About Dr. Marilyn Carroll
Business coach and author empowering leaders to build purpose-driven lives through spirit-led guidance and practical strategies.
My Journey
From Breaking… to Building… to Blessings.
Meet Dr. Marilyn Carroll
Author of Breaking to Building to Blessings and Creator of Success by the Book
I've lived the words I now teach.
There was a season in my life where everything looked right on the outside—titles, influence, education—but on the inside, I was in a spiritual tug-of-war. I was succeeding by the world's standards but not by God's definition. And then, everything changed.
What felt like breaking… was really the beginning of building something eternal.
The Turning Point
In my quiet time with God, I heard it clearly:
"You've been broken, but now you will build. And once you build, you will bless."
That revelation birthed my book, Breaking to Building to Blessings. But it also sparked something bigger—a framework for living with clarity, courage, and Christ at the center.
The Blueprint Was Born
That's when I created the six-pillar model now known as Success by the Book:
- Foundation
- Framework
- Fruit
- Flow
- Finish
- Faith in Motion
This wasn't just a message—it was my own deliverance plan. And now, it's helping thousands find theirs.
My Mission Today
To reach 100,000 people with tools that bring spiritual depth, professional clarity, and personal alignment to their lives. Through books, seminars, coaching, and the app, I'm helping people turn purpose into a daily practice.
Will you be one of them?
My Coach Mare Focus Areas
God has given me a heart for specific areas of spiritual growth and transformation
Divine Purpose Discovery
Helping believers identify and step into the unique calling God has placed on their lives through practical guidance and spiritual insight.
Healing & Restoration
Ministering God's healing power for emotional wounds, broken relationships, and spiritual barriers that prevent breakthrough.
Prayer & Spiritual Growth
Teaching believers how to develop an intimate relationship with God through effective prayer and spiritual disciplines.
Education & Credentials
PhD in Organization and Management
Specialty in Leadership
MBA in Global Studies
International Business and Strategy
Masters in Education
Educational Leadership and Development
Masters in Information Technology
Technology Strategy and Innovation
Professional Experience
2024 - Present
Author & Business Coach
Published "Spiritual Boot Camp" and providing executive coaching to leaders nationwide
2020 - Present
Founder, My Coach Mare Ministry
Established coaching practice focused on spirit-led business and leadership development
2015 - 2020
Executive Leadership Consultant
Specialized in organizational development and leadership transformation
2010 - 2015
Corporate Strategy & IT Leadership
Led technology initiatives and strategic planning in corporate environments
My Mission
"To empower every believer to discover their divine purpose, overcome spiritual obstacles, and walk in the fullness of God's calling on their life."
I believe that God has a specific plan and purpose for every person He creates. My calling is to help believers discover that purpose and provide them with the tools, encouragement, and spiritual insight needed to fulfill their divine destiny.
Universal Principles for Success
While rooted in biblical wisdom, Success by the Book is about universal principles of clarity, character, consistency, and calling. The six pillars speak to every human navigating a world of uncertainty, burnout, and identity confusion.
You don't have to be in ministry to need meaning.
You don't need a pulpit to need purpose.
Foundation → Core Values & Identity
"Start with who you are, not what you do."
Framework → Strategic Planning
"Vision without structure is frustration."
Fruit → Results with Integrity
"Measure success by what you produce and how you produce it."
Flow → Rhythmic Productivity
"Work hard. Rest deeply. Move intentionally."
Finish → Legacy & Long-Term Value
"Success is what lives beyond your presence."
Faith in Motion → Action-Oriented Belief
"Your belief system should drive bold decisions."
Use Cases Beyond the Church
1. Executive Coaching & Corporate Training
- • 6-week coaching cohort using the pillars as leadership development modules
- • Great for mid-level managers, new executives, women in leadership, or ERG groups
2. College & Career Development
- • "Purpose & Success Bootcamp" for emerging adults
- • Integrates identity, vision mapping, time stewardship, and soft skill development
3. Entrepreneur Mastermind Groups
- • Use the book as a foundation for a business-building accelerator or incubator
- • Each pillar becomes a module (mission, models, market, momentum, mindset, multiplication)
4. Nonprofit & Community Leadership
- • Great for social impact professionals and changemakers needing values-based vision
- • Train-the-trainer kits for workforce programs or community development
Professional Impact
Through thought leadership, coaching, educational teachings and seminars