She Is Courageous Podcast

About She Is Courageous Podcast

The She Is Courageous Podcast is for capable women who look confident on the outside but know they’re holding back on the inside. Hosted by Dubai-based business and mindset coach Shelley Bosworth, this podcast explores the psychology of ambition and the mindset patterns that shape how women show up in their careers, businesses and lives. With over 25 years in leadership and business, Shelley brings real-world perspective to the inner work, challenging the idea that confidence comes first and showing why courage is the real catalyst for change. Through honest solo reflections and thoughtful guest conversations, she explores the beliefs, pressures and patterns that keep high-performing women stuck in overthinking, burnout or self-doubt, even when they’re doing everything “right.” Because confidence rarely comes first. Courage does.

Publisher

Shelley Bosworth

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Sept 2024

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

104 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   What It's Really Like Building A Business In Your 20's With Maya Vertigans From The Archive

   What if you’re doing everything “right” but still feel like you don’t know what you’re doing? In this episode, Shelley chats with Maya, founder and CEO of Plan B VA Services, about building a successful business from a young age and learning to trust yourself along the way. Maya shares the realities of being a young entrepreneur, from feeling like you lack credibility to navigating growth, building a team and finding your own leadership style. You’ll hear how she: Trusts her own judgement instead of getting pulled around by everyone else’s advice Creates the capacity for growth before waiting for the business to catch up Builds confidence through action, even when she doesn’t have all the answers Whether you’re 26 or 49, there’s a lot here about resilience, self-belief and choosing to do things your own way. Connect with Maya on LinkedIn or find Plan B VA Services at planbva.co.uk. Maya Vertigans Bio Maya Vertigans is the 26-year-old founder of Planner Bee VA Services, an award-winning eco virtual assistant (VA) agency dedicated to helping purpose-led businesses thrive. After starting her business as a freelance VA in 2021, Maya has grown her agency into a collaborative team of five, which has now supported over 60 ethical entrepreneurs to find more time, reduce stress and create an even bigger impact. Named one of Scotland’s most inspiring young businesswomen, Maya empowers sustainable brands with expert executive assistant support, marketing, and carbon accounting. CONNECT WITH SHELLEY Shelley Bosworth is a Business Leadership & Mindset Expert for founders and senior leaders who look successful on the outside and feel the pressure on the inside. She helps ambitious women stop overthinking, stop second-guessing decisions they're qualified to make, and start leading from who they actually are, not who they think they should be. She works 1:1 with founders and executives, delivers keynote talks, and runs leadership development for corporate teams. Based in the UAE, working globally. Join Courageous Connections (https://shelleybosworthofficial.com/courageous-connections/) Shelley's free monthly international networking community for women in business Got a question, or thinking about working together? Email shelley@shelleybosworthcoaching.com (mailto:shelley@shelleybosworthcoaching.com) Media, speaking, or podcast enquiries: support@shelleybosworthcoaching.com (mailto:hello@shelleybosworthcoaching.com) Follow along: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shelleybosworth.official/) Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-bosworth/) Shelley's TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@shelleybosworth.official?_r=1&_t=ZN-95smwOzYPIM) Or Watch episodes on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@ShelleyBosworth)

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   The Labels We’ve Given Ourselves, Are They Helping or Holding Us Back? From The Archive

   Do you understand yourself better than ever, but still feel stuck? Self-awareness can be powerful. But there’s a point where labels like procrastinator, perfectionist, ADHD brain or imposter syndrome can stop helping and start becoming reasons not to move. In this episode, Shelley explores the difference between understanding your patterns and using them to lead yourself. Because insight alone doesn’t change your life. What you do with that insight does. You’ll learn how to: Notice the labels you’re using to describe yourself Shift those labels from identity into patterns you can work with Choose one small action you can take, even when the pattern is still present The label might shape how you do things, but it doesn’t get to decide whether you do them. Take the Self-Leadership Style Quiz mentioned in the episode to understand your patterns and discover what you can do with that insight. The link is in the show notes. CONNECT WITH SHELLEY Shelley Bosworth is a Business Leadership & Mindset Expert for founders and senior leaders who look successful on the outside and feel the pressure on the inside. She helps ambitious women stop overthinking, stop second-guessing decisions they're qualified to make, and start leading from who they actually are, not who they think they should be. She works 1:1 with founders and executives, delivers keynote talks, and runs leadership development for corporate teams. Based in the UAE, working globally. Join Courageous Connections (https://shelleybosworthofficial.com/courageous-connections/) Shelley's free monthly international networking community for women in business Got a question, or thinking about working together? Email shelley@shelleybosworthcoaching.com (mailto:shelley@shelleybosworthcoaching.com) Media, speaking, or podcast enquiries: support@shelleybosworthcoaching.com (mailto:hello@shelleybosworthcoaching.com) Follow along: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shelleybosworth.official/) Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-bosworth/) Shelley's TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@shelleybosworth.official?_r=1&_t=ZN-95smwOzYPIM) Or Watch episodes on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@ShelleyBosworth)

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   You Already Know the Answer, So Why Aren’t You Listening? With Louise Fernando

   You know you’re capable of more. But what if the thing holding you back isn’t your strategy, your effort or your confidence? In this episode, Shelley is joined by Louise Fernando, business energy strategist, to explore the hidden beliefs, past experiences and nervous system patterns that can influence the decisions you make in business. You’ll hear why: Recognise the unconscious promises you may have made to yourself and how they can shape your behaviour. Learn how to tell the difference between your intuition warning you away from something and the discomfort of genuine growth. Practise listening to your body and intuition without abandoning logic, strategy or common sense. Louise also shares her own experience of becoming more visible, the courage it took to start her podcast, and why resistance can be worth paying attention to. Your challenge? Do the thing that scares you, and have the conversation you’ve been putting off. Because sometimes the next level is on the other side of the thing you’re resisting. Louise Fernando Bio Drawing on over 25 years of experience in human behaviour, leadership and trauma informed practice, Louise Fernando helps leaders uncover the hidden patterns influencing how they think, lead and make decisions. Her work focuses on developing the person behind the Business, creating the clarity and self-trust needed for sustainable growth, stronger leadership and lasting impact Links for Louise Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-fernando-ba0633144/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/101866764556916/) Podcast - The House Of Expansion (https://open.spotify.com/show/4hpV2MXOME7rovipEnFb3T) CONNECT WITH SHELLEY Shelley Bosworth is a Business Leadership & Mindset Expert for founders and senior leaders who look successful on the outside and feel the pressure on the inside. She helps ambitious women stop overthinking, stop second-guessing decisions they're qualified to make, and start leading from who they actually are, not who they think they should be. She works 1:1 with founders and executives, delivers keynote talks, and runs leadership development for corporate teams. Based in the UAE, working globally. Join Courageous Connections (https://shelleybosworthofficial.com/courageous-connections/) Shelley's free monthly international networking community for women in business Got a question, or thinking about working together? Email shelley@shelleybosworthcoaching.com (mailto:shelley@shelleybosworthcoaching.com) Media, speaking, or podcast enquiries: support@shelleybosworthcoaching.com (mailto:hello@shelleybosworthcoaching.com) Follow along: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shelleybosworth.official/) Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-bosworth/) Shelley's TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@shelleybosworth.official?_r=1&_t=ZN-95smwOzYPIM) Or Watch episodes on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@ShelleyBosworth)

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