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reviewing long-forgotten subscriptions to clearing physical and emotional clutter, revealing how unnoticed habits, outdated commitments, and silent “auto-pilots” can quietly cost us more than we realise.This isn’t about hustling harder or reinventing yourself.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 SHIFTWant 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.