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
Overcoming Fear by Understanding Your Identity - Ep. 278
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This week, we're tackling a question that’s been haunting so many of us: Is fear really about not knowing something, or is it about not truly knowing yourself? If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Something’s got to change—I can’t keep doing this,” you’re in the right place. I open up about my own journey dealing with fear, from stumbling through podcast recordings with my cat as a surprise guest, to agonizing over what people (and yes, even my mom) would think when I took the leap into coaching and entrepreneurship.
You’ll hear the unexpected ways confidence—and more importantly, identity—shape how much fear controls your life and career. I share hard-earned lessons on learning not to anchor your self-worth to anyone else’s opinion, even the people you love most. We dig into why other people’s judgments don’t define who you are, how to untangle your sense of self from your job title or others’ expectations, and the liberating realization that your gifts exist regardless of outside approval.
If you’re tired of opinions holding you back from the work and life you really want, this is your invitation to start building the confidence that comes from within. Let’s help you become unstuck and finally unstoppable—because your worth isn’t up for debate. Ready to take the next step? Connect with me 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