Meet The Team
Destiny played its hand in uniting Scott Shute and Nicholas Whitaker, two kindred spirits with a joint mission: to reinvent the modern workplace.
Scott dedicates his life’s work to transforming corporate culture from within, with a steadfast vision to make mindful and conscious business practices the norm across all boardrooms.
Nicholas guides individuals on a journey of healing from the scars left by toxic work environments, and coaches them on cultivating meaning and purpose beyond paychecks and titles. He advocates for a life-work where intention takes center stage.
Together, they mentor aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders on how to lead with heart and build a thriving business grounded in conscious business and leadership principles.
After years of hearing the same feedback from tired and depleted corporate colleagues and struggling soloprenuers across their professional networks, they created the Changing Work Collective to unite the greatest mind and hearts in the industry in a movement to change work from the inside out.
Join them in their mission today.
Scott Shute
Founder, Changing Work
Former LinkedIn Exec
Scott’s mission is to Change Work from the Inside Out by promoting and mainstreaming conscious business practices.
His latest venture, Changing Work, seeks to curate the best practices of conscious business and make them more widely available. Scott’s work has been featured in publications such as Inc., Forbes, and Fast Company, and podcasts such as Good Life Project.
He is the author of the award-winning book “The Full Body Yes”, as well as a keynote speaker, and works with executives to develop high-performing, conscious organizations.
An active advocate for customers and employees in the technology space for over 20 years, Scott managed a team of over 1,000 employees at LinkedIn as a customer operations VP before switching roles to combine his long-time passions with his practical leadership and operations skills as Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Programs.
Scott is a devoted husband and father, enjoys playing acoustic guitar, landscape photography (www.scottshutephotos.com), and riding anything with two wheels.
Nicholas Whitaker
Co-founder, Changing Work
Master Certified Professional Coach
Nicholas is an activist for the transformation of workplace culture, combining over two decades of experience in tech, media, academia, and entrepreneurship with a profound dedication to conscious leadership and business.
As co-founder of the Changing Work Collective, he is at the forefront of a movement advocating for the expansion of consciousness in the workplace.
As a coach for mid-life corporate professionals, his approach is underpinned by a focus on work-life harmony, curiosity, compassion, purpose, and intention.
His leadership is a testament to his passion for mentorship, mental health awareness, and his belief in the transformative power of collaborative, supportive communities.
Outside of work, Nicholas fills his cup through exploring the wilderness of the American Southwest, deepening his mindfulness practice, and enjoying time with his wife and cats.
You can learn more about Nicholas and his coaching at Nicholaswhitaker.com
Alec Kassin
Founding Partner, Changing Work
Chronic Pain Coach
Alec has been involved in conscious business for the better part of a decade.
As a Manager at LinkedIn, Alec served as a Mindfulness & Compassion Ambassador in both Dublin and San Francisco, running workshops and events for employees around the world.
He left LinkedIn in 2021 to become a founding partner in Changing Work, helping to scale conscious business offerings to organizations.
An avid mindfulness enthusiast that used mindfulness to overcome severe back pain, Alec started a breakthrough chronic pain coaching business in 2023 to empower those suffering from chronic pain.
Aimee Serene
Founding Partner, Head of Programs & Operations
Integration Guide & Conscious Business Advocate
Aimee balances over 15 years in corporate operations and program management with nearly a decade dedicated to the healing arts and personal development.
She serves as a steward for conscious business and leadership at Changing Work. Implementing the organization's vision in a grounded and intentional manner, her role involves assembling people, ideas, and potential– fostering an environment for extraordinary outcomes.
Her commitment aligns with her passion for mindfulness, ethics, and leadership transformation. As an integration coach, Aimee focuses on supporting individuals in discovering and harnessing their own intuitive wisdom, charting a path grounded in trust and insight for both personal and professional growth.
She believes in the healing power inherent in each individual. Her journey is enriched by a love for dance and the pursuit of authentic connection through creative expression.