Practical Tools. Powerful Inspiration.
Inspiring Keynotes & Transformational Workshops for Business and Life
From Studio Owner to Business Coach:
Speaking for Your Event
"For many studio owners, teaching is second nature — but running the business can feel overwhelming. My mission is to provide the guidance and support I wish I had when I was in their shoes."
I don’t just talk about the business of studios—I’ve lived it. For over 15 years I owned and directed a thriving dance studio with more than 900 students, 16 staff members, and six classrooms. I know the late nights, the recital chaos, the financial pressures, and the joy of building a community where students flourish.
Since then, I’ve worn many hats—yoga teacher, photographer, creative entrepreneur—and now I coach dance and yoga studio owners on how to grow sustainable, profitable businesses without burning out.
What makes me different? I speak the language of teachers and studio owners because I’ve walked in their shoes. My sessions mix personal stories, humor, and real strategies that help attendees feel inspired and supported while giving them practical tools to implement right away.
Whether it’s helping teachers think about the bigger picture of their careers, or giving studio owners the clarity to align their business with their values, my workshops offer that balance of inspiration and action every convention needs.
Workshop Topics for Conventions
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Behind every great performance is a strong backstage crew—and behind every thriving studio is a strong business foundation. This workshop gives owners practical tools to streamline staffing, scheduling, and communication so they can step out of survival mode and into sustainable success.
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Do you want to sell, scale, or simply create more freedom in your life? Whatever the vision, this keynote helps owners align their values with their growth strategy so they can feel confident building a business that reflects who they are—today and into the future.
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Teachers pour their hearts into their students but often miss the financial and marketing skills needed to make teaching a true career. This talk brings clarity and confidence around money, mindset, and authentic marketing so teachers and owners alike can thrive.
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Studio life can feel like an endless cycle of to-dos and fires to put out. In this inspiring session, I share how to step out of overwhelm, take control of your schedule, and build a studio business that supports your life instead of consuming it.
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Kick off your studio year with clarity and focus. In this session, you’ll identify your core offers, align them with your values, and create a simple plan that supports both stability and growth. With practical tools and guided reflection, you’ll walk away feeling inspired and equipped to make this your best year yet.
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“The Yellow Robe Moment: When Surviving Becomes Thriving”
A Transformative Keynote for Midlife Women
At 54, Cathy found herself hiding in a yellow bathrobe, drinking too much red wine and crying through Hallmark movies, wondering how someone who looked so successful on the outside could feel so empty inside.
That 3 AM hotel room decision changed everything.
Now a life and health coach for midlife women, Cathy shares her journey from people-pleaser to self-advocate, from emotional manipulation and control to freedom, from settling for crumbs to learning to love herself. Through raw storytelling and practical wisdom, she reveals the stages that took her from survival mode to thriving - and how you can navigate them too.
Interested in booking Cathy for your upcoming event?
Contact cathy@cathyfitz.com for availability and information.
