Enhance Your Speaker Presence with Authority: Insights from 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 to get your copy of my guide to building authority through podcast guesting and for speaking enquiries or connect with me on LinkedIn Thanks for listening and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.