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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Second-time public speaking at Henley Business School โœ…

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Three weeks ago, I returned to the University of Reading, to speak at its โ€œBeyond Graduation: Life After Henleyโ€ event. We’re going to be taking a look at this in more detail 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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PR Accreditation โœ…

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After completing my second CPD cycle with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Iโ€™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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Happy New Year, Everyone! ๐ŸŽ‰

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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, itโ€™s worth pausing to appreciate the journey that got us here.

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Why Weโ€™re All Works in Progress (And Why Thatโ€™s Okay)

“Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they are finished.” – David Brooks

I came across the above quote a couple of weeks ago and it’s really stuck with me. After having a bit more time to reflect on it, I thought that the quote could make for a good blog here on the page, which is exactly why we are going to be exploring it in today’s blog ๐Ÿ™‚

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