Patrick Boland

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Patrick Boland is an executive coach, leadership consultant, psychotherapist, and the founder of Conexus. He has collaborated with Richard Rohr, from the Center for Action and Contemplation, and has worked with Google, Unilever, the LEGO Group, Citi, Accenture, Salesforce, and others. His books include The Contemplative Leader.

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