The Unstuck Career

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  Breaking Free from Exhaustion and the Alarm Clock 14.09.2026 31min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down with Lori, who has spent more than two decades in SBA lending and has reached a point where the Sunday evening dread, 10 to 14-hour workdays, and constant exhaustion have made staying stuck impossible. She’s ready to trade the W-2 and alarm clock for work that gives her room to serve people, pursue her faith, and be present with her four grandchildren. We talk about reinventing skills, exploring AI and remote work, writing a book about her faith journey,...
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  Surrendered Authority Ch2: Fear Makes Predictions, Not Promises 11.09.2026 9min

  Send us Fan Mail Ch2: Fear Makes Predictions, Not Promises Fear can feel like evidence, especially when the future is uncertain. This episode explores how fear, doubt, and anxiety can distort decisions, from asking for the life you want to trusting your instincts in the cockpit. One concept discussed was the difference between feelings and reliable information. In flight training, instruments reveal what the body can’t. The same principle applies to career and life decisions: fear may predict...
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  What Work Is Really For: Designing a Life You Want 07.09.2026 31min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, I talk with Aryana about leaving a full-time job that promised stability but delivered 166-hour workweeks, burnout, and benefits she couldn’t afford. After grad school, she returned to freelancing in costume and contour design, creating everything from wedding gowns and corsets to dancewear, sportswear, and wearable technology. We unpack what it takes to build a business around the life you actually want, including the discipline to schedule breaks, the courage to ...
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  Friday Focus - Limiting Beliefs and Unlocked Doors 04.09.2026 7min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, I explore the limits we accept without ever testing them. A dentist’s recurring problem, a numbed mouth, and a surprising product that may reverse Novocaine’s effects reveal how often we simply put up with frustrations because we don’t know an alternative exists. I’ll take you from a moving truck on the highways of Wyoming to Harry Houdini’s supposedly locked jail cell, which turned out to be unlocked all along. What if some of the barriers holding you back a...
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  Breaking Out of the Familiar Zone: A Story of Career Reinvention - Ep. 287 31.08.2026 39min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down with Susan, who found me on TikTok and bravely reached out in the midst of her own messy "what’s next" journey. After a pivotal four-year reboot—relocating solo, embracing huge physical changes, and diving deep into self-discovery—Susan is now staring down her last big pivot: finding work that actually feels good. Together, we get real about the exhausting loop of taking jobs out of necessity rather than choice, and the sneaky fears that keep us stuck—ev...
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  What If the Fix Is Easier Than You Think? 28.08.2026 7min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m asking a question that exposed more than a coolant leak: What am I tolerating simply because I’ve forgotten that I have options? I share how I ignored a problem with my car for months, only to discover that a five-minute test and a small repair could fix it. The same thing happened with electrical problems I had tolerated for years, because I was afraid to find out what the diagnosis might be. You’ll be invited to take inventory of the parts of your life you’ve...
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  Embracing Entrepreneurship: From Corporate Life to Hospitality Success 24.08.2026 34min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, we're taking you behind the scenes with Lucy, whose path from family-run businesses to independent hospitality entrepreneur will leave you rethinking everything you thought you knew about “safe” career choices. Lucy shares how leaving a so-called stable job led her to building a life and business filled with passion and flexibility, despite setbacks and the constant uncertainty of working for herself. You'll hear Lucy get real about fears—like health insurance, bus...
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  Reinventing Careers and Surviving Big Changes: Create a Story of Flexibility 17.08.2026 34min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down with Dan for a whirlwind journey through the ups and downs of an unconventional career path shaped by resilience and adaptability. From small-town roots in rural Oregon to living in five states and two Caribbean countries, Dan shares what it’s really like to reinvent yourself again and again in the face of layoffs, industry changes, and personal challenges. You’ll get the inside story of how losing his job to a robot—before it was “cool”—set him on a pat...
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  Surrendered Authority - Chapter 1 Friday Focus 14.08.2026 8min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Unstuck Career Podcast. In this episode, Ken Williams explores a question most of us have never truly considered: who is really making the decisions about your career and your life? We assume that we’re in control, but as Ken Williams points out, too often we delegate that authority to our jobs, our bosses, societal expectations, or even an unwashed bathroom. Through relatable stories and introspective exercises, Ken Williams challenges you to reclaim your dire...
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  Surrendered Authority Audio - Intro - Why this book? - Ep. 282 07.08.2026 6min

  Send us Fan Mail Every decision adds a new line to your life story, but who’s really holding the pen? In this episode, I lay bare the real reasons so many of us stay stuck in our careers and lives. We dig past the surface—fear of failure, fear of the unknown, imposter syndrome—and reveal the hidden force that keeps us spinning in place: authority. I share eye-opening stories, including the moment I realized my boss’s opinion could paralyze me in ways my own kids’ couldn't, and why it matters ...
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  How to Escape a Job You Hate and Discover New Career Opportunities - Ep. 281 03.08.2026 34min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down with Sharyn Abbott, an unstoppable force in helping people break free from soul-crushing jobs and discover fulfilling work that truly fits who they are. We dig into why so many people feel trapped in jobs they hate and how you can reignite possibility in your career, even if you think you don’t have the resources or options. Sharyn shares the surprising power of tapping into your innate strengths, revealing simple strategies for starting fresh—sometimes ...
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  Stop Overthinking: When You Don’t Have Enough Information to Decide - Ep. 280 31.07.2026 8min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, we dig into the overwhelm of decision-making in a world packed with endless information and opinions. Have you ever found yourself paralyzed by choices, unsure if you’re picking the right path or just following what others expect? I share a late-night conversation with my 19-year-old son, as he wrestles with whether to pursue art, psychology, or sign language, all while everyone—from managers to friends—weighs in with their own advice. You’ll get a front-row seat a...
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  Playing Big: Andrea on Creativity, Courage, and Creating Memories That Last - Ep. 279 27.07.2026 34min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down with Andrea, a master of joy and transformation who turned life’s setbacks into a thriving singing telegram business. Ever wondered what it takes to move from playing small to leaving a lasting impact? Andrea shares how a major life change led her to follow her creative spark, start “Singagram” in the heart of the pandemic, and bring unforgettable celebrations to people in both the virtual and real worlds. We unpack the courage it takes to break free fro...
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  Overcoming Fear by Understanding Your Identity - Ep. 278 24.07.2026 7min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, we're tackling a question that’s been haunting so many of us: Is fear really about not knowing something, or is it about not truly knowing yourself? If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Something’s got to change—I can’t keep doing this,” you’re in the right place. I open up about my own journey dealing with fear, from stumbling through podcast recordings with my cat as a surprise guest, to agonizing over what people (and yes, even my mom) would think when I to...
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  Embracing Imperfection: Maria’s Journey Through Self-Doubt to Small Business Success 20.07.2026 42min

  Send us Fan Mail This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Maria, aka “the Spicy Chef,” for a raw, honest conversation about what it really takes to leap out of a toxic work environment and into the unknown. Maria shares her journey from feeling trapped as an executive chef—even when she was “winning” by all traditional measures—to boldly starting her own hot sauce business and food consulting practice. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job because of the paycheck or because you’re afraid of ...
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  You’re Not Really Afraid of Failing - Ep. 276 17.07.2026 6min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, we break down one of the most misunderstood roadblocks in your career: the fear of failure. But here’s the twist—what if it’s not really failure you’re afraid of? I challenge the “fear of failure” myth and reveal the deeper anxiety that keeps so many of us from making bold career moves. (Hint: it’s about other people knowing you didn’t succeed.) You’ll hear why the real fear might be about being seen as incompetent or about inviting criticism—especially from yourse...
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  The Truth About Job Market Scarcity and Finding Satisfaction Outside Your Comfort Zone - Ep. 275 13.07.2026 36min

  Send us Fan Mail This week on Unstuck Career, I sit down with Matt, who shares his powerful journey from burnout in a niche, soul-draining job to truly thriving in a role where growth and fulfillment are finally possible. We unpack what it feels like when every day at work is just “going through the motions,” how the constant repetition and stress can creep into your home life, and how Matt reached the turning point that led him to choose something radically different for himself and his fami...
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  Why Waiting Is Worse: The Best Time To Act On Your Career Goals - Ep. 274 10.07.2026 6min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, we tackle a myth that keeps too many professionals stuck in place: the belief that you’re “too old” to change careers, go back to school, or start over. Have you ever caught yourself thinking that you’ve missed your chance or that it’s simply too late? I open up about the real fears behind this mindset—including my own hesitation about pursuing a master’s degree and the realization, at age 55, that it was time to reclaim ownership of my career. We dig into some pow...
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  Breaking the Golden Handcuffs: Explore Meaningful Change in Life - Ep. 273 06.07.2026 36min

  Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down with Jon for a raw, relatable conversation about the uneasy tension between career success and personal fulfillment. Jon opens up about what it’s really like to be a top performer in digital advertising sales—crushing quotas, earning well, and working with smart colleagues—yet feeling that nagging sense something’s missing at the end of each day. We break down the “golden handcuffs” dilemma: what happens when the perks of your job keep you stuck, even as...
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  Stop Waiting to Feel Ready: Decide and Take Action Ep. 272 03.07.2026 6min

  Send us Fan Mail Do you constantly put things off until you finally “feel ready”? This week’s episode tackles the myth of ever being 100% ready before making a big move in your career or life. I open up about my own struggles with procrastination and perfectionism, sharing why waiting to feel ready is actually just another form of staying stuck. From the hesitation to start a new workout routine to the much bigger leap of making a career pivot, we explore the real reason we freeze: we’re tryi...