Cathy Derksen, Author, Speaker in

Cathy Derksen, Author, Speaker

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Founder and CEO, Publishing and Mentorship at Inspired Tenacity
📍 Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Cathy Derksen is the Founder and CEO of Inspired Tenacity, where she helps women become published authors through mentorship and collaborative book projects. A multiple-time bestselling author and international speaker, she previously worked in financial planning and clinical genetics. People who have worked with her describe her as an incredible leader, visionary, and collaborator.

Living near Vancouver, Canada, Cathy is a mother to two children and two "fur-babies. " She is passionate about empowering women to find joy and fulfillment by sharing their personal stories. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in nature, traveling, and connecting with her global community.

Cathy made a significant career pivot after 25 years in medical genetics, moving into finance before finding her true calling in publishing and mentorship.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Founder and CEO, Publishing and Mentorship
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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Women's Empowerment
Her company, Inspired Tenacity, is dedicated to helping women tap into their brilliance, find their voice, and share their stories with the world.
Collaborative Publishing
She has created a platform for women to co-author books, believing in the power of shared wisdom and the ripple effect of storytelling.
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Career

Work history

2-2021
Founder and CEO, Publishing and Mentorship
Inspired Tenacity
3-2017 - 3-2021
Financial Planner, RBC Financial Planning
RBC
6-2011 - 2-2017
Financial Planning Consultant
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
1-1988 - 6-2011
Clinical Genetics Technologist and Educator
Clinical Genetics
Education Committee
Genome BC
In the press

Media appearances

Inspired Tenacity | Thriving Matters Podcast. Featured in Podbean (Thriving Matters)
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Education
1982 - 1987
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
The University of British Columbia
1987 - 1988
Technical diploma in Clinical Genetics
British Columbia Institute of Technology
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