You’re a Nurturing Guide
Your natural warmth draws people in and makes them feel cared for, valued, and at home the moment they walk through your door.
Who You Are
You have a gift for making your studio feel like home. Students don’t just come for the classes - they come for you.
Your genuine care, personal touch, and ability to connect on a deeper level make people feel truly seen and appreciated.
Your Superpowers & Strengths
Building deep, lasting relationships with your students and community
Creating a warm, welcoming environment where people feel safe to be themselves
Remembering details and making each person feel valued and special
Leading with compassion and integrity in everything you do
Inspiring loyalty and trust through genuine connection
Your Growth Edge & Challenges
Your giving nature, while beautiful, can also lead to:
Saying “yes” to everything and everyone, even when it stretches you thin
Undercharging because you want your offerings to be accessible
Taking on all the behind-the-scenes work yourself
Rarely taking time off for rest and renewal
Feeling guilty when you set boundaries or prioritize your own needs
Why this matters:
Without intentional boundaries, clear systems, and pricing that honors your value, your passion can become overwhelming and unsustainable.
When you learn to protect your energy and create structure that supports you, you can keep showing up fully for your community — without running yourself into the ground.
Your Action Step for This Week
Choose one of these small shifts to protect your time and energy this week:
🤍 Block out one full afternoon or evening for rest or something just for you.
🤍 Say “no” to one request that doesn’t align with your priorities right now.
🤍 Delegate or outsource one behind-the-scenes task that drains you.
Small changes like this build the foundation for a business that sustains you — not just your students.
Hi, I’m Cathy Fitzgerald — former dance studio owner, yoga instructor, and photographer turned business coach for passionate studio owners. I’m also a Certified Transformational Life Coach, blending business strategy with mindset work to help you create lasting change.
I understand the unique strengths and struggles of The Nurturing Guide — the deep care you pour into your community, the loyalty you inspire, and the tendency to put everyone else’s needs before your own. I’ve been where you are, giving endlessly while wondering how long I could sustain the pace.
Through my own journey, I learned that being heart-led doesn’t have to mean being overextended. And I’m here to help you create a business that supports your well-being just as much as it supports your students.
What People Are Saying
“What sets Cathy apart is how deeply invested she is in her clients' success. She's not just a coach—she’s a genuine partner in your growth.”
— Kelly Stiglich, Living Beyond Yoga