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.
Episodes
247 episodes
Ditching the Rules: Build Confidence and Community
If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to step off the traditional career path and actually thrive, this episode is for you. I sit down with Sara O’Connor—once a high-powered attorney, now a renowned artist and rising force in the po...
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Episode 247
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36:55
You’re Not Lazy: Breaking Free from Living by Someone Else’s Plan
Feeling stuck in a career you never truly chose? On this episode of Unstuck Career, host Ken Williams reminds you that you’re not lazy—you’ve just been following someone else’s plan. Ken shares his own journey of spending decades building other...
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Episode 246
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6:53
How Programming Holds Us Back: Money, Mindset, and Multiple Incomes
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 barr...
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Episode 245
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49:26
Escaping the Education Trap: Why Degrees Aren't Always the Answer
This week, we’re taking a hard look at the “education trap”—that sneaky belief that another diploma, certificate, or advanced degree will finally unlock the career and life you’ve been dreaming of. I share my own candid experiences, including t...
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Episode 244
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8:01
How Spirituality Fuels Success: A Different Way to Unstick Your Career
This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Bishop Kevin Foreman for a transformative conversation about getting “unstuck”—not just in your career, but in every part of your life. We crack open the myth that spirituality and success are incomp...
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Episode 243
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41:29
Nothing Changes Until You Do: Taking Control of Your Career and Happiness
This week, we're confronting the classic mantra, “nothing changes until something changes,” and digging into why it’s so tempting to wait for someone—or something—else to fix our work frustrations. Have you found yourself wishing your boss, you...
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Episode 242
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6:23
Challenging Your Comfort Zone and Discover What's Next
Have you ever felt like you were living on autopilot—working, going to the gym, and coming home—wondering if it’s time to shake things up? This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Alexia Photiou for an honest conversation about what it’s re...
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Episode 241
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35:42
Whose Dream Are You Building? How to Reclaim Your Career Path
This week on the Unstuck Career Podcast, we're shifting the focus to dreams—yours, specifically. Too often, we find ourselves clocking in and out, helping someone else achieve their vision while our own aspirations take a backseat. I open up ab...
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Episode 240
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7:41
From Networking Frustrations to Life-Changing Connections
This week, I’m joined by Jason Hill, founder of the Owwll app—a game-changing platform designed to bring real, meaningful conversations back to networking. If you’ve ever felt turned off by traditional networking events or those LinkedIn pitche...
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Episode 239
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49:39
Why Golden Handcuffs Might Only Exist in Your Mind
Ever feel chained to a job you don’t love because the perks are just too good to give up? This week, we tackle the myth of “golden handcuffs”—those alluring benefits and comforts that keep you stuck in roles you're only lukewarm about. I share ...
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Episode 238
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6:54
When Your Childhood Dream Isn’t Enough
This week, I sit down with Jen Disney, a marine biologist who’s bravely navigating the messy middle of a major career pivot. After nearly 20 years in her dream field and reaching milestones she’d set as a child, Jen realized her definition of f...
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Episode 237
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34:11
Building Your Career Without Worrying About Reputation
In this week’s episode, we tackle the age-old question: “What will other people think?”—and how your obsession with reputation may be keeping you stuck in your career. I break down the invisible weight of other peoples' opinions, from LinkedIn ...
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Episode 236
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6:33
Embracing Your Golden Squirrel Mindset Superpower
This week on Unstuck Career, we sit down with Joshua Frederico, a true visionary who's turned what some might call a liability into his ultimate superpower. From surviving the “toxic 9 to 5” grind to building his own path as an entrepreneur in ...
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Episode 235
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37:15
Deciding Without Knowing: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action
This week on Unstuck Career, we tackle the thorny issue of overthinking—especially when you're stuck waiting for “perfect” information before making a move. I share firsthand stories, including navigating a maze of parking options and flight ti...
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Episode 234
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7:07
What to Do When Your Mission No Longer Aligns
This week on Unstuck Career, Sandra Almanza joins me for a raw and honest look at what it means to outgrow your job—and what it takes to get unstuck when burnout and fear try to hold you back. Sandra shares her journey from lab manager and aspi...
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Episode 233
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31:27
Safe Experiments to Build Momentum and Overcome Career Fear
Ever felt paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake or being judged in your career? This week, I’m challenging the myth of perfection and diving headfirst into why taking imperfect action is actually the safest bet you can make. I share the rea...
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Episode 232
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7:13
Embracing Whimsy: How to Life a Life on Your Own Terms
This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Faith Litchfield—the endlessly imaginative and hilarious creator I discovered on TikTok—for a conversation that’s all about embracing whimsy, free will, and the power of playful rebellion. Ever wonde...
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Episode 231
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32:53
Progress Beats Perfection Every Time
This week, we shine a light on the “progress over perfection” mindset—a powerful shift that just might be the key to getting unstuck in your career. Have you found yourself overthinking and delaying goals because you’re afraid of making mistake...
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Episode 230
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7:41
Claiming Your Value: Moving Forward When Plans Fall Apart
This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Juli Becker, who truly embodies what it means to be “in the middle of the story.” Juli came prepared with a candid look at navigating transitions, setbacks, and the uncertainty that comes with being ...
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Episode 229
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34:51
Taking Control: Moving from Passenger to Driver in Your Career
This week, we’re taking a hard look at what it really means to move from “drifter” to “driver” in your life and career. Have you ever found yourself sitting in the passenger seat—blaming your boss, the economy, or everyone else for where you ar...
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Episode 228
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4:25
Moving Beyond Comfort Zones: Building a Life of Service and Growth
This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Dr. Gigi Sabbat, a powerhouse motivational speaker and founder of Life Service Center of America, whose story of resilience and purpose will leave you inspired to reimagine your own career path. We d...
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Episode 227
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36:35
Master Your Morning: Three Steps to Reset Your Day and Mindset
This Friday, I’m sharing my favorite secret weapon to kick off your day feeling grounded and intentional—the “Three Minute Reset.” Ever feel overwhelmed with a mile-long to-do list, or stuck before your day even begins? In this episode, I’ll gu...
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Episode 226
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3:59
Why Humanizing the Workplace Matters
This week we break open the myth of job security and dig into what it really takes to walk away from an environment that no longer fits. My guest, Peter Tighe, shares his journey from the grind of 9-to-5 to launching his own consulting business...
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Episode 225
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37:16
The Real Reason You Feel Stuck in Your Career
This week on the Unstuck Career Podcast, we’re tackling one of the toughest career myths out there: the idea that it’s your job holding you back. In this Friday Focus episode, I break down why it’s not your career that’s stuck—it’s you. I’ll sh...
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Episode 224
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4:51
Why Embracing Risk Matters: Medieval Combat, Entrepreneurship, and Getting Unstuck
This week, I chat with Derrick Flitcroft, a modern-day knight bringing full-contact armored combat tournaments to life as a business and sport. Ever wonder what it’s like to fight with real swords and steel armor—not as a staged show, but a com...
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Episode 223
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32:58