Ep 127 // From Book to Breakthrough: How to Turn Your Message into a Transformational Coaching Program

What if your book isn’t the finish line—but the launchpad for deeper transformation?

In this episode, Megan Nilsen shares how authors can unlock the next level of their message by transforming their book into a powerful coaching program. Whether you’re a Christian woman who poured her heart into writing a book or you’re just dreaming of the day it’s finished, this episode will show you how that message can become a living, breathing coaching experience that truly changes lives.

Megan walks through her own journey—from writing A Beautiful Exchange to launching her first coaching group during a Zoom Bible study gone Holy Spirit wild. She unpacks the mindset shifts, structural tips, and spiritual courage it takes to stop hiding behind the page and step boldly into your calling as a mentor, guide, and coach.

Spoiler alert: your book already holds the blueprint.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Your book is already a coaching program in disguise—learn how to mine it for themes and transformation.
• Why ministry and business are both holy—and how to decide which lane you're in.
• Common mindset roadblocks for Christian authors-turned-coaches (hello, imposter syndrome and “can I charge for this?”).
• The importance of understanding your ideal client and the specific pain point your book solves.
• Why people pay more attention when they invest—and how coaching deepens the transformation you started in your book.

MEMORABLE QUOTES:“If you've written a book, there’s a passion in you to solve a problem. You are an expert more than you think.” – Megan Nilsen
“Coaching is just your message... multiplied through transformation.”
“You don’t need a six-figure launch. You just need six people who want to be mentored through your message.”
“When people pay, they pay attention. When people invest, they show up.”REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

• What specific transformation does your book offer someone?
• Are you currently treating your message like a ministry, a hobby, or a business?
• What mindset roadblocks are holding you back from stepping into your role as a coach?
• Who is the exact person your message is for—and how are they hurting right now?

Connect with Megan Nilsen:

• Website: meganbnilsen.com
• Social: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Grab the Book: Untangled Faith
• Free Gift: Wanna learn how to make Holy Spirit-led decisions? Go to holyspiritstoplight.com for your free guide!
• Book a free discovery call to see if Kingdom Life Coaching could help you unlock your next right step!

Connect with Meliza Farndell:

• Website: Paper Crown Media
• Facebook Group: Answering the Call to Write

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