Cultivating and inspiring leaders to meet the demands of tomorrow.
About Crawford Corner
Crawford Corner is a coaching and advisory company focused on inspiring a journey of growth and discovery for leaders, organizations and communities. We support a variety of clients including federal and local government, small business, not-for-profit organizations and Universities, by utilizing extensive experience in human resources, leadership development and executive level management.
At Crawford Corner we recognize and understand that organizations experience sustained success when leaders create the space for themselves and their workforce for self-awareness, self-reflection, growth and development. Bringing attention to leadership presence, issues such as organization turn-over, opportunity for inclusive and generative dialogue, are ways we help leaders know the internal health of their organizations and teams. Coaching, advising, facilitating powerful conversations, strategic planning, are some of the ways we guide individuals, leaders and organizations to realize and create possibilities.
What Crawford Corner provided over a year's time was not the answer to how I need help, but rather the consistent and insightful inquiry and understanding of how to help myself.
[Walter’s] effectiveness lies wonderfully in his ability synthesize information into a credible plan of action.
What started out as an earnest curiosity, for me, transformed into an eye-opening feeling of gratitude that continuously reminds me of how special I can be if i truly want to make a difference.
— Client Testimonial
Meet Walter J. Crawford
Walter J. Crawford, Founder
Walter J. Crawford, PCC is a coach, advisor, and facilitator. He is the owner of Crawford Corner Coaching and Consulting, and founding partner of The Soul of Leading Institute, located in the Washington, DC metro area.
Walter believes leadership in its best form is uplifting, supportive, and overall transformational. As an executive coach, he partners and collaborates with leaders on all levels in organizations to support and inspire their journey of learning and development using an open minded and goal-oriented approach.
As a former c-level executive, Walter brings to his coaching insights over twenty years of human resources and operations leadership in both the public and private sector. Walter is particularly skilled at coaching and advising senior executives, mid-level managers, and individuals who are moving into new leadership roles, leading change management efforts and motivating teams. With his calming and direct approach, Walter is able to guide and inspire individuals and teams to maximize their abilities for optimal decision-making and achieving their goals.
Clients often cite Walter’s years of human resource and operational experience, strategic management, organizational development, and process improvements, as a key reason for achieving results. Using his knowledge and facilitation skills, Walter has facilitated leadership trainings and discussions in support of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and overall growth.
Over the course of his career, Walter has worked in multiple high-profile organizations within the District of Columbia government, in addition to Hilton Worldwide. Walter is certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a Certified Practitioner of the Leadership Circle Profile 360 assessment. He holds an M.B.A., is a nationally Certified Public Manager with a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma.
Certifications & Training
International Coach Federation (ICF)
Birkman Method Certified Consultant
Leadership Circle Profile 360 Certified Practitioner
Certified Public Manager (CPM)
Green Belt Lean Six Sigma
Did You Know? Walter is an avid photographer and his work is featured throughout the site.
Partners & Collaborators
Jennifer H.G. Connelly, ACC, NCC
CEO, Triple W Forum, a personal and leadership development company
