Michael J. Wood is an open-space coach and facilitator based in Melbourne, Australia. He’s been providing leadership coaching to leaders in the university, government, business, church, and community sectors for the last 15 years. He has a special interest in supporting people to make positive changes in the world whether or not they’re in formal management or leadership roles. Michael also specializes in dialogue facilitation exercises such as talking circles, restorative justice conferencing, and contemplative retreats. Michael serves as community chaplain at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, and his first book, Practicing Peace: Theology, Contemplation, and Action was published in 2022.

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Practicing Peace: Theology, Contemplation, and Action (book) by Michael Wood

Harrison Owen: Open Space Technology: A User’s Guide

Edited by Nicole Gibson

Music: Soulmates by Yigit Atilla

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