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Ian is an experienced presenter, group facilitator, executive coach, and author of the acclaimed Would They Call You Their Best Boss Ever. Through his keynote presentations, highly interactive workshops, 
and custom-designed team-building practice, he helps his clients leverage their investment in their managers and teams.