The Unstuck Career

Send us Fan Mail This week's Pod Deck said to do an Instagram or Facebook LIVE. So we did. And we drew a second Pod Deck card. Here's what I would say to you as you commute. A good way to start your day. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Bad Boss Survivors group? Vis...

Send us Fan Mail Last week, we discussed dealing with the micromanager. And most micromanagers I know are also control freaks. How do you deal with someone who thinks they should control everything? I share some tips in this weeks episode.  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Let me know what you w...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's Friday Fun episode, Ken talks about newbie mistakes--things that people with bad bosses may be doing incorrectly Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure...

Send us Fan Mail It's always better to be solution-focused, instead of being problem-focused. So how do you do that when you have a micromanager? This week I share a few ideas that might help adjust your approach with the micromanager. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. Have you joined the Ba...

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun took a little more planning than I normally do for a Friday Fun episode. The card said to "Allow a Podcast Takeover by another Podcaster." I reached out to a friend, Richie Steadman, who hosts the show in podcast form, The Cultural Hall (https://theculturalhall.com/), and in true Takeover style, he took the reins.  Share your thoughts and idea...

Send us Fan Mail Recent research suggests that 60% of employees report that their self-esteem has taken a hit because of their boss. That's a lot, and that's not cool. This week we talk about how to maintain your self-worth while working for a difficult boss. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad...

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about who his favorite online influencer is. Will you be surprised? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happine...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we talk about the art of giving critical feedback - especially when the feedback is for the boss. It's possible to share concerns and ideas without getting in trouble. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching....

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun episode: Ken shares books, movies, and music that he would take with him if he were stranded on a desert island.  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help y...

Send us Fan Mail What's more important: Gaining respect of others, or giving respect? Doesn't everyone (even the idiot boss) deserve to be respected? What about when you just don't like the person? Or they're not even good at their job? This week, we talk about gaining respect of others as well as giving respect. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you&a...

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about why he quit his job. And he tells the LONG version.       Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.    For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happines...

Send us Fan Mail How important is it to trust others? At home, at work, or in other relationships? Who should you trust (And who shouldn't you trust?) What's the best way to develop trust in others? Listen in as we talk about some important keys to trusting. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad...

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken discussing a trending topic. (Spoiler alert: He talks about TikTok) Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.    For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. Y...

Send us Fan Mail What keeps us from being able to clearly communicate ideas with each other? Why is it so difficult? This week, we talk about the challenges in understanding each other (and being understood.) Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.    For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwillia...

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken sharing some of his best money saving tips.   Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.    For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com. Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my sched...

Send us Fan Mail You ever felt like you're locking horns with an unbeatable boss? How do you turn those battles into wins? This week, I share some tips to deal with and resolve conflict with the difficult boss. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.   For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit ken...

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about how he could break his business. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.   For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com  Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can get on my sched...

Send us Fan Mail What is the opposite of victim? And why is victimhood so prevalent? This week, we talk about taking responsibility for ourselves, our lives, and our careers. It's not the boss' job to be your guide.  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.   For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide...

Send us Fan Mail To take us into the weekends, I'm launching "Friday Fun," as I go through a deck of cards with different podcast prompts. This week: "Make a Gratitude Episode" Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching...

Send us Fan Mail Is it possible to have work/life balance? Whose responsibility is it? What should you be looking for before priorities get out of control? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.   For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com  Want to chat? I'd love to help yo...

Send us Fan Mail To take us into the weekends, I'm launching "Friday Fun," as I go through a deck of cards with different podcast prompts. This week: "Talk About your Guilty Pleasures." Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss. For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliam...

Send us Fan Mail Managing stress is an important part of dealing with the bad boss. Take control--don't let the boss from Hell be responsible for your stress levels. They don't care NEARLY as much as you do!  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.   For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit...

Send us Fan Mail To take us into the weekends, I'm launching "Friday Fun," as I go through a deck of cards with different podcast prompts. This week: "Reintroduce Yourself." Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.   For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching....

Send us Fan Mail This week, we talk about strategies for staying at least one step ahead of the Boss from Hell.  Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on your own bad boss.   For a free Bad Boss Survival Guide, visit kenwilliamscoaching.com  Want to chat? I'd love to help you figure out your own happiness. You can ge...

Send us Fan Mail When I was a youngster, my dad taught me the behavior model as described by Hyrum Smith.  It was fascinating to observe what was driving my own beliefs and behaviors, but even more so, I was able to catch a glimpse into the behaviors of other people. If I could understand my beliefs, or your beliefs, or someone else's beliefs, I could predict behavior. If I could observe enou...