The Unstuck Career
Stuck in your career? Feeling overlooked, undervalued, or unsure of your next move? The Unstuck Career is your roadmap to breaking free and unlocking your next level—whether that’s a promotion, career change, or more fulfillment in your current role. Hosted by Ken Williams, career strategist and leadership coach, this podcast delivers practical strategies, expert insights, and real-world advice to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take action. Each episode will help you: - Identify what’s keeping you stuck and how to move forward - Learn proven tactics to land promotions and increase your income - Build a career you love—without waiting for permission - Develop the mindset and skills to navigate career challenges with confidence If you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready to take control of your future, hit play and start making real progress today! Subscribe now and take the first step toward your next career breakthrough.
Episodes
This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Faith Litchfield—the endlessly imaginative and hilarious creator I discovered on TikTok—for a conversation that’s all about embracing whimsy, free will, and the power of playful rebellion. Ever wondered what would happen if you stopped following all the “grown-up” rules and started injecting more fun and curiosity into your daily life? Faith brings stories of sending cheeky...
This week, we shine a light on the “progress over perfection” mindset—a powerful shift that just might be the key to getting unstuck in your career. Have you found yourself overthinking and delaying goals because you’re afraid of making mistakes (or even worse, having others see you fall short)? I share real stories from my own journey—including a crispy chicken disaster and some less-than-stellar first social media p...
This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Juli Becker, who truly embodies what it means to be “in the middle of the story.” Juli came prepared with a candid look at navigating transitions, setbacks, and the uncertainty that comes with being let go from a job you loved. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to regroup after major life changes—divorce, a life-altering crash, or that unexpected layoff—Julie&apos...
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 ...
This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Dr. Gigi Sabbat, a powerhouse motivational speaker and founder of Life Service Center of America, whose story of resilience and purpose will leave you inspired to reimagine your own career path. We dig into what it really means to get "unstuck," including powerful moments from Gigi’s journey—from surviving and healing after trauma to pivoting out of a traditional ...
This Friday, I’m sharing my favorite secret weapon to kick off your day feeling grounded and intentional—the “Three Minute Reset.” Ever feel overwhelmed with a mile-long to-do list, or stuck before your day even begins? In this episode, I’ll guide you through a simple, transformative morning ritual that takes just three minutes but can completely change your outlook and your results.
We’ll cover how to set your daily i...
This week we break open the myth of job security and dig into what it really takes to walk away from an environment that no longer fits. My guest, Peter Tighe, shares his journey from the grind of 9-to-5 to launching his own consulting business. We talk candidly about what happens when company culture shifts, values no longer align, and why policy should never come before people. You’ll hear how Peter went from chasin...
This week on the Unstuck Career Podcast, we’re tackling one of the toughest career myths out there: the idea that it’s your job holding you back. In this Friday Focus episode, I break down why it’s not your career that’s stuck—it’s you. I’ll share a simple but powerful analogy about a grocery store run for chocolate milk to show how making a decision—any decision—can get you moving again, even if you have to backtrack...
This week, I chat with Derrick Flitcroft, a modern-day knight bringing full-contact armored combat tournaments to life as a business and sport. Ever wonder what it’s like to fight with real swords and steel armor—not as a staged show, but a competitive, full-contact event? Derrick pulls back the curtain on the world of medieval tournament fighting, sharing stories from his years on Team USA and how he transformed his ...
This week, we're diving into the moment every career-driven person faces—when you realize the path you’re on no longer matches what you want for your life. In this Friday Focus, I share personal stories of how my “rulebook” for success—go to college, get a degree, land a stable career—broke down as my desires and priorities shifted. I open up about my first career pivot from advertising, and why so many of my cli...
This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Scott Kurtz for a raw and revealing look behind the scenes of a creative career—one that’s been anything but a straight line. Scott shares his journey from dreaming of being a cartoonist since the fourth grade to building a wildly successful webcomics business, only to have it upended by a one-two punch: becoming the primary caregiver for his father after a series of stroke...
This week on the Unstuck Career Podcast, we’re tackling the big, bold promises we all make to ourselves every January—and why most of them never stick. If you’ve ever set an audacious New Year’s resolution only to feel overwhelmed a few days later, you’re not alone. I open up about my own struggles with biting off more than I can chew and why our subconscious minds are hardwired to resist big, sweeping changes, no mat...
This week on Unstuck Career, we’re talking about how to create the most powerful shift you can make when kicking off a new year: your identity. In this special New Year’s episode, I share the exact process that’s helped me move out of the “passenger seat” and into the driver’s seat of my own career and life. We’ll break down the 12 illusions that secretly dictate how we think, act, and even judge our supposed “failure...
This week, we’re calling out “BossLie”—the sneaky myth that keeps you believing your job is the only way to pay your bills and build the life you want. How often have you heard that your industry, your company, or even your town is your single ticket to success? I debunk this idea and show you there are far more options than you’ve been led to believe.
We’ll dig into why so many of us fall for the boss’s narrative—ofte...
This week, I’m inviting you to hit pause on your typical end-of-year hustle and join me for the “2026 Reset”—an episode dedicated to getting unstuck and setting a clear, intentional direction for the year ahead. If you’re tired of half-hearted resolutions or avoiding goals altogether, you’re not alone! I open up about my own complicated relationship with goal-setting, sharing why most goals (especially New Year’s reso...
This week, I’m tackling a topic that’s rarely talked about—but impacts every one of us: the hidden cost of staying stuck in your career. Have you ever felt like you’ve reached an impasse, where moving forward means heading in a direction you don’t want, but staying put feels like wasting potential and precious time? I open up about my own real-life experience of hitting a standstill at FedEx, and share what I’ve learn...
This week on the Unstuck Career Podcast, we sit down with Reuben Delgado for a powerful conversation about transformation, identity, and the courage it takes to change your life from the inside out. Reuben shares his astonishing journey, from weighing over 500 pounds and facing a life-threatening ultimatum, to losing over 300 pounds and launching "Go Time," a brand and movement designed to support others thr...
This week, we break down the difference between “living the dream” and truly living your dream—a distinction that could change the course of your career and life. We all know the classic office banter: “How are you?” “Oh, just living the dream”—but are you living what you want, or someone else’s vision? I share practical ways to pinpoint what “dream” means to you, with actionable exercises to help you figure out what ...
Ready to ditch your mediocre New Year’s resolutions and finally set goals that stick? This week, I’m going solo to share the hard-won truth about why most goal-setting systems—especially the classic “SMART goals”—just don’t work for most of us. I open up about my own repeated failures, the guilt and frustration of watching motivation fade by week two, and the breakthrough framework that transformed my approach after 5...
This week, we're talking about the power of unexpected kindness—and yes, chocolate cake! I kick things off by sharing what inspired my TEDx talk, “The Chocolate Cake Phenomenon” (linked in the show notes), and how a simple act like baking and sharing cake became a unique way to build lasting connections. We also revisit the inspiring story of Beth, a former teacher and a recent podcast guest, who traded the class...
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