Dr. Paul Wood is an internationally sought speaker who is known for his energy, humour, and impact. Paul’s TEDx talk was listed by the New Zealand Herald as one of its top 10 TED talks to watch, and his book How to Escape from Prison was an instant bestseller.

At 18 Paul was a drug addicted school-drop out beginning a 10 year minimum prison sentence for killing his drug dealer. These days he is a husband and father, runs a successful business working with everyone from the Hurricanes to Fortune 100 companies, supports a number of charities, and is a regular contributor in the media. Paul will be using his own experience of change to discuss some of the key lessons he has learnt in how to create a better life for ourselves, our children, and our communities.

All funds raised are being donated to the Crossways Creche Roof Repair Project.