Learn, Create, and Communicate Better at Work
Tools, courses, and guides to help managers turn ideas into value.
We spend more than 90,000 hours of our lives at work.
You deserve to make that time meaningful — with skills that help you think clearly, create confidently, and communicate effectively.
Everything here is designed to support the Idea → Value journey:
- clarity
- communication
- learning
- creativity
- practical leadership
This is your library for growing as a manager and leader, and building healthier, more capable teams.
How to Explore
A simple way to find what you need:
| Path | Description |
|---|---|
| Courses & Systems | Step-by-step, behaviour-driven learning that teaches practical systems you can apply immediately. |
| Books | Insightful, engaging guides that turn principles into practice. |
| Free Guides | Tools, articles, and experiments for instant use and reflection. |
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Featured Systems & Courses
Idea → Value System (Video Course)
My flagship 4.5-hour course covering 26 principles for turning ideas into real results.
Learn to connect clarity, communication, creativity, and value in any organisation.
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Communication Superpower
A self-paced version of my award-winning workshop.
Learn to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence in every situation that matters.
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Workshop Mastery
The essential guide for leaders who teach, facilitate, or present ideas.
Learn to design and run workshops that people remember.
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Zero to Keynote
Craft compelling stories, overcome nerves, and present with confidence.
Available in both print and digital editions.
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The Tech Portfolio Field Guide
Clarify, align, and deliver value at scale.
A practical, principle-based guide to help Technology Leaders prioritise initiatives, align strategy, and accelerate delivery across complex portfolios.
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Books for Clearer Thinking & Better Work
These books help managers strengthen clarity, communication, culture, and creativity:
- Take a Day Off - a field guide for balance, clarity, and creative renewal
- The 10 Behaviours of Effective Employees — habits that shape high-performing teams
- Join Our Company — a simple field manual for hiring well
- Remaining Relevant and Employable — lifelong adaptability and self-development
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Free Guides & Tools
Quick, practical resources to support clearer thinking and better leadership:
👉 Download any guide instantly or read the related articles for deeper learning.
Forget Time Management — Energy & Attention Is Where It's At
(new edition coming soon)
The Diary of a Manager
A satirical story that reveals real workplace lessons.
30 Ideas to Fuel Your Creative Thinking
A free eBook born from a failed experiment (and better for it).
👉 Read article here | Read the guide over on Fold
Cultivated Creativity 2025
30 ideas to fuel your creative thinking
Cultivated Creativity 2025.pdf
26 MB
Generate Conference Talk Ideas
A free chapter from Zero to Keynote.
How to Survive a Conference
A fun mini-guide to staying sane and social at conferences.
Cultivated Clarity Tool
A one-page clarity reset to align your focus.
👉 Check out the supporting article here | Download the PDF
Why These Tools Exist
All of these resources — books, courses, guides, and creative experiments — are built to help you:
- think more clearly
- communicate more effectively
- lead more confidently
- build healthier teams
- move work smoothly from idea to value
They’re designed to complement the coaching and workshops offered by Cultivated.