Fishbowl Fridays
Every Friday, G. Riley Mills and Brad Lawrence from Pinnacle Performance Company answer your pressing communication questions!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 42
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
I Got Asked a Question But Don't Know the Answer
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What is Psychological Safety?
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Is It Okay to Pause?
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People Say I'm Too Bossy
Communication is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Gary and Brad discuss enlarging your suite of options and ensuring you have the right tool for the job.
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Is It Okay to End Early?
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What Do I Do if I Have to Present on Short Notice?
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How Do I Motivate My Teams?
How to inspire someone to do something daunting? Gary and Brad discuss a powerful psychological tool called Motivating Language Theory.
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What are Vocal Dynamics?
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What Do You Do When You Forget a Name?
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What are Pattern Interrupts?
As attention spans shrink and communication obstacles increase, Gary and Brad discuss one of the best tools for improving engagement: pattern interrupts.
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My Partner has a Different Presenting Style
Style clash and mismatch! The Gary and Brad discuss what to do when paired with someone whose energy and approach are the opposite of yours.
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How Do You Handle Hostile Audiences?
Tough crowd! Gary and Brad discuss how to overcome the challenges of a difficult audience.
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I Dread Impromptu Speaking
Sounding cool and confident is tough enough when you’re prepared, what about being put on the spot? Gary and Brad discuss impromptu moments and how to handle them.
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Why Do I Have Trouble Making Eye Contact?
Don’t blink, or you’ll miss this episode about the dos and don’ts of eye contact.
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I Look too Nervous in Front of People
“Never let them see you sweat” is tough to do when you’re sweating buckets. Or are you? Gary and Brad discuss nerves and some myths of how they manifest.
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What if My Audience is Bored?
People yawning or checking their phones? The Gary and Brad discuss audience engagement and how to combat boredom.
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I Have Too Many Verbal Fillers in My Speech
So, uh, what’s, like, the big deal with, um, verbal fillers? Gary and, uh, Brad, you know, discuss why and how to, uh, reduce them.
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Am I Gesturing Too Much?
Should I talk with my hands? Spoiler alert: yes! Gary and Brad discuss why gestures are such a critical part of communication.
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How Do I Listen Better?
Active listening: Gary and Brad discuss what it is and how to do it better.
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I Hate the Sound of My Own Voice
Do you cringe when you hear your recorded voice? You’re not alone. Gary and Brad discuss why that is and what to do about it.
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