From complexity
To clarity

I help you find new ways to tackle your strategic challenges.

For more than 15 years, businesses, governments, and charities of all sizes have come to me when they’re faced with complex challenges related to impact, strategy, or stakeholders.

I design bespoke strategies and tools that reflect the unique context of each situation, while facilitating communities and coaching leaders.

I am as passionate as I am pragmatic—making the complex look and feel simple.

Don't take my word for it
Lee Crockford presenting on stage in Lisbon with a huge digital screen behind him.

University of Queensland

Lee is an absolute pleasure to work with. As a keynote speaker, I can’t speak highly enough of his passion, energy and purpose for his work. Lee genuinely cared about our Convention, was exceptionally professional, well prepared, and delivered an excellent keynote. Lee really did an outstanding job.

Marc Orchard
Marc Orchard

He/him

Board member

What it’s like to work with me.

Gov Insights

Lee’s willingness to share his story, expertise, insights, and wisdom added depth and richness to our program and experience. I imagine it will echo for years for these leaders.

Cameron Cahill
Cameron Cahill

He/him

Director

What it’s like to work with me.

Fortitude Valley College

The things you taught have become a core part of how I plan and operate my classes as a teacher and how I present to people. I am incredibly grateful for the things you taught and for inspiring me. I thought I should share how a decade later, I am still benefiting from your efforts! Thank you

Ameya Nagakar
Ameya Nagakar

He/him

Teacher

What it’s like to work with me.

Barnacle Studios

Lee’s dedication and expertise are unparalleled. He is a visionary leader who brings creativity, strategic thinking, and a genuine passion for making a positive impact. Lee’s ability to inspire and motivate those around him is truly remarkable.

Max Johnson
Max Johnson

He/him

Co-Founder

What it’s like to work with me.

MATES in Construction

Rockstar effort: On time, on budget, and completely what was promised (and more)

Jorgen Gullestrup
Jorgen Gullestrup

She/her

Deputy CEO

What it’s like to work with me.

Press Start Academy

It was a privilege to have Lee share his insights and experiences with us with our participants. I was taking notes and learned a lot myself, too!

Vince Siu
Vince Siu

He/him

CEO

What it’s like to work with me.

Squirrel Energy

Great working with Lee – his proactive and efficient approach resulted in a great website and outcomes.

Joris Eerkens
Joris Eerkens

He/him

Managing Director

What it’s like to work with me.

What I bring to the table

The best outcomes occur where things intersect: where strategy meets co-design, where facilitation meets governance, where impact measurement meets coaching, where the executive suite meets community. So, depending on the project, I bring a blend of the following skills and experience:

Strategy and design
Facilitation and keynote speaking
Impact and measurement
User and customer journey
Coaching and advisory
Co-design and deliberative engagement
Governance and risk
Project and change management
Stakeholder engagement and experience

Good work with even better people

Some of the challenges I've worked on recently.

A room of people listening to a speaker in front of a powerpoint that says "Shaping a more human future of work"
NGO

100% Human at Work

I'm co-designing innovative solutions to address the "future of work" with their network of corporate executives.

Facilitation
Presenting
Strategy
A wide shot of the empty MRC auditorium with a piano on stage begging to be played
Social Enterprise

Melbourne Recital Centre

I'm ensuring their brand and website redevelopment projects are expertly managed.

Project management
Strategy
A group shot of BTA leaders including Richard Branson.
Corporate

The B Team Australasia

I'm co-designing new ways of improving mental wellbeing in the workplace with their network of CEOs.

Strategy
Research
Co-design
Project management
A lead singer poses on stage, perched on a piano as the cast gesture towards her
Charity

Australian Musical Theatre Festival

I'm providing good governance through an exciting period of growth as Australia’s premiere national musical theatre festival.

Governance
Strategy
Funding and philanthropy
A group of young, excited program participants posing for a group photo with Sydney skyline in the background
Charity

Pride by Side

I'm providing good governance and strategic direction to them as a newly established LGBTQIA+ charity.

Governance
Strategy
Impact measurement
A firefighter has their back to the camera as a bushfire rages in front of them
Charity

Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal

I'm evaluating the effectiveness of their philanthropic partnerships for disaster resilience.

Evaluation
Partnerships
Impact measurement

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Lee Crockford presenting on stage at UNLEASH 2018
Lee Crockford with seeing eye dog, Romeo