Paul Wood (author) explained

Paul Wood
Nationality:New Zealand
Alma Mater:Massey University
Known For:How To Escape From Prison, Mental Fitness
Website:https://paulwood.com/

Paul Wood is a New Zealand motivational speaker, author, facilitator, and doctor of psychology.

Biography

Wood left high school early,[1] associating with a peer group which valued drugs and violence.[2] Wood was dependent on drugs, committing crimes to maintain his habit.[3] At 18 years old, Wood went to prison in Paremoremo Prison for murdering his 42 year old drug dealer, Boyd Bevan, after he attempted to sexually assault Wood. Wood was convicted of murder and served 11 years in prison. Wood's mother passed away three days before the murder. [4] [5] He served part of his sentence in Paremoremo Prison, which he described as "New Zealand’s toughest facility."[6]

From prison, he started a PhD in psychology. Wood completed his undergraduate and master's degrees while imprisoned,[7] and he commenced a PhD, which he completed in 2011.[8] He is the first New Zealander to have achieved both feats.[9] [10] More than 10 years after his release, the Parole Board granted Wood a rare discharge.[11] [12]

Wood has written a bestselling book How to Escape from Prison, an autobiography on his life, and Mental Fitness, a self-help book on building resilience.[13] He also spoke at TEDxAuckland and other conferences.[14] [15]

Personal life and views

Wood is married with children.

Work

Books

Speech

Notes and References

  1. News: Cole . Charles . How to Escape from Prison: Kiwi Paul Wood's highly inspiring transformation . 8 July 2021 . Stuff.co.nz . 14 July 2019.
  2. News: Mitchell . Rob . National Portrait: Paul Wood . 8 July 2021 . Stuff.co.nz . 29 June 2019.
  3. News: The remarkable story of how a convicted killer turned life around . 8 July 2021 . NZ Herald . 22 June 2019.
  4. News: Taylor . Phil . Killer becomes a coach for transforming lives . 8 July 2021 . New Zealand Herald . 25 January 2014.
  5. News: Life sentence can be life-changing . 8 July 2021 . Otago Daily Times . 11 February 2014.
  6. News: Wood. Paul. 6 July 2021. Stress is an energy - harness it. Newsroom. 8 July 2021.
  7. Wood . Paul . 2004 . Masters thesis . Personality correlates of fluid and crystallised intelligence in the New Zealand workplace . Massey Research Online, Massey University . 10179/7357.
  8. Wood . Paul . 2011 . Doctoral thesis . Integrity, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and ability : relationships and measurement . Massey Research Online, Massey University . 10179/3191.
  9. News: Convicted killer gets third degree . 8 July 2021 . Stuff.co.nz . 2 June 2012.
  10. News: How to escape from prison with Dr Paul Wood . 8 July 2021 . Newshub . 25 June 2019.
  11. News: From murder conviction to life without limits, Parole Board grants rare discharge . 8 July 2021 . Stuff.co.nz . 9 September 2020.
  12. News: Parole Board's rare step recognised parolee's 'extraordinary' efforts . 8 July 2021 . Stuff.co.nz . 10 September 2020.
  13. News: Motivational speaker Dr Paul Wood explores mental resilience in his new book . 8 July 2021 . NewstalkZB . 20 June 2021.
  14. News: Mulholland . Tom . Why we could all learning something from the inspirational Kiwi Dr Paul Wood . 8 July 2021 . Stuff.co.nz . 3 November 2019.
  15. News: Houlahan . Mike . Path to leadership far from straight . 8 July 2021 . Otago Daily Times . 5 April 2019.

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