Breakdown, Breakthrough: The Professional Woman's Guide to Claiming a Life of Passion, Power, and Purpose »

Many women who are outwardly "successful" in their professions have awakened to the realization that their work is no longer positive, meaningful, or productive in their lives. Caprino's book sheds light on this growing epidemic of disempowerment and offers a way out.

Preface ix Introduction: The Power of Yes! 1 The Disempowerment Dilemma
1 Breakdown in Professional Women-Why Now? 6
2 Recognizing When You're in Professional Crisis 12
3 A New Model for Empowered Living 22 Empowerment with Self
4 Resolving Chronic Health Problems 40
5 Overcoming Loss 52
6 Achieving Self-Love 68 Empowerment with Others
7 Speaking Up with Power 82
8 Breaking Cycles of Mistreatment 94
9 Shifting from Competition to Collaboration 108 Empowerment with the World
10 Escaping Financial Traps 122
11 Using Real Talents in Life and Work 134
12 Helping Others and the World 148 Empowerment with Higher Self
13 Falling Together After Falling Apart 162
14 Balancing Life and Work 174
15 Doing Work and Play You Love 190 Conclusion: Claiming Your Passion, Power, and Purpose 205 Resources Empowerment Guide 210 Recommended Reading, Websites, and Groups 215 Notes 223 Acknowledgments 227 Index 229 About the Author 237