Inspiring memoir by entrepreneur Judy Piatkus, who launched her startup at a time when mothers were not expected to be businesswomen and grew it into a highly successful international brand. The story of a pioneer of female entrepreneurship, values-led management and the rise of personal development publishing.
Judy Piatkus is an entrepreneur, publisher and business coach specialising in conscious leadership. She founded Piatkus when she was in her 20s and grew the company to become an international brand, before selling it in 2007, just before the global financial crash that she had shrewdly foreseen. She is now a keynote speaker, an angel investor, and a coach and mentor to start-ups. In 2011 she founded Conscious Cafe, a network that brings people together for connection and discussion. Find out more at- judypiatkus.com
"London-based book publisher and author Piatkus details the ups and
downs of her 28 years at the helm of Piatkus Books in this chatty
memoir. There’s much to admire in this bootstrapping account . . .
and the authors who chose Piatkus as their house—Danielle Steel, VC
Andrews, Nora Roberts, and on and on. Lots of industry gossip, some
decent explanations of book trends and implications, and, at the
end . . . Much to learn from an early serial
entrepreneur."
"Judy is a publishing legend who has written a riveting
memoir. Graceful and witty, it opens a fascinating window on
the entrepreneurial life." - Julia Hobsbawm OBE, entrepreneur
and broadcaster
"In sharing her experiences here, [Judy] will enable a whole new
generation of female entrepreneurs to follow their dream of setting
up a business of their own." - Trisha Ashley, Sunday
Times bestselling author
"A fantastic and engaging rollercoaster ride ... A powerful memoir
from a woman who stormed into the world of publishing."
- Malcolm Stern, psychotherapist, author and co-founder
of Alternatives
"This is Judy’s honest, gossipy, fascinating story of how she
created a multi-million selling book brand that sent the New Age
mainstream. I loved it." - Jessica Adams, astrologer and
author
"Extraordinary life, extraordinary women and a wonderful
book.... This book will inspire and support all those still
dreaming of living a meaningful and conscious life."
- Caroline Shola Arewa, coach, speaker, trainer, author
of Opening to Spirit and Energy 4 Life
"The author also gives great insight into the world of publishing
as an added bonus to an already very informative and engaging
book." - Lucy Mullins, entrepreneurship expert at the
University of Oxford, co-founder of
StepLadder and #RideTheWave professional
coaching.
"Ahead of Her Time provides amazing insight into the journey
and achievements of an extraordinary woman... this [is
a] candid, honest and often deeply touching story."
- Maryon Stewart, BEM, wellbeing coach, author and
broadcaster
"An inspiring book, especially for anyone who has dreamed of
building a rewarding business ... The implicit message is ‘if
I can do it, so can you!’" - Dr Dina Glouberman, author,
psychotherapist and co-founder of Skyros Holidays
"An inspirational read – especially for aspiring female
entrepreneurs." - Charlotte Mason, INSEAD start-up bootcamp
director and venture partner at Antler
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