The meeting featured a discussion with Jared Auger, Executive Vice President of Doterra Education, about the company's global educational strategy and product offerings. Topics covered included the importance of live events, various forms of education available for learning about Doterra, and the use of AI in research and education. The conversation also touched on changes to the compensation plan, strategies for enhancing product offerings, and the importance of continuous learning and collaboration between the field and corporate teams.

 

Doterra's Global Educational Strategy

- Aisha Harley welcomed Jared Auger to discuss Doterra's educational strategy.

- Jared has nearly 17 years in the wellness industry and leads a team for global education.

- The team aims to simplify information about essential oils and wellness products.

- They are exploring clinical trials to support educational content and collaborating with various departments.

- The importance of live events for knowledge sharing was highlighted.

 

Live Events' Role in Dōterra Community

- Jared emphasized live events' importance in building community and personal connections.

- Online interactions supplement but cannot replace in-person gatherings.

- Marty noted the support these events provide for those pursuing natural wellness.

 

Personalizing Doterra Education Sources

- Various education forms discussed include books, podcasts, and social media.

- Understanding individual learning preferences is crucial before introducing Doterra.

- Jared suggested tailoring information sources to match individual preferences.

 

Embracing Intellectual Humility and AI

- Jared stressed the need for intellectual humility in the essential oil community.

- Doterra offers materials in multiple languages and encourages communication of language needs.

- The discussion included the role of AI in education and understanding essential oils.

 

AI's Role in Research and Reliability

- Marty and Jared discussed AI's reliability for research.

- Jared emphasized caution and the importance of cross-checking information.

- He shared his experience using AI tools for workshop preparation.

 

Live Events and Online Training Importance

- The importance of live events and online training for education was discussed.

- Marty raised concerns about accessibility for those outside Utah.

- Jared confirmed online versions of events are available and emphasized their value.

 

Encouraging Team Engagement and Training

- Jared highlighted the need for team engagement and utilizing training resources.

- He suggested gamification to encourage participation in training modules.

- Upcoming events and the Medical Journal Club were mentioned.

 

HSA and FSA Eligibility Discussion

- The eligibility of products for HSA and FSA funds was discussed.

- Jared explained the need for a letter of medical necessity for some products.

- The team agreed to improve clarity on product eligibility information.

 

Doterra Compensation Plan and Rewards

- Changes in the compensation plan were discussed to help save money and reward efforts.

- The '5, 4, 3, 2, win' concept was explained regarding reaching a $500 pod.

- Concerns about rewards points for supplements were raised.

 

Enhancing Product Offerings and Engagement

- Strategies for enhancing product offerings and customer engagement were discussed.

- Focus on foundational wellness and improving existing products was emphasized.

- The team expressed gratitude for collaboration and the need for continuous learning.

 

Connect with us: Aisha Harley- www.aishaharley.com / Instagram @aisha.essentialwellness 

Ariana Harley - https://www.arianaharley.com/

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Arin - https://msha.ke/jasmineandjuniper/

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