Cathy Derksen on Leadership, Reinvention After 50, and Empowering Midlife Women
Podcast: Expressions of LeadershipPublished On: Tue Mar 10 2026
Description: Host Michele Kawamoto Perry interviews Cathy Derksen, founder of Inspired Tenacity, to explore her remarkable journey from medical genetics and financial planning to becoming a publisher, international speaker, and 23-time #1 bestselling author. Cathy shares how a midlife reinvention led her to discover the power of authorship and community as catalysts for leadership, visibility, and purpose. In this conversation, they discuss leading without a title, trusting intuition when a culture no longer fits, and how storytelling can open doors to credibility, impact, and legacy. Cathy also shares how her collaborative book projects and community have helped more than 200 women step into authorship, amplify their voices, and lead boldly in the next chapter of their lives. Connect with Cathy Derksen and learn more about her work: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cathy.derksen.3/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inspired_tenacity LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyderkseninspiredtenacity YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredtenacitypublishing Free Gifts (PDFs and session) https://inspiredtenacitygifts.now.site/home Main website https://inspiredtenacity.com Don't miss an episode! Be sure to click on the follow and subscribe buttons. Follow Expressions of Leadership on YouTube and Instagram @ExpressionsOfLeadership. You can also catch the show on Radio Evolve at www.radio-evolve.rocks every Saturday and Sunday at noon PT. Discover more about host Michele Kawamoto Perry and The Forward Project’s expertise in culture transformation and leadership development at www.theforwardproject.co.
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