Cathy Dersken
#1 Bestselling Author
Cathy is dedicated to improving the lives of the women in her community. She transformed her career from working as a lab
technologist into financial planning so that she could focus her energy on helping others in a more direct manner. After digging deeper into her innate drive to be of service, she has added another level to her connection within her community. Cathy now provides online resources to assist women in discovering their deeper calling by adjusting their mindset and focus in order to reach their goals. She will help you clarify your next step and apply courage and inspired tenacity to live the life that brings you joy.
Cathy lives in British Columbia, Canada. She enjoys spending time in nature, travelling, meeting new people, and connecting with her community around the world.
Emotional Intelligence:
Mental Health Matters
YOU'VE GOT THIS
Chapter Title:
Reinvent your Life Through Resilience and Tenacity
"How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar"
~Trina Paulus
The time has come for this groundbreaking book on Emotional Intelligence to arrive. It challenges the status quo, and breaks the stigma that surrounds mental health.
You will step into a personal conversation with these 15 courageous authors who have uncovered their souls to give you hope. Their stories may break your heart and steal the very breath from your lungs, but they will also inspire you to see that triumph over adversity is always possible.
"When it comes to business, relationships, and being truly happy, emotional intelligence is the secret sauce to everything that matters. This book is a game-changer and inside these pages are invitations to witness what ‘doing the work’ looks like. May they inspire you to do the same."
~Beth Hanishewski - Master Coach. International Speaker. Igniter.
The resilience of the human spirit shines throughout this book. Whether it’s grief, loss, depression, anxiety, illness, abuse, or any stressor affecting you or someone you love, these stories will take you by the hand and show you how to not just survive, but thrive. You are not alone.
16 Women Who Are Thriving
Through Turbulent Times
YOU ARE THRIVING!
Chapter Title: Inspired Tenacity
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
~Brené Brown
Thrive: “To advance, grow, develop and flourish.”
Our world is dramatically changing, and we are being invited to evolve right along with it.
In the midst of overwhelming challenges, including isolation and business closures, you will find many unsung heroes who are living rather quietly but with meaning and purpose. In this deeply stirring book you’ll take a walk into the lives of 16 women who refuse to be ruled by fear, and have stepped into exploring new ways to work and live with curiosity and courage.
From Canada to the United States and from Guatemala to Hong Kong, you will meet these remarkably authentic women who have shared their stories about how they adapted to change. Besides being inspired, you will also take away their practical tips and ideas to bring into your own life.
There is something for everyone, as these stories clearly demonstrate how the resilience of the human spirit can shine in the most turbulent of times. You have been invited into the personal lives of these courageous women who are inherently just like you, and you’ll see exactly how it's possible to not just survive but thrive.
Pandemic! Stories of Purpose, Passion & Power Through this Extraordinary Era
YOU ARE THRIVING!
Chapter Title:
Chaotic Stillness in the Eye of the Storm
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
~Vivian Greene
Pandemic!
When the world came crashing to a halt as a result of the historic 2020 pandemic, we were faced with a choice: to let ourselves be swept up in the waves of fear and overwhelm, or to shift our perspectives and evolve. And while this era is far from over, we have already seen incredible leaps of faith, extraordinary economic creativity, inspirational acts of generosity, and so much more.
In this special edition of the WOW book series, 16 women share their real-life stories about how they are moving through the uncertainty we are all facing. Rather than waiting for a “new normal” to arrive, they took action and found ways to pivot their businesses, pursue new passions or renew forgotten ones, and move forward. These powerful stories capture the unique moment in history we find ourselves living in, and show how we can continue to thrive through the challenging times ahead of us.
Each chapter offers inspiration and strategies on how to shift and evolve in your own life, both personally and professionally. We need to lift each other up, especially in times such as these. By bringing these amazing women together to share their stories, it provides a compass for you to navigate through your own challenging chapter and into your fabulous future.