Become an Authoritative Speaker | Chris Marr

Becoming an Authoritative Coach and Speaker with Chris Marr


Summary


In this episode of Present Influence, host John interviews Chris Marr, author of the book Become An Authoritative Coach, to discuss the importance of owning authority in coaching and public speaking.


They explore themes like the struggle with people-pleasing, developing a unique brand, and the distinction between confidence and arrogance.


Chris shares insights on how to present oneself authoritatively, both on stage and in a coaching setting, and emphasizes the value of frameworks, deliberate practice, and having a service-oriented mindset.


The episode provides actionable advice for coaches and speakers aiming to establish their authority and effectively engage their audience.


Check out Chris' book and be sure to visit his website and take the assessment. https://theauthoritativecoach.com


Chapters


00:00 Welcome and Introduction


00:32 The Authoritative Coach: An Overview


02:22 People Pleasing and Authority


03:40 Confidence vs. Authority


04:27 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome


07:07 People Pleasing in Leadership


08:17 Engaging the Audience: Tips for Speakers


14:55 The Inner and Outer Game of Authority


22:02 The Journey to Becoming Analytical


22:53 Levels of Learning: Study, Practice, Teach


23:36 Developing Frameworks and Insights


24:39 The Importance of Personal Frameworks


26:19 Creating Effective and Tested Frameworks


30:48 Engaging Your Audience with Stories


37:00 Balancing Authority and Arrogance


41:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Go to presentinfluence.com (https://presentinfluence.com) to get your copy of my guide to building authority through podcast guesting and for speaking enquiries or connect with me on LinkedIn (  / johnaball  )


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