Pivotal Moments

Name: Pivotal Moments
ISBN: 978-1962834629

by Jill Konrath

Publisher

Wisdom Editions

Publication

Dec 13, 2025

Format

Paperback/Softback

Illustrated

Price

$18.99

Dimensions

5.5 x 8.5 x 0.5 in

ISBN

978-1962834629

ASIN

196283462X

Pages

200

Age

Adult 18+

Rights Sold

🌍 World Wide Rights Available

Description

Our lives are filled with pivotal moments. Some jolt you out of your comfort zone. Other times, you hit the wall—enough is enough. Or you just might have an idea that you're driven to pursue.

How you handle those pivotal moments makes all the difference. In this book by best-selling author Jill Konrath, you'll find fresh strategies and practical advice to:

Get your life back on track.
Uncover hidden opportunities to move forward.
Develop more viable options for your future.
Navigate the challenges you encounter.
Create a happier, more satisfying life.

Plus, you'll get ideas, insights, and inspiration from the real-life stories shared throughout the book.
Are you ready to explore what's really possible?

Awards & Endorsements

Praise

“In this practical and inspiring book about pivotal moments, Jill

Konrath shares fresh perspectives, real-life examples, and helpful exercises to help you create positive change—in your own life and

in our evolving world.”

- MARK ROBERGE, Co-founder at Stage 2 Capital, Professor at HBS, Founding CRO at HubSpot

Praise

“Every day is a decision. But nowhere is the impact of those decisions more profound or more variable than in the sometimes obvious, but often subtle moments Jill Konrath calls ‘pivotal moments.’ Those moments can set you on a path to fulfillment and happiness, but only if you know how to recognize and respond with clear purpose. With Jill Konrath as your guide, this book is your next, best Pivotal Moment.”

- BRENT ADAMSON, author of The Challenger Sale and The Framemaking Sale

Praise

“Ever had a gut-punch moment in your career? It could be your

biggest opportunity—you just can’t see it yet. If you’ve got goals,

ambition, and a hunger to grow, this is your playbook. It’s packed

with hard-earned wisdom, fresh perspectives, and useful tools to

turn ‘what happened to me’ into ‘what made me.’”

- LAUREN BAILEY (LB), Founder, Factor 8, #GirlsClub &

Legacy Executive Club

Praise

“Pivotal Moments is more than a book—it’s a mirror, a map, and

a movement. Aligned with Konrath’s mission to “inspire positive

change in an evolving world,” this powerful read invites us to re

frame life’s turning points as springboards to transformation. As

someone who deeply believes in the power of pivotal moments,

this book is a profound reminder that our choices shape who

we become and how we show up in the world. Whether you’re

navigating a career shift, personal loss, or yearning for more,

you’ll find Pivotal Moments offers clarity, hope, and a roadmap

to your future self.”

- HEIDI SOLOMON-ORLICK, Founder of GirlzWhoSell, Author of

Heels to Deals, I Have a Voice and Just a Dot? I Think Not!

Praise

“Life is full of possibilities. Putting yourself in a position for as

many pivotal moments as you can will take you to places where

you’ll thrive. This book will make your head spin with ideas.”

- FRED DIAMOND, Founder, Institute for Effective Professional Selling

Praise

“In Pivotal Moments, motivational author and speaker Jill Konrath

moves beyond the arena of sales to explore the deeper realm of the human experience in moments of change. Her mix of memoir

and philosophy shows that the magic of pivotal moments is not

in having them but recognizing and acting on them. Stories come through a rear-view mirror—the book features more than 30 such inspirational moments of how a wide variety of people survived and grew from personal challenges.”

- LINDA RICHARDSON, Founder Richardson, consultant, and author of NYT best-selling Changing the Sales Conversation

and many other sales books.

Praise

“Jill Konrath has turned her own life’s pivotal moments into the

kind of inspiring and practical book you will want to dip into again

and again, each time finding new tidbits to savor. Brava!”

- HILDY GOTTLIEB, Co-Founder of CreatingtheFuture.org, TEDx speaker, author, and developer of Catalytic Thinking

Praise

“I’ve known Jill Konrath for more than a decade, not just as a

bestselling author, but as a friend whose wisdom has guided me

through my own pivotal moments. Pivotal Moments is Jill at her

most grounded and generous. She shows us how to recognize when we’ve hit the wall, how to listen when life whispers “something has to change,” and how to move forward with both courage and clarity. The 75% Excitement / 25% Fear rule is a powerful compass for choosing what comes next.”

- SHARI LEVITIN, LinkedIn Top Voice, Speaker, author of Heart and Sell

Praise

"The most inspiring book I’ve ever read. Challenges me to embrace the quirky sometimes unwelcome twists of fate. I love the stories and ease of reading this book. I immediately sent copies to all my adult children."

— Faith Ralston

Author(s)

Jill Konrath

Jill Konrath’s career has been driven by a desire to help people believe that it’s possible to achieve their goals—and then show them how. While in the business world, she wrote four best-selling books and spoke at conferences globally.

Today, she’s turned her attention to creating a “what’s really possible” mindset and skill set that can apply to all aspects of our lives. Not only that, she’s an inspirational storyteller, which makes learning all the more fun.

The ultimate outcome? Creating a better future for all.

What is your experience/expertise related to the subject of this book?

A life spent dealing with all the challenges in the book. A focus on how to create change that leverages my strengths and makes me feel alive and growing. An experimental mindset that continually tests different approaches.

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Publisher	Calumet Editions
Publication	Dec 13, 2025
Format	Paperback/Softback
ISBN	978-1962834629
Pages	200
Age	18 - 99
Price	$18.99

Pivotal Moments

by Jill Konrath

Get your life back on track.
Uncover hidden opportunities to move forward.
Develop more viable options for your future.
Navigate the challenges you encounter.
Create a happier, more satisfying life.

Plus, you'll get ideas, insights, and inspiration from the real-life stories shared throughout the book.
Are you ready to explore what's really possible?

Reviews, Awards & Endorsements

Praise

“In this practical and inspiring book about pivotal moments, Jill

Konrath shares fresh perspectives, real-life examples, and helpful exercises to help you create positive change—in your own life and

in our evolving world.”

- MARK ROBERGE, Co-founder at Stage 2 Capital, Professor at HBS, Founding CRO at HubSpot

Praise

- BRENT ADAMSON, author of The Challenger Sale and The Framemaking Sale

Praise

“Ever had a gut-punch moment in your career? It could be your

biggest opportunity—you just can’t see it yet. If you’ve got goals,

ambition, and a hunger to grow, this is your playbook. It’s packed

with hard-earned wisdom, fresh perspectives, and useful tools to

turn ‘what happened to me’ into ‘what made me.’”

- LAUREN BAILEY (LB), Founder, Factor 8, #GirlsClub &

Legacy Executive Club

Praise

“Pivotal Moments is more than a book—it’s a mirror, a map, and

a movement. Aligned with Konrath’s mission to “inspire positive

change in an evolving world,” this powerful read invites us to re

frame life’s turning points as springboards to transformation. As

someone who deeply believes in the power of pivotal moments,

this book is a profound reminder that our choices shape who

we become and how we show up in the world. Whether you’re

navigating a career shift, personal loss, or yearning for more,

you’ll find Pivotal Moments offers clarity, hope, and a roadmap

to your future self.”

- HEIDI SOLOMON-ORLICK, Founder of GirlzWhoSell, Author of

Heels to Deals, I Have a Voice and Just a Dot? I Think Not!

Praise

“Life is full of possibilities. Putting yourself in a position for as

many pivotal moments as you can will take you to places where

you’ll thrive. This book will make your head spin with ideas.”

- FRED DIAMOND, Founder, Institute for Effective Professional Selling

Praise

“In Pivotal Moments, motivational author and speaker Jill Konrath

moves beyond the arena of sales to explore the deeper realm of the human experience in moments of change. Her mix of memoir

and philosophy shows that the magic of pivotal moments is not

- LINDA RICHARDSON, Founder Richardson, consultant, and author of NYT best-selling Changing the Sales Conversation

and many other sales books.

Praise

“Jill Konrath has turned her own life’s pivotal moments into the

kind of inspiring and practical book you will want to dip into again

and again, each time finding new tidbits to savor. Brava!”

- HILDY GOTTLIEB, Co-Founder of CreatingtheFuture.org, TEDx speaker, author, and developer of Catalytic Thinking

Praise

“I’ve known Jill Konrath for more than a decade, not just as a

bestselling author, but as a friend whose wisdom has guided me

through my own pivotal moments. Pivotal Moments is Jill at her

- SHARI LEVITIN, LinkedIn Top Voice, Speaker, author of Heart and Sell

Praise

— Faith Ralston

Author

Jill Konrath

The ultimate outcome? Creating a better future for all.

What is your experience/expertise related to the subject of this book?

Current Licenses

🌍 World Wide Rights Available