Doris Pickering

Silicon Valley Speaks teaches business owners and professionals how to speak about their business clearly, quickly and profitably!

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Thanks for visiting me! I'm more active on LinkedIn so follow me there! https://t.co/Eca4Xi423Y

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Today, March 3rd, is Peach Blossom Day! 🌸 It is said that the peach fruit, similar to the tree as a whole, symbolizes a long and healthy life.

#March3 #PeachBlossomDay #PeachBlossom

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I always remember being read fairy tales when I was growing up! One of my favorites is The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

What's yours? ❤️

#TellAFairyTaleDay #February26 #siliconvalleyspeaks

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Persistent practice is the way to build competence at something new. So then, why is it so hard to do?

#siliconvalleyspeaks #success #achievinggoals

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Hard work leads to success - True or False?

#successmindset #leadershipskills #lessonsforleaders

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I always loved the smell of my mom's cherry pie baking in the oven when I was growing up! Who has the best recipe? 🍒

#NationalCherryPieDay #February20 #CherryPie #CherryPieRecipe

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Today is Random Acts of Kindess Day 💝 We could all benefit from sharing & receiving more kindness.

#RandomActsofKindnessDay #February17

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Winston Churchill once said: "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Which are you?

#optimism #successfulmindset #leadershipskills

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What do Corporate Leaders and the Airline Safety presentations before you take off have in common? Read more to find out!

#leadershipskills #publicspeakingtips #siliconvalleyspeaks

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Many people want to improve their confidence giving presentations but are stuck in their resistance to taking action.

Here's a really interesting article on how to make resistance your friend, and work for you instead of against you!

#resistance

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Regardless of what article you read on what the most important skills are needed in business, Communication Skills always ranks in the top 3.

Here's an interesting article that shares 11 more!

#effectivecommunication #businessskills #communication

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January 31st is "Inspire Your Heart with Art Day" 🎨

I inspire you to celebrate your inner child with art!

#InspireYourHeartWithArtDay

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Here's a take on hybrid events, what's been your experience?

#hybridevents #remotework #siliconvalleyspeaks

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How do you communicate with people you don't know?

#effectivecommunication #siliconvalleyspeaks #SVspeaks

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January 21st is National Hugging Day.

Celebrate today by giving hugs to family, friends and loved ones. ❤️

#January21 #NationalHuggingDay

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Learning to ride a bike is a great metaphor for resilience; a quality that you sorely need to achieve any sort of success in business and in life.

#resilience #siliconvalleyspeaks

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Vince Lombardi once said, "Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing."

Which side could your company be on?

#companyhabits #habits #siliconvalleyspeaks

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The "I have a dream" speech remains one of the most powerful and inspirational speeches of all time. I hope we all carry the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day into the remaining 364 days of the year. Celebrate every day with gratitude and acceptance. #MLKDay

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January 14th is National Dress Up Your Pet Day 🐕 🐩

Anyone have any cute pet photos to share? Does anyone dress up their pets?

#NationalDressUpYourPetDay #January14

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If you are looking to increase your leadership skills in 2022, start with yourself first! This interesting article shows you how.

#leadershipskills #CommunicateLikeALeader #siliconvalleyspeaks

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