HI, I’m Nicholas
I coach high-performing, ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overworked, or undervalued to break free from the grind and build lives aligned with their deepest values. Lives rooted in freedom, purpose, and connection.
But I didn’t arrive at this work by following a clear path.
I built it from the inside out.
I grew up in a blue-collar family in rural Pennsylvania, navigating instability and a turbulent home life that taught me early how to survive…but not how to feel safe.
By my late teens, I was unhoused.
Living out of my car.
Deep in the late-’90s East Coast rave scene.
Self-medicating with whatever numbed the ache.
Then came a few near-life experiences.
Moments that cracked through the chaos and made me choose:
Keep disappearing, or start rebuilding.
I chose the slow, painful road back to myself.
Over time, I earned degrees.
Launched my first business in my 20s.
Taught at top universities in New York.
And spent 13 years in big tech, leading global initiatives, mentoring talent, leading mindfulness programs and eventually burning out under the weight of it all.
That’s when I finally stopped performing success…
and started practicing alignment.
On paper, I had everything:
The title, the house, the 401k, the healthcare, the reputation.
But underneath?
I was unraveling.
Anxiety.
Sleep disorders.
Chronic gut issues.
All signs of a life misaligned.
I had optimized for success… and lost connection with what actually mattered.
I wasn’t thriving. I was surviving.
The Wake - Up Call
I know how easy it is to stay stuck in something that looks good from the outside.
Especially when the perks are just good enough to numb the pain.
The pressure to perform.
The illusion of stability.
The slow erosion of your inner life.
I chased the next milestone, convinced it would eventually feel different.
But it never did.
My real turning point came when I finally stopped looking outward for validation
and turned inward to ask: What am I really doing here?
That question changed everything.
I got honest about what mattered.
Got support.
Made a plan.
And started reclaiming my life.
Now, I help others do the same.
What Kind of Life Feels Out of Reach for You?
Why I Coach Other Ambitious Professionals
The life I live today (one of connection, clarity, and purpose) once felt out of reach.
Back then, I believed success meant sacrifice.
That rest was a reward.
That fulfillment could wait.
Now I know better.
I live in Colorado with my wife and two cats, surrounded by the raw beauty of the Rockies.
My days are spent in service, in nature, and in the quiet, rebellious act of choosing alignment over achievement for its own sake.
I’ve built a life where well-being isn’t a bonus…it’s the foundation.
If the life you long for feels distant, I’m here to help you find your way back to it.
It is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
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 13 thousand rebellious professionals on my Quiet Rebellion mailing-list, Linkedin, and in the Changing Work Collective.