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
How Programming Holds Us Back: Money, Mindset, and Multiple Incomes
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This week, we're tackling one of the biggest myths keeping people stuck in their careers—“I can’t move forward because I don’t have enough money.” Joined by Karen Thomas, the second income guru, we strip back the illusions around financial barriers and reveal why a lack of strategy—not dollars—is often the culprit behind feeling stuck. Karen shares how society, education, and even media have programmed us to believe we trade time for money, when there are countless ways to create income—even from home.
You'll hear Karen’s candid journey from Avon lady to founder of A Better Life Is A Choice, uncovering how she built multiple streams of income and navigated real-life setbacks, including job loss and family health challenges. We dig into the secrets “they” don’t teach in school, from money mindset shifts to practical tips for launching new income streams, even if you have zero tech skills or think you’re too old to try. Karen also lifts the curtain on working from home, mystery shopping, and how an online academy opens up opportunities most people never knew existed.
If you’re feeling stuck or desperate for options, this episode is for you. We get real about overcoming limiting beliefs, exploring unconventional paths, and building a support network for change. Connect directly with Karen at abetterlifeisachoice.com and grab my mystery shopping resource by emailing Kenneth@kenwilliamscoaching.com. Ready to break out of your old programming? You won’t want to miss this conversation.
If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/breakthrough