Listen "Finding Your Perfect Course Topic: Passion, Expertise, and Student Needs"
Episode Synopsis
Identifying Your Ideal Online Course Topic with James Marland
In this episode of Scaling Your Therapy Practice, host James Marland guides mission-driven helpers and leaders on how to develop and launch impactful online courses. He shares a practical exercise using a Venn diagram that helps listeners identify their course topics by overlapping their expertise, passion, and their audience’s needs. James explains the importance of aligning these three elements to create authentic and sellable courses, offering specific examples and guidance to assist with brainstorming. He also discusses how bringing content to life with fervor and authenticity can attract and retain students.
Show Highlights
00:00 Welcome to Scaling Therapy Practice
00:43 Introduction to Course Content
01:08 Identifying Your Passion and Purpose
01:40 The Venn Diagram Exercise
03:40 Exploring Expertise and Passion
07:09 Finding Joy and Expertise
10:50 Understanding Student Needs
12:35 Combining Expertise, Passion, and Needs
14:16 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Get the Handout Here: https://courses.coursecreationstudio.com/blog/finding-your-perfect-course-topic-passion-expertise-and-student-needs