Michelle Rogers
@michellemuses.bsky.social
I'm a coach who is passionately curious about pretty much everything. Not a fan of small talk, huge fan of deep talk.
We can sometimes get caught up in the idea that the more we work, the more we're worth - and then we wonder why we're exhausted.
That's the subject of this week's blog - click below to read 'how to avoid overworking'.
That's the subject of this week's blog - click below to read 'how to avoid overworking'.
How to avoid overworking
I’m writing this on the first Monday of 2026 which is also the first day back at my desk after the Christmas break. I’m rested, refreshed and raring to go but … It’s only 1107 and guess what? I’m …
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January 9, 2026 at 8:29 AM
We can sometimes get caught up in the idea that the more we work, the more we're worth - and then we wonder why we're exhausted.
That's the subject of this week's blog - click below to read 'how to avoid overworking'.
That's the subject of this week's blog - click below to read 'how to avoid overworking'.
Why not join us for our first episode of the year as we look back on 2025 and forward to this fresh new year?
A glance back at 2025 and a look forward into 2026 - Courage and Confidence
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 ...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Why not join us for our first episode of the year as we look back on 2025 and forward to this fresh new year?
My first blogpost of the year offers you a chance to consider how you might fill this new year, as well as reflecting on the highs and lows of last year.
Why should you spend some time doing this? Well, ask yourself this: what would you like 2027 you to be thanking 2026 you for?
Why should you spend some time doing this? Well, ask yourself this: what would you like 2027 you to be thanking 2026 you for?
A brand new year lies ahead of us: how will you fill it?
Happy New Year! When I was at school, each time I came to the last page of an exercise book, I would have to take it to the stationery cupboard at breaktime. The prefect on duty would punch a hole …
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January 2, 2026 at 8:20 AM
My first blogpost of the year offers you a chance to consider how you might fill this new year, as well as reflecting on the highs and lows of last year.
Why should you spend some time doing this? Well, ask yourself this: what would you like 2027 you to be thanking 2026 you for?
Why should you spend some time doing this? Well, ask yourself this: what would you like 2027 you to be thanking 2026 you for?
It's that time of the year when the chaos of Christmas has descended into the 'what day is it?' confusion of Twixtmas/Romjul/however you like to refer to it.
Why not eavesdrop on my virtual Christmas lunch with my lovely podcast co-host @leeiggulden of @Welshot?
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Why not eavesdrop on my virtual Christmas lunch with my lovely podcast co-host @leeiggulden of @Welshot?
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Lee and Michelle’s virtual Christmas Lunch - a bonus twixtmas episode
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December 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It's that time of the year when the chaos of Christmas has descended into the 'what day is it?' confusion of Twixtmas/Romjul/however you like to refer to it.
Why not eavesdrop on my virtual Christmas lunch with my lovely podcast co-host @leeiggulden of @Welshot?
open.spotify.com/episode/1UNZ...
Why not eavesdrop on my virtual Christmas lunch with my lovely podcast co-host @leeiggulden of @Welshot?
open.spotify.com/episode/1UNZ...
I'm signing off socials for a couple of weeks now, but before I do, here are my wishes for you:
A toast for Christmas
When I’ve spoken to clients, family and friends recently, a common theme seems to be this: it’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? As we approach the Christmas break, I’m reminde…
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December 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I'm signing off socials for a couple of weeks now, but before I do, here are my wishes for you:
'If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got' - so how do we avoid that?
This week's blog post takes you through a technique to make sure you learn from your experiences, both good and bad.
This week's blog post takes you through a technique to make sure you learn from your experiences, both good and bad.
How do we ensure we learn from our experiences?
‘I really liked the Churchill quote on your blog last week,’ said Louisa (not her real name), ‘and another famous quote has made me think about how I’d like to use my sessio…
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December 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
'If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got' - so how do we avoid that?
This week's blog post takes you through a technique to make sure you learn from your experiences, both good and bad.
This week's blog post takes you through a technique to make sure you learn from your experiences, both good and bad.
Co-presented with Lee of @welshot.bsky.social and excellently edited by @neilstevens.bsky.social, here is the latest episode of Courage and Confidence for your listening pleasure :-)
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In Conversation with Del Southall of The Little Reading Nest - Courage and Confidence
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 sh...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Co-presented with Lee of @welshot.bsky.social and excellently edited by @neilstevens.bsky.social, here is the latest episode of Courage and Confidence for your listening pleasure :-)
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Have you ever felt a bit betwixt and between? I mean that feeling when you know where you are now isn't quite right but you're not quite sure what's next.
If so, why not take a few minutes to read my latest blog post, 'Where are you on your career path?'. Click below to read wp.me/pW697-275
If so, why not take a few minutes to read my latest blog post, 'Where are you on your career path?'. Click below to read wp.me/pW697-275
Where are you on your career path?
This is going to sound a bit dramatic,’ laughed my client who we will call Jon, ‘but I’ve been thinking about Winston Churchill. Remember that quote of his – ‘This is …
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December 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Have you ever felt a bit betwixt and between? I mean that feeling when you know where you are now isn't quite right but you're not quite sure what's next.
If so, why not take a few minutes to read my latest blog post, 'Where are you on your career path?'. Click below to read wp.me/pW697-275
If so, why not take a few minutes to read my latest blog post, 'Where are you on your career path?'. Click below to read wp.me/pW697-275
Perfectionism isn't a strength, it's exhausting and unhelpful. This week on the blog, I'm encouraging us to consider intentional imperfection.
Intentional imperfection – the art of being perfectly imperfect
Back in September, I mentioned Anne-Laure Le Cunff’s book, Tiny Experiments, and the concept of creating a PACT rather than a goal. Several of my clients have since read the book and Nadia (not her…
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November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Perfectionism isn't a strength, it's exhausting and unhelpful. This week on the blog, I'm encouraging us to consider intentional imperfection.
Award-winning florist Grace Farrimond gives us an insight into the twists and turns of business and life in the latest episode of Courage and Confidence - click below to listen.
In conversation with Grace Farrimond of Young Blooms - Courage and Confidence
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 an...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Award-winning florist Grace Farrimond gives us an insight into the twists and turns of business and life in the latest episode of Courage and Confidence - click below to listen.
We've probably all heard the expression 'bloom where you are planted' but what if you've done everything you can and things just aren't working out?
The fable of the apple tree or What if you can’t bloom where you are planted?
Once upon a time, there was a tiny apple tree. She wasn’t alone but she did feel lonely. All the other apple trees were so much bigger, had beautiful blossoms which brought them no end of fri…
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November 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM
We've probably all heard the expression 'bloom where you are planted' but what if you've done everything you can and things just aren't working out?
I've never watched The Traitors until the Celebrity version came out - I found it entertaining, excruciating and fascinating. This week, a client and I had a chat about what Celebrity Traitors can teach us about team dynamics: click below to read.
What does Celebrity Traitors teach us about team dynamics?
Earlier this week, a client and I spent her whole session talking about Celebrity Traitors. ‘That doesn’t sound like a good use of her time and money’ you may be thinking. Actually, it was. Natasha…
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November 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I've never watched The Traitors until the Celebrity version came out - I found it entertaining, excruciating and fascinating. This week, a client and I had a chat about what Celebrity Traitors can teach us about team dynamics: click below to read.
Fresh new episode of Courage and Confidence has dropped today with guest Michelle Newman - that's your lunchtime listening sorted!
In conversation with Michelle Newman of Flow Business Support - Courage and Confidence
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,...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Fresh new episode of Courage and Confidence has dropped today with guest Michelle Newman - that's your lunchtime listening sorted!
We probably all have habits or situations or things in our lives that don't work for us any more.
Why not say no to them for the whole of November and see how that feels?
Join me in NO-vember and say yes to saying no.
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Why not say no to them for the whole of November and see how that feels?
Join me in NO-vember and say yes to saying no.
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A month of saying ‘no’
In general, I would say I’m a ‘yes’ kind of person, a ‘why not?’ kind of person (after all, that’s how I ended up co-hosting a podcast!) but I’ve been givi…
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October 31, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We probably all have habits or situations or things in our lives that don't work for us any more.
Why not say no to them for the whole of November and see how that feels?
Join me in NO-vember and say yes to saying no.
wp.me/pW697-26g
Why not say no to them for the whole of November and see how that feels?
Join me in NO-vember and say yes to saying no.
wp.me/pW697-26g
It's never too late to start something new - or re-start something you've moved away from.
Striding towards sixty - Courage and Confidence
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? ...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It's never too late to start something new - or re-start something you've moved away from.
Jeff Bezos isn't usually a person I look to for inspiration but he has said a couple of interesting things about criticism - read my latest blog post to find out more:
Would you be more Bezos?
Criticism has a particular sting, doesn’t it? Even when we know it’s coming, it can still smart. One of my clients who we will call Mel received some negative feedback recently on a new product her…
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October 24, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Jeff Bezos isn't usually a person I look to for inspiration but he has said a couple of interesting things about criticism - read my latest blog post to find out more:
New podcast episode out today - something for your commute this evening!
In Conversation with Gill Smith - Courage and Confidence
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, ...
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October 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
New podcast episode out today - something for your commute this evening!
Want to find a flow state at work?
Finding flow at work
There are days when work feels like wading through treacle: you’re frustrated, slow and stuck. And then there are other wonderful days, rare as they may be, when you feel like absorbed, calm and ti…
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October 10, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Want to find a flow state at work?
'What if ...?'
Different doesn’t mean the same as better
In a coaching session recently, my client – let’s call him Mark – was telling me about his years at university. ‘I didn’t get the grades I needed to do a physics degre…
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October 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
'What if ...?'
Do you measure your progress against other people's? Do you measure your progress against your past self?
Warren Buffett talks about people having an Inner Scorecard or an Outer Scorecard - to find out more, read my latest post: How do you measure up?
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Warren Buffett talks about people having an Inner Scorecard or an Outer Scorecard - to find out more, read my latest post: How do you measure up?
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How do you measure up?
When I was at school, our end of year reports would consist of an achievement grade, an effort grade, a comment from the teacher and then your position in the class: for example, 3rd out of 28 pupi…
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September 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Do you measure your progress against other people's? Do you measure your progress against your past self?
Warren Buffett talks about people having an Inner Scorecard or an Outer Scorecard - to find out more, read my latest post: How do you measure up?
Happy Friday! wp.me/pW697-25h
Warren Buffett talks about people having an Inner Scorecard or an Outer Scorecard - to find out more, read my latest post: How do you measure up?
Happy Friday! wp.me/pW697-25h
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
September 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
You can finish 2025 strong; you can finish it peacefully; you can finish it big; you can finish it tiny; you can finish it any way you like.
If there's anything you'd like to achieve in the rest of this year, why not try a PACT? You can read all about it on my blog - click below.
If there's anything you'd like to achieve in the rest of this year, why not try a PACT? You can read all about it on my blog - click below.
A different way to approach the last 100 days of the year
If you’ve read this blog for a while, or listened to the latest episode of Courage and Confidence, the podcast I co-host with Lee Iggulden of Welshot, you will know that I’m keen on mak…
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September 19, 2025 at 7:46 AM
You can finish 2025 strong; you can finish it peacefully; you can finish it big; you can finish it tiny; you can finish it any way you like.
If there's anything you'd like to achieve in the rest of this year, why not try a PACT? You can read all about it on my blog - click below.
If there's anything you'd like to achieve in the rest of this year, why not try a PACT? You can read all about it on my blog - click below.
Back from my hols and I'm raring to go - here's the first episode of season two of Courage and Confidence, my podcast with Lee Iggulden of @welshot.bsky.social ably edited by @neilstevens.bsky.social
September is the new January - Courage and Confidence
'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 ...
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September 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Back from my hols and I'm raring to go - here's the first episode of season two of Courage and Confidence, my podcast with Lee Iggulden of @welshot.bsky.social ably edited by @neilstevens.bsky.social
Love it or loathe it, change is inevitable so how can we deal with it more effectively?
Dealing with change – does everything feel topsy-turvy?
Back in the thirteenth century, Persian poet wrote, ‘Do not worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?’ I had never r…
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August 29, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Love it or loathe it, change is inevitable so how can we deal with it more effectively?
We all need a boost from time to time, don't we? What would yours be? A barefoot walk in the grass? Listening to your favourite playlist? A really good cup of tea?
One of my clients, James, had the self-awareness and creativity to make his own dopamine menu. Click below to read more:
One of my clients, James, had the self-awareness and creativity to make his own dopamine menu. Click below to read more:
A menu for your mental wellbeing
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you will have noticed that I change the names of my clients. Today is different, for reasons which will become apparent. Recently, I was in a ses…
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August 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
We all need a boost from time to time, don't we? What would yours be? A barefoot walk in the grass? Listening to your favourite playlist? A really good cup of tea?
One of my clients, James, had the self-awareness and creativity to make his own dopamine menu. Click below to read more:
One of my clients, James, had the self-awareness and creativity to make his own dopamine menu. Click below to read more: