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Dispatch: May 25th, 2025

Hey Rebel Reader,

Just a quick note as I shift where (and how) I’m sharing my work.

As you may already know, I’ve been peeling back from social media. I’m no longer on Meta platforms... for all the reasons.
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And while I’m still on LinkedIn, the algorithm makes sure only a fraction of you ever see what I share… while quietly feeding your attention to a machine designed to hijack your time and keep you on platform as long as possible.

That’s not the game I’m here to play.
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So I’m focusing my creative energy in two places:
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→ Right here on ConvertKit (you're already subscribed) for periodic updates, subscriber only invitations, and promotions for upcoming packages, workshops, retreats and partnerships.

→ And over on Substack, where all the really good stuff lives.

If you care about reclaiming your precious time, energy and attention, want to support me as a creator and coach, or just want to keep up with The Quiet Rebellion

Join me on Substack

It’s free for now, but if you’re feeling generous, there’s options to donate.

What’s new over there?

New Caselogs:
​Real profiles of high performers on the edge of their Quiet Rebellion. Each one maps a survival pattern, what’s underneath it, and how to work with it.

• ​Quiet Rebellion Caselog #09: The Crisis Chaser
• ​Quiet Rebellion Caselog #08: The Self-Sacrificer
• ​Quiet Rebellion Caselog #07: The Script Follower

New Field Manuals:
​Tactical tools for Rebels reclaiming their time, energy, and attention. Each one breaks down a core practice with reflections, prompts, and actions that actually move the needle.

• ​Boundaries & Non-Negotiables​
• ​Core Beliefs – Foundations of Self​
• ​Discovering Your Core Values​

Dispatches from the Quiet Rebellion​
​Essays from the front lines of inner and outer transformation.​
Expect personal stories, unfiltered reflections, and invitations to slow down and realign.

• ​When the Routine Stops Working​
• ​Stop trying to own your career. Own your life instead.​​
• ​The Cost of Living Is a Quiet Kind of Cruelty​
• ​Reclaiming Your Mornings & Nights from the Attention Economy​​

Needs Improvement Podcast​
​Conversations with leaders, rebels, and misfits who are unlearning the rules of work and life. It’s raw, honest, and occasionally inappropriate in the best way.

Latest episodes:

• ​From Burnout to Brilliance | Dr. Tamara Beckford, CEO @ UR Caring Docs​
• ​Becoming A ”Compassionate Agitator” | Jeff Jacobs, Sr. Director of Organizational Effectiveness @ Adobe​
• ​Moral Injury In The Workplace with Dean Yates​

Keep an eye out soon for a rebrand to the Quiet Rebellion Podcast where we will be interviewing pioneers and rebels who have lead their own quiet rebellion and can show you what worked for them.

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A few other updates from the field:

I’ll be at Conscious Entrepreneur Summit this week say hi if you’re there. Here’s an exclusive $100 off discount code.

Your code: NICHOLAS

Know someone who’d benefit from two days of deep growth, clear thinking, and real connections? Please pass this along.

Grab your tix here: ​https://consciousentrepreneur.us/​

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​Are we Friends of Coworkers?
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We’re launching the third Changing Work book: Are We Friends or Coworkers? Exploring Relationships At Work. Join our launch team and buy your copy on May 30th!

​https://www.changingwork.org/are-we-friends-or-are-we-coworkers​
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​Speaking of friends
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My dear friend + mentor Richard James is showing his stunning new photo series, Lucid Illusions, at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. If you’re anywhere near the Berkshires, go see it: https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/lucid-illusions-richard-jamesor explore his collections online​

Wild Rebellion Retreats

I’m hosting a half-day, nature-based meditation retreat next Saturday June 7th in Niwot Colorado, (between Boulder and Longmont) - by donation, space is limited.

Reply to this email for details if you would like to drop in, arrive and spend a few hours with some like hearted individuals in nature while supporting me in the completion of my Awake In The Wild Teacher Certification Training.

That’s it for now.

More soon from the Quiet Rebellion.

Be Rebellious,​

In Solidarity ✊
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Nicholas Whitaker
Human BE-ing and Conscious Leadership Coach @ nicholaswhitaker.com Co-founder @ Changing Work​

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