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

Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
5 min
It's tough to develop professional skills when everyone's running on fumes and full inboxes. Your podcasters talk transforming training from events to evolution.
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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

Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
3 min
What do you do when your senior leaders give their phones more eye contact than you? The guys talk capturing attention and the burden of engagement.
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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

Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
4 min
Are you missing the signs or misreading the room? Gary and Brad break down the subtle art of subtext and intention cues.
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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

Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
3 min
When the spark’s gone, how do you light a fire without burning bridges? Gary and Brad discuss motivating the unmotivated.
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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

Feb 27, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
3 min
How do you make meetings a home run when your boss keeps throwing curveballs? Gary and Brad talk dodging derailments and the importance of audience analysis.
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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

Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
5 min
What does the work of a 20th century Russian theatre pioneer and the modern professional world have in common? More than you might think.
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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

Jan 30, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
3 min
How do you earn the trust of a team that’s seen more managers than Monday meetings? Gary and Brad talk tips for dealing with the modern managerial carousel.
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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

Jan 16, 2026
Jan 16, 2026
4 min
Tired of talking about the weather and [insert local sports team]? Gary and Brad discuss ways to get your small talk to start pulling more weight.
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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

Jan 2, 2026
Jan 2, 2026
4 min
How do you level up your leadership communication to go from good to great? Gary and Brad highlight some differentiators that will make you stand out from the pack.
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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

Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
4 min
How do you still shine even if you hate the spotlight? Gary and Brad talk style-flexing for introverts and being a social actor.
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

Pinnacle Performance
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