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
Safe Experiments to Build Momentum and Overcome Career Fear
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Ever felt paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake or being judged in your career? This week, I’m challenging the myth of perfection and diving headfirst into why taking imperfect action is actually the safest bet you can make. I share the real reason many of us hesitate to post on LinkedIn, start a side hustle, or even voice our opinions—and it has nothing to do with actual risk, and everything to do with our discomfort around feelings like embarrassment or being disliked.
We’ll explore how our brains mess with us, convincing us that trying something new—a business venture, a bold ask, or even a quirky interest on your resume—is dangerous, when in reality, it’s just uncomfortable. You'll hear stories about job seekers who held themselves back out of fear of what future employers might think, and learn why you’ll never be able to please everyone (and why that shouldn't stop you).
Ready to get unstuck? I’m inviting you to try a simple, low-risk experiment this week to retrain your brain and prove, once and for all, that discomfort isn’t danger. We even dig into Jia Jiang’s “rejection therapy” and how intentionally seeking small rejections can build your confidence and momentum. Want to share your experience or connect? Head over to kenwilliamscoaching.com for more 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