Chris Marr
Non Executive Director @Gillies And Mackay Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Non Executive Director @Gillies And Mackay Ltd
As a hands-on non-exec, I provide strategic and objective guidance across sales, marketing, leadership, ownership and operations. I work closely with the Managing Director and leadership team, offering performance reviews, leadership and sales coaching, and strategic input on growth initiatives. I act as a sounding board for challenges and crises, and make myself available for 1:1 coaching with individuals across the company. I care deeply about the success of the business and contribute my skill set and unique ability wherever it can have the greatest impact.
EDUCATION
Adam Smith College
HND, Hospitality Management
Inverkeithing High School
Secondary Education
Abertay University
MSc Counselling, Counselling
University of St Andrews
MA (Honours), Management, Upper Second Class Honours, Business Management
ABOUT CHRIS MARR
Chris Marr is a Partner and Co-Founder at Question First Group and the Author of Become an Authoritative Coach—a book that helps business coaches to overcome people-pleasing and lead with authority.With over 15 years of experience working with organisations all over the world, Chris specialises in helping professionals, coaches, leaders and teams to facilitate breakthrough conversations. He’s best known for his long-term collaboration with Marcus Sheridan, author of They Ask, You Answer. Over the past decade, Chris played a key role in developing the Question First methodology and partnering with Marcus to pivot his agency into a global coaching, training, and education company based on the They Ask, You Answer philosophy.Notably, the very first workshop Marcus ever delivered on communication was hosted in Scotland—with Chris—which marked the beginning of a movement that has since impacted thousands of businesses worldwide.Chris’s coaching focuses on the real-world challenges leaders and organisations face: handling difficult client conversations, setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing behaviours, and leading teams with more clarity, confidence, and control.He has coached individuals and teams globally—from small business to nine-figure businesses—and is known for creating practical tools and frameworks that transform how leaders communicate with their teams.A proud Scot, Chris brings warmth, clarity, and a no-nonsense approach to every engagement—whether he’s coaching, speaking, or training high-performing teams.If you’re ready to communicate with more clarity, authority, and impact, Chris is your coach.
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