---
title: Inside the Mind of the Founder of the Business Coaching Profession
description: Discover the journey of Brad Sugars, founder of ActionCOACH, and how he revolutionized the business coaching industry, impacting entrepreneurs worldwide.
---

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# [Inside the Mind of the Founder of the Business Coaching Profession](https://www.actioncoach.com/articles/inside-the-mind-of-the-founder-of-the-business-coaching-profession)

 Written by [ActionCOACH](https://www.actioncoach.com/articles/author/actioncoach) | Aug 8, 2025 7:44:20 PM

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