Regaining the confidence to speak…

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I’ve talked about my speech a lot here on the page over the last six years, and rightfully so – it’s played an enormous role in my life. We’re going to take more of a personal route todya, taking a look at my stuttering journey since March 2020.

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70,000 views? Completed it mate โœ…

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How are you doing today?

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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Sweeney’s Reflections – August 2025

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2025 has been a whirlwind and a half so far, so I thought it would be good to take a few seconds to reflect on how the year is going for me so far, hopefully, inspiring you all to do the same for yourselves soon too. So, without further ado, let’s get into it.

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New writing project โœ…

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

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Parasailing – a lesson in clear communications? ๐Ÿง

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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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A Sweeney Camping… ๐Ÿ•๏ธ

Last weekend, 18 of us from the undefinable community returned to Wild Combe Camping in the South Downs for our summer retreat. This was my 7th retreat with this crazy group, and it certainly didn’t disappoint ๐Ÿ™‚

We’ll take a look at some of what we got up to in today’s blog.

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A Sweeney in Philadelphia…

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Two weeks ago, I was in Philadelphia for two days, starting off the second half of my mini US tour. Let’s take a look at what I got up to there in today’s blog. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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โ€œWhere has brought you the most joy?โ€

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My good friend Vanessa asked me the heading of this blog in one of our catch-ups a few months ago, and itโ€™s really stuck with me. We’re going to be taking a look at the question and what it means to me in today’s blog.

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Happy 2nd Birthday to the Undefinable Community!

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Three weeks ago, 30 of us got together to celebrate the second birthday of our crazy, lovely group, and what a night it was. We’re going to be looking at the Undefinable Community as we celebrate our second birthday 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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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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Six years of blogging, whatโ€™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

โ€œHow are you doing?โ€

Itโ€™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? ๐Ÿง

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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Goodbye Dear Stranger – Poem

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I wanted to write a poem to you today called “Goodbye Dear Stranger”. It’s all about two people who meet on a cold winter’s night, and how their connection takes them on a journey from mere strangers to good friends. I hope you enjoy giving it a read!

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Merry Christmas Everyone!

Ho-Ho-hello everyone!

I hope you’re well and are having a fantastic start to a very festive week ahead ๐Ÿ™‚

Today is the 23rd of December, so you know that means, there are only two days left until Christmas 2024. Personally, I love this time of year – we’ll take a look at some of the things I’m looking forward to in today’s blog.

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