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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 32 MIN

157. What if the ‘right way’ to do something isn’t right for you? with Kim Payne

from Courageous Me · host Kim Payne

What if the reason you’ve been feeling stuck isn’t that you’re doing too little… but because you’ve been trying to do things someone else’s way?In this episode, I explore a liberating truth that has transformed both my business and my life: there is rarely only one “right” way to achieve the result you want.For years, I invested heavily in courses, coaches, and programs that promised success if I followed a specific formula. And while much of that advice worked brilliantly for the people teaching it, I discovered something important: what works for someone else may be completely out of alignment with who you are.And I unpack the courage it takes to stop blindly following the “guru model” and start listening to your own inner wisdom.This episode is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t require you to become someone else. It requires you to understand yourself deeply enough to create a path that feels authentic, energising and true for you.If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing because a proven formula isn’t working for you, this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear. Key takeaways:o   Why the advice that works brilliantly for someone else may be the very thing keeping you stuck.o   How to tell the difference between healthy discomfort and a strategy that is out of alignment.o   The surprising moments when trusting your gut can lead to life-changing breakthroughs.o   What happens when you stop forcing yourself into someone else’s formula and start working with your natural design.o   How uncovering how you’re uniquely wired can transform your business, your energy, and your results. 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. Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne   LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne  Facebook: KimPayneBiz 

What if the reason you’ve been feeling stuck isn’t that you’re doing too little… but because you’ve been trying to do things someone else’s way?In this episode, I explore a liberating truth that has transformed both my business and my life: there is rarely only one “right” way to achieve the result you want.For years, I invested heavily in courses, coaches, and programs that promised success if I followed a specific formula. And while much of that advice worked brilliantly for the people teaching it, I discovered something important: what works for someone else may be completely out of alignment with who you are.And I unpack the courage it takes to stop blindly following the “guru model” and start listening to your own inner wisdom.This episode is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t require you to become someone else. It requires you to understand yourself deeply enough to create a path that feels authentic, energising and true for you.If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing because a proven formula isn’t working for you, this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear. Key takeaways:o   Why the advice that works brilliantly for someone else may be the very thing keeping you stuck.o   How to tell the difference between healthy discomfort and a strategy that is out of alignment.o   The surprising moments when trusting your gut can lead to life-changing breakthroughs.o   What happens when you stop forcing yourself into someone else’s formula and start working with your natural design.o   How uncovering how you’re uniquely wired can transform your business, your energy, and your results. 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. Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne   LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne  Facebook: KimPayneBiz

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