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“To 'coach' comes from the physical horse-and-buggy coach, referring to something that gets someone from where they are now to where they want to be. You help someone get from where they are to where they want to be.”

Quote by Ian Brodie

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Ian Brodie is a renowned political scientist, born on July 25, 1957. He has extensive research and teaching experience in the field of political science. more

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