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
Building Your Career Without Worrying About Reputation
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In this week’s episode, we tackle the age-old question: “What will other people think?”—and how your obsession with reputation may be keeping you stuck in your career. I break down the invisible weight of other peoples' opinions, from LinkedIn hesitations to the viral “olive oil on a resume” controversy, showing how even the smallest decisions can become paralyzing when we let imagined critics sway our choices.
You’ll hear why chasing a flawless image is a losing game, especially when the very things you hide might matter to one person but turn off another. I get candid about the realities of ageism and other biases in the workplace, and offer actionable advice on what to show (and what not to) when crafting your resume—without making yourself disappear just to avoid rejection.
If you’re tired of filtering yourself to fit someone else’s mold, this episode invites you to reclaim your integrity, own your authentic story, and focus on what you can actually control. Ready to get unstuck and unstoppable? Let me help you move forward—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