Hi, I’m Rob.

I didn’t set out to become a coach, consultant, and speaker. I started as a journalist, publisher and wannabe filmmaker, chasing stories about people and ideas — and trained as a media communication scientist, learning how to cut through complexity and share ideas in ways people actually understand.

Then I found myself in tech, building teams and products. Somewhere along the way I realised I wasn’t just interested in what companies made — I was fascinated by how people worked together to turn ideas into results.

That curiosity pulled me into leadership.
Into HR.
Into the messy, exhilarating business of culture and change.

I led a start-up team that was called “frighteningly agile,” created a culture that was voted one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For three years running, and eventually rode the full start-up → scale-up → sale rollercoaster.

I’ve been VP of Software Engineering (twice), VP of HR, Head of Communication and Head of Agility.

Along the way, I learned a truth that shapes everything I do now:

Most teams don’t fail because of talent.
They fail because clarity is missing, creativity isn’t cultivated, communication falters, and learning stalls.

So I started Cultivated — to help leaders and professionals cut through the noise, grow strategies and behaviours that actually deliver value, and build workplaces where people and ideas thrive.

I help you learn how to move ideas from concept to value smoothly, effectively, and quickly.”

👉 Quick tip: Here’s an article on why clarity, alignment and action are essential.
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Me!

How I Work

I mix evidence-based frameworks with creativity, humour, and curiosity.

Whether it’s a workshop, keynote, or consulting engagement, my role is to teach and equip you and your team (in a fun way) with skills and tools that create clarity, energy, and momentum. Together we:

  • Envision bold, compelling futures
  • Cut through complexity with clear communication
  • Build cultures of learning, creativity, and performance
  • Release agility so ideas flow smoothly to value

👉 Discover how I can help you go from idea to value smoothly and quickly.

👉 Quick tip: Here’s an article how to go from idea to value using the Releasing Agility Communication Frame
“I knew Rob was a great speaker as I’d seen him present at a number of industry conferences so I had high expectations of the communications workshop. Rob worked with me to understand what we wanted to be delivered and achieved, and then facilitated a jam packed workshop that had something for everyone. Rob’s energy, expertise and amiable presenting style was a big hit with all of us and we left with new skills, insights and practical knowledge.” - Scott Summer - DIRECTOR, nFocus

Why I Do This

I’ve got three sons, and I want them to grow up in workplaces where:

  • People matter more than politics
  • Creativity and curiosity are fuel, not distractions
  • Clarity beats chaos
  • Learning never stops

That’s the brighter future I’m helping leaders design today.

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Keeping the Spark Alive

Creativity isn’t a hobby for me — it’s how I stay sharp. I run Creative Soul Projects, a series of micro personal experiments in learning, storytelling, productivity, and playful thinking.

I also co-host Stationery Freaks, a podcast and newsletter that celebrates the tools of creativity — notebooks, pens, index cards — and how they fuel better thinking.

These projects keep me curious, energised, and brimming with fresh ideas I bring back into my client work.

👉 Quick tip: Here’s an article on how to apply creative thinking to business problems.

Communicating with Clarity

Before all this, I trained as a media communication scientist. That means I’ve spent years studying how to cut through complexity and share ideas in ways people actually understand — whether that’s a keynote, a workshop, a podcast, or a book.

My writing, speaking, and podcasts exist for one reason: to help you learn how to cut through complexity and move ideas into value.

A Few More Things About Me

  • Author of several books, including Workshop Mastery, Zero to Keynote, and The Tech Portfolio Playbook (Available here)
  • International keynote speaker (and workshop junkie)
  • Recovering journalist who still loves a good story
  • Stationery nerd, fast-car enthusiast, and relentless learner
A photograph of Rob Lambert reading the book The Art of Noticing
Reading "The Art of Noticing"

My Values

Curiosity. Creativity. Clarity. Communication. Playfulness. Excellence.
These aren’t just words on a wall — they’re how I work with every client.

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Find other ways to learn and stay in touch:

🚀 Buy a book, or sit a course.
🏢 Work with me
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👉 Connect on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlambert/
📸 Daily videos on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cultivatedlabs
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📸 Check out YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@creativesoulprojects

❤️ Cultivated Charity

I believe ALL organisations exist to serve the greater purpose of society. Cultivated Management is no different.

Each year I donate 5% of all profit from products and affiliate links to charity.

  • 2.5% always goes to Naomi House, a hospice in Winchester for life-limited children and their parents.
  • 2.5% rotates to a new charity each year