The Unstuck Career
The Unstuck Career is hosted by Ken Williams, an entrepreneur who made a bold career shift at age 55 after spending 16 years in the same job. Now building his own business, Ken is on a mission to help others break free from unfulfilling work and create a better life.
This podcast is for burned-out, frustrated professionals who feel stuck in toxic jobs, underpaid roles, or careers that no longer fit, and know they’re meant for something more.
Each week, Ken shares powerful conversations with people who have successfully made the leap (or are in the process of doing it) alongside practical Friday Focus episodes packed with mindset shifts and actionable strategies. Listeners will learn how to take control of their careers, build momentum toward change, and create work that aligns with the life they actually want.
If you’re ready to stop settling and start moving, this show will help you get there.
The Unstuck Career
Set New Year’s Resolutions That Won’t Fail This Time
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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. I open up about my own repeated failures, the guilt and frustration of watching motivation fade by week two, and the breakthrough framework that transformed my approach after 55 years of trial and error.
In this episode, I reveal how identity—not willpower or fleeting motivation—is the real engine behind lasting change. You’ll hear stories from my journey (including the ham radio license challenge I never thought I’d tackle) and get a first look at the system I now use with clients to create inevitable progress—no more getting stuck when things get boring or hard. Plus, I’ll invite you to join my free, live masterclass this Saturday, where you’ll get hands-on goal setting worksheets, personalized Q&A, and the chance to start 2026 with momentum that lasts.
If you’re tired of setting the same goals year after year and getting nowhere, let’s do something different together. Make sure to check the comments for registration info and claim your spot for the live session. I want next year to be your best ever—let’s shift our identities and leave “stuck” behind.
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