PRESIDENTIAL DIAMONDS
Congratulations on Reaching Presidential Diamond
Chris & Ange Peters
brand for years before dōTERRA. I was used to being seen as
the expert in giving presentations and offering services within
the health coaching field, but I had a growing team that felt
like they couldn’t do what I did because of how I did it. So I
focused on creating a space where my leaders could develop
LONDON, ONTARIO, CAN
Presidential Diamond Tips
“We have such a special gift to offer—not only in
these bottles, but in being a listening ear, in providing
a loving space, and in linking arms when someone is
ready to pay forward the gift they were given.”
The Heart of Leadership
ACCOUNTABILITY. “Leadership is an inside job.
I ask myself these questions on a regular basis:
Do you do the right thing even when no one knows?
Do you do what you said you were going to do?
Is there consistency between the actions you take and
the decisions you make? Do you live an inspired life?”
—Ange
CONSISTENCY. “It’s easy to not be consistent in the
simple things we know create success, and it’s easy to
get distracted by having a fancy website or the latest
sampling strategy. If you just stick with the basics of
finding out how you can help someone else feel better,
you will have major success. Long-term consistency in a
few things will always trump short-term intensity in a lot
of things.” —Ange
SATISFACTION. “The most important thing?
Enjoy the journey. Don’t let hitting a certain rank
consume you. Focus on doing the right thing for others
and helping people, and the ranks will come organically.”
—Chris
How have you learned to balance running your Chris: Family will always come first before business. But you win confidence in knowing why they are here and who they are
business and taking care of your family? if you can find a way to integrate your family into your business— meant to serve. We use our team Facebook group to create
Ange: Our values determine our behavior. If you value being ask your in-laws to watch your kids, take your kids to classes with powerful team unity, share ideas, and recognize each other.
you to teach about their favorite oils, etc. This business is going The other challenge I faced, and still do at times, is this
liked by everyone, then you will end up saying yes to everyone
and everything, and your family will pay the price. Throughout
the business, I’ve continually tried to develop a strong ability
to focus, manage my time, and not over commit. You have to
become good at saying no to people and opportunities if they
to help your family be healthier and happier in many ways, so the
sooner you can guide them to see that, the better.
What have been the biggest challenges you have had
don’t completely align with your values. Honestly, I think the to overcome on the way to Presidential Diamond?
best thing a woman can do is stop apologizing for saying no. Ange: Initially I had a hard time transitioning from this “solo
entrepreneur space” where I had been building my HOL:FIT
4
dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I MAY / JUNE 2017
temptation to get comfortable and to live smaller than I know
should. I feel like I’m bumping between these two guardrails
where at times the way I live and speak rattles people, and it
feels easier to stay quiet. But then I get quiet and feel such a
conviction around what I know I’m here to do, and the doors
open, and I know it’s time to light it up.
How do you and your spouse work together
in the business?
Ange: Chris still works full time as a firefighter. He loves his
work for the meaningful service he is able to provide. His
schedule creates the opportunity for him to be home quite
a bit, so we have been able to make this work very well. Clear
communication is important. I’ve learned over time to be
specific about what I’m needing help with. We take time each
Sunday to look over the coming week so nothing is a surprise.
And our girls are our greatest teachers. I am a better leader
because I am a mother and vice versa. I’m so grateful for the
opportunity to do both!
Some people don’t want to reach Presidential
Diamond because of how hard and stressful it seems.
What are the benefits of this rank? Why should
someone want to rea