{"podcast":{"title":"The Unstuck Career","slug":"the-unstuck-career-6393238","podcast_index_feed_id":6393238,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2443605.rss","website_url":"https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/u23mcnh1ul987lojljt1b8hzswgn?.jpg","author":"Ken Williams","episode_count":278,"summary":"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 Friday Focus episodes packed with mindset shifts and actionable strategies. Listeners will learn how to take control of their careers, build momentum toward change, and create work that aligns with the life they actually want. If you’re ready to stop settling and start moving, this show will help you get there.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T08:19:30.556030+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-career-6393238"},"episode":{"title":"Why Smart People Stay Too Long in Jobs They Hate","slug":"why-smart-people-stay-too-long-in-jobs-they-hate","published_at":"2026-05-15T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-career-6393238/why-smart-people-stay-too-long-in-jobs-they-hate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-career-6393238","url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443605/episodes/19109068-why-smart-people-stay-too-long-in-jobs-they-hate.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443605/episodes/19109068-why-smart-people-stay-too-long-in-jobs-they-hate.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself stuck in a job you know isn’t right, but can’t seem to leave? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ken dives deep into the surprising reasons why smart, capable professionals often stay in roles they dislike. From the traps of overthinking and the drive for safety, to seeking approval or drifting without commitment, we'll unpack some behavioral patterns that keep people stuck—and discuss practical steps for breaking free. If you’re ready to understa...","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself stuck in a job you know isn’t right, but can’t seem to leave? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ken dives d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":529,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-unstuck-career-6393238/episodes/why-smart-people-stay-too-long-in-jobs-they-hate/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-career-6393238/why-smart-people-stay-too-long-in-jobs-they-hate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}