Rob Sykes

Rob Sykes is a sound therapist, artist and former international DJ whose life’s work bridges creativity and emotional wellbeing. With three decades of experience across music, events and digital industries, Rob brings a deeply human approach to understanding stress, burnout and transformation. As co-founder of Find Your Magic with his husband Edward Pike, a retreat programme dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves, he blends science, sound and spirituality to inspire healthier ways of living and working. His personal warmth and professional insight make him an engaging and compassionate voice on mental health and self-discovery.

Rob’s journey began in the creative industries, working in high-energy roles at MTV, Viacom and Channel 4 before moving into senior positions at leading digital agencies. Over years of balancing demanding schedules, creative expectations and personal growth, Rob developed a sharp understanding of how pressure and performance can impact mental wellbeing. His early success as a DJ and event producer gave him a global platform, but also taught him the importance of balance, authenticity and self-care—values that underpin his work today.

After two decades in corporate and creative leadership, Rob felt called to shift his focus toward healing and self-expression. Retraining as a sound therapist, he now specialises in Voice Analysis and Vibrational Retuning, helping individuals release emotional tension and rediscover inner clarity through sound. Alongside his husband Edward Pike, he co-founded Find Your Magic Retreats in 2022, offering restorative experiences for people facing burnout, change and disconnection. His parallel practice as a straw marquetry artist reflects the same meditative and mindful qualities he encourages in others—a patient process that celebrates beauty through stillness and focus.

Rob is invited to speak on mental health because he embodies the journey from high-performance culture to holistic wellbeing. His story resonates with those striving for balance in modern life, blending vulnerability with practical insight. Audiences respond to his authenticity, his humour and his ability to make complex emotional ideas feel accessible. Through his talks, Rob empowers people to listen to themselves more deeply, embrace their imperfections and find strength in self-awareness.