The Road to Seven

“Creating an identity for yourself outside of work or outside of home is often the work that needs to be done before we can actually create the businesses that we want.”

-Dr. Nothando Wohlgeschaffen

When it comes to balancing career and home, most women bump up against challenges in prioritizing what’s most important to them. Dr. Nothando Wohlgeschaffen is helping high performing women in the medical field to navigate these challenges, and at the same time is a practicing family physician serving underrepresented communities–all while preparing to become a new mother.

To say that she is an incredible inspiration is an understatement,  and I think you’ll find that our conversation is full of actionable tools that will help you assess what is most important in your life, and where you want to prioritize your time.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌

• Balancing the expectations of entrepreneurship, career, motherhood and self through intentionality
• How to make choices to prioritize what is important to you, so that you can “have it all”
• Five things that will help you prevent and/or move past burnout

Dr. Nothando Wohlgeschaffen is a family doctor and general life coach for other women professionals. She helps women whose job it is to show up for other people also show up for themselves. Her clients come to her for relationship, business, and career coaching. They leave with mastery level boundaries and 40 more hours a month just for themselves.

Highlights:‌

00:01  Intro

02:23  Meet Nothando

02:56  Nothando’s journey

06:36  Modern expectations of women 

08:21  Balancing through intentionality

11:40  Making choices so our priorities align with our core values

13:50  Starting a family practice and coaching business simultaneously  

17:01  Taking steps to create self-identity  

19:22  Time blocking for focus 

21:10  Tools to prevent burnout  

29:11  The choices we make about how we spend our time

34:10  What she knows now

36:14  What’s next

Links:‌ ‌
Nothando’s blog with resources
Instagram: https://instagram.com/nothandowohlgeschaffen 
Complete Guide to Boundaries for Physicians

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“When you hire up, you're able to put all of the different pieces into place so that your hires can get the results for your business. That's leadership.”

- Shelagh Cummins

Does this sound familiar? “I don't have the time to go and find someone to help me,” or, “I don't have the money to be able to pay someone to help me.” Before you hit your solopreneur limit, you need to understand what it means to shift from being a doer, to being a leader. 

But here’s the thing – the right hire will actually save you more time, AND make you more money. All you have to do is give up a little bit of control.

Easier said than done, right? 

Today I’m sharing with you all of the mindset shifts that I have worked through with my coaching clients to go from holding onto all of the control in your business, to hiring and trusting the right people to do what they do best, so that you have the time and space in your business to do what you do best – get results for your clients.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• How to shift your perspective from doing everything in your business, and see yourself as a leader
• Understanding your leadership style and communicating it with potential hires
• How to give feedback so that you can release control over different pieces of your business and get time back to do what you do best
    

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:01  Intro

02:50  The resistance to shift your perspective

03:26  Reasons why women say they don’t want to hire 

05:48  Understanding your leadership style  

07:44  Learning how to release control

09:31  Hiring up instead of hiring down

10:41  Past hires that didn’t work out 

12:01  How to step into leadership  

14:05  My new 3-part masterclass on leadership

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Links:‌ ‌

Send me a DM at https://instagram.com/shelaghcummins to learn more about The Leader Masterclass.

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“I had been planning for it and fantasizing about it, and that was the moment where I was in this immersive environment where it was easy to make these decisions.”

-Liat Horovitz

Liat Horovitz is a Results Coach and host of The Results Club Podcast. She began her career journey working for a large tech company, but after having children and time to reflect over maternity leaves, she realized that it was time to make her next big move, and start her own business.

Passionate about anything related to personal development, Liat began her entrepreneurial journey as a coach just before the pandemic, in October of 2019. During long periods of isolation, she realized how powerful community is, which led her to developing a series of retreats for her clients that focus on personal growth.

In this conversation, we talk about the process of shifting identity from corporate to entrepreneur, what we did to move through the low moments of our businesses, and our surprisingly common career paths!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌

• Why it is so important to invest in yourself for business success
• The importance of reflecting on your path and journey as an entrepreneur
• Why community is a pillar of your business’ success

Liat Horovitz is a Results Coach and Podcast Host with a passion for helping people achieve their desired results and be the best version of themselves. After having climbed the corporate ladder Liat finally left her day job to pursue what brings her true joy - a combination of coaching and content creation. For both business and life in general - Liat works closely with her clients to define their goals and dreams, and set practical strategic plans to achieve the desired transformations.

Highlights:‌

00:01  Intro

02:09  Meet Liat Horovitz

02:32  Liat’s journey

08:30  Our common path to entrepreneurship

10:42  Identity shifts  

15:10  Investing in yourself

18:50  Growth and evolution 

23:28  Finding the courage to continue beyond low moments

28:57  What she knows now

32:36  What’s next

Links:‌

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Liat’s website - https://www.liathorovitz.com/

Results Club podcast

My upcoming retreat

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“As your business grows, so do you. You evolve. You become a different person. You have different strengths that you didn’t know that you had.”

- Shelagh Cummins

Have you ever felt irritated or put off by an aspect of your business? Do you find yourself feeling frustrated or overwhelmed while working through your to-do list? When things aren’t feeling quite right, that’s a powerful clue that something in your business is out of alignment. 

While you may have put time and effort into intentionally building a business that is aligned with your styles and strengths, that ideal fit won’t be permanent. As both you and your business grow and evolve, you’ll find that your needs and goals will change — and that your business will have to shift in order to meet them!

How do you keep your business aligned with both your strengths and your styles, so that you can consistently show up as the best version of you?

In this episode of the Road to Seven, I share the 4 most important aspects of your business that should be kept in alignment, how to recognize when they’re slipping out of alignment, and how to shift them back into place.

Listen now to discover:‌ ‌

• How to know when you’re not serving the right audience — and what to do with an unaligned client! 
• How to recognize when your business model isn’t working for you (with a real-life example from my own business) 
• How to craft your best-fit approach to social media — no dancing or lip-syncing required!  

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:01  Intro

02:28  Core values

03:50  Your clients

08:36  Business model

12:12  Social media

15:41  Is your business working for you?

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Links:‌ ‌

The Road to Seven Mastermind
https://www.theroadtoseven.com/the-road-to-seven-mastermind

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“The reason why I was ‘multi-passionate’ and trying all these different things… was an avoidance coping mechanism that was as a result of recognizing that I have ADHD.”

- Cher Jones

Cher Jones is a speaker, a coach, and the founder of social media training company Socially Active. She’s also a brilliant woman who has achieved great success while living with ADHD.

While ADHD has long been regarded as something that primarily affects males, there’s been a growing recognition of the different ways that it affects women and girls — leading to more diagnoses and more understanding.

In this conversation, we talk about the catalyst that helped Cher to niche down and choose her best-fit lane, the challenging intersection of entrepreneurship and neurodivergence, and why it’s never too late to reinvent, refocus, and recharge your business.

You won’t want to miss this fascinating discussion!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• How ADHD has shaped Cher’s entrepreneurial journey — and how she navigates its effects
• Why certain aspects of ADHD can be seen as a superpower (and how Cher wields them in her business!)   
• The strategic decisions that have allowed her to scale her business with more ease

Cher Jones is the founder of Socially Active, a corporate social media training company that specializes in personal branding for the hybrid workplace. She teaches leaders, consultants, and experts how to develop a professional digital presence that makes people want to work with them, for them and champion them.

Highlights:‌

00:01  Intro

01:45  Meet Cher Jones

03:13  Cher’s journey

05:54  The A-ha! moment

07:31  ADHD effects

10:03  Finding her diagnosis

11:26  How she does things differently now

17:36  Showing up consistently

21:51  Resistance to niching

24:51  What she knows now

28:46  What’s next

Links:‌

Cher Jones

Website

LinkedIn

YouTube

Instagram: @itscherjones Twitter: @itscherjones TikTok: @itscherjones

Clubhouse: @itscherjones

Personal Branding Quiz

The Referable Speaker

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“You attack every day with a vim and a vigor and determination and a passion… and sometimes, it’s hard to do it alone.”

- Shelagh Cummins

Do you feel alone in running your business? Have you ever wanted to have a supportive community ready to champion you as you work toward your biggest, boldest dreams? The truth is that having a supportive community can be an absolute GAME-CHANGER when it comes to your business growth. 

Having the right people around you can be a tipping point to achieving your goals. On the other hand, having the wrong people around you can keep you playing small, and hold you back from from taking the strategic risks that can lead to real growth.

So, how do you find the right type of community — one that understands exactly what you’re experiencing, will cheer you on as you hit your milestones, and provides the valuable feedback you need to strengthen and uplevel your strategic decision-making? And what exactly will you gain from joining one?

Let’s talk about it!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• The importance of sharing the weight of some of the thousands of micro-decisions you make every day 
• How to create a fruitful business partnership that will boost your audience and generate leads
• How to leverage a community for valuable data collection 

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:01  Intro

01:49  Right people v. wrong people

02:49  Micro-decisions & clarity

04:32  Learning from others’ experience

05:56  Partnering with other companies

07:27  Research opportunities

08:38  Stepping into your power

12:29  Finding your community

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Links:‌ ‌

The Road to Seven Mastermind
https://www.theroadtoseven.com/the-road-to-seven-mastermind

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“To have your partner that has the exact same goals and vision as you do makes it a little easier.”

-  Bernie Law

Angie Tran and Bernie Law are on a mission to eliminate the one billion plastic detergent jugs that are polluting our planet, each and every year! Their revolutionary Kind Laundry detergent strips have been awarded the Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent Award from Better Homes & Gardens — and their vision for a more sustainable future is one that I can wholeheartedly get behind!

Angie and Bernie founded Kind Laundry two and a half years ago after a shared epiphany during laundry day at their home. The concept? A detergent that was fully sustainable, from the soap to the packaging. Although they launched in the middle of the pandemic, their e-commerce background helped them to quickly gain some raving fans.

During this episode of the Road to Seven, Angie and Bernie share the key insights and strategies that helped them successfully launch and build their brand. Listen now, and then join us in creating less household waste!

You’ll discover:‌ ‌

• How they sold out their first 3000 units (during a nightmare of pandemic logistical issues!) 
• How they kept the trust and loyalty of their customers after running out of product and facing restocking delays
• Key tips for nurturing a healthy and successful professional/personal partnership 

About Guests: Angie Tran and Bernard Law are the founders of Kind Laundry, which promotes zero-waste laundry through its award-winning detergent sheets — a better alternative to your traditional detergent. They wake up every morning excited by the impact they can make to our beautiful planet. Their products are sustainable, contain no harmful chemicals, and are much easier to use.

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:01  Intro

03:03  Founding Kind Laundry

05:30  First business

06:33  Finding the first customers

08:23  Partnerships

14:14  Overcoming the ‘sold-out’ hurdle

16:19  Funding

17:42  Cruise vacation & team optimization

23:39  First hires

25:26  What’s next?

Links:‌

Angie Tran & Bernie Law

http://www.kindlaundry.com

TikTok: @kindlaundry

Instagram: @kindlaundry

What The Heck Is EOS & Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman

https://ginowickman.com/books

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“There’s such guilt associated with NOT doing.”

- Shelagh Cummins

In 2022, a study conducted by Mental Health Research Canada found that over one-third of Canadians are experiencing burnout. In our busy, hectic, challenging world, burnout can mean the difference between surviving and thriving… especially for entrepreneurs. 

As an entrepreneur, chances are you’re constantly wearing multiple hats and juggling multiple tasks… even if you’ve already begun to build out your team. This level of stress, over time, can have powerful physical and psychological consequences.

If you’re standing at the edge of burnout — or fully struggling with burnout right now — then you won’t want to miss this episode of the Road to Seven. I talk about all things burnout: what it really means, why it happens, and how you can get yourself out of it and back on your path to success!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• The problems with working too frequently outside of your zone of genius  
• The areas of your life and business where you need to shift in order to avoid hitting the wall
• The four levels of self care — and the most important aspects that we tend to ignore!    

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:01  Intro

01:40  Why we experience burnout

02:50  Working outside your zone of genius

04:23  Outside responsibilities

05:18  Physical health self care

08:20  Mental health self care

09:44  Emotional health self care

10:57  Spiritual health self care

11:53  7 gears in your business

13:12  Fulfilment, operations & team

14:44  Finances

16:27  Marketing & sales

17:58  Support container

Links:‌ ‌
The Road to Seven Mastermind
https://www.theroadtoseven.com/the-road-to-seven-mastermind

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“When you’re not willing to let go, you’re not ready to scale. It’s as simple as that.”

- Shelagh Cummins

Are you currently on the journey to evolve from a solopreneur into the CEO of a sustainable and profitable business — or embarking on this journey in the near future? If you’re content with continuing to run a microbusiness as a solopreneur, that’s perfectly all right. For many people, solopreneurship fits their needs and the needs of their family. If evolving into a CEO is something that you want, then I fully support you in this journey… and would love to help you smooth the path to your biggest and boldest goals.

In this episode, I reveal what it’s like behind the scenes of the transformational journey to CEO, from identifying your juicy business goals to letting go of the ownership of key responsibilities. While this journey requires grit and determination, the rewards can be incredible.

Press play to discover the three signs that will let you know that it’s time to make the shift, and why you need to show yourself patience and grace along the way.

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll learn:‌ ‌

• The questions that you should be asking yourself in order to develop a clearer understanding of where you are right now… and where you want to go!
• The powerful decision that you need to make in order to make running your business worthwhile 
• Why it’s crucial to find a coach or a mentor that can give you the guidance that you need

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:01  Intro

01:51  It starts with clarity

04:37  Microbusinesses can be perfect

05:07  Signs it’s time to shift

07:14  2 strategic questions  

08:49  Making your business worthwhile

10:52  Avoiding strict timelines

12:37  Guidance & coaching

15:44  What are you willing to let go?

18:54  Tweaking your systems & mindset

21:46  Conclusion

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Links:‌ ‌

Scale

https://www.theroadtoseven.com/scale  

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The Road Blue Print 

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“Your time and energy is finite, and we need to protect it with everything that we’ve got.”

- Shelagh Cummins

Are you experiencing the “cash conundrum”? The cash conundrum is what I call it when you know that you need to make a strategic hire in order to take your business to the next level… but you just don’t have oodles of money available to help you take that step.

This is a common issue that affects many business owners at one point or another. So, how do you get over that hurdle and begin building out your perfect team?

In this episode, I dive into the big decisions that you need to be ready to make when you reach the fateful intersection between solopreneur and CEO, why a virtual assistant may not be the best choice for your first hire, and why you need to price your offers as a company rather than as an entrepreneur.

Listen now and ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌

• The 3 things that you will need in order to grow your business — and the mindset shift that will help you prioritize!
• The infrastructure issue that may be holding you back from seeing the revenue and profit that you deserve
• How to hire someone who will help you earn more revenue, in addition to helping to free up your time

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:01  Intro

01:43  3 things you need

02:38  Cricut story

05:12  Between solopreneur & CEO

06:42  Which role should you hire first?

07:28  Why you are probably underpricing

10:20  How to make the shift

12:59  Hiring for additional revenue

14:28  Hiring options & example

16:04  Scale program

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Links:‌ ‌

Scale

https://www.theroadtoseven.com/scale 

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