June 17, 2025

The 'Thin Edge of the Wedge': Small Changes That Create Massive Results

37 minutes

Episode Description: Disrupting Fitness - From Pandemic Pivot to Global Online Coaching

In this episode of the Disruption and Innovation Podcast, host Kumar Dattatreyan sits down with Josh Wood, a Tasmanian-based fitness expert and TEDx speaker who transformed his entire business model during the pandemic. Josh shares how COVID-19 lockdowns forced him to completely reimagine fitness coaching, leading to the development of his innovative "thin edge of the wedge" philosophy.

Key Discussion Points:

How pandemic restrictions decimated traditional gym-based training and forced a complete business pivot

The evolution from in-person training to app-based global coaching using platforms like TrueCoach

Josh's data-driven approach to tracking client progress and guaranteeing results

The "thin edge of the wedge" philosophy: finding the smallest change that creates the biggest impact

Why Josh advocates against fitness industry trends like burpees and ice baths

How AI tools are augmenting (not replacing) personal coaching

Adapting fitness programs for clients with physical limitations

The importance of buy-in over perfect programming in achieving fitness goals

Special Highlight: Josh recently launched "Macro Masala," an Indian-cuisine cookbook focused on macro-friendly nutrition that took 18 months to complete.

Perfect for listeners interested in:

Digital transformation in traditional industries

Building scalable online coaching businesses

Data-driven client management systems

Practical approaches to behavior change

The human element in an increasingly automated world

Josh's story demonstrates how forced disruption can lead to innovation, scalability, and ultimately better client outcomes - proving that sometimes the best business pivots come from necessity, not choice.

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