#34 It's Time To Stop Telling Old Stories

What if the story you keep telling… isn’t who you are anymore? After a recent trip to Armenia, I've been reflecting on how the resilience of a country opened my eyes to something deeper: we all have stories, but are we still clinging to an old version of ours? In this episode, I challenge you to stop playing small by holding onto a story that no longer fits. Sharing my own personal shift and inviting you to do the same. Because your current story? That’s where the magic really is WHAT YOU’LL LEARN  Rewrite the script you’re living by:Explore how your ‘origin story’ might be keeping you stuck in a past version of yourself. Reclaim your present: Learn why your current story matters just as much (if not more) than the one that got you here. Measure the gain, not the gap: Insights into Shelley's current read The Gap and The Gain to help you truly see how far you’ve come. Own the whole truth: How acknowledging both the mess and the wins helps you show up more fully, more courageously. Find your golden thread: Shelley’s simple journaling prompts to help you reconnect with the real story you’re living now. Ditch the drama-pressure: Why you don’t need a ‘big trauma’ to have a powerful story that connects with others. 00:00 Welcome to the She Is Courageous Podcast 01:26 A Weekend in Armenia: First Impressions 02:24 Discovering Armenia's History 06:44 Lessons from Armenia's Resilience 08:18 Reflecting on Personal Stories 11:40 Updating Your Origin Story 14:13 Embracing Your Current Story 17:23 Practical Steps to Own Your Story 21:57 Conclusion: Your Story is Ever-Evolving    Follow The She Is Courageous Collective on Instagram for weekly inspiration and mindset tips that hit home. On LinkedIn more often? Connect with me here. Ready to Work Together? The She Is Courageous Collective is my on line community and group coaching space for ambitious women in business who are done letting fear call the shots and are ready to build their courageous mindset for action on their goals This is where you’ll get weekly live coaching, real life strategy, and the kind of support that actually helps you move forward. 👉 Join us now and start building your courageous mindset with me today.   ✉️ Got Questions or Just Want to Chat? Send me a DM on social or email me directly: [email protected] Speaking, podcast or media enquiries? Contact: [email protected]   🎧 Meet Your Host Hey, I’m Shelley Bosworth, International Business and Mindset Coach, keynote speaker and founder of The Se Is Courageous Collective  Beginning my career in the heart of the UK’s corporate world, I spent 25 years climbing the ranks across retail and hospitality, from Harrods to Starbucks to Haven Caravan Parks. Along the way, cultivating an ability to bridge the gap between strategy and people, leading large teams through transformation and growth. In late 2019, I left the corporate world to launch her coaching business, going all in on a vision to empower others, just as the world began facing an unprecedented global pandemic. Since then I’ve worked with businesses and individuals worldwide, empowering hundreds to break through self-doubt, overcome imposter syndrome, and take bold courageous action toward their goals. Known for my high-energy, authentic, and no-nonsense approach, I like tithing I inspire others to take courageous action and embrace the mindset shifts that make success possible. Life is too short not to go for what you want, my own story is proof of that and she I can’t wait to help you write yours.   My mission is to help women like you stop overthinking, start taking bold action, and finally go after the life and business you really want. If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start building real momentum—you’re in the right place.