The Trending Communicator

In today’s hyper-accelerated communications world, keeping up means juggling reputation, brand building, crisis management, storytelling, and more while adapting to new technologies like generative AI. The Trending Communicator, hosted by Dan Nestle, is your guide through this chaotic landscape. This podcast dives into the challenges of PR, communications, and marketing today, with experts sharing real stories and strategies for overcoming those challenges and more. It’s the perfect resource for professionals looking to innovate, take risks, and stay ahead. Join us to make sense of today’s communications chaos, one insightful conversation at a time.

090: Forging Meaning and Finding Purpose with James Benton

In the episode, Dan connects with US Army veteran, logistics expert, and creator of , . As the name suggests, Jim is deeply concerned about meaning – and he’s on a mission to help others use their experiences to forge meaning in their own lives….

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089: Integrity in the Face of Intimidation with Lisa Bowman

In this episode, Dan connects with award-winning marketer, public speaker and chair of the ’s ethics committee, Lisa Bowman. In 2020, Lisa’s tenure as United Way’s Chief Marketing Officer ended after she endured years of retaliation for…

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088: Conversation Can Repair Your Elevator Pitch with Mike Verret

In this episode, Dan connects with marketing veteran, branding pro and official elevator pitch repairman . In Mike’s nearly three-decade career, he’s done everything from client service to product strategy to global brand management at Hasbro. The…

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087: Mindset is a Muscle with Luke Harlan

In this episode, Dan connects with transformational coach and mindset master . A former marketing executive, it took Luke a long time to give himself permission to be happy and successful. His journey towards self-transformation started with…

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086: Taking Storytelling to New Levels with Adam Hertzog

In this episode, Dan connects with storyteller, media insider, creative entrepreneur, and fellow Penn Quaker, . A cable TV sports and entertainment trailblazer whose career began as a production assistant at ESPN in the 90s and led to nearly three…

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085: Less Marketing, More Conversations with Brooke Sellas

In this episode, Dan connects with social media marketing leader, speaker, entrepreneur, advocate, customer service guru, and author, , to dig into the power of conversation for marketers and brands alike.  As the founder and CEO of , Brooke is…

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084: Lifelong Learning and the Relationship Mindset with Jon Keel

In this episode, Dan connects with a man who is the epitome of lifelong learning and reinvention. A one-time CEO who admits that despite great career success, he misplaced his integrity many years ago, rediscovered what matters in life and set out on…

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083: Self-Discovery Doesn’t Come in a Package with Brad Levin

In this episode, Dan sits down with sales expert, entrepreneur, packaging innovator, and now Chief Connector of the Long Island chapter of , . You might think the conversation would revolve around packaging, but–spoiler alert–it doesn’t. While they…

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082: Depth Over Volume: Succeeding on LinkedIn with Richard Moore

In this episode, Dan connects with UK-based entrepreneur, speaker, educator, trainer, and LinkedIn expert . As the founder of the and head of growth for , Richard has helped hundreds of consultants, possibly thousands, to get clients on LinkedIn. And…

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081: Reinvention Mindset with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva

In this episode, Dan can barely contain his excitement as he connects with author, educator, entrepreneur, TED talker, and reinvention guru . As the author of and founder of , Nadya has devoted her professional life to gaining a deeper understanding…

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