The Unstuck Career
Stuck in your career? Feeling overlooked, undervalued, or unsure of your next move? The Unstuck Career is your roadmap to breaking free and unlocking your next level—whether that’s a promotion, career change, or more fulfillment in your current role.
Hosted by Ken Williams, career strategist and leadership coach, this podcast delivers practical strategies, expert insights, and real-world advice to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take action. Each episode will help you:
- Identify what’s keeping you stuck and how to move forward
- Learn proven tactics to land promotions and increase your income
- Build a career you love—without waiting for permission
- Develop the mindset and skills to navigate career challenges with confidence
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Episodes
184 episodes
Trust the Process. Finding Faith - Friday Focus Ep. 184
In this episode, Ken takes us on a thoughtful journey into the power of faith—what it means, how it shows up in our daily lives, and how choosing faith can be a game-changer for your career and personal growth. Broadcasting from Philadelphia as...
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Episode 184
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12:44
Turn Your Curiousity Into a Side Hustle w/ Logan Nielsen - Ep. 183
This week, we meet with Logan Nielsen, a creator known for his deep dives into creative side hustles and business models. You’ll hear how Logan built his career from working on movie sets as a teen to growing a TikTok following by sharing actio...
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Episode 183
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37:46
Lessons from Corn and Bamboo - Friday Focus Ep. 182
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...
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Episode 182
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9:58
The Recipe for Career Happiness is Charlie's Sugar Shop - Ep. 181
This week, I sit down with Beth, whose inspiring story is one that so many of us can relate to. After spending 20 years in education—working as a teacher and cheer coach—Beth found herself exhausted, anxious, and feeling trapped in a toxic 9 to...
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Episode 181
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40:34
Debunking the Degree Myth - Friday Focus Ep. 180
In this Friday Focus episode, Ken tackles one of the most common barriers people face when pursuing their dream jobs: the fear of not having the “right” qualifications. Drawing on real-life stories and his own HR experience, Ken separates myth ...
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Episode 180
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7:26
Changing Lives through Beat Boxing w/ Parker Kane - Ep. 179
This week, we sit down with Parker Kane, whose viral beatboxing moment at a small-town McDonald's kickstarted a truly unexpected career journey. Parker opens up about the struggle of pursuing creative passions while feeling the pressure to foll...
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Episode 179
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37:15
Failure is the First Step Towards Success - Friday Fun Ep. 178
This week, Ken dives into one of the biggest hurdles we all face on our career journeys: the fear of making mistakes. Through personal stories—complete with a guest appearance from his mischievous cat—Ken challenges the deep-seated belief...
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Episode 178
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7:17
Let Go of Other People's Expectations w/ Monica Arrieta - Ep. 177
This week, we visit with Monica Arrieta, a career coach whose unconventional path to professional fulfillment is as relatable as it is inspiring. Monica shares her journey from following the traditional "get a good job" narrative she inherited ...
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Episode 177
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37:48
You're Talking Yourself Out of Success - Friday Focus Ep. 176
This week, Ken dives into the challenge of taking that first step when fear holds you back. Sharing a personal story about hesitating before jumping off a lake cliff, Ken explores how our subconscious tries to protect us from the unknown by con...
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Episode 176
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6:07
Side Hustle Success Stories with Flix by Ryan - Ep. 175
This week, we sit down with Ryan, also known as FlixByRyan—an inspirational entrepreneur and TikTok creator who’s shaking up the way we think about side hustles and career growth. Ryan shares his journey from videographer to coach, ...
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Episode 175
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39:47
Push Back Against Workplace Negativity - Friday Focus Ep. 174
In this Friday Focus episode, Ken tackles the often-overlooked topic of self-worth in the workplace. Have you ever stayed in a job that drained you, or tolerated poor treatment from a boss or colleague, simply because you didn’t think you...
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Episode 174
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5:46
Success Doesn't Start Perfect. So Just Start w/ Julie Bertonazzi - Ep. 173
This week, we sit down with Julie Bertonazzi, a passionate photographer and entrepreneur who’s spent the last 23 years carving her own unique path outside the typical 9-to-5 grind. Julie shares her inspiring journey from being a self-described ...
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Episode 173
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36:16
How Talking To Yourself Shapes Your Beliefs - Friday Focus Ep. 172
This week, Ken dives into a powerful yet often overlooked topic: the way we talk to ourselves. Building on last week’s conversation about limiting beliefs, Ken reveals how our own words—yes, even those offhand sarcastic comments—can profoundly ...
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Episode 172
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5:59
Dare to Dream Bigger with Carolina Gomez - Ep. 171
On today’s episode of the Unstuck Career podcast, host Ken Williams sits down with Carolina Gomez, a six-figure entrepreneur and founder of Balloon Element in Florida. After starting her career in corporate finance and digital marketing, Caroli...
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Episode 171
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40:34
Break Free from Limiting Beliefs - Friday Focus Ep. 170
Today, Ken dives into the powerful topic of belief—not in a religious sense, but in terms of the mindset that can either unlock or limit our potential. Inspired by a recent conversation with guest Barry, Ken shares a vulnerable story from his o...
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Episode 170
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6:11
A Mustache + a Suit + Card tricks = Amazing Barry
In this episode of the Unstuck Career Podcast, Ken Williams and the Amazing Barry have an in-depth conversation. Barry is a web developer and professional magician based in Indianapolis, and he shares how his love for theater and magic evolved ...
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Episode 169
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46:16
Break Up with "I Can't" - Friday Focus Ep. 168
In today's Friday fun episode, Ken dives into a belief that could be holding you back in your career and life: the idea that “people like me can’t do that” or “it doesn’t work for me.” Ken challenges this limiting mindset and explores how our s...
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Episode 168
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5:40
Embrace Career Pivots by Adapting to Change w/ Natasha Cornstein - Ep. 167
In today’s episode, we sit down with Natasha Cornstein, the dynamic CEO of Blushington—a luxury express beauty service with roots in New York City and big plans to expand nationwide through franchising. Natasha’s journey is anything but ordinar...
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Episode 167
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36:42
Why You’re Not Acting on Your Career Goals - Friday Focus Ep. 166
In this Friday Focus episode, Ken dives into a topic that holds many of us back: why we’re really not taking action in our careers and lives. Forget the usual excuses like being too tired, not knowing what to do, or lacking motivation—Ken revea...
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Episode 166
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5:12
Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Burnout w/ Gladian Rivera - Ep. 165
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 we...
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Episode 165
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36:23
Safety vs Success: Your Brain is Resisting Change - Friday Focus Ep. 164
This episode explores how fear, driven by our subconscious mind, often holds us back from making changes in our careers and lives. Ken explains that our brains are wired to prioritize safety and resist change, leading to anxiety when considerin...
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Episode 164
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7:15
Purpose and Passion found in a KitchenAid - w/ Mr. Mixer - Ep. 163
This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Zach—better known as Mr. Mixer—the social media sensation who turned an unlikely passion for KitchenAid mixers into a thriving business. But this conversation goes far beyond kitchen appliances...
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Episode 163
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33:55
Break Free from Approval with Shiraz Baboo - Ep. 161
This week, we visit with Shiraz, an expert in helping people identify and break through their mental roadblocks. Together, we dive deep into the pervasive fear of what others think—a struggle that Shiraz estimates affects over 95% of people. Fr...
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Episode 161
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17:44