Testimonials

Below you will find just a small selection of the hundreds of testimonials we have recieved over the years.

It is difficult to select so few out of so many and capture what people learn and experience from our courses. My wish is that these testimonials inspire you to learn more about yourself and just some of what you can also achieve too.

Rob Ballentine

The Testimonials are ordered as follows:

Royal Air Force
Nuffield Health
Ericksonian Hypnosis
Introduction to NLP
NLP Practitioner
NLP Practitioner Video Testimonials

[testimonial company="Co-Originator of NLP" author="John Grinder" image="http://www.origyn.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/johngrinder.jpg"]
We have a most favourable impression of your intelligence and most importantly your perceptions and your ability to integrate experience and analysis”… “That’s as lovely a representation of the importance of avoiding repetitive patterning as I have ever read or heard.
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[testimonial company="Orchestral Conductor" author="Robin Browning" image="http://www.origyn.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/12-uh_phil_02.jpg"]
Perhaps you are unaware, maybe you’re not, that a number of emails have flown around amongst us all about the weekend, all of which have a similar beautiful, trusting, connected thread. Of course, you are an enormous part of that: enabling us to connect in the way we did. I think you have an incredible skill – well, set of skills. The things you do are a combination of fun, cool, useful, well-delivered, well planned, etc – but MOST importantly, you have an energy, spirit and power to very subtly connect with each of us and to unite us, and empower us to share your message openly. That is rare. And special.

As a musician, I’ve met with, and studied with, some of the most extraordinary people over the years. The things you offered (in the broadest sense) to us all last weekend was just extraordinary. A sublte harmony is vibrating differently inside of me, because of that weekend. I think you’re a remarkable human being, and I’m so please to have met you. I look forward to learning from you further in the future. Robin Browning[/testimonial]

Royal Air Force

[one_half][testimonial company="Staff Trainer" author="Andy Kenny"]
Excellent course which fully enables recipients to confidently use all learned skills in a practical environment
[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="Learning & Development" author="Andy Davies"]
Rob was an excellent trainer who tailored the course to meet our training needs. Very relaxed, calm & knowledgeable
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“Fantastic heuristic experience re-inforced at every stage by excellent facilitation and examples” Dave Melmoth – Senior Trainer

[one_half][testimonial company="Head of Physical Training" author="Damian Gange"]
I will most use the motivaion for sportsmen and women and the mediation for conflict, reasoning & logic for those who say ‘I can’t’. The course gave me an extra 25% to the 75% that I did not realise I had from previous experiences
[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="Trainer" author="Rob Winter"]
Brilliant course, you would be an asset to any business with this training.
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Nuffield Health

[one_half][testimonial company="Physiologist" author="Scott Wright"]A really interesting course with lots of points/techniques which can be used in my role. I enjoyed most learning about Rapport and the section on motivation[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="Doctor GP" author="Dr. Minli Attri"]
Excellent. I will recommend to other colleagues as well. I will use the motivation information in clinical practice.
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[one_half][testimonial company="Physiologist" author="Dan Money"]I found it very useful to learn new strategies to learn how to deal with a negative client who is very resistant to changes – I look forward to using the techniques for replacing behaviours for a postive health outcome
[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="Physiologist" author="Annie Lea"]This course taught me strategies so that my coaching session can have more structure, so I can give my clients more choices that they can make about their health action plans[/testimonial][/one_half_last]

[one_half][testimonial company="Physiologist" author="Rachael Busby"]Very informative great direction to take preent experiences further. From the course I’ll use the knowledge to coach clients to goals that will be achievable and help them to have more optimal levels of health & recognise they can achieve this!
[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="Physiologist" author="Sharon Lynskey"]Useful techniques to guide behavioural change with insight ino how techniques and skills can be refined and improved[/testimonial][/one_half_last]

Ericksonian Hypnosis

[one_half][testimonial company="" author="Alison Chalcroft"]
This is a very powerful course which has opened my mind and eyes. I feel very priveledged to have been able to touch on this wonderful subject and will be developing further in the future[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="" author="Catherine Casey"]
As the course is mostly hands on and not just watching, you learn & experience so much and feel that in a short time you have accomplished Sooooo much. Everyone would benefit from the course even if they never used it outside the class as it is layered in such a way what ever you want you could make the course fit.
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[one_half][testimonial company="Virgin Media" author="James Haffey"]
To begin with I doubted I could actually put a person intor trance. A common self-doubt that I possess. Just implementing the techniques proved I could and I CAN do things. This crap belief (Self-doubt) is on its way out. No doubt about that. The other students provided a sage and supportive environment thatn you. Rob paced and delivered the course brilliantly.[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="" author="Kathy Smith"]
I feel that this course has added a new dimension to my perception of the influences particularly internal, that help or hinder my progress through life. The effects of this new perception and knowledge wiht the allied accessing skills are already have a profound effect on my life. Thank you!
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“Loved this! Was a real insight and eye opener (perhaps not the right phrase to use) This has completed the things I learnt in the NLP Practitioner course and made it all make more sense. Intriguing stuff – made me want to learn more about this subject!” Tina Stubbs

[testimonial company="Psychologist" author="Jill Ackland"]
Robert was enthusiastic and worked hard to keep the group working well together. It felt packed with information and plenty of time to practice techniques – it was a real learning experieince, not just information gathering[/testimonial]

Introduction to NLP Testimonials

[one_half][testimonial company="Teacher" author="Adam Powell"]
Just wanted to say thank you for a brilliant two days. This was one of the BEST courses I have ever done. Genuinly Life Changing
[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="L&D Consultant" author="Lisa Cavanagh"]
Watching Robert using and walking through ‘my life as a metaphor’ was mesmerising, humbling and fascinating
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“Very informative course. Robert is very knowledgable and influential. He knows his subject well” Karen Murtagh

[one_half][testimonial company="Orchestral Conductor" author="Robin Browning"]
This short but very intense, and invigorating course showed me so many things – about myself, about the techniques and possibilities of NLP and the skills + subtleties of Robert as a teacher
[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="Director - Vindens" author="Catherine Casey"]
Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 days, it flew by. I have learnt a lot about who I am and also learnt how to structure changes in my life
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“Excellent course. Exceeded expectations” Asif Rafique

“The course was very informative – easy to understand” Richard McDougal – Golf Pro & Coach

“Robert an enjoyable course – Thank you very much” Carol Blackford Mills – Managing Director – MRS Webdesign

[one_half][testimonial company="Sales Consultant - Jobs4Medical" author="Pauline Logan"]
This short course has helped me to make a Journey and given me a thirst to learn more about myself and to achieve my ultimate goals in both my life and work
[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="Team Manager - Virgin Media" author="Jim Huffey"]
Time line was brilliant. Metaphor work proved to be emotional but was essential
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“Educational, thought provoking and enjoyable. Thank you!” Ali Ford

[one_half][testimonial company="" author="Veronica Wald"]
Excellent programme, with answers given to questions till we understood the full meaning
[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="" author="Diane Lane"]
I have learnt more about myself than any other course attended, thank you so much
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“An incredibly thought provoking day! Thank you” Sharon Gregory – The HR Business

[one_half][testimonial company="" author="Kerim Meru"]
This course has certainly changed my way of critically examining my beliefs and my goals. This is by far the best course I have ever attended.
[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="" author="Samantha Ellis"]
Robert really knows his stuff and applies it in an easily digested, fun and highly effective way – I would challenge anyone to truly experience this course and come away totally unchanged by it.
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[one_half][testimonial company="" author="Christina Nance"]
The effort to come here from far away is nothing in comparision to what I got from this course! Robert you have been great with all of us. All I have to do is put in practice the techniques and enjoy the colourful future.
[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="" author="Samantha Ellis"]
Robert really knows his stuff and applies it in an easily digested, fun and highly effective way – I would challenge anyone to truly experience this course and come away totally unchanged by it.
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“Bloody brilliant as usual” – Belinda McKenna

NLP Practitioner Testimonials

[testimonial company="RAF" author="Sacha Pilkington" ]I came on the course because of an interest in the techniques and a desire to learn new skills to use in my work. I never expected the personal change I made in such an intense way over just a few days.Whilst at times I was maybe a little sceptical about certain elements, my mind was absolutely convinced about it all after some incredibly powerful experiences which have significantly changed my perspective on my own life. For that I am truly grateful [/testimonial]

[testimonial company="Business Analyst" author="Belinda McKenna" ]Sunday was fantastic and the more I reflect on the work we did the more amazing the experience becomes.We’re very lucky to be part of your vision and your personal dream and I just wanted to say thank you. I feel very honoured and humbled by your generosity and hope that we can continue that particular journey.[/testimonial]

“A perfect environment to learn in a professional way and also allow the practical exercises to work effectively and without inhibition” Lori Tingay – Coach Trainer

[one_half][testimonial company="" author="Caroline Jones" ]I knew I waned to train in NLP but didn’t appreciate why! Now I know why![/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="Eclesiastical Student" author="Gemma Robbins" ]Life changing is a complete understatement. So many connections made to make my map clearer[/testimonial][/one_half_last]

“Although the course was intensive, I gained so much from the time with you. Thank you” Val Williams

[one_half][testimonial company="" author="Kristin Jonsdottir" ]An unmissable journey! An amazing experience! Well worth the investment & and I would highly recommend to anyone looking to enlightened their lives and enrich their performance.[/testimonial][/one_half] [one_half_last][testimonial company="CEO Gamut Foundation" author="Laura Witjens" ]I just loved the course and loved the learning. Being a smaller group felt safe and allowed all of us to delve deeper than we would have done in another environment. Thanks again for the journey[/testimonial][/one_half_last]

“Totally life changing. Would recommend it to anyone & everyone. Came out a different person” Sheena Chapple