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Do you ever feel like you bend over backward to keep your clients happy—but end up feeling resentful, undervalued, or overwhelmed?
In this empowering episode of Talking with the Experts, award-winning host Rose Davidson welcomes Chris Marr, the founder of The Authoritative Coach, to unpack a game-changing truth: people-pleasing is not good business.
Chris dives into the subtle yet damaging ways people-pleasing shows up in professional settings—overcommitting, avoiding conflict, and constantly second-guessing our authority. These behaviours may feel like great customer service on the surface, but they quietly erode confidence, blur boundaries, and hinder business growth.
With over 15 years of experience coaching client-facing professionals and executives, Chris reveals how to spot these patterns—and what to do about them. You’ll learn:
✅ The hidden cost of being overly accommodating
✅ Practical tools to set boundaries with confidence
✅ How to reposition yourself as an expert, not just a service provider
Chris shares his signature People Pleaser’s Path to Authority framework and offers actionable tips you can implement immediately to elevate your client relationships and reclaim your authority.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re working for your clients instead of with them, this conversation will transform how you approach client dynamics.
🎧 Tune in now to reclaim your time, your boundaries, and your business success.
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