Show Up Strong!
SHOW UP STRONG is a 9-hour assertiveness course developed and delivered by John Morrey Collins, one of America's most influential and respected experts in forensic laboratory administration and courtroom testimony.
“This course is a must - not only for people entering a position of authority - but truly for anyone. From observing your own behaviors and patterns, observing others - and also learning how and why we behave the way we do - this course dives deep into those things that we don’t think about so often but effect every aspect of our lives.”
“Taking the Show Up Strong course has been a transformative experience for me. It provided me with practical tools and insights that will help me refine my leadership approach and to better manage challenges and lead with intention and assertiveness. I now feel more confident in my ability to ‘show up strong’ and be a more effective leader as well as an ‘equal in the moment’. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills.”
“I recently applied the principles of ‘Situational Readiness’ from the ‘Show up Strong’ workshop to navigate a challenging discussion with an employee. Drawing on the knowledge gained from the class, I approached the conversation with confidence and compassionate assertiveness. The focus on understanding the situation and preparing for it not only allowed me to lead the discussion effectively but also enabled me to be empathetic and considerate. I attribute the positive outcome of the conversation to the fact that I was well-prepared, embracing the principles of situational readiness.”
Topics Covered
Prepare for anything and anyone
Evaluate your authoritative presence
Overcome threats to your credibility
The art of assertive thinking
Human talent and strength
Styles of influence
Dimensions of human personality
Elements of authoritative presence
Coping with difficult people
Arrogance and narcissism
Criticism, chaos, and control
Expression strategies
Effective conflict engagement
Building and refining your expertise
Earn trust as a thought-leader
Embrace pushback and skepticism
Keep your expectations reasonable
Reflexive dominance and subordination
Chronic shame
The power of poise
JOHN MORREY COLLINS is a professional leadership coach specializing in authoritative, high-responsibility occupations. He served as the Director of Forensic Science for the State of Michigan and is the creator and instructor of Advanced Expert Witnessing, a training workshop for experts who give testimony in courts of law. He holds a master's degree in organizational management and a formal HR certification from the Society for Human Resource Management. John is the author of multiple books, including The New Superior - A Better Way to Be the One in Charge. He lives and works near Detroit, Michigan.