
Meet the Speaker
G. Riley Mills
G. Riley Mills is the cofounder and Chief Learning Officer of Pinnacle Performance Company, an Emmy Award–winning producer, and was named a "Top Leadership Speaker" by Inc. Magazine. He is the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, Synergy and Sparks, and a regular contributor to Forbes. Mills has delivered keynote addresses worldwide for global corporations and top business schools, and has served as a communication consultant to the Royal Household at Buckingham Palace.
He’s also the co-author of two other acclaimed books on leadership and communication: The Pin Drop Principle, and The Bullseye Principle, all are widely used by executives, educators, and professionals looking to speak and lead with clarity.
His work bridges the gap between performance and business, helping leaders master the moments that matter most.
Handle tough discussions with confidence, defuse tension, and build stronger relationships, even when the stakes are high.
Structure and deliver presentations that captivate audiences and move them to action, in person or virtually.
Craft and deliver stories that inspire action, influence stakeholders, and transform abstract goals into compelling visions.
Win buy-in, shape decisions, and inspire action, even when you don’t have formal power.
Guide teams through uncertainty, deliver tough messages with empathy, and keep people motivated during transitions.
Listen in a way that builds trust, resolves conflict, and increases engagement across your team or organization.
Build the confidence, credibility, and gravitas to make a lasting impression in any setting, from boardrooms to team huddles.
Turn meetings into powerful forums for alignment, clarity, and action with practical, proven techniques.
Comments from national association session attendees.
Excellent communication tool/approach that can immediately be put to use. This presentation effectively showed the value and methodology.
I would recommend this session! I loved it!
One of the better sessions I have attended in the multiple years of attending ATD ICE.
Really great presentation! I loved all the stories he told and how he told them. Kept me totally engaged - and I was virtual :)
I didn't know exactly what to expect, but it exceeded in so many ways!



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