After A Job Loss: Meet Change and Transition Coach Nicholas Whitaker

Meet Nicholas Whitaker with a special focus recently llaid-off tech workers, and those struggling with toxic teams. Nicholas is passionate about helping people navigate the uncertainties accompanying major life shifts. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Nicholas understands the unique challenges those suddenly out of work face. That's exactly what happened to him after over a decade of working at Google. He has dedicated his life to coaching knowledge workers and founders through tough times, using mindfulness practices to help them find balance, calm, focus, and fulfillment. As a former Google employee, Nicholas played a significant role in scaling the company's global mindfulness program, gPause, and has extensive experience in mindfulness and meditation. Coping with layoffs can be a distressing experience, bringing feelings of uncertainty and fear about the future. However, they also present an opportunity for growth, transformation, and self-reflection. Mindfulness practices can play a key role in helping individuals process their emotions and maintain a sense of balance during this challenging period. By being present and attentive to the moment, individuals can gain valuable insights and begin exploring new possibilities for personal and professional growth. In his discussion with Brett Hill, Nicholas Whitaker described receiving the unexpected news of his layoff from Google via email at 3 a.m. on a Friday. Through mindfulness and self-compassion, Whitaker could process his emotions, find support among friends and colleagues, and create a plan for the future. His 5-year plan suddenly became a 5-week plan to find greater fulfillment and purpose in helping others facing layoffs or major life transitions. Connect with Nicholas You can reach out to Nicholas from his listing on the ⁠Mindful Coach Association. His website is https://www.nicholaswhitaker.com Sign up for his newsletter to stay informed about special offers and events. Connect with Brett You can reach out to Brett from his listing on the ⁠⁠Mindful Coach Association.⁠ And his main website at The Mindful Coach. He works with coaches and other individuals 1:1, appears as a podcast guest, conducts webinars and teaches The Mindful Coach Method to coaches and other helping professionals. Sign up to be notified about the podcast and other events.