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Your Time With James Sweetman

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Episode 219 When personal growth stops being about trying harder

October 28, 2026 · 19 min

We often associate personal growth with doing more, trying harder and becoming better versions of ourselves. But what if genuine growth eventually asks something different of us? This week, I explore the 4 stages of self-leadership, from…
Episode 218 A lesson in compassion

October 21, 2026 · 11 min

A chance encounter with a distressed stranger on a street in Dublin got me thinking about the nature of compassion. In this week’s episode, I share what happened and explore how we can remain compassionate without being naïve, balance…
Episode 217 Can you over-prepare for a job interview?

October 14, 2026 · 19 min

The key to performing well at a job interview is preparation, but is it possible to over-prepare? For almost 25 years I’ve helped experienced professionals prepare for important interviews. In this episode, I explore how to move from…
Episode 216 The culture that creates a leadership gap

October 7, 2026 · 17 min

What happens when people find themselves in leadership roles, but the culture they’ve worked in has never allowed them to develop as leaders? This week I look at how command and control environments can unintentionally create a leadership…
Episode 215 An evening with Oprah

September 30, 2026 · 16 min

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the 'Up Close with Oprah Winfrey' event in Dublin. Like many people, I've admired Oprah for many years and being in the room was a special experience. This week, I explore the ideas Oprah…

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Episode 214 Where did the joy go?

September 23, 2026 · 15 min

Have you ever found yourself asking the question - where did the joy go? This week I look at why we can lose our connection with the things we love. How a passion can become a pressure, how a talent creates an expectation, and how…
Episode 213 In conversation with Carole Kelly

September 16, 2026 · 43 min

To launch a new series of episodes, I’m joined by Carole Kelly, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner and coach, for a conversation about change and the beliefs that shape how we live our lives. Carole shares her own journey…
Episode 212 The pressure to catch up

July 15, 2026 · 15 min

Have you ever felt like you’re behind? Behind where you thought you’d be, behind your peers, behind the version of yourself you imagined you would become. This week, I explore a pressure many of us carry, the pressure to ‘catch up,’…
Episode 211 When does self-improvement stop improving us?

July 8, 2026 · 18 min

When does self-improvement actually stop improving us? This week, I reflect on the shift that can happen when ‘living our best lives’ begins to feel like an obligation rather than an invitation. I explore how self-improvement begins with…
Episode 210 Am I pushing or being pulled?

July 1, 2026 · 19 min

We live in a world obsessed with discipline, optimisation and productivity. But what's driving our effort? This week, I explore the difference between pushing and being pulled, and why the most sustainable discipline is actually rooted in…
Episode 209 Feeling stuck or feeling lost?

June 24, 2026 · 14 min

We often use the phrases ‘I feel stuck’ and ‘I feel lost’ interchangeably, but as I explore this week, there are important differences between these two experiences. I look at how labels we place on situations can become identities and how…
Episode 208 The art of receiving

June 3, 2026 · 12 min

This week’s episode is for those of us who are natural givers and doers but who can struggle with receiving. I explore why receiving is a skill, how self-worth and control influence our ability to receive, as well as the connection between…

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About the show

Join me for an injection of positivity and inspiration as I share insights and practical strategies on a range of Personal Development and Well-Being topics. In today’s busy world it is all too easy to lose track of what’s truly important, so my intention with each weekly episode is to inspire you to live the fullest, truest expression of yourself.