Courage and Confidence

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Have you ever told yourself you'll do that scary thing once you feel more confident? In this episode, Lee and Michelle tackle one of the most common confidence myths head-on: that you need to feel confident before you act.The truth? Confidence comes after you do the thing, not before. As Michelle puts it, "confidence is a receipt: you get it after you've made the purchase."Drawing on personal stories (including Lee hiding behind a curtain at a networking event and cancelling a paid-for photo shoot), the pair explore why we avoid the things that scare us and why that avoidance actually makes things worse, not better. They dig into the science of how the brain processes fear, and why every time we push through a scary situation, we're literally rewiring our response to it.This episode is packed with practical, actionable wisdom:The minimum viable action: what's the smallest step you can take towards that scary thing?Why preparation is the foundation of confident action - from Googling the street view of a new venue to writing down your questions before a difficult meetingWhy inaction doesn't just stall your confidence, it actively erodes it, just like a muscle you stop usingHow lockdown quietly stripped many people's confidence and what that tells us about keeping our skills sharpThe brain's "threat database" and how doing scary things repeatedly shrinks the fear response over timeWhether you want to speak up more in meetings, go to your first networking event, ask for that pay rise, or simply advocate for yourself at the doctor's surgery, this episode will give you the tools and the encouragement to take that first small step.🎧 Listen now and start building your confidence, one tiny action at a time.Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Courage and Confidence Podcast – Season 3, Episode 2: Featuring Wayne Timbrell of Palmatum CoachingIn this fascinating episode, hosts Lee Iggulden and Michelle Rogers welcome a very special guest, Wayne Timbrell, founder of Palmatum Coaching, for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation about neurodiversity, self-discovery, and what it really means to thrive.Wayne shares his experience as a late-diagnosed autistic individual, reflecting on a successful 25-year corporate career in digital marketing and ecommerce, and how understanding his own neurodivergent traits has transformed both his life and his work. Lee talks about her own diagnoses of ADHD and autism, making for an honest, relatable and moving discussion.Together, the three explore:What it's like to mask and how exhausting it can be to spend years hiding who you really areWhy so many neurodivergent people go undiagnosed until adulthood, and what's changingThe difference between courage and confidence and why you need one before you can build the otherThe PERMA-V model: a practical wellbeing framework that Wayne recommends for anyone wanting to understand what's missing from their lifeThe power of self-employment for those who feel they never quite fitted the corporate mouldWhy ‘good enough’ is sometimes exactly right and how over-analysis can lead to paralysisWayne also talks about his coaching practice, Palmatum Coaching (the Latin name for one of the Japanese maples), and how he supports neurodivergent individuals, plus the managers who work with them, to understand their strengths, build better habits, and feel genuinely happier at work.Whether you're neurodivergent, neurotypical, or somewhere in between, this episode is packed with warmth, wisdom and plenty of ‘aha’ moments.🎧 Listen now — and find out more about Wayne's work at Palmatum Coaching and follow him on Linked InFind Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Season three of Courage and Confidence kicks off with hosts Lee Iggulden and Michelle Rogers getting refreshingly real about why they've been off the air since January. Between snowstorms, illness, bereavements, and the general chaos of life, the duo share candid, heartfelt stories about what it truly means to keep going when everything seems to conspire against you.Michelle opens up about the sudden loss of her father and the unexpected emotional and administrative marathon that follows a bereavement — from dealing with unhelpful utility companies to organising a funeral. Lee shares her own experience of being knocked flat by a mystery illness and the paralysing frustration of waiting on decisions outside her control.But this episode isn't just about hardship. It's packed with genuine warmth and practical wisdom:The power of "just one thing" — how small actions rebuild momentumStaying informed without being overwhelmed by the news cycleThe importance of telling people what they mean to you now —  not waiting for a funeral cardFinding hope in the small things — spring, daffodils, and a good casserole (even if you can't taste it)Honest, funny, and deeply human — this is the episode that reminds you you're not alone when life gets in the way.🎧 *Listen now, and let Lee and Michelle know: what do YOU do when life just happens?*Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. While it’s true that any day is a good day to start afresh, there’s something special about New Year.  In this episode, Lee and Michelle take some time to talk about the past year and ponder the opportunities for 2026.  If you’d like to try this for yourself, you can find Michelle’s questions for reflection and planning here: A brand new year lies ahead of us: how will you fill it?The book Michelle refers to is Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le CunffFind Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. As small business owners, we don’t get a Christmas Party so we thought we’d have a Twixtmas Virtual Lunch. Join us as we talk turkey, traditions, and Twixtmas. Michelle’s long held hatred of jigsaws comes up yet again but she does reveal her favourite board game.Don’t worry, there’s no singing this episode! Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. In conversation with Del SouthallDel Southall loved her job as an Early Years teacher, so why did she give it all up to create The Little Reading Nest? Listen in to find out why, what she does, how she does it and the difference it makes.You can find Del here:Website: make sure to check out her blog and the courses she offers- https://www.thelittlereadingnest.co.ukInstagram: The Little Reading NestFind Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. In conversation with Grace FarrimondAward-winning Chelsea medal-winning florist Grace Farrimond has led an interesting and at times challenging life. Today, we hear just a little about her personal and professional journey. You can find Grace Farrimond here: Website: https://youngblooms.co.uk/Youtube: Young Blooms FloristsInstagram:  Young Blooms FloristsYou can find the books by Grace’s husband, Dr Stuart Farrimond, here: Dr. Stuart Farrimond: booksFind Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. In conversation with Michelle Newman.Michelle Newman created Flow Business Support to help entrepreneurs do what they do best while she takes care of the rest. Listen in to hear about her experiences, challenges and how what we see on the outside might not always be what someone feels on the inside.You can find Michelle Newman here:   Flow Business Support Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. In this episode, Lee tells Michelle about a project she’s embarked upon as she heads into her sixties.The "60 at 60" project sees Lee stepping out from behind her desk and picking up her camera. Why? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out. If you’d like to see some of the images she’s captured so far, check out her Instagram: links below.Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Having the Courage and Confidence to change direction. Today, our guest, Gill Smith, was working in a senior teaching role when an unexpected life event caused her to stop, reflect, change direction, and work as a coach. A few years later, she changed direction again and is now a full-time reseller of gorgeous vintage décor and antique homewares, both online and in person at Harrison’s Antiques in Yorkshire. Join us to hear how Gill’s story unfolds.You can find Gill here:Instagram - www.instagram.com/true.north.vintageSubstack - www.substack.com/@prelovedandprofitableYouTube - www.youtube.com/@prelovedandprofitableHarrisons Antiques - www.harrisonsantiques.com/Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Our guest today, Laura Robinson, runs Worditude: Smashingly effective online marketing mentoring - a business that she has created to 'comfortably squish in' around the rest of her life. We find out how and why she does that. I've helped hundreds of small business owners find their writing mojo, and confidently create clear, engaging web copy and marketing content. Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. 'September is the new January' feels like the kind of headline you'd see on a glossy magazine, but is there any truth in it? If so, how can we make the most of that? You can read all about Lee's 60/60 project here: Money Where My Mouth Is... Book recommendation: Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le CunffFind Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Have you ever been hurt by someone you thought you could trust? Have you ever wanted to demonstrate your trustworthiness? Today, Lee and Michelle look at the Trust Equation and see how this might help us.Take a look at the following link to understand how Trust, credibility, reliability, intimacy and self-orientation link together: https://trustedadvisor.com/articles/the-trust-equation-a-primerThank you for listening. Courage and Confidence is taking a short break over the summer, and we'll be back with new ideas and topics for season 2 in the autumn. In the meantime, please listen to the previous episodes and leave us a comment and a 5-star review in your favourite podcast app.  Most importantly, tell your friends all about how great this podcast is.If you would like to be a guest on the show, please email us at [email protected] Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. From time to time, we all come across obstacles which hinder our progress – today, we’re chatting about how to deal with them effectively so we can be on our way again. Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. We hear a lot of talk about boundaries, but what are they, and how do we set them? Useful links: Boundaries by Dr Henry Cloud - https://www.drcloud.com/books/boundariesMichelle's blog - Our values make us different -  https://turningoverpebbles.wordpress.com/2013/05/31/our-values-make-us-different/Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Let's talk about overthinking (or is it overwhelm?' We can all be prone to a little overthinking from time to time, but sometimes it can become a little too intrusive. In today's episode, Lee and Michelle debate what we mean by overthinking (and even that probably provides a good example of overthinking in action) and how we can tackle it.Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. We're almost halfway through 2025, and in this episode, Michelle takes Lee through a six-month review, looking back at where she started the year and looking forward to where she'd like to be at the end of the year. If you'd like to do your review, here are the questions Michelle uses: Have my priorities changed since the beginning of the year? When I look back on the last six months, what am I grateful for? What am I tolerating? What am I doing when I feel like I'm adding the most value? Are there any activities where my investment (of any resource - time/money/energy/emotions) outweighs the return on that investment? Am I aligning with my personal values? Whose support do I need and who can I support? What else would I like to learn this year? Where can I make a difference in the next six months? What will I stop doing? What will I start doing? What will I continue doing?Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Episode 10: Fear of change Our tenth episode and our first with a very special guest! Today, we’re talking to Katie Teesdale-Ward about the courage and confidence she’s needed to weave her way through the twists and turns of her career. From starting Kudosity, stopping Kudosity, moving from employment to self-employment, and back to employment. We also hear from Lee about the evolution of her business, Welshot Imaging, and how it has changed since it first started 16 years ago, as well as her feelings about that.Change can be scary, but we share with you some tips to help you push through and make the changes you want to see.Katie can be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-teesdale-ward-4b76929/Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Episode 9: MotivationHave you ever struggled to get started? Have you ever wondered what’s stopping a friend or colleague from making the progress they said they wanted to make? Have you ever heard yourself say, ‘I just don’t have the motivation?’If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions, this episode is for you. Lee and Michelle will explore the components of motivation and how we can all use that to find what we need to get started.Click here to see Lee's Instagram Reel at the village of Llanfair­pwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwll­llan­tysilio­gogo­goch (It's worth a watch :-) )Click here for the diagram Michelle mentions in the episode We are now taking a longer break than normal between episodes, so the next one will drop on June 10th, complete with a special guest.  Follow the show in your favourite podcast app to make sure that you don't miss it.Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Episode 8 – Comparison: does it spur us on to success or is it a thorn in our side?Someone (nobody is certain who) once said ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’ – is that your experience?We all fall prey to comparison from time to time: if that’s the case, how can we make better use of it?Listen in to find out more.Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Goal-setting and habitsWhen we work towards being more courageous and confident, it’s great to set goals and build good habits.Today, we’re considering which goal-setting systems work best, asking ourselves whether we should share our goals or keep them to ourselves and how to use our habits to help us smash them.Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. The importance of accountability – doesn’t sound very interesting, does it?Through this episode we’re going to talk more about what it actually means, why it matters and how we actually set it up.During the episode, we refer to the idea of setting up a personal board of directors: if you’d like to know more about this, check out this link to Michelle's blog - https://turningoverpebbles.wordpress.com/2021/04/16/do-you-need-a-personal-board-of-directors/Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. From time to time, we all get those annoying little voices in our heads questioning our ability to do something and they can absolutely shred our confidence. We’ll discuss what they are, what they sound like, and how we can challenge them.References: Hugh Laurie quote – ‘It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. And you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, now is as good a time as any.’A post from Michelle’s blog - Dealing with intruders – managing imposter syndromehttps://turningoverpebbles.wordpress.com/2020/07/03/dealing-with-intruders-managing-imposter-syndrome/Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Episode 4: Does mindset matter?What is mindset? What difference does it make? Is there a way we can improve our mindsets?Book recommendations:Mindset – changing the way you think to fulfil your potential: Carol DweckThink Again- the power of knowing what you don’t know: Adam GrantFind Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Have you ever thought about how you actually learn a new skill? What are the different stages of learning? Is there a better way of doing so? How do we capture what we learn?If you want to learn more about learning, check out the Coursera course, ‘Learning how to learn’.https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learnFind Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. What made us choose the name? What are our experiences? When have we felt most confident? Most courageous? Is there a difference between the two? Comfort zones vs stretch zones.Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. Find Lee at:Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.igguldenFind Michelle at:Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/