We’re social impact storytellers.
Good creative for good causes.
Hi, I’m Will,
founder & director of Lead by Story.
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I'm a poet and storyteller who uses words to help people. My team and I produce films and other media for social impact. I also facilitate sessions to help teams grow in self-awareness, resilience and creative leadership.
My story? I grew up and accidentally became a poet. Tupac started it, slam poetry finished it. I realised the most powerful communicators didn't use the most words, but the best words, carefully crafted and delivered.
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I’m a sucker for stories. You are too. It’s what makes us human. But in our noise-drenched, oversaturated, chaotic media landscape, I believe we need better stories, told well. I believe good leadership isn’t about telling people what to think; it's about inviting them to find their place in the story.
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For years I’ve used poetry, short films and podcasting to invite people into stories that matter. I’ve done it with my own, and many others have trusted me with theirs.
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So what's yours? Let's chat.
What we do
Creative Productions
Workshops
Speaking
My team and I work with businesses, non-profits, schools and government organisations to offer the following communication services. How can we meet the unique needs of your context?
We craft quality creative work for social impact. From poetic films and engaging podcast series' to complete online platforms. Access our team of professional creatives for full service delivery, from conception to completion. See examples.
Ensure your next conference or event is unforgettable with a unique blend of spoken word poetry and story-driven communication guaranteed to take people on a powerful and impacting journey.
In-the-room and online sessions supporting groups of all sizes to grow in self-awareness, creativity, resilience and wellbeing. Our sessions for schools and organisations weave together poetry, storytelling and evidence-based insights in unique and powerful ways. See examples.
Will has taught me to present my communication as a solution to a problem that people are already experiencing.
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Will has taught
me to present my communication as a solution to a problem that people are already experiencing.
Phill Pallas
Lecturer in Social Work, University of Newcastle + Director, Spark Australia