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 to get your copy of my guide to building authority through podcast guesting and for speaking enquiries or connect with me on LinkedIn

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