When Things Break Down and You Get Stuck

Oct 22, 2025

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What do you do when everything feels like it's falling apart?

In this solo episode, Bill talks openly about when things just don’t go according to plan. When life hits harder than expected, and when the most reliable tools seem to stop working, there are still ways out of it. He reflects on his recent client experience and how he coaches his clients out of hardship and being stuck.

Topics explored in this episode:

(03:45) When the Tools Stop Working

*Even experienced leaders can hit moments when none of their usual tools work.

*Bill shares a client story about his brain and body shutting down, and how to navigate out of it.

*What to do when your energy is gone and your head won’t cooperate.

(06:50) Get Curious About the Breakdown

*The key question: “What do I need right now?”

*Shifting from judgment to curiosity during emotional shutdowns.

*Sometimes the fastest path forward is to stop fighting and get present.

(09:15) Rebuilding from Ground Zero

*Bill shares how he gets his clients unstuck.

*When you can’t make progress, focus on one small action.

*This process isn’t about fixing fires, it’s about listening and realigning.

Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.

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