A MINDFUL RESET - The blueprint to surfing your inner-NETt

In the second session for the WomX Woman In Business Accelerator delivered by international facilitator Nirasha Ramlugan , the focus was all around building the power of the mind. In the journey of entrepreneurship, success is not just about business strategy and business technical skills; it’s about personal growth, self-awareness, and well-being. As part of this accelerator sponsored by Nedbank , the focus is on holistic development, ensuring that women entrepreneurs not only scale their businesses but also cultivate the mindset and resilience needed to sustain their success.

This session took businesses on a transformative journey of self-exploration, mindfulness, and authenticity. Through deep reflection, visualization exercises, and group discussions, we uncovered the profound truth that everything is connected to the self—our businesses, our relationships, and our overall success.

Skill-Set Versus Mind-set

Nirasha gave practical examples of opening and closing businesses at the stage you are in or what is going on around you at a point in time – Your mindset!

She spoke about businesses moving towards being spiritual businesses.? Spiritual does not equal religion it’s about aligning your business to you values. She started with a breathing exercise, to help entrepreneurs “focus” entrepreneurs were encouraged to master themself first. She used the analogy of a 100m track runner and reminded businesses that they have their own track and that life is not a sprint but a marathon.

Expansion of Self

The first breakout room focused challenging us to look beyond the labels and roles we often define ourselves by. She posed a set of powerful questions; one of them being “Who are you without titles?” These questions urged entrepreneurs to strip away external expectations and reconnect with their core identity. Instead of seeing ourselves solely as entrepreneurs, mothers, daughters, or partners, entrepreneurs were invited to explore their true essence beyond the roles they play. To deepen reflections, they moved into breakout room sessions, where they worked in small groups to answer the guiding questions together. These team discussions created a space for vulnerability, support, and shared wisdom. It was a powerful reminder that while entrepreneurship can sometimes feel like a solitary journey, we are never truly alone—we are part of a community that uplifts and empowers each other.

“This above all, to thine own self be true” – William Shakespeare

One should be true to their own morals, beliefs, and principles. It also suggests that if one is not true to themselves, they are failing themselves. The following key questions were posed to entrepreneurs:

• Who am I
• Why am I here
• Where am I heading to?
• How am I going to get there?

Another key focus of the session was the connection between values, beliefs, and behaviours. Emphasis was placed on how belief systems shape our actions—and that by understanding our deeply held values, we can become more intentional in how we show up in our businesses and lives.

She challenged entrepreneurs to reflect on whether their current behaviours align with their values and, if not, how they can shift our mindset to create healthier, more empowering patterns.

Personal ‘Kingpins'

In the next segment, they explored their personal ‘kingpins’—the key aspects of ourselves that, when unlocked, enable them to step into their full potential. This was a deeply personal exercise where each of the businesses identified the inner blocks or habits that might be holding them back and discussed ways to move past them.

We are Energy and Chemicals

A human heart's magnetic field can be measured several feet away from the body using sensitive magnetometers; meaning its field extends beyond the physical body and can be detected at a distance. The concept of entanglement was also explained. We are all connected.? Entrepreneurs were encouraged to think about their businesses and focus on the energy they are resonating when working with their clients.?

A powerful statement shared was to change the focus from "Why is it happening to me" to “Why is it happening for me. This shifts the perspective to see challenges as opportunities for growth and learning, even if they seem difficult, meaning that the events are ultimately working towards your benefit, not against you.?Look at every lesson as a life experience.? As woman we can rise above the challenges.?

Change your electromagnetic field.? Shift the energy.

Stressors that were identified by business through their pre-work exercises:

Some of the other rain clouds faced by women in business?

• Your business is your baby: To allow growth and expansion we must cut the umbilical cord. Trust, teach and train well so that you can allow others to help.
• Showing up as your authentic self: Imposter syndrome, visibility fears etc
• Dealing with conflict: Keep a balance between Masculine & Feminine energies
• Limiting beliefs: Not good enough, Not worthy of success etc
• Money blocks
• It’s a man's world?

Some though provoking questions - Who are You?

What are your values, belief, behaviours?

Values

• The principles that guide a person's behavior and choices
• What a person considers important in life
• The foundation of a person's character
• Standards used to evaluate and respond to the environment

Beliefs

• Ideas that a person holds to be true
• Judgments about the worthiness or desirability of something
• Related to what a person ought to do or how they should behave

Behaviours

• The specific ways in which a person acts or conducts themselves, especially towards others
• Driven by a person's beliefs
• How values, beliefs, and behaviors relate
• Values and beliefs shape a person's attitude, which is how they treat others and themselves
• Beliefs drive behaviors, which drive results
• Values and beliefs can be applied to a person's life, work, and relationships?

The Final Visualization: Releasing Limiting Beliefs

The session ended with a powerful visualization exercise designed to help entrepreneurs lock in the lessons learned and release any limiting beliefs that might be holding them back. Through this exercise, entrepreneurs were guided to envision their most empowered, authentic selves—free from doubt, fear, or external pressure.

This final moment was a collective affirmation of their potential, leaving them feeling recharged, refocused, and ready to step boldly into the next phase of our entrepreneurial journeys.

This was more than just a class session—it was a transformative experience that reminded entrepreneurs that success starts from within. As we continue through the WomX Accelerator, we carry forward these lessons, knowing that self-awareness, alignment, and authenticity are the foundation of both personal and business growth.

Other Key Messages:

Limiting beliefs can be very crippling to our lives. Remember health is wealth.? Meditation is the new medication

Authenticity was another core theme, as entrepreneurs were reminded of the importance of embracing their unique paths. The following quote was shared inspired by Brené Brown

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Message from Nirasha Ramlugan

?“Wow, what an incredible Mindful Reset session! The WomX ladies showed up with so much heart, opening up, getting real, and creating a space where everyone felt safe to share their emotions and life experiences. We dived deep into what it means to resonate from our higher selves as entrepreneurs—showing up authentically, letting go of the masks, and truly aligning with our purpose.

One of the most powerful moments? Our hypnosis journey, where we burned all that emotional baggage in our bonfires—such a release! We also explored how we’re all connected through energy, and how what we put out into the world affects not just our businesses but our clients and growth. Mindset shifts? Oh yes—trusting intuition, embracing uncertainty, and scaling with purpose. Huge shoutout to Jayshree Naidoo the founder of WomX, Raksha Mahabeer and Brandon Elijah and the WomX class of 2025 - couldn’t have done it without you! What a session!”

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