You’ve written your book. You’ve held it in your hands. That book your story, your expertise, your transformation is real. You may have even co-authored it with legends, like I did in The Authorities with Dr. John Gray, the iconic voice behind Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.
But here’s what most authors never hear:
Writing and publishing a book is not the finish line. It’s the starting point of your platform.
If your book is the spark, your platform is the fire that keeps it burning.
And too many brilliant voices stop before the fire ever catches on.
Why Most Authors Stall After Publishing
Most authors publish and then freeze. They think the book will do the work on its own. But if you are a coach, speaker, consultant, or visionary leader, the book alone is not the business strategy. It is just the beginning.
Here’s what I see happen over and over again:
This leads to burnout, doubt, and missed opportunities. Not because the book wasn’t powerful, but because the author wasn’t prepared for what comes next.
From Author to Authority
Publishing a book doesn’t automatically make you a thought leader. What does? Owning your message and building a brand that amplifies it.
The true shift comes when you stop thinking like an author and start thinking like a visionary. The kind of leader who uses every page to lead others toward possibility, purpose, and transformation.
This is the mindset we explore in this week’s episode of Break Free to Brilliance.
Inside the Episode: The Power of Beyond the Pages
In Episode 3, we explore what happens after the book is out in the world.
We cover:
This episode is for the authors who know they’re meant for more than a single book. It’s for the leaders ready to build a business and brand that lasts.
Your Book Isn’t the Product. You Are.
The book is only one piece of the platform.
Your story, your voice, your vision—that’s the product. That’s what people want more of.
This is the shift I guide clients through every day:
This is how authors become movement-makers.
Reflection Prompt
If someone reads your book today, what do they do next?
If that next step isn’t clear and compelling, your platform still has room to grow.
6x International Bestselling Author, Co-founder of the Silicon Valley Wellness Movement As featured in The Authorities, Co-Authored with NYT Bestselling Author Dr. John Gray
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