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
You’re Not Really Afraid of Failing - Ep. 276
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This week, we break down one of the most misunderstood roadblocks in your career: the fear of failure. But here’s the twist—what if it’s not really failure you’re afraid of? I challenge the “fear of failure” myth and reveal the deeper anxiety that keeps so many of us from making bold career moves. (Hint: it’s about other people knowing you didn’t succeed.)
You’ll hear why the real fear might be about being seen as incompetent or about inviting criticism—especially from yourself, not others. I open up about my own stumbles, from unedited podcast mishaps (cat and all) to struggling through countless attempts while learning to fly an airplane, to show you how almost everyone is actually supportive when you take risks. We’ll talk about the subtle sabotage that happens when you worry what others might think, and I’ll share how reframing that fear can open up more possibilities than you ever expected.
If you’re tired of letting self-doubt hold you back and want practical insight into reframing fear, tune in for a refreshing take that will get you moving forward again. Interested in becoming unstuck and unstoppable? Let’s connect at unstuckcareer.com
If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://unstuckcareer.com/unstuck