Leadership Magazines doTERRA Issue 33 Barrus | Page 6

PRESIDENTIAL DIAMOND Congratulations on Reaching Presidential Diamond Corinna Barrus CORRAL DE TIERRA, CALIFORNIA, USA How have you learned to balance running your How has this business changed your life? business and taking care of your family? My dōTERRA business has allowed me to truly become the woman I always wanted to be. It’s made me grow my ability to care for and love people, and my ability to communicate and connect. My lifestyle today is unlike anything I could’ve It’s always challenging to balance business and family but, honestly, I feel that this business creates more balance than I would have in a traditional job. We’re able to pick which hours we work around our family’s needs. We’ve had the flexibility to homeschool and to take our kids traveling all over the world. I’ve even taken my daughter on four dōTERRA Healing Hands initiatives, to Nepal, Bolivia, and Guatemala. None of this would’ve been possible for us as a family without dōTERRA. That said, it is a juggling act, and I’ve had to call upon support at times from friends and family. I have felt stretched personally, and my family has made sacrifices. One of the best things about being a Presidential Diamond is having the income to hire help, which makes my life much easier to manage. This also helps me show up more for my team without getting depleted or overwhelmed. When I started, however, I did not have the income to do this, and I worked many, many hours to manage my family‘s needs and the business needs. Anything truly great in life requires sacrifice, but the sacrifices required to build this business are beyond worth it. 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 reach it? This has actually been the least stressful rank for me because I have the income to hire the help I need. Financial abundance and time abundance allow you to pour into the things your heart and soul are calling you to do.There is so much joy and satisfaction in taking things as far as you can and seeing what you can achieve—and even more so, helping others achieve their highest potential. At this stage, what motivates you to continue building your business? 6 What was the biggest hurdle you overcame on the What advice would you give to someone who is trying way to Presidential Diamond? to reach Presidential Diamond? Before I was Presidential Diamond, there was a time when I was waiting to do some really big things regarding sharing my faith and humanitarian work. After some searching, I had a spiritual awakening that prompted me to do those things now, as they were part of my greater purpose, legacy, and impact. Rank, status, and finances are no longer a motivator for me. What I can do in the world, who I can help, and what I can do to inspire others was and is deeply motivating for me. One of the things about Presidential Diamond that is more unique than any other rank is the need to truly lead a team of leaders. This means one cannot continue to work under the belief that it is up to one’s self. I think one of the greatest challenges of Presidential Diamond is how much teamwork is involved, but it’s also the greatest joy, as you get to see so many others step into their power and achieve success. dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I JULY / AUGUST 2018 I am motivated by the humanitarian work that I am called to do in my role as an ambassador for natural health and wellness. I am motivated to help men and women find their passion and their voice to be a force for good in the world. I am motivated by my team and seeing them truly succeed personally and professionally. And, last but not least, I am deeply motivated by the vision and mission of dōTERRA— the incredible work we do around the world with Cō-Impact Sourcing ® and dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation ® . ever dreamed. We live in one of the most beautiful areas of the world—the Carmel/Monterey Bay area. We live in a home with an ocean view, my kids are going to a wonderful private school that supports them in ways they need, and I have the income now to study ballroom dance and compete, which is a dream come true for me. I’ve traveled all over the world and have made the most amazing friends that are really more like family. With 65,000 team members on my team, I never thought I would have this many friends who inspire me, challenge me, and help me be a better person. Results not typical. Average earnings are less. See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra.com. doterra.com 7