COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | From Breakup to Breakthrough

We are very pleased to be giving away two copies of Brenda H. James’s book ‘From Breakup to Breakthrough’, to our GrownUps members.

All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!

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About From Breakup to Breakthrough

An invaluable book for anyone who has ever suffered the heartbreak of a breakup, with tools to come through stronger and better than before.

From Breakup to Breakthrough: Believe in You! speaks directly to the heart of every woman who stands at the crossroads of a heart-wrenching breakup, in uncomfortable grief and looking for a way out of the darkness. Breaking up hurts. When you come face to face with your inner pain, it’s tempting to retreat. But so much goodness is waiting for you on the other side of your heartbreak.

With her wisdom and warmth, Brenda James guides readers through the murky waters of post-breakup turmoil. She offers a clear plan to reclaim your inner strength and rediscover your true self.

Integrating reflections from her own breakup to breakthrough with the narratives of eight women who have also walked this path, Brenda lays out a three-part roadmap: Know Yourself, Trust Yourself, Be Yourself. Each step reveals strategies for a process that turns your trudge towards the future into a confident leap—a place where you will emerge transformed.

This book offers more than hope; it’s your personal coach, a trusted friend, and a source of inspiration. Brenda’s gracious invitation for you to embark on one of the most important destinations you’ll travel to – the beautiful place where you wholeheartedly and eternally believe in you!

Author Note

‘When I was faced with a sudden and unexpected relationship separation, the pain was almost more than I could bear. I started searching for books to help. Every book I read seemed to go on and on about the pain, moving into the solution at a snail’s pace and continually boomeranging back to the pain. While there were things I could relate to, and it helped to have another author put what I was feeling into words, I was seeking rapid transformation. I couldn’t find it anywhere.

So, I embarked on a journey that saw me use the tools I share with my coaching clients. Shining a spotlight on self-awareness and trusting my intuition. Being able to sit still and cry. Being courageous enough to stop all non-essential contact with my ex. Embracing holistic healing by using meditation, healthy eating and movement, writing to release thoughts, and most of all – my daily gratitude practice. It’s the last part that truly saved my soul. Choosing the flavour of my thoughts. Especially when I started writing about the gains. Over time, I saw that I had gained inner peace. With hindsight, I saw that I’d had rose-coloured glasses on about the relationship. The healing has held. I am shining. I know I can inspire others to do the same.’

About the Author

An engaging storyteller with a wealth of lived experience, Brenda has built an impressive career helping others embrace meaningful transformation by leveraging her expertise in emotional intelligence and neuroscience. Her lived experience includes addiction (she is now 15 years sober), bankruptcy following the 2008 GFC, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, and social anxiety. She started studying thoughts and self-care 25 years ago to help her overcome these experiences.

With over two decades of experience in recruitment, coaching, and HR, Brenda holds a postgraduate degree in Career Development and neuroscience for coaching certification and is an accredited Partner of EBW Global Business Emotional Intelligence.

As the founder of the Raw and Real Movement, Brenda offers dynamic speaking and mentoring programs designed to cultivate self-awareness and intuitive development. The Raw and Real Community empowers high-achieving leaders to dismantle the facade of perfection and step boldly into their raw and real selves. Through daily mindset hacks, exclusive webinars, transformational retreats, and personalised mentoring, she helps individuals find clarity, overcome fear, and achieve profound self-awareness. The movement fosters unwavering support and strategic growth, enabling members to redefine success and transform their lives. Brenda is based in Auckland.

Click here to read an article Brenda has written for GrownUps

Terms and conditions

1. 1. You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
   2. Competition closes on the 16th October 2024, winners will be notified via email by 17th October 2024.
   3. It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be sent. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
   4. Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
   5. GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
   6. By entering the giveaway, you approve for GrownUps to use your name on social media as winner of the competition.
   7. One entry per household.
   8. Prize in non transferrable.
   9. You must reside in New Zealand – the prize can only be redeemed within New Zealand.
   10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter, please check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.