LSW, MPA | Author & Relationship Change Agent
Robert is an experienced human resources professional, licensed social worker, author, and relationship change agent who is ahead of his time. He believes that all good things work best from the inside out, and that would include us as human beings. Robert has a BA degree in Political Science from Fordham University, a Master’s degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources Management from NYU, and a Master’s of Social Work from Rutgers University. With his advanced degrees in both human resources and social work, Robert has advised and consulted corporate leaders on a myriad of issues related to employment law. He has created management training programs for labor/management relations and progressive discipline. As a therapist, he is an agent for change regarding unhealthy relationships. For the past 10 years, Robert has created and facilitated educational programs that teach people how to ameliorate their emotional intelligence in an effective way to improve their self-esteem, self-awareness, resilience and most of all their self-love. His work in these areas are part of his endeavor to diminish domestic violence, bullying and retaliatory behaviors in the workplace. Currently, Robert has been accepted into the doctoral program at Yeshiva University to attain a PhD in Social Work with a focus on Leadership, Management and Policy.
Robert T. Gardner Jr.
TESTIMONIALS
"Robert, thank you for coming on the show to share your Relationship Readiness perspective with my listening audience. You provided some keen insight on the relationship subject that was very helpful. Looking forward to having you on again some time down the road."
- LENNY GREEN, THE QUIET STORM,
107.5 WBLS FM, NEW YORK, NY
"You were great and it was a very good interview. "You gave us a great deal of information. If you are able, [we] would like to have you on again in the future. Thank you very much!"
- SHAHID ABDULLAH,
BLOG TALK RADIO
"Mr. Gardner brought new ideas on how to know if you are ready for relationships. [The] workshop was very detailed and great examples were provided. [The] presentation was very good, executed well, professional and Mr. Gardner was polished; [the] workshop was informative and exciting."
- RELATIONSHIP READINESS SEMINAR PARTICIPANT, FATHERHOOD SUMMIT & YOUNG MENSCONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA
"Mr. Gardner's Relationship Readiness Seminar was presented in a professional and therapeutic fashion. The seminar encouraged our young adult ministry to develop in an area that prepared them for positive and healthy relationships."
- PAM JENKINS, ELDER
TRIUMPHANT LIFE CHURCH
"Thank you very much, Mr. Gardner, for the great job you did presenting your program about Relationship Readiness at Parsippany Hills High School, which helped to raise awareness with our students about the importance of improving their emotional intelligence in order to improve their chances to be in healthy relationships. In addition, we really enjoyed your book, The Choices We Make, it was very helpful in my work with the students!
- PAMELA GHEE-COTTON, SCHOOL COUNCIlOR
PARSIPPANY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY
"Robert, your programs inspired my congregation to become Relationship Ready and they were excited about improving their emotional intelligence. In addition, you helped me be a more effective leader. Thank you very much for your service, and I look forward to working with you again in the near future."
- TIMOTHY J. HART, PASTOR
THE GARDEN CHAPEL
DOVER, NEW JERSEY
"Robert you were great! We learned a lot about relationships due to your Relationship Readiness theory, and what it takes to find healthy love at the Boys and Girls Club. We would love to have you back on the show to discuss your other books and business services."
- EDRIS EDDY, DIRECTOR
BRONX NET, "STARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB", JERSEY CITY, NJ
"Robert, thank you so much for another great presentation and workshop on Relationship Readiness with the students who participated in our "Get in the Game Program" at Princeton University as we worked very hard to help these high school students prepare for their college life. I believe the students will be better off as they are now aware of the importance of having good emotional intelligence."
- PAMELA GHEE-COTTON, CHAIR
"GET IN THE GAME"
YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT,
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, PRINCETON, NJ