Who I Am

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I currently edit books and produce online trainings for Berrett-Koehler Publishers. My portfolio of projects includes the NY Times bestseller The Body Is Not An Apology, an online DEIJ course that was widely adopted after the George Floyd protests, and a growing list of books for agile leaders.  I want to see readers build their internal sense of power, so they have the inner strength to fight for a better world.  Many authors have told me, “I never would have written this book without you.” I love creative partnerships with people who are trying to make the world a better place.

After spending over a decade in publishing, I am experienced in digital marketing and online content production as well as book editing. My background in copywriting and SEO helps authors and speakers strengthen their messages for marketability.  I like to develop innovative strategies that captivate target audiences and drive revenue growth. I use market insights and data analytics to optimize marketing initiatives and deliver measurable ROI. (I also provide impossible-to-measure ROI through a variety of methods, including my bedazzling smile and rapier-sharp wit 😉.)

My most-read blog post is about how I learned to laugh at myself. In my spare time I perform comedy and poetry at open mics, volunteer for socialist and environmental causes, and provide emotional support for broken hearts. I live in Oakland California, with a large number of books and a grumpy cat. You can find me on pretty much all of the social media platforms under the username CrazyIdealist.