The Unstuck Career

Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down with Bekah Troxell for a candid and inspiring conversation about making a truly bold career shift—from a decades-long finance and auditing career to launching her own fitness and coaching business. If you've ever wondered what it’s really like to leave the “safe” corporate world behind for something that feels more meaningful but much less certain, Bekah...

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever found yourself waiting until you "feel ready" to make that bold career move, this episode of Unstuck Career is for you. Join Speaker A as they confront the myth of perfect timing and explore why waiting for readiness can keep you stuck in the same place. Through a personal story of missed opportunities and eventual action, Speaker A reveals that it&ap...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to step off the traditional career path and actually thrive, this episode is for you. I sit down with Sara O’Connor—once a high-powered attorney, now a renowned artist and rising force in the poker world—to trace her extraordinary journey of reinvention. We unpack how Sara went from billing in six-minute increments at an internatio...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling stuck in a career you never truly chose? On this episode of Unstuck Career, host Ken Williams reminds you that you’re not lazy—you’ve just been following someone else’s plan. Ken shares his own journey of spending decades building other people’s dreams, from childhood through a corporate career at FedEx, before realizing it was time to pursue his own. If you’re wrestling w...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're tackling one of the biggest myths keeping people stuck in their careers—“I can’t move forward because I don’t have enough money.” Joined by Karen Thomas, the second income guru, we strip back the illusions around financial barriers and reveal why a lack of strategy—not dollars—is often the culprit behind feeling stuck. Karen shares how society, education, and...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re taking a hard look at the “education trap”—that sneaky belief that another diploma, certificate, or advanced degree will finally unlock the career and life you’ve been dreaming of. I share my own candid experiences, including the moment I realized that even my shiny new MBA didn’t guarantee me a job or financial security. Instead, I found myself back at square one...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Bishop Kevin Foreman for a transformative conversation about getting “unstuck”—not just in your career, but in every part of your life. We crack open the myth that spirituality and success are incompatible, and Bishop Foreman shares why embracing your difference can be the secret power behind your breakthrough. If you’ve ever felt torn...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're confronting the classic mantra, “nothing changes until something changes,” and digging into why it’s so tempting to wait for someone—or something—else to fix our work frustrations. Have you found yourself wishing your boss, your company, or even the economy would shift so life at work feels better? I share stories from my own coaching experience, including a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you were living on autopilot—working, going to the gym, and coming home—wondering if it’s time to shake things up? This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Alexia Photiou for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to be right in the middle of a life and career transition. Alexia shares her story of leaving the comfort of Australia to move to...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Unstuck Career Podcast, we're shifting the focus to dreams—yours, specifically. Too often, we find ourselves clocking in and out, helping someone else achieve their vision while our own aspirations take a backseat. I open up about my own complicated history with goals and how, for years, I felt stuck following a path laid out by others—bosses, companies, or j...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m joined by Jason Hill, founder of the Owwll app—a game-changing platform designed to bring real, meaningful conversations back to networking. If you’ve ever felt turned off by traditional networking events or those LinkedIn pitches that go straight to the sales pitch, this episode will make you rethink how you connect. We dig into why relationships are at the heart o...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel chained to a job you don’t love because the perks are just too good to give up? This week, we tackle the myth of “golden handcuffs”—those alluring benefits and comforts that keep you stuck in roles you're only lukewarm about. I share candid stories from my own journey, revealing why it took me years to see past the so-called security of airline discounts, free vacat...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down with Jen Disney, a marine biologist who’s bravely navigating the messy middle of a major career pivot. After nearly 20 years in her dream field and reaching milestones she’d set as a child, Jen realized her definition of fulfillment was shifting—especially after becoming a new mom. We talk candidly about the challenges of outgrowing your professional environm...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we tackle the age-old question: “What will other people think?”—and how your obsession with reputation may be keeping you stuck in your career. I break down the invisible weight of other peoples' opinions, from LinkedIn hesitations to the viral “olive oil on a resume” controversy, showing how even the smallest decisions can become paralyzing when we le...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Unstuck Career, we sit down with Joshua Frederico, a true visionary who's turned what some might call a liability into his ultimate superpower. From surviving the “toxic 9 to 5” grind to building his own path as an entrepreneur in Las Vegas, Joshua brings raw honesty about what it means to start over, embrace your differences, and finally bet on yourself. He shar...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Unstuck Career, we tackle the thorny issue of overthinking—especially when you're stuck waiting for “perfect” information before making a move. I share firsthand stories, including navigating a maze of parking options and flight times on a recent business trip, to highlight how getting stuck searching for the elusive “right” decision wastes time and energy. You&a...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Unstuck Career, Sandra Almanza joins me for a raw and honest look at what it means to outgrow your job—and what it takes to get unstuck when burnout and fear try to hold you back. Sandra shares her journey from lab manager and aspiring primatologist in New York City to making a bold career pivot into the blockchain industry, only to discover the shine eventually wore...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake or being judged in your career? This week, I’m challenging the myth of perfection and diving headfirst into why taking imperfect action is actually the safest bet you can make. I share the real reason many of us hesitate to post on LinkedIn, start a side hustle, or even voice our opinions—and it has nothing to do with actual risk...

Send us Fan Mail 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?...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 li...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tr...

Send us Fan Mail 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 resul...

Send us Fan Mail 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....