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
Making the Decision Right: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis in Your Career
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This week on Unstuck Career, we tackle the paralyzing fear of making the “wrong” decision—a mindset that leads so many smart professionals into analysis paralysis and a life they never truly chose. I share the all-too-relatable ice cream saga (yes, Chocoholic Chunk is still the star!), showing how second-guessing, detours, and even dead ends aren’t proof that you made a bad choice—they’re just part of the journey.
You’ll learn why chasing perfect certainty is an illusion, and how treating every choice as “right” can liberate you from the anxiety of predicting the future. We get real about what actually happens when you decide to make a change, whether it’s in your job or your daily routine: when plans go sideways, it isn’t failure—it’s just an opportunity to reroute, learn, and keep moving forward.
If you’re ready to ditch the overthinking and finally make decisions with confidence, this episode will show you how to adjust on the fly—no matter what life throws your way. Want extra support as you make your next move? Let’s talk! Get all the details and book time with me at kenwilliamscoaching.com, or check the link in the show notes.
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