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About
Endorsements
Bestselling Authors | Publishing Professionals | Clients of Janet Goldstein Enterprises | Students
       Bestselling Authors Janet Acquired, Edited, and Published
"Janet's contributions to my work have been invaluable. Her guidance both expanded my thinking and grounded it in practical implementation. She helped me express, package, and position my work for the greatest possible success. She will remain a key resource on my virtual team."
—David Allen, president of The David Allen Company and author of Getting Things Done
"Janet discovered, named and published The Dance of Anger. Without her it never would have happened."
—Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., on publication of the 20th anniversary edition of The Dance of Anger (over 2.5 million copies sold)
“With passion and heart, Janet took my thoughts and ideas and was somehow able to get them down on these pages. Through her skill, patience, and incredible coaching and perseverance, this project got done.”
—Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks and author of It’s Not About the Coffee: Leadership Lessons from a Life at Starbucks (coauthored with Janet Goldstein)
"Janet provides motivation and a wealth of insights to inspire great ideas, and she drills down to help make them bulletproof."
—Keith Yamashita, cofounder and Chairman of Stone Yamashita Partners and coauthor of Unstuck: A Tool for Yourself, Your Team and Your World
"Janet helped the story find its way through the woods."
—Barbara Kingsolver, in the acknowledgments for Pigs in Heaven
“The emotional support and thoughtful insight Janet has given me have been incredibly important.”
—Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, in the acknowledgments for Raising Your Spirited Child
“Janet is the best editor I ever worked with. I learned so much so much from her working on my first book and I still remember the fun we had and our brainstorming a new organization for the manuscript. In the years since its publication, it has been called ‘the gold standard’ in the field.”
—Wendy Maltz, MSW, author of The Sexual Healing Journey
“While I only contributed one book and one revision myself, I want to tell you how much I appreciate what you accomplished at Penguin in transforming Arkana into Compass. Bravo! I’ve also noticed your name on more than a few acknowledgment pages with glowing praise from authors you’ve worked with. Joseph Marshall’s The Journey of Crazy Horse, which I heard about on C-Span, is another book you can be proud of bringing into the world.”
—Laurence G. Boldt, author of Zen and the Art of Making a Living and The Tao of Abundance
Publishing Professionals
“Janet Goldstein's exceptional achievements in the publishing industry make an awe-inspiring list. As an executive editor, she's used her vision and editorial expertise to acquire and shape books that continue to sell years after publication, and which have become classics in their genre. As a mentor, she's helped me develop a much deeper understanding of how to mesh marketing strategies with editorial vision. Her creativity, enthusiasm, and insider's knowledge of book publishing trends over the years, and her keen instincts about future trends, gives her a perspective few others can claim. Janet's special talent as a consultant is to help her clients tailor their publishing plans to the needs of the industry while meeting their own goals, and I'm always happy to recommend her to authors, knowing that they'll be extremely pleased and inspired by working with her.”
--Nancy Peske, author, ghostwriter, and book doctor
“Four printings in just a few weeks is very exciting indeed, and speaks volumes about the quality of It’s Not About the Coffee. I am very proud to have worked with you [and Howard Behar] on it, and the incredible care that you took with every page (and every word!) is already paying handsome dividends.
--Jeffrey Krames, Editorial Director, Portfolio, a division of The Penguin Group
Clients of Janet Goldstein Enterprises
"As for Janet Goldstein, my book would not have been written without her. She was my bedrock foundation of strength and encouragement. Her editing and labors were crucial in creating the book I wanted to write. She was invaluable to this project and in the process, I found a close friend. I already recommend Janet to every writer I know and plan on working with her for the remainder of my career."
--Todd Kashdan, associate professor George Mason University, author of Curious? Discovering the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life (forthcoming)
“The impact of my work with Janet
unfolded over a number of months of thinking and action, but ultimately
I discovered she was right about everything (which is not easy for me
to say) and I followed nearly all her recommendations. She gave me a
crash publishing tutorial and astute high-level advice in the scope I
needed. The impact of her work lasts much longer than the actual
consultation.”
—Michael Bungay Stanier, Founder of Box of Crayons and author of Get Going & Get Unstuck
"Janet was instrumental in helping me reach for a bigger idea than I had previously imagined, which has now taken shape in Breakdown, Breakthrough. In validating my initial concepts and perspective, and urging me to think more expansively and inclusively, she helped me realize my dream of serving as an advocate and voice for professional women across the nation, helping them address the common crises we face today. Janet also helped me find a way to align my book and career aspirations with my core skills, values, and expertise. She encouraged me to marry in a holistic way who I am and what I’ve accomplished with where I wished to go, rather than starting from scratch -- a very powerful and motivating shift for me. Thank you, Janet!"
—Kathy Caprino, executive coach, career transition consultant, speaker and author of Breakdown, Breakthrough: The Professional Women's Guide to Claiming a Life of Passion, Power, and Purpose (Berrett-Koehler, Fall 2008)
“Janet - I remember the very moment the concept for my new book was born—in
your office! You sensed immediately where the real story was, and how
to go about it. You should know that if the book does launch that
national conversation you predicted, you will have had no small role to
play—because it all began with our discussions.”
—Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of The Autoimmune Epidemic: Bodies Gone Haywire in a World Out of Balance (Touchstone 2008)
“I’m so happy I’ve had a chance
to work with Janet Goldstein. I had published several highly successful
books for my niche market but I wanted to 'break out' and expand my
reach. Many experts take a 'use the alphabet to find a rhyme for your
title' approach, which was entirely missed the mark for me. I've been
very pleased with the depth, substance, and thoroughness of my
discussions with Janet about the right next 'idea set' for me. Working
with Janet was like 'grad school' for a serious author; a true 'insider
look' from someone who's bought and sold many properties. Janet was an
advocate for the best possible long-term view for me and that was
invaluable. And enjoyable too!” – Andrea J. Lee, CEO of the Andrea J. Lee Group of Companies and author of Multiple Streams of Coaching Income and Money, Meaning and Beyond
"It was the way that Janet revealed me to myself that made the most difference. Where I saw a chaotic checkered past, she saw a redemptive pattern and a successful entrepreneur. She reminded me how much I love creating things, birthing ideas, communicating my passion, mentoring and moving people, presenting workshops, and even being managerial and strategic. Even though the goal we set seemed daunting, the process turned out to be challenging and fun, and this is because it is tailor-made for me. On the practical side, our conversations saved me some costly mistakes.”
—Susan Reimer Torn, visibility coach and founder of Scentient Beings, on planning her innovative programs and products using essential oils as support for self-development
“It's difficult to describe how profoundly helpful Janet Goldstein is. I hired her to help me access my work as a writer, and in a few short weeks, I had shelved work that was frustrating and unproductive, and had a new focus and understanding of both my writing and the publishing process. She's direct, constructive, creative and a fantastic listener. I recommend her to anyone who is serious about leaving the rejection cycle behind and who wants to build a strong constituency for their work. Janet: Thanks so much for a revolutionary process--challenging, helpful and life-changing. I will be digesting your advice for a long time and incorporating it into my work.”
—Jean Baur, award-winning short-story writer, senior consultant at Lee Hecht Harrison, and author of The Book of Henry: Lessons from a Cat on Career Crisis, or, What to Do When Your Company Dumps You Out with the Trash! (a narrative self-help book in process).
“Your thoughts about how to frame my ideas and position my book have been inspired. I feel that I am in one of the richest creative periods of my life. Thank you for your part in that.”
—Avrum Weiss, Ph.D., Pine River Psychotherapy, on developing book on change (in process)
“I have learned a GREAT deal from you just in our six months [leading up to launch of my book]. I have written down all your sage advice and have many of your comments and pieces of advice pasted on stickies all over the frame of my computer screen. I have been VERY happy with your services and will forever recommend you and endorse what you have to offer. Thank you very, very much.”
—Holly H.Hollenbeck, author of Sex Lives of Wives (Grand Central formerly Warner) and founder of Passion Seekers
NYU Summer Publishing Institute Participants
“In the nine years that I was with NYU, Janet was the best faculty for this complex program. She administers not only the logistics but also the economics…she is driven by a real sense of commitment and enthusiasm.”
—Robert E. Baensch, former director, NYU Center for Publishing
“I learned so much but also loved learning it from Janet. Each day she came in with a big smile, an infectious laugh and incredible energy and kept it going all day long. She offered tremendous insight, funny anecdotes and constant inspiration.”
—student
“The speakers Janet brought in to lecture were amazing! I found the entire process exciting, challenging, and rewarding.”
—student
“Janet’s dedication and feedback have been incredibly helpful.”
—student
“The experience was rich and rewarding, made all the more so by your efforts, knowledge and energy.”
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