Courage and Confidence

Lee Iggulden & Michelle Rogers

Are you looking for courage and confidence? Us too: Lee Iggulden is founder of Welshot Photographic Academy and Michelle Rogers of Thinking Space is her coach. Together, we’re building the courage and confidence we all need to make the difference we want to see, whether that’s in our work, our lives or our communities. Join us – and our guests – as we share experiences, ideas, tools and techniques to embolden and encourage. Our conversations will be open, honest, and helpful, and we hope to inspire you to have more courage and confidence. To ensure you never miss an episode of Courage and Confidence, please follow us on your favourite podcast app, where you can also leave us an encouraging review and a 5-star rating. But best of all, share the word about the Courage and Confidence podcast with your family and friends and, most importantly, with your social media communities.  Find Lee at: Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.iggulden Find Michelle at: Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/ Music: Fun Happy Upbeat Travel Background Music for Videos Composer: Sosin MykolaBMI IPI Number: 01077477915

  1. Confidence Is A Consequence, Not A Prerequisite

    MAY 4

    Confidence Is A Consequence, Not A Prerequisite

    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 time Whether 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.iggulden Find Michelle at: Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

    40 min

  2. APR 20

    In Conversation with Wayne Timbrell of Palmatum Coaching

    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 Coaching In 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 In Find Lee at: Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.iggulden Find Michelle at: Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

    1h 19m
  3. When Life JUST Happens!

    APR 6

    When Life JUST Happens!

    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.iggulden Find Michelle at: Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

    38 min
  4. A glance back at 2025 and a look forward into 2026

    JAN 6

    A glance back at 2025 and a look forward into 2026

    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 Cunff Find Lee at: Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.iggulden Find Michelle at: Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

    46 min
  5. Lee and Michelle’s virtual Christmas Lunch - a bonus twixtmas episode

    12/29/2025 ·  BONUS

    Lee and Michelle’s virtual Christmas Lunch - a bonus twixtmas episode

    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.iggulden Find Michelle at: Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

    47 min
  6. In Conversation with Del Southall of The Little Reading Nest

    12/09/2025

    In Conversation with Del Southall of The Little Reading Nest

    Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. In conversation with Del Southall Del 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.iggulden Find Michelle at: Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

    1 hr
  7. In conversation with Grace Farrimond of Young Blooms

    11/25/2025

    In conversation with Grace Farrimond of Young Blooms

    Click here to text into the show. Ask a question, provide feedback or suggest an idea for an episode. In conversation with Grace Farrimond Award-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 Florists You can find the books by Grace’s husband, Dr Stuart Farrimond, here:  Dr. Stuart Farrimond: books Find Lee at: Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.iggulden Find Michelle at: Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

    54 min
  8. In conversation with Michelle Newman of Flow Business Support

    11/11/2025

    In conversation with Michelle Newman of Flow Business Support

    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.iggulden Find Michelle at: Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

    57 min
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About

Are you looking for courage and confidence? Us too: Lee Iggulden is founder of Welshot Photographic Academy and Michelle Rogers of Thinking Space is her coach. Together, we’re building the courage and confidence we all need to make the difference we want to see, whether that’s in our work, our lives or our communities. Join us – and our guests – as we share experiences, ideas, tools and techniques to embolden and encourage. Our conversations will be open, honest, and helpful, and we hope to inspire you to have more courage and confidence. To ensure you never miss an episode of Courage and Confidence, please follow us on your favourite podcast app, where you can also leave us an encouraging review and a 5-star rating. But best of all, share the word about the Courage and Confidence podcast with your family and friends and, most importantly, with your social media communities.  Find Lee at: Website: https://welshotimaging.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeatwelshot/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.iggulden Find Michelle at: Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/ Music: Fun Happy Upbeat Travel Background Music for Videos Composer: Sosin MykolaBMI IPI Number: 01077477915

Information

  • Creator
    Lee Iggulden & Michelle Rogers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Welshot Imaging Ltd
  • Show Website
    Courage and Confidence