The Unstuck Career

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This week, you join Ken Williams as he tackles the challenge of overthinking in your career and life. You’ll discover why trying to predict the future keeps you stuck and how making decisions—rather than endlessly weighing options—opens the door to new opportunities. Plus, Ken shares personal stories that highlight the power of taking action and trusting yourself so you can finally get unstuck and unstoppable.

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

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This week, you’ll join me for for a solo episode all about planting seeds for your future—even when you can’t see the results yet. You’ll learn how career goals are like planting corn, radishes, bamboo, or even an oak tree: some achievements sprout quickly, while others take years of patience and nurturing. You’ll also explore how belief and persistence play a crucial role in reaching your goals, with personal stories about applying for TEDx stages and ways to stay motivated when the process feels endless. Plus, you’ll get practical advice on finding mentors and investing in your own growth to move forward in your career, even when things don’t seem to be working.

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

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This week, you join Ken Williams for a Friday Focus episode all about breaking free from waiting for permission in your career and life. You’ll hear Ken’s personal stories of wanting a promotion but holding back until someone else validated his readiness—and how that pattern held him back for years. You’ll learn why waiting for others to approve your career moves can cost you time, money, and happiness, and how claiming your own desires and taking action is the key to becoming truly unstuck and unstoppable.

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

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On this week’s episode of the Unstuck Career podcast, host Ken Williams sits down with Denise Metzger—a professional celebrant, storyteller, and self-described “Tasmanian unicorn.” Denise’s colorful approach to life and career emerged from deeply personal experiences, most notably her journey navigating her daughter’s leukemia diagnosis and how that led her to transform traditional memorials into vibrant, joy-filled celebrations of life.

Denise shares how she uses personalized video tributes to help others “turn memories into magic,” guiding families to honor loved ones with creativity, gratitude, and a full embrace of life’s surprises. From the origins of her company Surprise Invite to her philosophy that “life is the ultimate surprise party,” Denise inspires listeners to reframe have-tos as get-tos, find gratitude even in hardship, and create careers—and lives—on their own terms.

Tune in for an uplifting, thought-provoking conversation that will challenge your perspective on the unexpected, and might just make you want to throw your own celebration, no matter where you are on your journey.

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

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Welcome to another Friday-focused episode of the Unstuck Career Podcast with your host, Ken Williams. Today, Ken dives into the real reasons we hesitate to take action in our careers and lives. Is it wisdom—or is it just fear dressed up as caution? Using his own experience leaving a corporate FedEx operations management role, Ken unpacks how our deliberation often masks deep-seated anxieties about the future, finances, and responsibility. He challenges listeners to separate true prudence from the fear that keeps us stuck, encouraging us all to be bold and move forward. If you’ve ever found yourself endlessly weighing options and calling it “wisdom,” this episode will help you see what’s really holding you back from the path to possibility. Get ready to rethink your decisions and become unstoppable in your career and life!

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

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Welcome back to another episode of Unstuck Career! This week, host Ken Williams sits down with Jason Becker—also known as JB—to dive into the messy, often unpredictable world of career pivots and entrepreneurship. JB shares how his own podcast, "What the Hell Do I Know?", was inspired by his experiences as a dad watching his kids’ eyes glaze over when he tried to offer advice, leading him to gather wisdom from his own network of accomplished friends.

In this honest and energetic conversation, JB unpacks lessons learned from working in family businesses, weathering the risks of entrepreneurship, and drawing on faith and family for resilience. You’ll hear practical advice on everything from making calculated leaps out of unfulfilling jobs, to the power of assembling your own informal advisory board, to why having outside perspectives is critical when you’re feeling stuck. Whether you’re contemplating a career change or just looking for candid insight and inspiration, this episode is packed with down-to-earth stories and actionable tips. Let’s get unstuck together!

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

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This week, you’ll explore the “curse of potential” with your host, Ken Williams, as you learn how being talented at many things can actually make career decisions harder—not easier. You’ll discover why there’s no single “right answer” for your professional path, and how changing directions isn’t a problem but the new norm in today’s workplace. Get ready to let go of outdated career rules and embrace trying new things, so you can become truly unstoppable in your journey.

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

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This week, you’ll meet Dr. Russ, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and trainer, as he sits down for a candid conversation about limiting beliefs and how they hold us back—personally and professionally. You’ll discover the power of identifying your own limiting beliefs, learn why changing your mindset can unlock goals once thought impossible, and walk away with practical exercises (like writing 100 accomplishments) to boost your confidence. Whether you’re curious about overcoming self-doubt or want actionable steps for career growth, this episode is packed with perspective shifts and real-life wisdom to help you get unstuck.

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

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Welcome back to the Unstuck Career Podcast with your host, Ken Williams! In this episode, Ken explores the most important relationship you'll ever have—the one with yourself. Drawing on his candid insights, Ken discusses why rebuilding trust with ourselves is key to unlocking confidence and lasting change in our careers and personal lives. He introduces the simple yet powerful "before I go to bed" list, urging you to honor the commitments you make to yourself each day. If you're ready to become unstuck and unstoppable, tune in to discover how honesty and consistency can transform your journey, one promise at a time.

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

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This week, we sit down with Brandon Johnson, who built his career from the ground up in the glasswork industry, starting at just 19. You’ll hear how Brandon took the leap from longtime employee to launching his own successful business, Radiant Glass and Repair, after years of waiting for change that never came. He shares the challenges and rewards of going solo, the importance of advocating for yourself, and the real-life impact that career decisions can have on your mental health and family. If you’re considering a big career move and need a motivating nudge, Brandon’s story shows that you can create something better—on your own terms.

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