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
230 episodes
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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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Episode 223
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32:58
Taking Control When Your Career Roadmap No Longer Fits
This week, we're diving into the moment every career-driven person faces—when you realize the path you’re on no longer matches what you want for your life. In this Friday Focus, I share personal stories of how my “rulebook” for success—go to co...
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Season 2
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Episode 222
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6:32
Creativity, Crisis, and Starting Again: How to Move Forward by Letting Go
This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Scott Kurtz for a raw and revealing look behind the scenes of a creative career—one that’s been anything but a straight line. Scott shares his journey from dreaming of being a cartoonist since the fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 221
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36:37
Tiny Commitments Can Transform Your Career and Life
This week on the Unstuck Career Podcast, we’re tackling the big, bold promises we all make to ourselves every January—and why most of them never stick. If you’ve ever set an audacious New Year’s resolution only to feel overwhelmed a few days la...
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Season 2
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Episode 220
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7:58
Reset Your Focus: Identity Shifts for an Intentional 2026
This week on Unstuck Career, we’re talking about how to create the most powerful shift you can make when kicking off a new year: your identity. In this special New Year’s episode, I share the exact process that’s helped me move out of the “pass...
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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26:55
The Biggest Lie Holding You Back at Work
This week, we’re calling out “BossLie”—the sneaky myth that keeps you believing your job is the only way to pay your bills and build the life you want. How often have you heard that your industry, your company, or even your town is your single ...
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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7:26
Six Essential Questions to Kickstart 2026
This week, I’m inviting you to hit pause on your typical end-of-year hustle and join me for the “2026 Reset”—an episode dedicated to getting unstuck and setting a clear, intentional direction for the year ahead. If you’re tired of half-hearted ...
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Season 1
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Episode 217
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26:25
The High Cost of Not Pursuing Your Career Vision
This week, I’m tackling a topic that’s rarely talked about—but impacts every one of us: the hidden cost of staying stuck in your career. Have you ever felt like you’ve reached an impasse, where moving forward means heading in a direction you do...
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Season 1
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Episode 216
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7:16
Unlock Success with Accountability, Faith, and Action
This week on the Unstuck Career Podcast, we sit down with Reuben Delgado for a powerful conversation about transformation, identity, and the courage it takes to change your life from the inside out. Reuben shares his astonishing journey, from w...
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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34:19
What Would Make Your Life Incredible?
This week, we break down the difference between “living the dream” and truly living your dream—a distinction that could change the course of your career and life. We all know the classic office banter: “How are you?” “Oh, just living t...
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Season 1
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Episode 214
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6:59
Set New Year’s Resolutions That Won’t Fail This Time
Ready to ditch your mediocre New Year’s resolutions and finally set goals that stick? This week, I’m going solo to share the hard-won truth about why most goal-setting systems—especially the classic “SMART goals”—just don’t work for most of us....
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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19:43
How Unexpected Kindness Magnifies Your Impact
This week, we're talking about the power of unexpected kindness—and yes, chocolate cake! I kick things off by sharing what inspired my TEDx talk, “The Chocolate Cake Phenomenon” (linked in the show notes), and how a simple act like baking and s...
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Season 1
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Episode 212
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7:57
Find Balance and Beat Burnout
This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Emma, a behavior analyst from the Chicago area, for a raw and refreshing conversation about what it really feels like to be “stuck” in your career after achieving a significant milestone. Fresh off h...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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40:05
SMART Goals Are Keeping You Stuck
This Friday, I’m pulling back the curtain on the “SMART goals” myth—a system that’s supposed to help you achieve more, but actually keeps you stuck. As we roll into the final stretch of the year, I break down why SMART goals aren’t designed for...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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7:59
Let Go of Other People's Dreams
This week on Unstuck Career, we're switching things up—I'm stepping out of the comfort zone and talking with a guest who's right in the thick of it. Knives Monroe, a creative director, filmmaker, and longtime content creator, joins me for a raw...
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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39:04
What Fear of Failure is Really About
This week, we crack open the myth of “fear of failure” and reveal what’s really holding so many of us back in our careers—and lives. Ever put off applying for a new job, trying a risky project, or even wearing a wild Christmas suit because you’...
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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9:58
The Power of Backup - Transforming Artistic Challenges into Opportunities
This week, you’ll meet Andrew Darlow, whose journey from the magic of a high school darkroom to photographing luxury watches and world travels will have you seeing everyday moments in a new light. From his early experiences in Japan that sparke...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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38:53
Refocus Your Career by Strengthening Self-Trust
This week on Unstuck Career, we tackle one of the most overlooked obstacles to a fulfilling life: rebuilding self-trust. I open up about the subtle—and sometimes sneaky—ways we undermine our own confidence, from saying small white lies to ourse...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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6:21