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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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Send us a text Today's Friday Fun is another deep discussion about...up and coming technologies Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own path to promotion.Do you want to chat?Get on my schedule or find other ways to work with me at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/ 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/breakthro...
Send us a text This week, we meet with Cathy Ahron, who navigated the complex journey from being a traditional wife and stay-at-home mom to forging a new life after a major transition. You’ll hear how Cathy’s international experiences—from Prague to Brazil—shaped her perspective on fulfillment and identity. Get an inside look at the challenges (and unexpected lessons) that come with marital upheaval, parenting through adversity, and finding spiritual grounding in uncertain times. Plus,&...
Send us a text This week, we dig into the heart of the “approval addict trap,” a subtle but powerful force that keeps so many of us stuck in our careers. Have you ever hesitated to make a bold move or wanted to change directions, only to hold back because you were waiting for someone else’s approval—whether it’s your boss, your parents, or even your peers? I share intimate stories from my own experience in management, opening up about how I let the need for validation shape my career moves, a...
Send us a text This week, you’ll meet Jason Powell, who transformed a frustrating 9-to-5 grind into a vibrant career in stand-up comedy and coaching. You’ll hear how embracing risk and letting go of fear helped Jason find his true calling at 35—and how the rules of comedy, like saying “yes, and” and practicing the “rule of 10,” not only made him a better comedian but also a standout leader, mentor, and parent. If you’re feeling stuck, Jason’s story will inspire you to see your eclectic backgr...
Send us a text This week, Ken Williams helps you break out of the perfection trap and build real consistency in your career and life. You’ll discover why it's okay to “suck” at your goals but not okay to skip them, and learn practical strategies for overcoming slip-ups without giving up on your ambitions. Plus, Ken sets the stage for his upcoming goals masterclass to help you finish the year strong and set yourself up for a powerful 2026. If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck ...
Send us a text This week, we meet with Dave from North Carolina, who shares how running a side hustle—starting with a drop shipping t-shirt business and growing into his own watch brand—transformed his perspective and skills in corporate America. You’ll hear how building a business on the side gave him practical experience in everything from marketing to logistics, and how those insights helped him stand out in his day job. Plus, Dave reveals why he believes persistence beats perfection...
Send us a text This week, you join Ken Williams as he tackles the challenge of overthinking in your career and life. You’ll discover why trying to predict the future keeps you stuck and how making decisions—rather than endlessly weighing options—opens the door to new opportunities. Plus, Ken shares personal stories that highlight the power of taking action and trusting yourself so you can finally get unstuck and unstoppable. If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppabl...
Send us a text This week, you’ll join me for for a solo episode all about planting seeds for your future—even when you can’t see the results yet. You’ll learn how career goals are like planting corn, radishes, bamboo, or even an oak tree: some achievements sprout quickly, while others take years of patience and nurturing. You’ll also explore how belief and persistence play a crucial role in reaching your goals, with personal stories about applying for TEDx stages and ways to stay motivated wh...
Send us a text This week, you join Ken Williams for a Friday Focus episode all about breaking free from waiting for permission in your career and life. You’ll hear Ken’s personal stories of wanting a promotion but holding back until someone else validated his readiness—and how that pattern held him back for years. You’ll learn why waiting for others to approve your career moves can cost you time, money, and happiness, and how claiming your own desires and taking action is the key to becoming ...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the Unstuck Career podcast, host Ken Williams sits down with Denise Metzger—a professional celebrant, storyteller, and self-described “Tasmanian unicorn.” Denise’s colorful approach to life and career emerged from deeply personal experiences, most notably her journey navigating her daughter’s leukemia diagnosis and how that led her to transform traditional memorials into vibrant, joy-filled celebrations of life. Denise shares how she uses personalized ...
Send us a text Welcome to another Friday-focused episode of the Unstuck Career Podcast with your host, Ken Williams. Today, Ken dives into the real reasons we hesitate to take action in our careers and lives. Is it wisdom—or is it just fear dressed up as caution? Using his own experience leaving a corporate FedEx operations management role, Ken unpacks how our deliberation often masks deep-seated anxieties about the future, finances, and responsibility. He challenges listeners to separate tru...
Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Unstuck Career! This week, host Ken Williams sits down with Jason Becker—also known as JB—to dive into the messy, often unpredictable world of career pivots and entrepreneurship. JB shares how his own podcast, "What the Hell Do I Know?", was inspired by his experiences as a dad watching his kids’ eyes glaze over when he tried to offer advice, leading him to gather wisdom from his own network of accomplished friends. In this honest and energeti...
Send us a text This week, you’ll explore the “curse of potential” with your host, Ken Williams, as you learn how being talented at many things can actually make career decisions harder—not easier. You’ll discover why there’s no single “right answer” for your professional path, and how changing directions isn’t a problem but the new norm in today’s workplace. Get ready to let go of outdated career rules and embrace trying new things, so you can become truly unstoppable in your journey. If you'...
Send us a text This week, you’ll meet Dr. Russ, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and trainer, as he sits down for a candid conversation about limiting beliefs and how they hold us back—personally and professionally. You’ll discover the power of identifying your own limiting beliefs, learn why changing your mindset can unlock goals once thought impossible, and walk away with practical exercises (like writing 100 accomplishments) to boost your confidence. Whether you’re curious about overcomin...
Send us a text Welcome back to the Unstuck Career Podcast with your host, Ken Williams! In this episode, Ken explores the most important relationship you'll ever have—the one with yourself. Drawing on his candid insights, Ken discusses why rebuilding trust with ourselves is key to unlocking confidence and lasting change in our careers and personal lives. He introduces the simple yet powerful "before I go to bed" list, urging you to honor the commitments you make to yourself each day. If you'r...
Send us a text This week, we sit down with Brandon Johnson, who built his career from the ground up in the glasswork industry, starting at just 19. You’ll hear how Brandon took the leap from longtime employee to launching his own successful business, Radiant Glass and Repair, after years of waiting for change that never came. He shares the challenges and rewards of going solo, the importance of advocating for yourself, and the real-life impact that career decisions can have on your mental hea...
Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the Unstuck Career Podcast with your host, Ken Williams! In this Friday Focus episode, Ken dives into the classic dilemma so many of us face—you’re stuck in the same routines and frustrations at work (or life), just like in the movie Groundhog Day. Through a personal story from his time at FedEx, Ken reveals how easy it is to fall into cycles of complaining without realizing that real change has to start with us. If you’re tired of living the same ...
Send us a text This week, we sit down with trailblazer Lesley Pyle, a pioneer in the work-from-home movement since 1995. Lesley shares her inspiring journey from corporate PR aspirations to building a thriving freelance career—and eventually founding platforms like Home Based Working Moms and HireMyMom.com to connect moms (and more) with flexible remote work. Together, we dig into the realities of pivoting careers, the evolving landscape of remote opportunities, lessons learned from starting ...
Send us a text Welcome to another Friday Focus episode of the Unstuck Career Podcast with your host, Ken Williams. This week, Ken dives into the topic of clarity—why so many of us wait for the “right” information before taking action on our careers and dreams, and how that might be holding us back more than we realize. Drawing on personal stories, from career pivots to dinner menu dilemmas, Ken breaks down the difference between problems of information and problems of action. He’ll show you w...
Send us a text This week, you’ll meet Jordan Sachs, who turned her love for animals into a thriving pet care business after feeling lost in her 20s. You’ll hear how Jordan took the leap from a low-paying job to entrepreneurship—with little planning, but plenty of faith—and how she overcame fears and naysayers along the way. Plus, you’ll get practical advice on finding meaningful work and why building a supportive community is key to success. If you're ready to take the next step and get unstu...
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