The Trending Communicator

Hosted ByDan Nestle

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.


All Episodes

102: What does it Take to be The Leader Whisperer with Carri Nicholson

In this episode, Dan connects with business strategist, executive coach, exit strategy specialist, and counselor to leaders in industry and government, . As ™, Carri knows how to help CEOs understand the pitfalls and obstacles that cause…

101: How Social Media Began with Community with Andrew Shuttleworth

In this week’s episode, Dan reunites with an old friend to talk about online and hybrid social media community building and its challenges of the past, present and future. Joining him today is fellow Japan aficionado, super connector, brand expert,…

100: How to Become a Customer Champion – A Job to be Done with Ruth Hartt

For this very special milestone, the 100th episode of The Dan Nestle Show,  Dan has the great honor to chat with , a classically trained opera singer and music educator, now Chief of Staff at the (a think tank dedicated to improving the…

99: Show Up and Build a Community with Valentina Escobar Gonzalez

In this episode, Dan connects with serial learner, social media trainer, speaker, and founder and owner of , . Dan and Valentina sit down to chat about community, the ins and outs of social media, the importance of putting yourself out there and just…

98: CommTech and the Evolution of Strategic Communications with Brittany Paxman

In this episode, Dan connects with leading thinker and practitioner in the emerging communications technology space and Founder of , . Dan and Brittany sit down to chat about the importance of strategic communications and the ways technology is…

97: Why Web3 and Community Go Together with Brian Piper

In this episode, Dan connects with seasoned content marketer, communicator, search engine optimization (SEO) expert, author, strategist, and Web3 speaker . Dan and Brian sit down to chat about the basics of Web3 and why it’s the next step in the…

96: How Intention Makes Long-Lasting Connections with Adrian Sasine

In this episode, Dan connects with one of the leaders of , a lifelong learner, marketing expert, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “business mechanic,” . Dan and Adrian discuss intentionality and purpose in the professional sphere.  Adrian…

95: How Connections Fuel Customer Experience (CX) with Richard Shapiro

In this episode, Dan connects with a true architect of modern Customer Experience (CX) and a man who can claim more than most to be a relationship innovator, the founder and CEO of (TCFCR), .  A former VP of Customer Satisfaction and Client…

94: Why Culture is at the Center of Business with Desh Urs

In this episode, Dan connects with business builder, data scientist, tech industry leader, and co-founder and CEO to dive into leadership, data transformation, company culture, and the internet’s influence on understanding and utilizing data….