Kind things people have said about me
07 Aug 2026
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.”
“Simon is a master steering the conversation.”
“Simon is doing so much in the #MoTaverse so that we can all learn new things.”
“I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!”
“You are as encouraging as ever and I really needed that!”
“Appreciate your professional and friendly approach.”
“Thank you for another great blog post!”
“A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.”
“Your moderation skills are great. You just have a natural flow.”
“ Your openness and the way you welcome every voice made the space feel safe and inclusive. It encouraged me not just to listen, but to step in and become part of the testing community. Thank you for creating that sense of belonging.”
“Genuinely grateful for what you do, and the way you do it!”
“Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”
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