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RADICAL Manhood Training and Coaching
This program helps men learn to build better relationships across racial and cultural differences. They offer group training workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions. The training uses ideas from a book about overcoming barriers between different groups of people. You can request training for your...
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This program helps men learn to build better relationships across racial and cultural differences. They offer group training workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions. The training uses ideas from a book about overcoming barriers between different groups of people. You can request training for your group or get personal coaching to help you connect better with people from different backgrounds. The goal is to help men work together despite their differences.
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