Public Speaking – Sweeney's Blogs

Gareth Bown – the human embodiment of a hug

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025James Sweeney

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Do you know how some people enter your life in the most random of ways, yet you somehow end up being beyond grateful to have them there? Well, Gareth is one of those people for me, and we’re going to be taking a look at what makes him a brilliant human, and why I did a podcast all about him today.

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A nervous return to podcasting?

November 8, 2025James Sweeney

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Last Sunday, I filmed my first podcast episode in five years, which is a bit crazy, if I’m honest. While it was a slightly scary thing to do at first, we’re going to take a look at how it all went and how I prepared for it in today’s blog.

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Second-time public speaking at Henley Business School ✅

April 14, 2025James Sweeney

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Three weeks ago, I returned to the University of Reading, to speak at its “Beyond Graduation: Life After Henley” event. We’re going to be taking a look at this in more detail in today’s blog.

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First Public Speaking Session ✅

November 9, 2024James Sweeney

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I hope you’re having a fab start to the weekend 🙂

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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