Doris Pickering

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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

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

Persistent practice is the way to build competence at something new. So then, why is it so hard to do? #siliconvalleyspeaks #success #achievinggoals cnto.io/qUeM6eSyt

Hard work leads to success - True or False? #successmindset #leadershipskills #lessonsforleaders cnto.io/2g9SwPk32

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

Today is Random Acts of Kindess Day 💝 We could all benefit from sharing & receiving more kindness. #RandomActsofKindnessDay #February17

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 cnto.io/huwF76QEa

What do Corporate Leaders and the Airline Safety presentations before you take off have in common? Read more to find out! #leadershipskills #publicspeakingtips #siliconvalleyspeaks cnto.io/vJAOlQH0j

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 cnto.io/0uwS92fk5

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 cnto.io/zHHdSJquT

January 31st is "Inspire Your Heart with Art Day" 🎨 I inspire you to celebrate your inner child with art! #InspireYourHeartWithArtDay cnto.io/kfocsHe1kL

Here's a take on hybrid events, what's been your experience? #hybridevents #remotework #siliconvalleyspeaks cnto.io/Ct7jPVusSt

How do you communicate with people you don't know? #effectivecommunication #siliconvalleyspeaks #SVspeaks cnto.io/7aYBbfawC

January 21st is National Hugging Day. Celebrate today by giving hugs to family, friends and loved ones. ❤️ #January21 #NationalHuggingDay

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 cnto.io/v2qcYpYLw

Vince Lombardi once said, "Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing." Which side could your company be on? #companyhabits #habits #siliconvalleyspeaks cnto.io/Ho6P4GzV8

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

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

If you are looking to increase your leadership skills in 2022, start with yourself first! This interesting article shows you how. #leadershipskills #CommunicateLikeALeader #siliconvalleyspeaks cnto.io/OQc16x4qU