Ken Coleman
Ken Coleman is a career expert and broadcaster whose books focus on career clarity, networking, and purposeful work. He is best known for The Proximity Principle, From Paycheck to Purpose, and Get Clear Career Assessment. A bestselling author, he has coached more than 10,000 people, while his assessment has helped hundreds of thousands. ((https://www.ramseysolutions.com/career-advice/career-academy/goal-planning-101))
Biography & Author's Journey
Ken Coleman’s public career is built around reinvention. As a teenager, he imagined a future in politics and expected that path to define his adult life. In his early thirties, however, that ambition gave way to a period of professional uncertainty, and he chose to start over in broadcasting. He did so without a college degree or prior industry credentials, enrolling instead in a six-week broadcast school, working unpaid hours at an Atlanta sports-talk station, covering high school football, and taking small speaking and emcee assignments wherever he could find them. With support from his wife, Stacy, that improvised apprenticeship became the basis of a second act in media, coaching, and authorship. ((https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ken-coleman))
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Get Clear Career Assessment
Ken Coleman
Discover your talents, passions, and mission for a fulfilling career.
The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love
Ken Coleman
A strategic guide to landing your dream job by surrounding yourself with the right people and opportunities.
Get Clear Career Assessment
Ken Coleman
Discover your talents, passions, and mission for a fulfilling career.
The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love
Ken Coleman
A strategic guide to landing your dream job by surrounding yourself with the right people and opportunities.
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Career Perception & Focus
Career Perception & Focus
This learning plan is essential for professionals who feel stuck, unfocused, or undervalued in their careers and want to take strategic control of their professional trajectory. It's ideal for mid-career professionals seeking clarity on their next move, aspiring leaders looking to build influence and authority, and anyone wanting to align their daily work with their deeper purpose while positioning themselves for higher-level opportunities.
Master Career Growth and Self-Testing
Master Career Growth and Self-Testing
This plan is designed for ambitious professionals seeking to transition from passive roles to proactive career leadership. It combines self-assessment with practical strategies for branding, networking, and management to accelerate upward mobility.
Career and public speaking
Career and public speaking
This learning plan is designed for ambitious professionals looking to bridge the gap between technical expertise and leadership influence. By combining public speaking mastery with strategic career development, it provides the tools necessary to command any room and build a lasting personal brand.
Exploring careers, leadership & philosophy
Exploring careers, leadership & philosophy
In today's rapidly changing work environment, success requires more than technical skills—it demands self-awareness, purposeful leadership, and philosophical grounding. This learning plan helps professionals at any career stage connect their authentic selves with meaningful work, developing leadership capabilities that align with their deepest values.
Build Relationships & Find Career Fit
Build Relationships & Find Career Fit
This learning plan is essential for professionals seeking more than just a job; it is for those wanting a career that aligns with their identity. It is ideal for career changers and networkers looking to build genuine influence and long-term professional stability.
Advance My Career
Advance My Career
This plan is designed for ambitious professionals looking to break through plateaus and reach leadership roles. It combines self-awareness with tactical networking and executive presence to ensure you stand out in competitive environments.
Comm, Self-Improvement & Business Strategy
Comm, Self-Improvement & Business Strategy
This plan bridges the gap between personal growth and professional execution for aspiring leaders. It is ideal for professionals looking to combine high-level communication with strategic business acumen to accelerate their career trajectory.
How to stand out career wise
How to stand out career wise
In a competitive job market, technical skills alone aren't enough to reach the top. This plan is designed for ambitious professionals looking to transition from individual contributors to recognized leaders by mastering visibility and influence.
Community Voices
"Ken Coleman has a gift of asking the questions we should all be asking"
— Mark Burnett
"Ken Coleman has delivered a game-changing challenge with One Question"
— Grant Teaff
"Ken Coleman has asked great questions throughout his career"
— Mike Krzyzewski
"Ken Coleman allows us to eavesdrop on his insightful questions with many of the brightest minds in our world"
— Ed Bastian
"Ken Coleman asks the questions that need asking"
— Zach McLeroy
From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
