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es NEW dōTERRA DIAMOND AC T I O N S T E P S F O R A DVA N C E M E N T “I have a degree in women’s studies, and my purpose in this business has always been to empower women and moms to know that they are capable, valued, and worthy. “ Emily Mieren PORTLAND, OREGON, USA really hard to build an open and deeply connected community under me. I encourage everyone to ‘friend’ each other on Facebook, and we communicate via a myriad of platforms—some business related, others not. The true friendships that 1 REFLECT. “Always ponder on what is happening in your business. Ask yourself, ‘Why did that happen? How could I have handled that situation better? What can I do differently next time? How can I learn from this?’ Self-awareness is so key in this business and, while none of us are perfect; constantly reflecting on ourselves can bring the growth we so need.” 2 PERSIST. “In this business, you have to stay committed and show up to serve, even on the tough days. Don’t make excuses for yourself. Instead, keep your vision in mind and stay the course to achieve your goals through consistent action.” 3 INNOVATE. “Get creative! If you come to a block, get creative and think of a new way around it! Enlist the talents and perspective of your team, and together you will find a way around, over, or through your obstacles.” women on my team have fostered with each other are truly so beautiful.” Emily’s husband and children have her deepest gratitude and love for their support of her on this journey. She also thanks her sister, one of her Diamond upline. Emily’s team— whom she likes to call her business partners—bring so many strengths to the table. She sees them as her absolute equals, and she is humbled to EMPOWERED T Emily has found this business to be the most fulfilling, life-changing opportunity out there. “The work we put in is reflected in the results we get, which at its core is incredibly empowering. ‘We all rise together’ is he first time Emily inhaled from couple of my friends, who are now I realized, without a doubt, that I a bottle of dōTERRA ® essential amazing Diamonds in my upline, build did not want to miss that train! So, oil, she sensed a difference in quality. their businesses, transform their lives, I jumped aboard, asked a couple of “I thought they smelled amazing,” and become women I truly admire.” friends to help build this business, she says. “They were of much better After watching her friends blossom and and we were off!” quality than the store-bought oils I had previously purchased off the shelf. I could tell they were pure.” From then on, Emily was a happy oil user, but her 80 work with such remarkable women. knowing she would soon return to full- time corporate work if she didn’t find another viable option, Emily became seriously interested. reflected in the cooperative, rather than competitive, business model. When I help my team do well, I do well. When I do well, those above me do well. How amazing, that to help yourself, you must first help someone Early on, Emily saw the value in else. We are all interconnected and, connecting people to each other. as a result, invested in the success of She sought to nurture and nourish one another. It’s empowering, and it relationships in as many ways and aligns with the way I wish to live my interest in the business opportunity “I clearly remember thinking, ‘This is with as many people as she could. life, in general; putting positive energy was nonexistent. “For two years I a train that’s moving. Do I want to be Says Emily, “We all need community, out into the world so that positive bought the product and watched a off that train, or do I want to be on it?' including myself, so I have worked energy comes back.” dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I JULY / AUGUST 2018 Results not typical. Average earnings are less. See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra.com. doterra.com 81