Hey Courageous Friends,

In this episode of The Frequency of Courage, Megan Imbert sits down with Derek Coburn—entrepreneur, father, husband, and author.

Megan and Derek discuss the themes of retirement, personal growth, and the importance of meaningful moments in life. Derek shares insights from his latest book 'Let's Retire Retirement', reflecting on the impact of family, health, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. They explore the concept of $50,000 moments that highlight the value of presence in everyday life, and the need for a new paradigm in leadership that embraces compassion and feminine qualities.

In this engaging conversation, Derek Coburn shares his insights on fatherhood, personal growth, and the importance of investing in relationships. He discusses the challenges of parenting, the concept of radical responsibility, and the value of therapy in maintaining a healthy marriage.

The discussion also touches on the 'fun recession' and the need for adults to prioritize joy in their lives.

What We Cover:

• Why the traditional retirement model is flawed
• How Derek’s father's dementia diagnosis reshaped his views on time, health, and parenting
• Radical responsibility: what it looks like to own your life
• Parenting, presence, and raising emotionally intelligent boys
• The new paradigm of leadership—and why the world needs more embodied feminine energy

Call to Action:

📖 Order Derek Coburn’s new book Let’s Retire Retirement - check out the bonuses

🎟️ Register for the June 5th "Let's Retire Retirement" DC book launch with Derek Coburn & Daniel Pink

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About Derek Coburn:

Derek Coburn is an entrepreneur and financial advisor with over twenty- years of experience. His passion for connecting remarkable professionals led him, along with his wife, Melanie, to start a professional community for CEOs and entrepreneurs called CADRE. He enjoys traveling and live music, and cherishes being a husband and father above all else. Coburn is the bestselling author of Networking Is Not Working. He lives in Virginia with Melanie and their two sons.

As the co-founder of CADRE, an exclusive “un-networking” community for top business leaders, Derek specializes in fostering meaningful professional connections. Through his work, he continues to help individuals and businesses create lasting value beyond conventional career paths.