The Unstuck Career
The Unstuck Career is hosted by Ken Williams, an entrepreneur who made a bold career shift at age 55 after spending 16 years in the same job. Now building his own business, Ken is on a mission to help others break free from unfulfilling work and create a better life.
This podcast is for burned-out, frustrated professionals who feel stuck in toxic jobs, underpaid roles, or careers that no longer fit, and know they’re meant for something more.
Each week, Ken shares powerful conversations with people who have successfully made the leap (or are in the process of doing it) alongside practical Friday Focus episodes packed with mindset shifts and actionable strategies. Listeners will learn how to take control of their careers, build momentum toward change, and create work that aligns with the life they actually want.
If you’re ready to stop settling and start moving, this show will help you get there.
The Unstuck Career
Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Burnout w/ Gladian Rivera - Ep. 165
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This week, Ken sits down with Gladian Rivera, founder and CEO of Obsidian Rising, LLC. Gladian’s organization is dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs overcome burnout and lead with renewed purpose, clarity, and confidence. Drawing on her wealth of experience in leadership and trauma-informed program design, Gladian shares deep insights on the roots of imposter syndrome—especially among women and minorities—and offers practical advice for reframing negative self-talk, building confidence, and detaching self-worth from titles and roles.
Together, they dive into the realities of burnout, the importance of aligning your identity with your core values rather than external validation, and the powerful impact of resilience through failure. This conversation isn’t just for women or entrepreneurs—it’s a universal message about claiming your worth, harnessing self-trust, and finding fulfillment beyond your professional achievements. Whether you’re struggling with feeling like an imposter, searching for greater alignment, or seeking inspiration to embrace your own journey, this episode is packed with empowering stories and actionable tools to help you get ‘unstuck’ and move forward with authenticity and self-assurance.
To learn more about Gladian, you can go to her website, https://obsidianrisingllc.com
If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://unstuckcareer.com/unstuck