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Are you working in a professional services firm or other organization where executive coaches provide leadership development to grow emotionally intelligent leaders? Does your organization provide executive coaching for leaders who are committed to lead collaboratively? Collaborative leaders tap into their emotional intelligence and social intelligence skills to create a culture where people are positively connected.