Ellia Communications

Are you a professional woman longing for change? You’re not alone.

Are you:
 

	Suffering from chronic stress and health problems
	Losing your “voice”
	Experiencing crushing competition
	Feeling mistreated or misunderstood
	Dealing with financial constraints
	Longing to use your natural talents
	Failing to balance life and work
	Doing work that isn’t the “real you”

Nine out of 10 working women say that they are facing at least one of the 12 common professional crises, and over half say they don’t know what to do about it.

But you CAN achieve breakthrough – in your work and career, your relationships, with your self – to create the life and work you really want.

What We Do:
Ellia Communications offers transformational coaching, seminars, and resources for working women to help them learn from their crises, remove blocks to success, and gain self-mastery to direct their lives as they want to.

The Outcome:
Breakthrough transforms you – and gives you new access to power and clarity to reclaim your life and career, and live successfully on your terms.

The Meaning of “Ellia”:
“Ellia” comes from the French word “elle” (meaning “she”) – and represents the power, wisdom, and vital role and impact of women the world over.

The Ellia “Five”
Ellia Communications offers coaching and consulting that help you achieve breakthrough in five key areas:

1. Gaining Power

	Discovering where your “power gaps” are, and closing them
	Embracing your true visions for the next chapter of your life
	Moving forward to achieve them

2. Finding Right/Meaningful work

	Identifying what that is for you (your own business, a shift in your situation, a new job or career, etc.)
	Aligning life purpose with work focus
	Helping you achieve your desired work and career changes
	Work/life balance

3. Fostering Healthy Relationships

	Primary relationship
	Family
	At work – with staff, peers, managers, and leaders

4. Achieving Self-Esteem and Confidence

	Finding your voice
	Strengthening boundaries
	Self care and well-being

5. Achieving a Healthy Money Mindset

Restoring balance and power to your relationship with money

Click here for more about Ellia’s coaching services and programs.

Clients

Ellia Communications has served clients in these industries...

	Academia
	Advertising, Media, Sports, Entertainment and Fashion
	Authors, Writers, and Literary Agents
	Composers and Performers
	Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners
	Financial Service Providers (Insurance, Banking, Financial Planning, Hedge Funds, Investment Advisors, Business Brokers, M&A)
	Healing and Health Practitioners
	Human Resources
	Interior Design
	IT and Technology Service Providers
	Legal Professionals
	Medical Technology and Health Care Providers
	Publishing
	Real Estate Development, Management and Sales
	Retail Stores
	Retreats and Day Spas
	Scientific and Pharmaceutical Research
	Web Site Developers and Designers
	Women’s Leadership and Development Organizations
	Fortune 100 Companies

...And among these organizations:

	IBM
	GE
	Pepperidge Farm
	Society of Women Engineers
	Yale University
	Women at Work Network
	Montessori
	AARP
	The Esteemed Woman Foundation
	The Momference Global Telesummit
	NYU Medical Center
	Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
	J.P. Morgan
	UBS
	YMCA

Kathy Caprino Profile

“Breaking through means living and working as you want to, from your most expansive self—with authenticity, clarity, and purpose.” - Kathy Caprino

Kathy Caprino, MA, is a work-life expert and author of Breakdown, Breakthrough: The Professional Woman’s Guide to Claiming a Life of Passion, Power, and Purpose (Berrett-Koehler, Nov. 08). A national champion for professional women in crisis, Caprino is a trained psychotherapist, specialized career and life coach, and sought-after writer and speaker on women’s issues. She is founder and president of Ellia Communications, Inc. and a former corporate VP, who today openly shares her own story of breakdown—and breakthrough.

Kathy’s book Breakdown, Breakthrough reveals the key findings from her yearlong national research study—identifying the 12 “hidden” crises of professional women, including chronic health problems, failure to find work-life balance, and painful losses of the “real me.” It also shares 14 deeply personal stories—her own included—and shows how women are overcoming crises of personal and professional identity. Additionally, the book introduces a hands-on holistic model for breaking down and breaking through: effective and achievable solutions and specific advice and tips.

Drawing on her extensive research, coaching and therapeutic training, and business experience, Kathy assists her clients – through one-on-one and group coaching and seminars, to successfully overcome challenge and blocks, closing their “power gaps” so that they may live and work as they long want to.

Kathy works with individual and corporate clients both nationally and internationally. She is a frequent invited speaker and seminar presenter in the areas of women’s empowerment, overcoming adversity and challenge in the workplace, and navigating successfully through transition.

Kathy is Founder/President of Ellia Communications, Inc. and former co-founder and partner of Living in Harmony—The Center for Emotional Health in CT. She is also serves as career transition consultant for Women@Work Network LLC (www.womenatwork.com).

Previous to owning her own coaching business, Kathy achieved a successful 18-year corporate career in the publishing, book club and membership services industries, serving in Director and VP roles in marketing, product development, research, and product management.

She received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University, her B.A. from Boston University, and earned other educational certifications and training from New York University, University of London, and the Institute for Life Coaching Training. Her coaching business is based in Wilton, CT. She lives with her husband, renowned jazz percussionist Arthur Lipner (www.arthurlipner.com), and their two children in Fairfield County, CT.
 

Specializations

Kathy has several areas of specialization as a woman's career coach and work-life exert, author, and speaker:

Achieving Work-Life Breakthrough

Kathy has conducted a yearlong national research study with over one hundred professional women nationwide on Women Overcoming Professional Crisis: Finding New Meaning in Life and Work, co-sponsored by The Esteemed Woman Foundation. Through her research and work as a women’s career coach with hundreds of women in the past seven years, she has developed a deep understanding of the 12 “hidden” crises professional women face today, and how to break through.

These crises can strike mid-life women with great force. Kathy has extensively studied and explored the traits, characteristics, and societal trends that contribute to these crises, and developed an effective model to understand and address them. She works with her clients to uncover the significant personal meaning beneath the crisis, and to help them break through with greater power, purpose, and fulfillment. As a former corporate Vice President, she has lived through these 12 crises herself, and successfully reinvented her life and work. She truly “wrote the book” on breaking through to living and working in with passion, power, and purpose.

The 12 common crises Kathy helps you overcome:
 

	Suffering from chronic health problems
	Suppressing parts of yourself
	Losing self-respect
	Stifling your “voice”
	Facing mistreatment
	Struggling to “win” in crushing competition
	Feeling trapped by financial fears
	Wasting your talents
	Longing to help others
	Falling apart all at once
	Failing to balance life and work
	Doing work you hate

Thriving Through Change

Kathy specializes in helping individuals in major transition, or who wish to bring about significant change. From helping clients change their careers, start a new business, move through a new life stage, reinvent after divorce, deal with trauma, grief and loss, or achieve desired movement personally and professionally, Kathy draws on her therapeutic and coaching experience, as well as powerful practices from other change-oriented fields, to help individuals thrive while making dramatic life changes.

Healthy Relating and Communication

In family life and at work, each of us participates in a wide range of roles, interactions and dynamics that may, at times, generate conflict and stress. Kathy helps you understand your interpersonal challenges in a new way, and access your own resources, strengths, and solutions to communicate and relate more productively– making room for healing your relationship challenges.

Creativity

Kathy has been an active performer and vocalist for over thirty years, and performed on numerous recordings and at appearances at Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, and other large venues. She has also performed and recorded with her husband world-renowned jazz percussionist Arthur Lipner (www.arthurlipner.com). As an accomplished singer and writer, she coaches others who wish to bring forward their creative visions and abilities into the forefront.

Samples of Kathy’s recordings:

Credentials

Education:

	International Study Program, University of London, England (1980)
	B.A., Boston University, Boston, MA (1982)
	Publishing Certificate, Publishing Institute, New York University (1982)
	M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT (2005)
	Foundational Coaching Training, Institute for Life Coach Training (2005)
	Life Purpose Institute Facilitator Training, 2007
	Researcher, Women Overcoming Professional Crisis: Finding New Meaning in Life and Work, in association with The Esteemed Woman Foundation

Other Training:

	REIKI Level I, II and Master Certification
	Facilitator, NY Disaster Counseling Coalition, NY, NY

Past and Current Professional Affiliations:

	President, Ellia Communications, Inc., CT
	Co-Founder, Living in Harmony LLC--The Center for Emotional Health, CT
	Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
	Member, Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
	Board Member and Membership Committee Chairperson, International Coach Federation-CT Chapter (2004-5)
	Member, International Coach Federation
	Facilitator, New York Disaster Counseling Coalition
	Contributor, Women at Work Network (www.womenatwork.com)
	Facilitator, Women’s Business Development Center, CT
	Contributing Expert, Smart Women’s Coaching Café "a target="_blank" href="http://www.smartwomenscoaching.com">www.smartwomenscoaching.com)
	Columnist, FiftyAndFurthermore.com
	Member, Entrepreneurial Woman’s Network
	Member, eWomen’s Network

Testimonials

“Kathy is a inspiring, dynamic and caring women. She shines when she is speaking about her passions, especially in assisting women to find their more authentic self. She is positive and insightful and a treasure to have as a friend and colleage”

Heather Ehinger, Student, Fairfield University
worked directly with Kathy at Ellia Communications, Inc.

“I hired Kathy for resume coaching and received far more ROI than expected. Kathy utilizes her breadth of skills and experience as a senior business executive, professional coach and therapist to quickly illuminate underestimated strengths and identify self-limiting mental roadblocks. She is equally compassionate and focused, emotionally supportive and sensitive to budget constraints; her response time is also record setting. She's a brilliant asset for anyone looking to move forward in career and life in a more self-empowered and joyful way.”

Sandra Mendelson
hired Kathy as a Career Coach in 2008

“Kathy is a gifted coach and speaker, and her book, Breakdown, Breakthrough, clearly establishes her as an expert in helping people bring passion to their work. Kathy will help any company develop more effective workers and any individual find deeper purpose in their work and lives.”

Noah Blumenthal, President, Leading Principles, Inc.
was with another company when working with Kathy at Ellia Communications, Inc.

“Kathy is a people-person -- respected by her Trilegiant peers as a smart, proactive leader. She approached everything and everyone with an open mind and positive energy. It is a remarkable achievement that in less than seven years she has accumulated the knowledge and the experience to author a book and create a thriving practice as a life-change coach for women. Kathy can truly say "she wrote the book".”

Margie French, Vice President Product Management, Trilegiant
worked with Kathy at Ellia Communications, Inc.

“Kathy is simply brilliant as a Work -Life Coach! At a critical time in my Career, when I needed a 10,000 ft view, Kathy was brilliant! She helped me navigate the transition out of a 13 year career at a Corporation into my own business..It was successful and 100%on target! She is probably one of best!!”

Deb Singer
hired Kathy as a Career Coach in 2008, and hired Kathy more than once

“Kathy is exceptional at assessing individual needs. Always supportive, she provides just the right guidance and encouragement to overcome obstacles and/or challenges. The result is a tailored road map that is realistic and applicable.”

Laurie Howlett, Vice President Marketing, Fortune/Fortune Small Business Group
was with another company when working with Kathy at Ellia Communications, Inc.

“Kathy and I collaborated on a companion audio CD to her book "Breakdown, Breakthrough" coming out in 2009. I find working with Kathy to be a real joy: she is organized, smart, insightful, inspiring, and (perhaps most important) a LOT of fun.”

Deb Hiett, Owner, Sweet Biscuit Productions
worked directly with Kathy at Ellia Communications, Inc.

"Kathy is a personal trainer for the mind, body, and soul."

- Norwalk, CT client, March '03

About “Professional Women Reinvented” Workshop for IBM Women’s Diversity Network:

“I enthusiastically recommend having Kathy Caprino visit with your groups. We hosted her today, and she was very well received by our group. Kathy presented key findings from her national study involving women overcoming professional crisis and coached us on ways to avoid professional crisis. Our group spoke candidly with Kathy over a lunch roundtable. I have received a lot of positive feedback regarding Kathy’s visit. Overall, it was a very insightful experience.”

“We are still talking about your visit on Friday! Thank you again for sharing your experiences and advice with us. I have been beating the drum with other networking groups around the company. I think you will hear from other IBMers soon.

“Please accept my belated note of thanks. You did a terrific job! I have heard nothing but positive feedback. You have a way of reaching each audience member. I think each participant internalizes your message and leaves with a personal takeaway. I hope our paths cross again, Kathy. I have learned a lot from you.”

“Kathy Caprino is an author, speaker, and life coach. She has a message on how to find fulfillment in one’s professional life. We hosted her in Yorktown and again at our quarterly networking event. She was very well received at both events. I highly recommend her for your highly active and enthusiastic groups.”

– Dr. Michelle Steen, Research Staff Member, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY

I just wanted to say thanks again for spending so much time with our networking team last week. I've gotten lots of great feedback. It's always terrific to get an outside perspective on some of the choices we make and impact we are having in our personal and professional lives. Thanks again!

– Marie L. Wieck, VP, Middleware Services, IBM Global Technology Services

About “Professional Women Reinvented Workshop” for General Electric:

“Just wanted to write a quick note to thank you SO much for your discussion with us last night. I really feel like I learned a TON. You are such a wonderful speaker and have such a connection with people. You seem to have truly found your calling in life! I am planning on buying The Four Agreements book you spoke about, as I’d really like to learn as much as possible about this type of “life.” Also looking forward to your book’s release next year!! Thanks again so much!

– T.S, GE Commercial Finance, Danbury, CT

About Research Study Women Overcoming Professional Crisis: Finding New Meaning in Life and Work:

“The work you have done is just brilliant and your article is so spot on in terms of what women can focus on to make positive change a reality. You are really out there making a difference in the world and that is awesome!!”

– Jennifer Sherman, C.E.C., Certified Business Coach, Trainer & Speake, Envision Coaching, Inc

About Other Recent Caprino Events/Seminars/Book:

“Kathy, it was great to finally meet you. Your seminar gave me a clear understanding of my role as mom and to support me in that role, you provided many insightful examples of cause and effect. I have read through your research summary of women in crisis and change… I would like to have a copy of this when you have completed it. I find your work fascinating and evolving into a wonderful resource for women of all backgrounds.”

– Laura Hughes, President, President, The Riverview Group, Inc., Greenwich, CT

“This work is really wonderful, Kathy. I think that you are making an incredible contribution for those of us who want so much to be in the flow of our lives, to be valued, appreciated (by others and ourselves), and to do what’s best for ourselves and others. I look forward to the book!

– Ina Jubert, Coach, Shaman, Herbalist, Human Design Specialist, and President of Wisdom Happens, MA

“I think this is taking shape in such an exciting way. I can see your book being incredibly successful, and I think the timing is perfect for a program and book addressing this issue.”

– Suzie Galler, President, MUSE Entertainment, and Founder of The Esteemed Woman Foundation

About Caprino’s Empathic Parenting Workshop:

“Most impressive. Patent it, publish it, share it with prospective parents as well as new/current ones. Truly a comprehensive and meaningful workshop. I wish my kids could attend personally. In lieu of that I am sending it to them. I wish it had been available when I was struggling as a parent. At the very least your workshop will heighten the awareness of parents to the incredible responsibility of being a parent. That how a child is raised has such far- reaching ramifications for the rest of his/her life let alone the dynamic of the family while they are at home. It’s truly a great service to both parents and children.”

– Anne Dobbs, Naples, FL Business Owner, Parent, Grandparent

About Caprino’s One-on-One Coaching Services:

“Kathy's intuitive nature gives her an amazing ability to get to the heart of any issue. She is passionate about helping others and it is evident in her unique approach to coaching. I have watched myself transform over the last several months working one-on-one with Kathy and know that I could not be doing what I am doing today without her continual guidance, wisdom and support. I am grateful for what she has helped me to achieve and look forward to what is to come.”

– T. R. Fairfield, CT

Kathy has this great ability to immediately put you at ease. The sense of trust that I felt allowed me to fully participate in our work together without hesitation - in her presence you are in a safe place. She is empathetic, yet able to cut right through to the heart of the problem to the things that were right in front of me but couldn't see myself. She is encouraging, sincere, supportive, as well as practical - all of which helped me untangle the options and choices I was facing."

– G.M. Elmsford, NY

"Kathy sets the stage for you to expand your world and meet your dreams."

– P.A., Brewster, NY

“I first began my work with Kathy a month ago; prior to that, I would not have thought it possible to guide someone so positively in such a short amount of time. Kathy has helped me become more self-aware and has guided me toward mending my inter-personal relationships. She knows how to direct an individual toward finding his or her own answers which I have not found possible up until now. Kathy's sensitivity and insight are just two of the characteristics that make her truly gifted in her field."

– S.I., Norwalk, CT

“Working with Kathy, I was able to see my long-standing issues in new ways that allowed me to move forward and make changes in both thought and action."

– C.J., Chelmsford, MA