Is It Time to Turn Your Gifts into an Online Course?

build your first online course Jan 15, 2025

Is It Time to Turn Your Gifts into an Online Course? Let’s Find Out!

Have you ever caught yourself mid-conversation, realizing you’re lighting up as you talk about something you know deeply, love fiercely, or have figured out the hard way? Maybe someone’s said, “You should teach this!” and you smiled, but quietly thought, Who, me?

We’re moving past the Piscean age, which was about “power over” when the masses looked up to the leaders. Now we’re in the Aquarian age, which is about “power with.” We’re working together, on the same level, helping each other the way we know best. People want to learn from someone who’s been where they’ve been and has made good progress but isn’t too far removed from their reality. I share this because I think we live with an unconscious belief that we need some kind of formal approval from some higher authority and this is one of the biggest barriers to sharing our gifts in the world. Feel into this and see what it’s like for you.

No one else can share what you know, the way you know it. Your unique experiences and perspective make you the perfect guide for someone who’s waiting to learn from you.

Creating an online course is an accessible and powerful way to share your gifts with the world for both you and the person who needs your unique sparkle magic.

 

Spotting Your Zone of Genius

You know that thing you do that feels almost too easy—so easy you assume everyone else can do it too? That’s your zone of genius. And because it feels natural, it can be sneaky, hiding in plain sight. It’s not like someone else can jump in and share it. If you don’t bring it out into the world, the world goes without. 

Here’s a few breadcrumbs to help you find your unique zone:

  • What do friends, family, or coworkers come to you for advice about?
  • What skills, insights, or stories have come from your greatest challenges—or your greatest wins?
  • What feels “normal” to you but leaves others saying, “How did you do that?!”

It’s not just what you know; it’s how you approach it, how you explain it, and how you make others feel seen and supported. No one else has had your unique circumstances, experiences, training and perspective.

The formula for your unique gift to share with the world is this:

Your zone of genius + your unique experience + something people need = 

your awesome online course.

 

Why Your Gifts Matter

Your gifts can help others in ways you might not yet realize. 

Maybe you’ve figured out a way to simplify a tricky process or found a mindset shift that transformed your outlook. Imagine someone out there struggling with exactly what you’ve already solved—how amazing would it feel to help them?

This is the fun part of putting your work out into the world in the form of an online course. It develops a life of its own and reaches people you otherwise may never know about. 

You can help this person overcome a challenge that negatively impacts the quality of their life. You can inspire them to take action. You can teach practical skills that improve lives. 

You don’t have to be the best in the world at something—you just need to be a few steps ahead of the person you’re helping.

This is what I did with a course I created called, Ayurveda For Kids. Many parents I was working with as a yoga therapist didn’t fully understand their child’s nature or how to work with nature (the 5 elements) to bring about balance in the mind and body. Though I don’t have a certificate in Ayurvedic medicine, I’ve studied it for decades, it was a part of my yoga therapy training, and I use it in my daily life. Plus, I love it! When I first went to an Ayurvedic doctor, I left in tears of frustration. I didn’t understand the seemingly conflicting advice. I wanted to prevent this frustration for my families. So, I put together a simple course that made sense of a complicated topic I was passionate about and it helped parents find more peace with their kids.

 

The Desire to Help: Your Superpower

You might be wondering, Am I really ready to teach? If you’ve ever felt that unmistakable pull to share what you know—to inspire, guide, or make someone else’s path a little easier—that’s your green light. Your desire to help is proof that your gifts are needed.

Who’s that person you’d love to help? Picture them right now. What transformation would you love to see them experience? What challenge could you help them overcome?

When your heart’s in the right place, that desire becomes your greatest marketing tool. Your enthusiasm and authenticity are what draw people to you—they’ll feel it before they even meet you.

 

Signs It’s Time to Share Your Gifts

There’s no perfect moment to start, but there are clear signs that you’re ready to create an online course. Which ones are true for you?

  • People are already asking for your advice or guidance.
  • You’ve developed tools, systems, or insights that could benefit others.
  • You feel a nudge (or a shove) to expand your reach and make a bigger impact.
  • You’re curious about creating a new income stream that feels aligned with your values.

And here’s the kicker: you don’t need a polished course or a huge audience to begin. You just need an idea, a willingness to start, and a little guidance to bring it to life.

 

Getting Started is Simpler Than You Think

Creating your first online course doesn’t require fancy equipment, endless hours, or perfection. It starts with clarity about your student:

  1. Who are they?
  2. What do they need most?
  3. How can you guide them, step by step, to transformation?

My Build Your First Online Course program makes this process easy (and dare I say fun). Together, we’ll:

  • Define your ideal student and their most pressing needs.
  • Break your knowledge into actionable steps.
  • Test your course live, refine as you go, and deliver it with confidence.

Your gifts are too valuable to keep tucked away. If you’ve ever felt the pull to share what you know in a way that reaches more people and makes a bigger impact, maybe this is your moment.

I’d love to help you make it happen. My Build Your First Online Course program is available now. Access the full course right away. I created it based on my zone of genius and it’s designed for people like you who are ready to create something meaningful, without the overwhelm.

Let’s bring your brilliance to the people who need it most.

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