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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The Unstuck Career
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 personal growth and how their rigid rules like “attainable” and “time-bound” can lead to frustration and self-doubt. Ever set a goal and felt lost when you didn’t meet the deadline? I share real-world examples from my own experience (including that infamous push-up challenge!) to reveal how guessing wrong about timelines isn’t failure—it’s just trial and error.
You’ll learn how the original SMART framework was built for businesses, not individuals—and why adopting it blindly can limit your potential. I challenge you to flip your approach: set aggressive, possible goals, even if you don’t know exactly how to reach them yet. The secret isn’t in getting every detail right, but in adjusting your path and keeping the momentum when plans go sideways.
So if you’re tired of playing by someone else’s rulebook and ready to design goals that actually move you forward, this episode is your permission to rewrite how you think about achievement. Want help getting unstuck and unstoppable in your career? Head to kenwilliamscoaching.com and let’s connect.
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/breakthrough