09/10/2025
What an incredible opportunity for our Taupō business community! 🌟
We’re welcoming Dr Paul Wood – an internationally sought-after speaker and best-selling author who has delivered keynotes for Google, Nike, Converse, and even the Obama Foundation – right here to Taupō for one unforgettable morning of inspiration.
Paul’s story is extraordinary. As a teenager his life was completely off the rails - addicted to drugs, unemployed, and reeling from the death of his mother. Three days after her passing, his life changed forever, leading to 11 years in some of New Zealand’s toughest prisons.
But behind bars, Paul transformed his life. He became the first person in New Zealand’s history to earn undergraduate and master’s degrees in prison - and even began his PhD while incarcerated.
Today, he is one of the most respected voices in resilience, emotional intelligence, and leadership, inspiring audiences all over the world to grow through adversity and lead with courage and authenticity.
And now he’s coming to Taupō with thanks to MTF Finance Taupō and Taupō Business Chamber.
This is your chance to hear his incredible story live -to laugh, cry, and walk away with tools you can use in business and in life. Get your team together for what will be one of the most inspirational mornings of the year!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now – don’t miss it!
👉 https://events.humanitix.com/taupo-business-chamber-presents-elevate-paul-wood
https://youtu.be/dTiFG5B2nnA?si=sa3oRfcWYUCYTfgu
Showcase reel (aka sizzle reel) of Dr Paul Wood as a Keynote Speaker. Includes examples of client testimony, crowd interaction and engagement, and stage craft.