Stuck Despite working Hard? The Marginal Gains Approach to Career Growth

Leadership isn’t built in big moments.

It’s built in the small, invisible choices we repeat every day.

In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, host Ankesh Saxena sits down with Ashutosh Sharma (EO at SYWIL | Advisory Specialist) to explore the Marginal Gains Theory — a powerful framework that transformed elite sports and is now reshaping how leaders, executives, and organizations grow.

This conversation moves beyond motivation and into practical performance.

We discuss:
Why leaders are created, not born
How identity silently limits growth
The power of visualization and self-reflection
Why routines outperform motivation
How marginal improvements compound into massive results
The difference between purpose-driven leadership and micromanagement
Why great leaders are humble, consistent, and disciplined

From British Cycling to boardrooms, from interviews to daily habits — this episode offers a grounded, actionable way to rethink success.

If you’re leading a team, rebuilding momentum, or navigating the middle of your career, this episode will help you shift from effort to effectiveness.

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