Rob Partridge

It’s not just about the words

April 8, 2019

On Tuesday I had the honour of giving the test speech for a Toastmasters contest. The Evaluation Contest is one of six Toastmasters International contests that takes place every year. With the public speaking, leadership and evaluation skills Toastmasters teaches the competition is often fierce and Tuesday was no different. This particular contest sees contestants…

New Years Resolutions

December 31, 2018

I’m not one for making New Years Resolutions. I don’t like them. They’re too easy to break and you can end up becoming really frustrated. People try hard to stick to them and don’t and get fed up so end up breaking any tradition started as the New Year starts. My other problem with it…

Criticism and dealing with it.

July 27, 2018

Do you know, all of us could take a little lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism. It doesn’t matter what you do for a living, what you do in your spare time, who your family are… do you know I could go on with this list but rather than do that…

Stop failing!

July 19, 2018

Watch any “feel-good” movie where a character has to overcome an obstacle of some form and you’ll hear the friend say something like “You can’t win until you’ve failed!” or words to that effect. Through history we’ve heard time and again how to really be a success you have to have known failure. Why is…

Five Minute De-Stress

July 14, 2018

Stress can hit us at any time, for any reason, and having a quick way of dealing with it to get you past those next few moments can really help. At those times, it’s important to clear your head and give yourself time to gather your thoughts together so that you can deal with whatever…

Rob is a qualified and accredited Life and Executive Coach, having trained in co-active coaching with the Positive Success Group in Galway.

Using strength based coaching, Rob enables you to set your own goals and agenda and work towards positive outcomes.

Rob is an accomplished public speaker, having appeared around the world discussing a wide variety of topics from social media and its’ impact on the generation of tomorrow to the inequality that some minority groups live with. He’s always open to having his opinion challenged and enjoys hearing others speak. [Read more…]

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

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

I’m looking forward to organising

I’m looking forward to organising my first event.

Phil Mackin

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

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

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

Jenny

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

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

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

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