Leadership Magazines doTERRA Issue 31 Jessie Reimers | Page 86

NEW dōTERRA DIAMOND Freer & Brighter Kristen O’Brien LONGMONT, COLORADO, USA K risten O’Brien was at a homeschool with natural solutions. When she found much what other people think. With meet-up when Sara Janssen dōTERRA, she felt it was a great fit the personal growth I have undergone, introduced her to essential oils. Sara knew for her passion. She explains, “When I have become a freer, brighter, more that Kristen was a massage therapist, so I realized the vast, broad scope of confident, more passionate, more she offered to give her an Aromatouch health concerns that essential oils can be used for, I realized they were successful version of myself in every Technique ® session so Kristen could experience the oils that way. the perfect bridge for what people At the time, Sara was just starting her own dōTERRA business, but Kristen will never forget the vision that Sara painted for her. “It wasn’t what she had already accomplished that made me want to build a business with her—it was where she was going. She said, ‘These oils are amazing, the company is truly ethical and heart centered, their compensation plan is amazing, and I’m going all the way to the top. I’m building a team of people who want to do this with me, and I think you would be amazing at it.’” With that invitation, Kristen was nervous yet excited to start wanted—something safe and natural, yet also quick and easy.” Kristen started off with a desire to simply build her dōTERRA business “on the side,” but after attending a local team training area of my life. Now, in addition to empowering people to live healthier lives with our products, I am also passionate about helping other people grow and shed their limiting beliefs in the same way.” event, she felt a determination that she Furthermore, Kristen is driven to couldn’t shake, and she committed to continue sharing so she can continue building with serious intent. building time and financial freedom for Kristen has found that just like any worthwhile endeavor, building a dōTERRA business comes with challenges. For her, the biggest difficulties have often revolved around her own blocks and self-doubt, and she is amazed at the personal growth she her family. Her husband has supported her every step of the way, as have their children. She says, “We want to travel and explore the world with our kids and say yes to more experiences. We want to create real, positive changes in the world by supporting charities we are passionate about. You can’t have on her dōTERRA journey. has experienced. “One of my favorite things about my dōTERRA journey is the an abundant, positive impact on the While Kristen was attending massage person I have become along the way. world if you’re stressed about your school more than 10 years ago, she I have shed so many fears and limiting own financial situation. Our Why is became passionate about showing beliefs. For most of my life, I was stuck more freedom and abundance to people how to improve their health in lack, fear, self-doubt, and caring so have more options!” COMMON D E N OMI N ATORS “I see three common denominators in the most successful people in the dōTERRA business. Those are: “Keep inspiring your team with your own growth, commitment, action, and success.” 1 Hunger: How badly do you want it, and what are you willing to sacrifice, even temporarily, to get it? 2 Belief: You have to be overflow­ ing with confidence and passion about the oils, the business, and your ability to achieve your goals. 3 Grit: Resilience and fierce tenacity. Having a strong commitment to purposefully growing in each of these three areas daily will be a huge part of your success.” 86 dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I MARCH / APRIL 2018 Results not typical. Average earnings are less. See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra.com. doterra.com 87