Courageous Me

Kim Payne
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Hi, I’m Kim Payne. Welcome to the Courageous Me podcast—your go-to for incredible stories and practical tips to add more courage to your life. Imagine what’s possible if courage wasn’t reserved for heroic moments but became part of your everyday life. Whether you're dreaming big, going through a rough patch, or are ready to reignite the fire in your belly, this podcast is for you. Because courage is life’s secret source—it turns the ordinary into magic. And it all starts with you.

  1. 4D AGO

    142. Why learning to receive makes you a more generous giver with Kim Payne

    Receiving sounds simple, and yet for many capable, generous, high-achieving women, it can feel deeply uncomfortable. In this episode, I explore why receiving can trigger guilt, resistance, and that unexplained urge to “even the score.” We unpack the unspoken rules many of us live by when it comes to asking for, accepting, receiving, and allowing ourselves to be supported — and how our giving behaviours and discomfort with receiving are often tangled up with self-worth, identity, and the need to prove our value. I talk about why receiving is not a passive skill but an active one and why it takes courage.  And I share how learning to receive gracefully can change the way you give, lead, relate, and sustain yourself—personally and professionally. If you’ve ever brushed off a compliment, felt uneasy accepting help, kept mental tabs, or struggled to ask for what you really want… this episode is for you.   Key takeaways: o   Why asking for what you want can feel more challenging than doing everything yourself. o   What your reaction to compliments, help, or generosity can quietly reveal about your self-worth. o   How generosity can become depleting when it isn’t balanced with receiving.  o   What makes receiving a skill that takes practice. o   What happens to leadership, energy, and sustainability when receiving is resisted. o   How allowing yourself to receive can actually make you a more generous giver.   Book referenced: Give and Take by Adam Grant       COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz     COURAGEOUS SHIFT Want to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out?  Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.  Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career? Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line.

    29 min

  2. JAN 28

    141. Calling the shots for a magnetic life with Helen Oswald

    In this episode, I chat to event photographer and self-confessed “professional people-watcher” Helen Oswald to explore how small, instinctive choices can lead to deeply fulfilling work, creative expansion, and a life that feels rich and full.  We talk about how one simple idea became the doorway into her business, why she’s not chasing growth for growth’s sake, and what travelling solo in her 40s revealed that never showed up when she was younger.  We also explore why creativity matters more as we age—from revisiting old passions to learning something completely new—and how the things you do for yourself shape how you show up everywhere… and honesty, make you a lot more interesting to talk to.  Insightful, fun, and full of those “oh… that’s cool” moments, this episode will get your mind ticking and wondering what might be possible for you next. If you’ve been feeling drawn to do something that doesn’t neatly fit your current life, this conversation is for you.   Key takeaways: o   How being a lifelong “people watcher” can be a professional superpower . o   How one small idea can become the doorway into a new venture. o   What travelling solo in your 40s can stir up.  o   Why building the “biggest” business is not as important as building the right one.  o   Why doing something creative for yourself can impact your whole life. o   How courage compounds when you learn something new or revisit a past interest. o   Why the things you do outside your work may be the very things that deepen your impact within it.   Find out more about Helen and her business Magnetic Shots: Website: Magnetic Shots Instagram: @magneticshots Instagram: @magneticportraits Facebook: Magnetic Shots     LinkedIn: Helen Oswald       Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz   COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   COURAGEOUS SHIFT Want to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out?  Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.    Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career? Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line.

    55 min

  3. JAN 21

    140. Why her money matters more than ever with Naomi Holmes

    What happens when life hands you a sliding-doors moment and you choose courage instead of certainty? In this deeply relatable and energising conversation, I sit down with Naomi Holmes, founder of Her Money Matters, to explore what it really looks like to start over in your 50s. After a 30-year corporate career and an unexpected redundancy, Naomi found herself at a crossroads many women quietly face: return to what’s familiar or listen to the pull towards a burning desire.  What followed was a deep reckoning and the decision to build a business on her own terms. This episode goes far beyond money. It’s about the stories we inherit, the beliefs that keep us playing safe, what happens when your “who-ness” gets rattled, and why Gen X women are uniquely positioned to create powerful second acts…if they’re willing to take the courage pill and step into the unknown. We also unpack why women are so often sidelined in money conversations, how “not deciding” shapes our future, and what becomes possible when money feels lighter and less intimidating. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late, too risky, or too uncomfortable to choose something new… this conversation might help you see what’s possible.   Key takeaways: o   How everything shifts when a long-held corporate identity suddenly disappears. o   Why women over 50 are starting businesses faster than ever and why this stage is so powerful. o   How your early money story shapes your confidence, decisions, and sense of control. o   Why imposter syndrome often appears right before real growth. o   How women can stop being sidelined in money conversations. o   Why choosing not to learn about money is a decision which has real consequences. o   How making money lighter and more human can change your entire relationship with it.   Get in touch with Naomi: Website: Her Money Matters LinkedIn: Naomi Holmes Instagram:  @her_moneymatters     Facebook:  Her Money Matters   Podcast: Her Money Matters   Find out more about Her Money Matters courses.     COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz   COURAGEOUS SHIFT Want to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out?  Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.    Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career? Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line.

    59 min

  4. JAN 14

    139. When someday becomes the ticket to what’s calling with Theresa Callahan

    In this unexpectedly magical episode, we meet Theresa Callahan, an executive leadership coach, retreat leader, and woman whose life transformed the moment she stopped saying 'someday'. What begins as a conversation about courage unfolds into a rich, cinematic story of a single decision that changed everything: a one-way ticket to Tuscany booked from the back of a conference room, fuelled by a whisper Theresa could no longer ignore. From there, the episode weaves through themes of timing, self-trust, guilt, vulnerability, identity, love, leadership, motherhood…and what becomes possible when you finally listen to what’s been quietly calling for years. This is a feel-it episode. One that explores what happens just before we act, why so many of us delay what matters most, and how courage often shows up not as bravado, but as a quiet, trembling yes.   If you’ve ever felt something tugging at you—a place, an idea, a version of yourself—and you talked yourself out of it because of age, responsibility, fear, or timing… this conversation is for you. Think of it as an invitation to notice the quiet ‘someday’ that you keep shelving. To question what it might cost to keep waiting. And to honestly wonder… What if someday is today?   Key takeaways: o   What happens when “someday” becomes impossible to ignore. o   How a single, seemingly small decision can rewrite the next decades of your life. o   Why guilt so often appears right before growth, especially if you’re used to putting everyone else first. o   What solo time can reveal about who you are. o   Why vulnerability is the true gateway to courage. o   How being ready for love, purpose, or expansion starts with being open to receive it. o   What shifts when you stop waiting to feel ready and start trusting what’s already stirring.   Get in touch with Theresa: Website: Retreat to Tuscany Instagram: @retreat.to.tuscany  Facebook: Retreat to Tuscany   YouTube Channel: Retreat to Tuscany   LinkedIn: Theresa Callahan           Email inquiries for the Retreat Programs: Theresa@RetreatToTuscany.com   COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz   COURAGEOUS SHIFT Want to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out?  Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.  Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career? Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line.

    1h 3m

  5. JAN 7

    138. Big Magic and the creative pull you can’t ignore with Kim Payne

    It’s the first week of January 2026, and on a scorching hot day, a quiet poolside moment and the unexpected reread of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert lead me into a deeper conversation about ideas, creativity, timing—and what it really means when something is calling for your attention. This episode is about tuning into the why behind your restlessness and wondering whether resistance is really a cue to slow down… or a signal that something new is stirring. If your mind keeps drifting toward what’s next, even when you “should” be resting, this offers a different way to listen.   Key takeaways o   The subtle difference between needing rest… and feeling creatively pulled o   Why following a feeling can sometimes matter more than following a plan. o   What creativity may be asking of you when it won’t leave you alone o   How to recognise where excitement is trying to lead you o   What can shift when curiosity turns into action.   Book I referenced:   Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert        Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz       COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   COURAGEOUS SHIFT Want to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out?  Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.  Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career? Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line.

    26 min

  6. 12/31/2025

    137. What comes before the momentum begins with Kim Payne

    Recorded on New Year’s Eve, this episode is a powerful reflection on endings, beginnings, and the often-overlooked space in between. As the calendar turns to a new year, where many focus on goals, resolutions, and fresh starts—I offer a different lens: one based on reflection and intentional shedding in preparation for what’s next. Using the Chinese zodiac as a backdrop, I explore what it really means to prepare for momentum, and why the most meaningful changes often happen long before anything looks different on the outside. I share some of the practical steps I’ve been taking—from reviewing long-forgotten subscriptions to clearing physical and emotional clutter, revealing how unnoticed habits, outdated commitments, and silent “auto-pilots” can quietly cost us more than we realise. This isn’t about hustling harder or reinventing yourself. It’s about the unseen work of letting go.  Because when you release what no longer serves you, you give yourself room to move into what’s next.   Key takeaways: o   How internal shifts often come before anything visibly changes. o   Why a “set-and-forget” approach can quietly cost you more than you realise. o   How letting go creates the space needed for movement and growth. o   Why clearing physical and emotional clutter invites what’s next to emerge. o   How the most powerful transitions begin with awareness.   Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz       COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   COURAGEOUS SHIFT Want to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out?  Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.  Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career? Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line.

    17 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    136. When the year felt small, but everything shifted with Kim Payne

    As 2025 draws to a close, this episode reframes what real success looks like—especially for those feeling their year fell short. Recorded on Christmas Eve, this honest, reflective conversation explores the kind of growth you can’t always see on the outside but deeply feel on the inside. I unpack the difference between external achievements and internal growth, sharing what really shaped my year—from invisible identity shifts and courageous decisions, to redefining worth, boundaries, alignment, and self-trust.  Not all progress is visible, and some of the most meaningful years don’t shout, they whisper. This episode isn’t about checking off goals; it’s about recognising the inner growth that often becomes the foundation for what comes next  It’s ideal for anyone approaching a new year, questioning what really mattered and wondering what’s ahead. If you’ve found yourself thinking, “This year wasn’t big enough,” this episode offers a fresh perspective you didn’t know you needed.   Key takeaways: o   What really counts as a “successful year”?  o   Why the most important progress often leaves no visible evidence. o   How inner alignment can reshape everything before results appear. o   Why feeling flat or deflated might actually signal growth. o   The unseen courage behind saying no, standing in your worth, and choosing yourself. o   What changes when you stop chasing what looks impressive and start trusting what feels true. o   How reflection connects dots you didn’t even know were forming. o   Why the year that felt smaller may be the one that set everything up.   As you listen, I invite you to reflect on your own year and notice the ways you've grown, even if no one else can see it.    Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz   COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  - COMING 18 FEB 2026 Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   COURAGEOUS SHIFT Want to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out?  Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.    Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career? Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line.

    29 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    135. Why the right people in your life matter more than you think with Kim Payne

    This episode was sparked while writing the acknowledgements for my book and realising just how many different people have shaped my life, my courage, and who I’ve become. Through a series of simple but powerful “who” questions, I invite you to reflect on the people in your life and the roles they play. This isn’t about judging relationships or finding the “right” answers. It’s about awareness and recognising that we’re not meant to get everything we need from one person. Different people support us in different ways, at different stages of life. And that’s a beautiful thing.At its heart, this episode is a reminder of how much the right people add to our lives and how lucky we are to have them.   Key takeaways: o  What a simple “who” question can reveal about your inner circle o  Why it’s unrealistic to expect one person to meet all your relationship needs o  What it means when your answers shift over time and why it’s okay o  How to recognise the different roles people play in your life o  A powerful reflection on where you might show up in other people’s lives   Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne   LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne  Facebook: KimPayneBiz   COURAGEOUS SHIFT: Want to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out? Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move. CALL TO ACTION: Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career? Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you work it out.

    26 min
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Hi, I’m Kim Payne. Welcome to the Courageous Me podcast—your go-to for incredible stories and practical tips to add more courage to your life. Imagine what’s possible if courage wasn’t reserved for heroic moments but became part of your everyday life. Whether you're dreaming big, going through a rough patch, or are ready to reignite the fire in your belly, this podcast is for you. Because courage is life’s secret source—it turns the ordinary into magic. And it all starts with you.

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  • Creator
    Kim Payne
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kim Payne
  • Show Website
    Courageous Me

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