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
Taking Control: Moving from Passenger to Driver in Your Career
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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 are, instead of owning the wheel? In this episode, I get candid about my own wake-up call when I realized I was just a spectator in my own life, and we dig into the mindset shift it takes to start steering toward what you truly want.
You’ll learn why waiting for permission from your boss, your parents, or your partner is the quickest way to stay stuck—and how taking charge means having the courage to decide what you want, even if it goes against others’ opinions. I’ll share practical steps to start chipping away at what doesn’t serve you, one small action at a time, just like Michelangelo carving the statue of David.
If you’re ready to stop letting life pass you by and start shaping it yourself, this episode is for you. Ready to become unstuck and unstoppable? Head over to kenwilliamscoaching.com to connect and learn more.
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