These language suggestions range from sudden breakthroughs to gradual ones, in no particular order:
break through (verb form)
sudden insight
a spark
sparking
an electrical charge
charged
charged up
catalytic
lightning flash
an electrical current
a strong current
upping the ante
rising to the challenge
turbocharged
a new synergy
a new synthesis
a new level of leverage
sudden shift
paradigm shift
polar shift
dramatic shift
powerful shift
a catalytic shift
going beyond
an absolute change
stroke of genius
new sense of power and confidence
ramp-up
ramping up
hyper —
a transformation
transforming
awakening
metamorphosis
growing trend
a fast growing trend
a surprise
surprising
unanticipated
ripple effect
being swept up, into, toward
leaping the chasm
quantum leap
bridging the gap
crossing the bridge
opening the door
crossing the threshold
pushing through
leapfrog
making the leap
taking off
take off
flying
taking flight
tipping point
stepping into a fast current
moving into the fast lane
going through the door
finding the key
unlocking
opening up
breaking out
dawning
rising
giving birth to
a rebirth of
crossing the frontier
starting
changing course
breaking new ground
leading the way
launching
springing up
starting fresh
fresh start
overcoming
unleashing
blooming
unfolding
go ahead
headway
step up
boost cracking the . . . .(code, barrier, etc.)