Fishbowl Fridays

Every Friday, G. Riley Mills and Brad Lawrence from Pinnacle Performance Company answer your pressing communication questions!

Episodes

Oct 23, 2026

4 min

Grilled to Perfection?
 
Do you feel DOA during the Q&A? Gary and Brad discuss ways to keep the hot seat cool and your answers first rate when getting the third degree.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Oct 23, 2026

4 min

Oct 9, 2026

3 min

Jargon begone!
 
Are you getting lost in translation or buried in buzzwords? Gary and Brad discuss the downside of business-speak and how to add clarity and authenticity to your messaging.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Oct 9, 2026

3 min

Sep 25, 2026

4 min

Put the redo in boredom!
 
Should your meetings come with a snooze button? Join Gary and Brad as they discuss ways to liven up agendas and ensure your bullet points actually have a point.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Sep 25, 2026

4 min

Sep 11, 2026

3 min

Is this thing on?
 
Are your meeting attendees permanently on mute? Enough with the ghosts when it's your turn to host. Gary and Brad talk ways to get your office wallflowers to bloom.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Sep 11, 2026

3 min

Aug 28, 2026

4 min

A Likely Story!
 
Should the plot thicken, or should it be lean and mean? Gary and Brad talk about what makes a good story and how to make sure your selection process has a happy ending.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Aug 28, 2026

4 min

Aug 14, 2026

4 min

Bot or Not?
 
The AI revolution is upon us. Gary and Brad discuss how to use it and still sound authentically human.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Aug 14, 2026

4 min

Jul 31, 2026

4 min

Why We Need a Hard Reset on Soft Skills
 
Join Gary and Brad as they discuss rebranding and reimagining what interpersonal communication is in the modern workplace.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Jul 31, 2026

4 min

Jul 17, 2026

4 min


Spilling the "Tea" in Teams
This week on Fishbowl Friday, Gary and Brad steep themselves in strategies for workplace collaboration and brew up some ideas for avoiding common obstacles to internal cohesion.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Jul 17, 2026

4 min

Jul 3, 2026

4 min

Do your plots thicken or just wear thin? Want to spin gripping yarns instead of giant yawns? Gary and Brad break down some storytelling tools to keep your audiences hooked—and wide awake.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Jul 3, 2026

4 min

Jun 19, 2026

4 min

When Pushing the Comfort Zone Becomes the Danger Zone
 
Gary and Brad discuss the emotional impact of workplace transitions, the power of personal reactance, and how you can influence others to keep the change.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Jun 19, 2026

4 min

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