The Unstuck Career

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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 environment, competing values at work, and the courage it takes to step away from a lifelong identity.

You’ll hear Jen’s honest reflections on what it means to “redefine success” when the opportunities in your niche industry dry up and life pulls you in new directions. From her struggles to find jobs that truly resonated, to the powerful realization that it was time to be bold and start something of her own, Jen’s move to launch her Rice Krispie treat company—Crispy Comfort Co.—offers inspiration for anyone wrestling with their next chapter. She opens up about the excitement and fears of taking the leap, the importance of community, and how she’s mixing creativity into her new venture.

If you’ve ever thought about making a drastic change, or wondered what it’s like to build something brand new from scratch, this episode is for you. Follow Jen’s journey on Instagram at Crispy Comfort Co, and check out upcoming updates and opportunities to try her unique creations at Orange County Farmers Markets. Ready to stop settling for mediocre? Don’t miss this powerful conversation!

If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/breakthrough

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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 let imagined critics sway our choices.

You’ll hear why chasing a flawless image is a losing game, especially when the very things you hide might matter to one person but turn off another. I get candid about the realities of ageism and other biases in the workplace, and offer actionable advice on what to show (and what not to) when crafting your resume—without making yourself disappear just to avoid rejection.

If you’re tired of filtering yourself to fit someone else’s mold, this episode invites you to reclaim your integrity, own your authentic story, and focus on what you can actually control. Ready to get unstuck and unstoppable? Let me help you move forward—head over to kenwilliamscoaching.com to connect and learn more.

If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/breakthrough

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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 shares how his late diagnosis of ADHD and autism not only flipped his self-perception but gave birth to the “golden squirrel” concept—a rallying cry for anyone whose mind works differently and who’s ready to see that as an advantage, not a setback.

We dig deep into the realities of leaving a comfortable—but soul-crushing—corporate job and what it actually takes to launch your own business or side hustle in a world dominated by new technology and rapid change. Along the way, Joshua unpacks the power of harnessing AI to solve real-world problems, why authenticity is the best defense against scams, and how the very traits that once made you feel like an outsider could be the key to your greatest success. Whether you’re building for yourself or just dreaming about it, this episode will leave you both reassured and fired up.

Ready to embrace what makes you different and create something truly valuable? Connect with Joshua and explore his work at GoldenSquirrelAI.com, and keep an eye out for more of his insights on TikTok.

If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/breakthrough