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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 6 MIN

Building Your Career Without Worrying About Reputation

from The Unstuck Career · host Ken Williams

Send us Fan MailIn 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://unstuckcareer.com/unstuck

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 let imagined critics sway our choices. You’ll hear why chasing a flawless image is a losing game, especi...

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