Your Time With James Sweetman

Episode 58 Leadership during a crisis

As we endure the Covid 19 crisis, the spotlight is on leadership across all levels of society. Effective leadership can be difficult to define, but we recognise it when we see it. Once again, Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand is viewed as the role model for compassionate and authentic leadership during a crisis. What can we learn and adapt from her?

Episode 57 Interview with Phillip Twyford, aka The Curly Marketer

This week I sat down with Phillip Twyford, aka The Curly Marketer, to chat about all things social media. We speak about how social media strategy has to be an extension of business strategy, as well as how the current Covid 19 crisis has changed how people and businesses are using social media. If you are seeking tips on how to engage your online audience and raise awareness of your brand, be sure to tune in.

Episode 56 Journaling – Right it out.

I started to write a diary, noting events of my day on 1^st January 1986. I’ve written a diary entry every day since. I’ve also filled countless journals, capturing my thoughts, reflections and ideas. In this week’s episode, I speak about the many benefits of journaling, how this practice has enriched my life and I close with some reflection questions to set you on your own journaling journey.

Episode 55 Conversation with Nichola Flood, The Queen of Health

Healthy living and good nutrition has never been more important. Nichola Flood, The Queen of Health shares practical tips for enhancing nutrition and boosting our general wellness. I’ll certainly be making a few adjustments! She also shares her story and how she was able to transform her passion into her profession.

Episode 54 Questions to help navigate the Covid 19 Crisis

As a coach questions are the tools of my trade. In recent weeks, I’ve found myself gravitating to certain questions that have become handrails for balancing me as I navigate these challenging and uncertain times. In this week’s episode, I share these 12 questions with you.

Episode 53 Conversation with Elaine Carroll CEO of the All-Ireland Business Foundation

In this week’s episode, I chat with Elaine Carroll CEO of the All-Ireland Business Foundation. We talk about how Covid 19 has impacted on her business and the leadership qualities required to navigate challenging times. Elaine was generous with her time and insights. I picked up several gems of wisdom myself.

Episode 52 Sanitising the mind

As we have developed the habit of washing our hands more thoroughly and frequently, I’m also giving attention to sanitising my mind. This week, I share how I’m putting a concerted effort into what I’m focusing on, whilst also dealing with the fears that the Covid 19 crisis has stirred within me.

Episode 51 My interview with productivity and performance expert Ciara Conlon

This week, I speak with productivity and performance expert Ciara Conlon who shares tips and insights on how to be effective when working from home. We also chat about how we are managing ourselves and our mindsets in these unprecedented times.

At times, there is some background noise, the reality of working from home!

Episode 50 My interview with Dr. Sinead Kane

To mark my 50^th episode, I’m honoured to be joined by Dr. Sinead Kane, double Guinness World Record Holder, visually impaired athlete and inspirational speaker. We chat about everything from Covid 19, to motivation and effective teamwork.

Episode 49 Managing Fear in Uncertain Times

There’s no doubt we are living in unprecedented times. It is more important than ever that we focus on what’s within our control which includes our response to the uncontrollable. In this week’s special episode I share the tips I’m actively applying to manage my fears and my mindset.