GET TO KNOW dōTERRA CORPORATE
Alyssa Balzotti — Director of Events —
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GET TO KNOW dōTERRA CORPORATE
Alyssa Balzotti — Director of Events —
Alyssa Balzotti grew up in Utah and received her Bachelor ’ s Degree in Hospital Management from the University of Utah . She later moved to Chicago where she lived for 10 years , working in the energy management field doing corporate events . While she was living in Chicago , she interviewed with dōTERRA and became the 53rd employee in 2010 .
For the past six years , Alyssa has been overseeing and executing dōTERRA events all around the world . She says , “ We do over 300 events a year , so it ’ s no small task , but I have an amazing team that is very organized , and we all truly love being a part of dōTERRA ’ s mission .”
In Alyssa ’ s job , every day is very different . She travels about 50 percent of the year , so many days start out on an airplane and end in a hotel ballroom at an event . Some days , she and her team will be gathered around a boardroom table furiously coming up with new and innovative ideas for the next convention , and the next day , they are calling for confetti sticks on the purple carpet at the gala . She says , “ I feel lucky that I truly believe in the product and mission of dōTERRA — it makes the long hours worth it !”
What do you want Wellness Advocates to know about what you do ? I think for us as an events team we truly enjoy providing a platform for education , inspiration , and celebration . We feel incredibly fortunate to partner with the executive team in showcasing the mission and values of dōTERRA . We are appreciative that our Wellness Advocates want to be partners in their healthcare and dedicate time and resources to attend our events . We hope Wellness Advocates feel cared for and know how much dōTERRA strives to provide educational opportunities for each of them .
What motivates you in your job ? What motivates me is knowing that there is a greater mission and purpose that we , as a company , are striving for — an oil in every household , a drop to change a life . I love that I wake up in the morning excited to go to work and to meet the needs of a growing company and changing educational environment . I love seeing lives changed and people feeling empowered to take control of their healthcare .
What challenges do you face in your position at dōTERRA ? We joke that growth is exciting — except in the events department ! While we celebrate the growth event planning does provide , it forces us to get incredibly creative in our future planning . I don ’ t know if people realize that we are working on events from tomorrow to events in 2019 all at once .
What is your favorite part about your job ? I love how dynamic my job is . I cannot think of a day that has been monotonous or boring . While there are always “ behind the scenes ” items that include lots of hard , and at times , tedious tasks , it is all part of an exciting and greater plan . I value the trust that dōTERRA places in us to create “ the stage ” for such precious products and visions . I also love meeting with people and hearing the stories of how dōTERRA is changing lives , from our sourcing partners in Nepal to our Wellness Advocates from Portland to Orlando . It ’ s a constant reminder of the importance of sharing dōTERRA throughout the world .
What is your favorite event to plan ? Our annual convention is hard to top . It ’ s something that carries so many exciting pieces and new innovations , and watching 30,000 Wellness Advocates gather for one purpose is incredibly gratifying . I ’ m very lucky to work where we hear “ thank you ” constantly , but even if we did not , there is a sense of gratification that comes from watching something you have worked on for so long come to life .
20 dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2017