Pinnacle Performance Company

Fishbowl Fridays

Education EN ↓ 66 episodes

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

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How Do I Motivate My Teams? 15.11.2024 5:34

How to inspire someone to do something daunting? Gary and Brad discuss a powerful psychological tool called Motivating Language Theory. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

What are Vocal Dynamics? 08.11.2024 7:44

As one of your core communication channels, your voice does a lot of heavy lifting. Gary and Brad share how to get the most out of your vocal dynamics. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

What Do You Do When You Forget a Name? 01.11.2024 3:54

Who are you again? Remembering names in stressful situations isn’t easy. Gary and Brad give some tips for avoiding awkward moments. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

What are Pattern Interrupts? 25.10.2024 5:17

As attention spans shrink and communication obstacles increase, Gary and Brad discuss one of the best tools for improving engagement: pattern interrupts. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

My Partner has a Different Presenting Style 18.10.2024 4:00

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. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

How Do You Handle Hostile Audiences? 11.10.2024 6:19

Tough crowd! Gary and Brad discuss how to overcome the challenges of a difficult audience. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

I Dread Impromptu Speaking 04.10.2024 5:44

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. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

Why Do I Have Trouble Making Eye Contact? 27.09.2024 6:20

Don’t blink, or you’ll miss this episode about the dos and don’ts of eye contact. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

I Look too Nervous in Front of People 16.09.2024 4:56

“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. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

What if My Audience is Bored? 13.09.2024 5:13

People yawning or checking their phones? The Gary and Brad discuss audience engagement and how to combat boredom. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

I Have Too Many Verbal Fillers in My Speech 06.09.2024 4:39

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. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

Am I Gesturing Too Much? 30.08.2024 5:02

Should I talk with my hands? Spoiler alert: yes! Gary and Brad discuss why gestures are such a critical part of communication. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

How Do I Listen Better? 23.08.2024 3:48

Active listening: Gary and Brad discuss what it is and how to do it better. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

I Hate the Sound of My Own Voice 16.08.2024 6:29

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. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

Made a Mistake in Front of an Audience 09.08.2024 6:33

Whoops! You just messed up in front of an audience. Now what? Gary and Brad discuss mistakes large and small and how to handle them. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco

Stage Fright 01.08.2024 5:31

Heart pounding? Throat drying? Brow sweating? Gary and Brad discuss stage fright and give a handy acronym for overcoming it. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco