🎧 Want to challenge your audience? Listen to my guest appearance with Trevor Lee


Hi Coach,

I was recently a guest on Trevor Lee’s Better Presentations More Sales podcast, and it was a fantastic conversation you don’t want to miss.

The episode is titled Don’t be a people pleaser, and we dove deep into the problem of people pleasing, especially in the context of delivering presentations.

It’s a challenge I’ve been targeting, and there’s a lot I unpacked in this interview that I haven’t shared before.

🎧 Listen here: Don't be a people pleaser with Chris Marr

One of the key takeaways from the interview is the four-step framework I use to prepare for every presentation – it’s how I walk into every speaking opportunity with confidence, even when there’s no time to prepare.

Here’s a sneak peek at the framework:

  1. Question: Start with a question that disarms your audience and gets them thinking.
  2. Story: Share a story that illustrates the problem and brings your point to life.
  3. Result: Show the outcome your audience can achieve by applying what you’re teaching.
  4. Challenge: End by challenging your audience to take action.

We also discussed why people pleasing is such a dangerous trap for presenters and how aiming for respect before likeability is the key to making a real impact.

The episode is only 35 minutes long, and it’s packed with practical advice on how to step into your authority as a speaker.

🎧 Tune in here: Don't be a people pleaser with Chris Marr

If you’ve been struggling with confidence or getting your audience to engage with your message, this episode is for you.

Let me know your thoughts after listening, and if you have any questions about stepping up your presentation game, hit reply!

🗣️👀

Chris

PS. Here's your chance to work directly with me from 1st October

Say What You See w/ Chris Marr

Chris Marr is the Author of 'Become an Authoritative Coach' and works with established client-facing professionals to help them go from good to great and have more breakthrough conversations with their clients and teams.

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