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
212 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 206
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6:21
How to Build Resilience Through Change
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—sh...
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Episode 205
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40:34
Release Your Need for Constant Approval
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...
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Episode 204
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7:53
How Comedy Rules Transform Leadership
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 ru...
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Episode 203
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42:51
Consistency Beats Perfection
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 overcomin...
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Episode 202
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6:33
Leverage Your Side Hustle for Professional Growth
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. ...
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Episode 201
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34:25
Overthinking Keeps You Stuck
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 doo...
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Episode 200
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8:25
Is Your Progress Invisible? What Bamboo, Corn, and Your Career Have in Common
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 sp...
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Episode 199
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25:25
Stop Waiting for Somone Else to Approve Your Dreams
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...
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Episode 198
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7:36
Embrace Life's Surprise Party - Denise Metzger's Approach to Life - Ep. 197
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 deep...
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Episode 197
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37:41
Are You Waiting or Just Afraid? - Friday Focus Ep. 196
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 caut...
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Episode 196
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9:26
Who Is On Your Advisory Board? with JB - Ep. 195
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,...
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Episode 195
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37:55
Break the Curse of Potential - Friday Focus Ep. 194
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 ...
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Episode 194
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6:05
From Self-Doubt to Success w/ Dr. Russ - Ep. 193
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 y...
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Episode 193
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41:21
Stop Lying to Yourself - Friday Focus Ep. 192
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 wi...
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Episode 192
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6:43
Face Fear and Find Freedom with Brandon Johnson - Ep. 191
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 ...
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Episode 191
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33:08
Break Free from Career Groundhog Day - Friday Focus Ep. 190
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), jus...
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Episode 190
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6:57
Building a Work-from-Home Revolution - Ep. 189
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 platform...
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Episode 189
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34:17
Take Action! The True Path to Career Clarity - Friday Focus Ep. 188
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 a...
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Episode 188
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7:30