Welcome to Your SevenRivers Assessment!
This comprehensive tool will help you evaluate each area of your doula practice and identify opportunities for growth. Rate each statement from 1-5:
1 = Never/Not at all true
2 = Rarely/Slightly true
3 = Sometimes/Moderately true
4 = Often/Mostly true
5 = Always/Very true
Your honest answers will help create your personalized Seven Rivers roadmap.
Financial Flow Assessment
___ I have clear, documented pricing that I’m confident in
___ I maintain separate business and personal accounts
___ I track all business income and expenses systematically
___ I have a consistent monthly income from my practice
___ I regularly save for taxes and expenses
___ I have an emergency fund for my business
___ I understand my profit margins and costs
___ I have multiple revenue streams in my practice
___ I feel confident discussing money with clients
___ I have a clear financial growth plan
Financial Flow Score: ___ / 50
Knowledge Stream Assessment
___ I regularly update my birth work knowledge
___ I invest in continued education and training
___ I stay current with industry research and trends
___ I have a professional development plan
___ I track my certifications and renewals
___ I regularly learn new business skills
___ I document my protocols and procedures
___ I measure client outcomes and results
___ I participate in professional training
___ I share knowledge with my community
Knowledge Stream Score: ___ / 50
Community Current Assessment
___ I have strong relationships with other birth workers
___ I participate actively in professional groups
___ I contribute to my birth community
___ I have reliable backup support
___ I network regularly with healthcare providers
___ I maintain professional connections
___ I collaborate with complementary providers
___ I engage in community events
___ I have mentorship relationships
___ I feel supported in my practice
Community Current Score: ___ / 50
Growth Tributary Assessment
___ I have a clear marketing strategy
___ My brand effectively represents my practice
___ I consistently attract ideal clients
___ I have systems for generating leads
___ I track my marketing results
___ I maintain an active online presence
___ I receive regular referrals
___ I have growth goals and metrics
___ I understand my target market
___ I have a content strategy
Growth Tributary Score: ___ / 50
Wellness Waterway Assessment
___ I maintain healthy boundaries with clients
___ I have regular self-care practices
___ I manage my energy effectively
___ I have stress management strategies
___ I take regular time off
___ I have work-life balance
___ I prevent burnout proactively
___ I have support for personal wellness
___ I maintain physical health
___ I feel fulfilled in my work
Wellness Waterway Score: ___ / 50
Client Connection Creek Assessment
___ I have clear client communication systems
___ I provide consistent client experience
___ I gather regular client feedback
___ I have strong client relationships
___ I maintain professional boundaries
___ I have organized client processes
___ I follow up systematically
___ I exceed client expectations
___ I handle challenges professionally
___ I receive positive testimonials
Client Connection Score: ___ / 50
Professional Partnership Pond Assessment
___ I have strong professional partnerships
___ I maintain referral relationships
___ I collaborate effectively
___ I have clear partnership agreements
___ I contribute to joint projects
___ I maintain professional reputation
___ I have strategic alliances
___ I participate in professional organizations
___ I support other birth workers
___ I engage in community leadership
Partnership Pond Score: ___ / 50
Results Interpretation
For each river:
40-50: Flowing Strong
30-39: Steady Stream
20-29: Gentle Flow
10-19: Trickling
0-9: Needs Development
Overall Practice Health:
300-350: Thriving Practice
250-299: Growing Strong
200-249: Developing Well
150-199: Building Momentum
Below 150: Needs Attention
