Leadership Magazines Issue 18 Kacie Vaudrey & Mike Hitchcock | Page 48

NEW dōTERRA DIAMONDS John & Laura Pasternak “My husband has always believed in me and supported me.” A friend called Laura Pasternak excellent mentors who offered great satisfaction that I had served someone out of the blue one day, asking training and incentives for her to and they appreciated that service.” to come over and tell her more about continue growing her business. She dōTERRA essential oils. Laura was says, “Each time I went to a business skeptical, but agreed to give them a try training from one of my uplines, I was and was amazed by the results she saw. motivated, inspired, and encouraged to She ended up buying an Every Oil Kit. She says, “I wanted to be equipped with the tools I needed to help my family.” Laura had a bad taste in her mouth from a previous network marketing experience, but she also felt a respons­ ibility to share dōTERRA with everyone she knew. Then, she attended an AromaTouch® Technique class and found out she needed to be a Gold to become a trainer. She says, “That was truly my hook, line, and sinker. I love to teach, and that desire more than reach farther to the next rank.” She has always been a goal-oriented person who is successful at anything she puts her mind to. “Every time I have tried she had never needed to work as a mother. She says, “I didn’t need the money from this business. I did it because I wanted to serve others, including those on my team. I want to be a better person and a better leader something that I’m really passionate to help them be successful.” about, I am laser-focused and I never quit.” She ultimately reached Diamond She now feels a strong commitment to a month before her original goal. dōTERRA and she is grateful for how it is teaching her balance and trust. After working as a nurse for many She says, “I’m learning to balance my years before she got married and had commitment to care for my family children, Laura missed the important service she was able to give to so many with my commitment to be there for my team. I’m learning to be a better listener and to be quiet and still. I’m found dōTERRA and saw how it helped able to share those lessons with my others, it was almost like when I was at team and my family and be a beacon With many strong teams in her upline, the bedside providing someone sup­ of light for people who have doubt, and Laura was able to reach up and find port. It gave me a sense of worth and let them know that it can be done.” the business.” Hook, Line, and Sinker dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2016 financially supported the family and outside of her family. She says, “When I anything is what pushed me toward 48 Her husband, John, had always Diamond Tips Know your why. Do personal development. Find a mentor. Share from your heart. Build trust relationships. “When times get tough and you get discouraged and start losing your belief in yourself, you always have that reason why you’re doing this to be your driving force.” “To be a leader you really have to grow and develop and do the little things every day that build up to big things.” “If you don’t have a mentor on your first or second level, reach up farther. Don’t be shy. Let go of the belief that someone higher up is unapproachable.” “Don