with your values.
Community: Connect with other like minded and like hearted rebels who are ready support you along your journey
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
Why Coach With Me?
Hi, I’m Nicholas Whitaker – Your Partner In Rebellion
Over the past two decades, I’ve navigated high-pressure environments, built successful businesses, and coached leaders to break free from the grind and step into their fullest potential.
But my own journey hasn’t been without challenges.
Like many of my colleagues and clients, I’ve faced moments of burnout and misalignment.
It was through my own quiet rebellion — challenging these norms and redefining success on my terms that I discovered the clarity and purpose I now help others achieve.
Through a blend of mindfulness, strategy, and personalized tactics, we’ll create a roadmap to a life where you lead with purpose and thrive — on your terms.
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
