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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

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• 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/

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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! 

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• 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/

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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.uk
• Instagram: The Little Reading Nest

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/

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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 Florists
• Instagram:  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/

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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/

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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.iggulden

Find Michelle at:

• Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

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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.vintage

Substack - www.substack.com/@prelovedandprofitable

YouTube - www.youtube.com/@prelovedandprofitable

Harrisons Antiques - www.harrisonsantiques.com/

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/

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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.iggulden

Find Michelle at:

• Web: https://www.thinkingspacecoaching.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingspacecoaching/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmichellerogers/

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'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 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/

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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-primer

Thank 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.

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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/