Leadership Magazines doTERRA Issue 36 Dani and Ryan Smith | Page 25

AN AUDACIOUS PROBLEM-SOLVER “I understood very fast that working hard was not an option—it was the solution. The power of building a successful business was in my hands.” —Audrey Laforge H er expectations were unreason­ able, and she knew it. For the last two years, Audrey expected her husband to make dinner and clean the house every day. She expected to reach her rank every month, and she expected praise and accolades for putting in extra hours. She realized that the worst thing she could do for her business was expect the impossible from her family, her team, and especially herself. Her problematic assumptions were bringing her down. “You need to find your own happiness and you need to be able to celebrate yourself because this business is a journey that belongs to you.” Once Audrey started celebrating herself and discovering her own happiness, a lot of things changed in her and around her. Now Audrey sacrifices some of her work time to be a part of her family so her husband isn’t carrying the household load alone. “We had to sit down and talk about the commitments we would have to do to make things work. We had to meet each other halfway because I wasn’t the house- wife anymore. I had my own business and my own identity now.” Together, the couple found an approach to solving the problems of imbalance and assumptions. Her tenacity to problem-solve led Audrey to the life motto “There are no problems, only solutions to problems.” Audrey doesn’t remember a time that she gave up trying to solve a problem, and she certainly hasn't given up on adjusting her expectations because they haven’t disappeared altogether. “I still have some expectations and feel disappointed. But I realized it can also happen the other way around: I can disappoint people.” Committing to no longer disappointing herself and others, Audrey started trying to live in the present moment, detaching herself from situations that were not a priority, and trusting her team and herself one hundred percent. As a Diamond leader, Audrey loves connecting with those around her and getting to know her team members. “I believe in every one of my leaders, and I am very grateful to have them on my team.” Audrey values audacity, authenticity, and determination, so she strives to help her team acquire these attributes by listening closely to their aspirations. “I always make sure to know what their objectives are so I can be of better service to their goals and desires.” Another change was promising herself to be in love with life. “I think that every human being is capable of bringing a special light to another and I want to be part of this exchange. I want to offer an enriched and authentic experience to every human being I meet. I want to make life better for everyone.” By adjusting her expectations for herself, her family, and her team, this bold problem-solver can now focus on happiness, balance, and excellence. A SIMPLE FORMULA AUDACITY “Every decision I make in life will influence my future. I am not scared of taking risks because I believe life should be lived in freedom and harmony.” AUTHENTICITY “I am true and sincere to myself and my personality so I can be a great ally for my team members.” Results not typical. Average earnings are less. See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra.com. DETERMINATION “I want to be an inspiring leader. I want to help others build a healthy lifestyle and change their lives for the best.” doterra.com 25