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 her master’s degree, Emma found herself in a demanding role as a BCBA—overseeing therapy, coaching parents and teachers, and navigating high-intensity situations with little room to breathe. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when your dream job drains all your energy, this episode is for you.

Emma opens up about the challenges of combining her passion for helping others with the relentless pace of her current job, describing the exhaustion of a schedule that leaves almost no space for rest, hobbies, or personal growth. Together, we unravel the subtle ways career expectations and “what’s next?” anxiety keep ambitious, talented professionals from finding balance, and how the journey of self-discovery is often about learning what you don’t want as much as what you do. Listen in as we explore the power of transferable skills, the necessity of finding mentors, and the turning point that comes when you’re ready to stop sleepwalking through your career.

Feeling like you could use more autonomy, time to recharge, and the courage to take your next step—even when you don’t know exactly where it leads? You’ll walk away with practical strategies, inspiration, and permission to rewrite what success looks like for you. Missed any links or want to continue the conversation? Head to kenwilliamscoaching.com for more insight and resources.

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