Ken Williams

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 Frida...

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Ken Williams

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Education

Podcast website

kenwilliamscoaching.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 99: Stop Letting Your Boss Dictate Your Future 04.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail In my career, I spent a LOT of time waiting for my boss to give me permission. I waited for permission to want the next step. I expected to get permission to go for a promotion. I thought I needed permission to pursue my career. If you're there, too, STOP IT. YOU are the boss of your career. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to addres...

Ep. 98: Friday Fun - Book Review of my Latest Read 01.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about the most recent book he read. He talks about why it had such an impact on him. 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? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliam...

Ep. 97: Break Through the Glass Ceiling of Self-Doubt 28.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail We all have self-doubt periodically, but what about when our self-doubt limits our ability to progress or promote in our jobs? That's not helpful. This week, we talk about how to push through our doubts to find success. 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 B...

Ep. 96: Friday Fun - Make Some Predictions 25.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken making some predictions. And they're not all about the workplace.  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? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/ If you...

Ep. 95: Thriving in a Toxic Environment 21.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Surprisingly, some reports suggest that 60% of employees feel their bosses diminish their self worth. This is not acceptable, but unfortunately, nothing is likely to change in the short term. In the meantime, we may need to find tactics to help us thrive in a toxic work environment. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you n...

Ep. 94: Friday Fun - Discuss the History of Your Industry 18.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken discussing the history of his industry. And actually, it's not the history of the coaching industry, but the history of people being frustrated at work. 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? Or, do...

Ep. 93: Turn Your Frustrations Into Fuel 14.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Work is not always fun, and sometimes, it can be downright frustrating. What if you could take those frustrations to fuel your progress in your career or in other areas? This week, we discuss how to turn your work frustrations into fuel to move into what you want. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on...

Ep. 92: Friday Fun - Shara a Morning Inspirational Pep Talk 11.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun is me sharing an inspirational pep talk. 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? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/ If you're ready to take the next step an...

Ep. 91: Embracing the R.H.I.N.E.S.T.O.N.E. Method with Cassandra Lee 07.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail I recently met Cassandra Lee, and she told me about her R.H.I.N.E.S.T.O.N.E. Method to advancing your career. I loved the concept, and I thought it would be a good fit for you, my Bad Boss friends. This week, Cassandra joins us to outline her R.H.I.N.E.S.T.O.N.E. Method, and we discuss each element in her process. You can learn more about her at her website, https://divaofdialog.c...

Ep. 90: Friday Fun -- What Is Your Biggest Fear? 04.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun episode has Ken opening up about his biggest fear.  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? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/ If you're ready to take the n...

Ep. 89: The Art of Difficult Discussions 30.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail There's no class for how to have tough conversations. Therefore, many of us default to avoiding them altogether. This week, we talk about strategies to have the tough conversations with bosses, peers, and employes. 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 Bo...

Ep. 88: Friday Fun - Share the Craziest Thing that has Happened to you 27.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun episode has Ken talking crazy. Specifically, he shares some of the craziest things that have happened to him.  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? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://...

Ep. 87: Mindset Hacks 23.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail A positive mindset will make you happier and your life better than a negative one.  Here are a couple of my best mindset hacks to get your day back on track. And if you want to join me on the Podcast Summit, you can register here :  https://kenwilliams--podcasttalentcoach.thrivecart.com/summit-vip/ Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to addr...

Ep. 86: Friday Fun - Share Your Favorite Podcast Episode 20.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about his favorite podcast episode. Each week, I pull an episode card from the PodDecks episode deck for an entertaining kick off to the weekend. 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? Or, do you...

Ep. 85: Decide Faster 16.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail We spend a lot of time "trying to decide," when in reality, we are actually procrastinating our decision. This week, we discuss ways that we can make better decisions faster without regret. 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?...

Ep. 84: Friday Fun - Share Your Favorite Podcast 13.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about his favorite podcasts. Each week, I pull an episode card from the PodDecks episode deck for an entertaining kick off to the weekend. 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? Or, do you want t...

Ep. 83: Why Your Goals Suck 09.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail You've surely heard of SMART goals, and if you're like most people, they don't work for you. At least, not consistently. The reason is that the SMART goals framework is incomplete. It doesn't address several weaknesses embedded in the SMART goals framework. This week, we address why SMART goals don't work. Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have...

Ep. 82: Friday Fun - What I Learned About Myself This Quarter 06.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about his bucket list.  Each week, I pull an episode card from the PodDecks episode deck for an entertaining kick off to the weekend. 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? Or, do you want to cha...

Ep. 81: Dealing With Perfectionism 02.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail What is the source of your stress at work? Is it your boss? The job? The commute? Your co-workers? This week we talk about the TRUE source of the stress you feel and how you can manage it. 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? Or, do you...

Ep. 80: Friday Fun - Share Your Bucket List 30.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about his bucket list.  Each week, I pull an episode card from the PodDecks episode deck for an entertaining kick off to the weekend. 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? Or, do you want to cha...

Ep. 79: The Source of your Work Stress 26.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail What is the source of your stress at work? Is it your boss? The job? The commute? Your co-workers? This week we talk about the TRUE source of the stress you feel and how you can manage it. 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? Or, do you...

Ep. 78: Friday Fun - Three Favorite Purchases 23.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about some of his favorite purchases.  Each week, I pull an episode card from the PodDecks episode deck for an entertaining kick off to the weekend. 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? Or, do...

Ep. 77: Dealing with People Pleasing 19.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Whether you, yourself, have people pleasing tendencies, or you work with someone who does, there are things that you can do to get to the heart of issues. First is to tell the truth. People pleasing is manipulative, so let's stop that behavior. 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 bo...

Ep. 76: Friday Fun - Talk About your Favorite Famous Person 16.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week's Friday Fun has Ken talking about his favorite famous person 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? Or, do you want to chat? Links are on my website, at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/ If you're ready to take the next...

Ep. 75: What Lies are you Telling Yourself? 12.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Are you stuck in your job or career? The reason (sorry to be the one to tell you this) is because you are believing something that simply isnt' true. What lies are you believing that are keeping you stuck? And why? What are you gaining from believing them? Share your thoughts and ideas with me if you have something you'd like to address--or if you need some advice on you...

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