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
Lessons from Corn and Bamboo - Friday Focus Ep. 182
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In this Friday Focus episode, Ken dives deep into the power of maintaining a positive outlook—especially when setbacks and rejections seem never-ending. Inspired by a listener’s comment about the "endless supply of rejections" in the job search, Ken shares a powerful story comparing the fast-growing corn crop to the slow and steady growth of bamboo. Sometimes, just because we can’t see progress, doesn’t mean things aren’t working beneath the surface.
Ken discusses how to cultivate a belief that your hard work is paying off, even if the results aren't immediate. He emphasizes faith—not in a purely religious sense, but as the deep-seated belief that your efforts matter and growth is happening, even when it’s invisible. Sharing his own journey of persistence, from low-engagement social media posts to landing TEDx talks, Ken shows that patience, belief, and consistent action are key to becoming truly unstuck and unstoppable in your career and life.
Tune in to learn how to shift your mindset, keep moving forward, and trust that—and how—things are working out for you.
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