Philosopher. Author.
Constellator.
Robert Rowland Smith works with family businesses, family offices & private clients to reveal what is hidden beneath the surface.
His work brings together philosophy, systemic practice, writing, teaching & advisory experience for those seeking clarity on complex questions of life, work & relationships.

See what's hidden
For over three decades, Robert has helped people think more clearly about the forces shaping their lives.
Through Constellations, books, talks, courses & private advisory work, he offers a rare combination of intellectual depth & intuitive practice.
His work is for those who sense the visible problem is not always the real problem.
FOUR WAYS TO WORK WITH ROBERT

CONSTELLATIONS & COACHING
Constellations is a powerful group practice for revealing hidden dynamics in families, relationships, organisations & creative life. Robert takes a Constellations-based approach to his individual coaching work.

BOOKS, COURSES & IDEAS
Robert is author of eight books, including bestsellers Breakfast with Socrates & The Reality Test.
He brings philosophy to live audiences through his interactive show, Philosophy Slam! ®. He has created courses in Constellations, business, identity & the deeper questions of human experience.

HOTEL PHILOSOPHY
Co-founded by Robert, Hotel Philosophy is a confidential space for finding clarity. It is for wealthy individuals, family offices & private businesses to resolve issues beyond finance.

SIMPLE TRUTHS ® CARD DECK
The Simple Truths ® card deck has its origins in the sentences used in Constellations. It is a deck of 200 cards, designed to help with rethinking relationships.
Upcoming Events

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Prize Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford
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Columnist for the Sunday Times Magazine
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Expert adviser for McKinsey and Company
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Author of seven books including bestsellers Breakfast with Socrates & The Reality Test
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Winner of two Library of America awards
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Founder of Philosophy Slam! ®
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Writing tutor, Arvon Foundation
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Keynote speaker on the international circuit
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Board member, Tavistock Relationships
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Founding faculty of The School of Life
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Leading figure in Systemic Constellations
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Creator of the Simple Truths ® card deck



