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What separates a mediocre Agile coach from a truly exceptional one? The answer might surprise you. When Kamal Kalra posed the question "Can anyone be an Agile coach?" at an Agile open space, he challenged the conventional wisdom that knowledge alone qualifies someone for the role.
Kamal brings a refreshingly human-centered approach to Agile coaching. His journey began when a mentor recognized his natural tendency to prioritize understanding people over processes. Rather than immediately focusing on performance issues, Kamal's instinct was always to connect with the human first—a philosophy that would become the cornerstone of his coaching style.
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