FEATURE ARTICLE
PRESIDENTIAL DIAMOND TRIP 2016 Switzerland, Bulgaria, Turkey
Every year, Presidential Diamonds and above go on a special trip with the executives to bond and learn from each other. This June, they were able to attend the grand opening of the Esseterre distillery in Bulgaria, along with enjoying the sights in Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey. Everyone particularly enjoyed the opportunity to paraglide through the Alps. Here, some Presidential Diamonds share their experiences:
Kari Sammons, Presidential Diamond This trip was special on so many levels. It was a priceless experience to see, smell, and touch the lavender and melissa plants thriving and growing in Bulgaria. It was wonderful to meet the farmers that have put unending sweat, time, and passion into growing these plants and harvesting them at the peak time to produce the most beautiful quality oil. We got to be at the new Esseterre distillation facility for the first distillation of Lavender essential oil. But, the most impactful part of all was getting to hear from the growers and scientists at the plant and the mayor of the town— and seeing how this is genuinely going to be changing so many lives there. It’ s helping the economy of this region of Bulgaria, while at the same time they are providing the rest of the world with the best quality Lavender and Melissa oils and making a lasting impact on our lives. It’ s the most beautiful win-win, synergistic relationship. It was striking to see the firsthand picture with our own eyes of the true beauty and brilliance behind Cō-Impact Sourcing ®. It made us proud to be a part of a company that makes these symbiotic relationships and partnerships a priority.
The other highlight was the friendship time. It was great to make new friends with leaders that live all around the globe and have the time to really deepen those relationships. Most of us only get to interact with one another via Facebook or leadership calls. This allowed us to add heart-connections to the already existing respect between all of us. We’ re full of different personalities and strengths, but the common goal is love and care for the people in dōTERRA, no matter their rank or part of the planet they live on.
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