The Surrender Leadership Program supports young leaders from culturally diverse backgrounds to transform in life and leadership. Following the first Surrender Leadership Program gathering in Melbourne/Naarm earlier in the year, we speak with program director Ben Chong, along with graduates Rina and Chanelle. Ben is 2nd generation Malaysian-Chinese and lives on Gubbi Gubbi country (Sunshine Coast) with his wife Chelsea – who he first met at a SURRENDER conference! After attending his first SURRENDER Conference in 2006, Ben found a home in the SURRENDER community and has stayed connected ever since. Ben is passionate about helping people to lead themselves and others well, with integrity, sustainability and joy. Ben is a professional Christian leadership coach and has trained in Australia and overseas. In addition to his SURRENDER role, he is also the Director of Blueprint Leadership Coaching and was a pastor for 8 years.

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