New writing work βœ…

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Being born and raised in the Swansea valleys, I’m fascinated by what’s driving Wales forward on the global stage. While doing a bit of reading the other day, I came across some research being done about universities across the country, and ended up writing a whole article about it! Let’s take a closer look at this in today’s blog.

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70,000 views? Completed it mate βœ…

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I’m delighted to share that last week, Sweeney’s Blogs passed over 70,000 total views! We’ll take a look at some of my thoughts about passing this milestone in today’s blog.

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New writing project βœ…

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I’ve joined the “On The Shelf” Substack by Launch Consulting, a fun newsletter all about communication, connection and culture. We’ll be taking a look at what this means in today’s blog.

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Parasailing – a lesson in clear communications? πŸ§

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A couple of weeks ago, my dad and I decided to give parasailing a go while on our holiday in Tunisia, and like most Sweeney days out, it ended up making for another whacky family story. Let’s take a look at what happened…

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CIPR 3rd Cycle βœ…

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Two weeks back, I completed my third cycle of CPD, which has accredited me for another year with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. We’re going to be taking a look at what this means and my thoughts on it in today’s blog.

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Let’s talk about changing your job…

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Changing jobs is something that the vast majority of people experience from time to time in their lives, however, it’s not a topic that’s spoken about perhaps as much as it should be. I want to help change that, which is exactly what we will focus on in today’s blog.

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How Writing Helped My Voice Find Confidence

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Five months ago, I stood up to deliver my first-ever bit of public speaking at the Henley Business School. We’re going to be taking a look at that, and how writing helped me find my voice in today’s blog.

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Six years of blogging, what’s changed?

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Six years. Over 600 blogs. Thousands of words, stories, lessons, and fantastic people I’ve met along the way. We’re going to be reflecting on these last couple of years and how they’ve shaped me into who I am to this day in today’s blog.

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The “Ask Twice” Model

β€œHow are you doing?”

It’s a question we ask all the time – at work, in passing or with friends. However, how often do you actually expect to hear an honest answer? 🧐

With this in mind, we’re going to be exploring what some people refer to as the “Ask Twice” model in today’s blog. So, without further ado, let’s get into it.

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Want to know the Golden Rule of Welfare? πŸ₯‡

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I’ve worked in several welfare roles over the years, most recently as the Head of Welfare with the Undefinable Community. We’ll break down my number one rule for welfare roles in today’s blog.

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Struggling with small talk?

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When networking or attending an event (this even applies to life more generally), I always try to focus on quality over quantity in my conversations. With this in mind, I’m going to share some of my top small talk tips with you all in today’s blog.

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Why Do I Mentor? πŸ§

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I’ve been mentoring for years, through university, volunteering, and most recently, with the team at One Million Mentors. We’re going to be taking a look at some of the reasons why I love doing it in today’s blog.

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PR Accreditation βœ…

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After completing my second CPD cycle with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, I’m pleased to share that I am now an Accredited PR professional. We’ll take a look at what this means in today’s blog.

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Are Nerves Controlling Your Conversations?

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As someone with a stutter, I’ve found that nerves can drastically increase the challenge of speaking.Β We’re going to take a look at some of my personal tips and tricks for how you can overcome this in today’s blog.

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Reflecting on Sweeney’s Blogs in 2024

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At the start of each year, I like to take some time out to reflect on the previous 12 months, before we look ahead to whatever the future will hold. With this in mind, let’s take a look at how 2024 was for us here on Sweeney’s Blogs with you all in today’s blog.

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