In this episode of Stuck No More, we explore the transformative power of goal setting with a coach’s mindset at the helm.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why setting clear goals is foundational for turning big visions into real results

• How the SMART framework guides Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound milestones

• The productivity boost of crafting concrete “when–where–how” action plans

• How habit stacking helps integration of new behaviors into daily routines

• The GROW model (Goal → Reality → Options → Way forward) as a proven coaching tool

• Real-world examples and actionable steps to help you adopt these techniques immediately

Tune in for an engaging, practical session that’s all about helping YOU, whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or coach, break free from stagnation and confidently move toward your business vision.

“Stuck No More” is here to help you get unstuck—in your mindset and your mission.

Many business owners hit points where things start to unravel—whether due to cash flow issues, strategic missteps, or burnout. In this episode of Stuck No More, Sekar Palanisamy dives into the most common reasons businesses stumble—and how coaching can help you build resilience, strategic clarity, and long-term success. You’ll learn:

• The underlying causes of business failure—like poor planning, weak leadership, or founder overload

• How coaching offers clarity, accountability, and perspective to avoid those traps

• Real-world examples of how coaching helps business owners course-correct before it’s too late

• Practical next steps: how to assess if coaching is right for you

Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or business owner who wants to stay ahead of failure instead of chasing recovery, this episode will help you begin building a business that lasts.

👉 Ready to talk through your own strategy? Visit bstrat.io to learn more.

Hiring a business coach isn’t just an expense—it’s an investment. But how do you measure if it’s truly paying off? In this episode of Stuck No More, Sekar Palanisamy breaks down a practical framework for calculating the ROI of coaching. You’ll learn:

• What ROI really means in a coaching context

• Key metrics to track—from profitability and productivity to leadership impact

• Real-world examples of coaching ROI (including returns of 7x and beyond)

• A step-by-step method to measure results in your own business

Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or business owner, this episode will show you how to prove the value of coaching and use it to drive sustainable growth.

👉 Ready to see the ROI in your own business? Visit bstrat.io to learn more.

Episode 2: Strategic Inertia — Why Your Business Strategy Is Outdated and How to Fix It

In this episode of Stuck No More, business coach Sekar Palanisamy breaks down the most common — and most overlooked — reason businesses stop growing: Strategic Inertia.

If you’ve been doing everything “right” but your results keep stalling… it’s time to question the strategy, not the effort.

✅ You’ll learn:

• What strategic inertia looks like in action

• How to spot it in your own business

• Real examples of businesses that broke through

• The first step to regain clarity and momentum

📞 Want to know if strategic inertia is holding your business back?
Book a free clarity call at:
🔗 https://bstrat.io/

📖 Get the Book — The Inertia Trap
Read the full framework behind these episodes.
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/Inertia-Trap-Businesses-Plateau-Momentum-ebook/dp/B0FHMWPN1X

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🎙 Episode 1: Breaking Inertia — Why Businesses Plateau and What to Do About It
Welcome to the very first episode of Stuck No More — the podcast for business owners, executives, and changemakers who feel like they’ve hit a wall and know they’re meant for more.

I’m Sekar Palanisamy, founder of BStrat and your host for this series. I coach leaders who are ready to stop spinning their wheels and start gaining real momentum.

In today’s episode, I dive into the core reason why even successful businesses get stuck: inertia — the invisible force that keeps you doing what used to work, even when it no longer does.

You’ll discover:

• Why growth plateaus are not just external — but internal

• The 3 types of inertia that secretly sabotage progress: Strategic, Operational, and Cultural

• How to recognize early warning signs that you're stuck in old patterns

• What this podcast will deliver each week: practical tools, case studies, and real stories to help you move forward

📈 If you’ve felt frustrated by stagnation — in revenue, team energy, innovation, or clarity — this is your starting point.

🎯 Want to find out if inertia is slowing your business down?

👉 Book a no-obligation clarity call with me: https://bstrat.io

In this short 1:1 call, we’ll explore if — and where — strategic, operational, or cultural inertia may be holding you back. You’ll leave with clarity and a next step, whether we work together or not.

📚 Grab the Book — The Inertia Trap
For a deeper dive, get your copy of my book The Inertia Trap: Why Most Businesses Plateau and How to Regain Momentum.
It’s packed with real-world stories, practical frameworks, and a step-by-step system to break free.

🔗 https://www.amazon.com/Inertia-Trap-Businesses-Plateau-Momentum-ebook/dp/B0FHMWPN1X

🎧 Subscribe to Stuck No More
If you’re ready to lead with clarity, shake off inertia, and build a business that moves — not stalls — hit follow and join me every week.

Let’s break inertia. Let’s build momentum. Let’s get you Stuck No More.

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