Sweeney’s Stories – The Metal Box

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I have always been fascinated by stories, whether reading them, listening to them or actively telling them. With this in mind, I want to tell you a story in today’s blog, one that is very personal to me, for I wouldn’t be here today without it.

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The “Ask Twice” Model

“How 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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Breaking the Cycle (Quite Literally)

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Sometimes, doing things in life is just like riding a bike, right? Well, does that age old saying apply to riding a bike for the first time in over 14 years? Struggling to see where I’m going with this? I’ll explain all in my story for today’s blog.

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A Sweeney in Valencia…

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Last weekend, I travelled to Valencia for what turned out to be a fantastic little break away. We’re going to be taking a look at some of what I got up to on the trip and my thoughts about it all in today’s blog.

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Why Do I Mentor? 🧐

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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 ✅

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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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A Sweeney in Suffolk…

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Last weekend, 22 of us from the Undefinable Community travelled over to Suffolk for our Winter Retreat – our first-weekend trip of 2025. We’ll take a look at how the trip went and some of the things we got up to in today’s blog.

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My Stuttering Journey in 2024

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I’ve spent the last couple of weeks reflecting on several different areas of my life as I prepare to look ahead for whatever 2025 will have in store. With this in mind, I wanted to take a look at my stutter and the progress I have made along my journey to speech fluency in today’s blog for you all.

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Are Nerves Controlling Your Conversations?

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How are you doing lately?

As someone with a stutter, I’ve found that nerves can drastically increase the challenge of speaking. 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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Happy New Year, Everyone! 🎉

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As the clock struck midnight and 2024 came to an end, I found myself taking some time to reflect on what was an incredible year. Each New Year feels like a fresh chapter, filled with limitless opportunities, people and adventures that have yet to be discovered. Before we turn the page, it’s worth pausing to appreciate the journey that got us here.

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My 2024 New Year’s Resolutions – 12 Months Later!

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As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to take one final look at the goals I set at the start of this year. I’ve been reflecting on these every quarter to help keep myself accountable throughout this year. With this in mind, we’ll explore my 2024 New Year’s Resolutions, 12 months later in today’s blog.

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A Sweeney in London…

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Last weekend, I went to London for a lovely little break, exploring the city and meeting up with some awesome people. We’ll take a look at some of the things I got up to on my trip in today’s blog.

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November 2024 – Male Mental Health Awareness Month

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Every November is Male Mental Health Awareness Month, a special occasion designed to tackle stigmas and encourage much-needed conversations in the mental health space. With this in mind, we are going to be taking a look at why this month is so important in today’s blog.

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What happens when you leap into the unknown?

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After everything that happened in 2023, I promised myself that I would make the most of life wherever I could. In the spirit of this, let’s check out how I have been leaping into the unknown and trying out a whole new set of things, massively pushing myself out of my comfort zone this year.

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First Public Speaking Session ✅

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A couple of weeks ago, I went back to the Henley Business School to do my first ever bit of public speaking. We’re going to take a look at how it all went and whether it’s something I want to do more of moving forward in today’s blog.

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