Why Strategic Thinking Unlocks Predictable Growth
Growth doesn’t happen when things are easy. It happens when the risk of inaction becomes greater than the discomfort of change.
I didn’t learn that lesson in a boardroom or a strategy workshop—I learned it as a twenty-something, injured, frustrated, and “crutching” around the University of Victoria campus in a leg brace…
In 2010, during what was supposed to be a simple recreational soccer game, a collision tore the ACL in my right knee and instantly altered my trajectory. I went from athletic and independent to injured, wearing a brace from thigh to calf, crutching 8–10 kilometers a day, unable to drive, unable to carry a coffee, and unsure if I would ever run again.
In the early days of my injury, I faced a choice:
Option 1: Do nothing. Reduce my course load. Delay graduation.
Option 2: Take action. Adapt. Move—however imperfectly—toward a new future.
I chose action.
And that decision set the foundation for how I would approach every major challenge, both personally and professionally, thereafter.
The Lesson That Followed Me Into My Career
Recovery forced me to rethink every daily task. What used to be automatic now required strategy: How would I move? How would I carry anything? How would I navigate my classes with only three working limbs and a backpack full of textbooks?
Every obstacle required creativity. Every step required intention. And slowly, I rebuilt my capacity—physically, mentally, and strategically.
Two successful surgeries, and three years later, I crossed the finish line of the Victoria Marathon (right at the harbour front), completing a half-marathon.
But the real impact was not the medal, it was the realization that,
Transformational growth happens when you deliberately choose to move forward despite uncertainty.
That’s been the through-line of my career ever since...
Helping businesses through critical transitions, and positioning them for scalable, sustainable growth.
The Connection Between My Injury and My Work Today
The business leaders I support often find themselves in a similar moment of discomfort:
Too many priorities and not enough clarity
Pressure to deliver without the resources to make it happen
Recurring problems that never seem to resolve
Teams working hard but not advancing what truly matters
Opportunities slipping by because they're stuck in the “way we’ve always done it”
What they’re experiencing isn’t a lack of effort. It’s a lack of strategy.
A Revenue Growth Strategy is the roadmap that connects today’s actions to tomorrow’s goals. It turns guesswork into direction, and activity into meaningful progress.
And just like my recovery, it transforms uncertainty into momentum, one intentional step at a time.
A New Conversation About Strategic Growth
At my recent “Conversations That Matter” event, I shared this story of my athletic accident—not because it’s about injury, but because it’s about transformation. It’s about recognizing the moment when tactical thinking no longer serves you and choosing a strategic approach instead.
To capture the energy and lessons from the event, Beauty Films created a short video recap. In it, you’ll see:
Key takeaways from the interactive discussion
Highlights from our attendee's conversations, revealing common growth gaps
The real-world business impacts of moving from tactical to strategic thinking
To see how strategic thinking can immediately shift how you and your team approach growth, 🎥 Watch the video recap below:
This conversation is just the beginning. Over the next few articles, we’ll dive deeper into the strategies, frameworks, and actionable steps that help businesses move from reactive tactics to predictable, intentional growth.
The Bottom Line
Most businesses stall not because leaders aren’t working hard, but because they’re operating tactically without a clear strategic path forward. When you step back, define direction, and align execution to a long-term vision, predictable growth becomes not only possible—but repeatable.
Ready to turn strategic clarity into real-world results? In Article 2 (coming soon), we’ll walk through the practical steps to build a strategy that sticks—and how to put it into action immediately.
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A Note from the Author
Megan Roy, BA, CQIA, Prosci
Founder: Megan Roy & Associates
I’ve seen organizations stall when they rely on quick wins without a strategic foundation—and I’ve seen how quickly they accelerate when leaders commit to clarity, focus, and intentional growth. Strategic thinking isn’t just planning; it’s the discipline that makes businesses resilient, adaptable, and able to achieve results on their own terms.
I believe every organization deserves growth that compounds, not fades. That’s why I partner with leaders to design and activate strategies that strengthen revenue, sharpen direction, and build businesses capable of thriving through change.
