🎙️ Public Speaking Coach Kat Halushka on Building a Business from the Stage

If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a public speaking coach or using your voice to build a powerful business, this episode with Kat Halushka is a must-watch. Kat shares how she turned her immigrant success story into a speaking career that empowers entrepreneurs to grow their business and brand through the power of storytelling and live communication.We dive deep into what it really takes to step away from corporate burnout, craft a clear message, and confidently claim the stage—without burning your life down in the process. If you're navigating self-doubt, wondering how to make a meaningful pivot, or trying to figure out how to build a scalable impact-based business, Kat provides clarity, encouragement, and real-world tools.As the co-founder of Profitable Impact Academy, Kat works with coaches and creatives who want to become visible, get paid to speak, and create purpose-driven businesses. She offers tactical advice for overcoming fear in career transitions, how to replace yourself in business for long-term freedom, and why radical responsibility is the foundation for lasting success.This is more than inspiration—it's a blueprint for action. You'll also learn how the right mindset for entrepreneurs, strategic visibility, and the courage to start saying “no” can unlock your next level.0:00 – Introduction to Kat Halushka1:05 – Kat’s journey from web development to entrepreneurship3:20 – Breaking point: when corporate burnout became too much5:10 – The seminar that changed her life and sparked her speaking path7:00 – Building the Profitable Impact Academy8:45 – How she helps clients become visible through speaking10:30 – Advice on overcoming fear in career transitions13:00 – Understanding the power of radical responsibility15:00 – Reframing school debt and years spent in the wrong career16:30 – The importance of the right mindset for entrepreneurs18:00 – Saying no in business and reclaiming energy19:30 – Creating your ideal peer group and support system20:45 – How to connect with Kat and get free resourcesTo check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphdSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025