Rob Partridge

June 5, 2020

They say "a change is as good as a rest" and during this lockdown I've changed in a number of ways. Both physically and mentally, and to be honest I'm not sure it's been that much of a rest. The stress of not being able to see family and friends has weighed heavy on me....

Some sandwiches don’t have flavour!

May 25, 2020

When it comes to feedback and evaluations if there's one thing I hate it's the "feedback sandwich." Some organisations that claim to train mangers and human resources staff still use this method of feedback and evaluation and it's just awful. Here's why. People know it's coming. This message is old fashioned. Everyone knows it's coming! Everyone...

Look at how far you’ve come!

February 15, 2020

It's easy to forget, sometimes, just how far you've come. Especially when there's so many people always trying to knock you down. More often than not they don't mean it, they're not being nasty or vindictive, they just don't realise that sometimes some of the things they say aren't at all helpful. For example, how...

Weekly & Monthly Goals

February 1, 2020

Goal setting of small goals is a great way of making progress through a larger goal. Breaking it down into smaller, more manageable achievements gives you a sense of success as you work towards a goal and gives you an idea of how much longer the main goal may take. Make sure you reward yourself...

Barriers and Blocks

January 15, 2020

If you want to achieve your goals you need to remove the barriers that are getting in your way. One of those barriers is not being mindful. Mindfulness, for the last few years, has been the buzzword for becoming a better you but, as some practitioners would have you believe, it's not all about lying...

Best Man

I was the best man at my brothers wedding and panicking about having to give my speech. Rob helped my overcome my nerves and put my speech in the right order.

Daniel Curran

Training for the Helpline

Rob was one of my trainers and mentors during my training, His methods and techniques were a huge help and benefit to me. His insights and experience was invaluable. He is great at putting people… Read more “Training for the Helpline”

Michael O'Malley

LGBTHelpline

Rob helped me achieve my goal. I now have a new job and much better outlook on life. Thanks Rob.

Jenny

I’ve worked with Rob on

I’ve worked with Rob on committees, seen him give talks and host events. He was always been extremely professional and competent in whatever he does. Rob is a very trustworthy and responsible individual. His work… Read more “I’ve worked with Rob on”

Megan Reilly

Great teacher

Rob taught me to crochet at classes in 2014. He is a great teacher – he’s clear and concise and extremely patient. During his classes, no student was left behind and we were all made… Read more “Great teacher”

Janet Mawby

Thank you

Rob gave a talk on the mental issues faced by the LGBT+ community and I found it very enlightening. I was surprised to hear some of the statistics as well as saddened by some of… Read more “Thank you”

Julie Newman

Good event

Rob helped us organise a fundraiser which in the end proved to be our most successful fundraiser ever. Thanks Rob.

Steven Greenham

Blue Suede Shoes Dancing School

Funny

Rob’s self-deprecating humour really added an edge to his talk. Even when talking about something sensitive to him he still added humour and made it enjoyable to listen to.

Simon Smith

Aston Wood Golf Course

The most understanding trainer I’ve had

I was trained by Rob for a role of support in the LGBT community. Through his charismatic personality and understanding nature all those on the course felt respected, listened too and empowered. He turned a… Read more “The most understanding trainer I’ve had”

Cameron Keighron

I’m looking forward to organising

I’m looking forward to organising my first event.

Phil Mackin

Rob is a great trainer

I learned a lot about myself on the facilitation course. I didn’t expect that and it was a welcome bonus. Rob is a great trainer and made sure everyone understood the point before moving on… Read more “Rob is a great trainer”

Gavan Hennelly