Become an Authoritative Speaker | Chris Marr

Becoming an Authoritative Coach and Speaker with Chris MarrSummaryIn 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.comChapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:32 The Authoritative Coach: An Overview02:22 People Pleasing and Authority03:40 Confidence vs. Authority04:27 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome07:07 People Pleasing in Leadership08:17 Engaging the Audience: Tips for Speakers14:55 The Inner and Outer Game of Authority22:02 The Journey to Becoming Analytical22:53 Levels of Learning: Study, Practice, Teach23:36 Developing Frameworks and Insights24:39 The Importance of Personal Frameworks26:19 Creating Effective and Tested Frameworks30:48 Engaging Your Audience with Stories37:00 Balancing Authority and Arrogance41:28 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsGo to presentinfluence.com to get your copy of my guide to building authority through podcast guesting and for speaking enquiries or connect with me on LinkedInThanks for listening and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.Mentioned in this episode:Speaker Fee AuditFind out in less than a minute if you're undercharging for your speaking and where you need to look to fix any leaks with the Speaker Fee Audit. It's free to take and find out if you're missing out on money.New PI mid-roll