Episodes

What do corporate communications leaders know about the businesses they serve? Chances are they know quite a lot. They know the stories, the narratives, and the CEO's various points of view; they know the strategies, the values, and the culture; they...

Is it wrong to be future-focused in your career? At what price should you pursue innovation or push boundaries in your organization? Are you aware that there could be a growing urgency gap between you and your employer that may eventually be too wide...

Let's face it, dealing with the future isn't something we can kick down the road. And at the intersection of people, technology, and brand, change is coming faster than ever before. We could blame Generative AI. Or we can embrace it and use it as an...

All of us know we're in an age of disruption. If you want to thrive and grow as a communicator or marketer, it's not AI you have to worry about. What should keep you up at night is the prospect of succumbing to the Dull. AI can do dull better than you...

Is the Communications function, as many in our profession claim, an organization's nerve center? Where messages and stories are the electric impulses that cause synapses to fire, muscles to move, and hearts to beat? Or is this understating the case?...

Let's face it: it's getting worse out there. Trust in institutions, brands, and even people seems to be spiraling ever downward.  What can we, as communicators, do to break this cycle, protect our brands, and build a culture of trust?  In...

For years, we've been talking about upgrading the communications function - or at least modernizing it, bringing comms into parity with their Marketing colleagues. Embracing technology is the most visible part of this journey. But what good is...

When your brand, company, country, or even you are the target of social media attacks, what if you can't even identify the source of the problem? What if the attackers aren't real people? What if the entire attack is a complete lie, disinformation...

Is AI the greatest gift ever for lazy people? I've often said that if you want to find a better way to do something, ask a lazy person. Laziness, as it turns out, is a virtue. Lazy people want to find the most efficient way to get through a task. No...

How do FBI hostage negotiation tactics link to public relations and corporate crisis management? And how can understanding both help you prove your value to your stakeholders and audiences?  Demonstrating value is a familiar hurdle for...

Generative AI may be the first form of artificial intelligence that we can all interact with directly, with no skill needed apart from the ability to write or speak a set of instructions. And while it's arguably the hottest topic right now, other AI...

Like it or not, Generative AI is becoming part of the communications toolkit. But unlike any technology that has preceded it, AI is able to perform tasks and produce results that have always been the domain of PR professionals - especially at the...

Want to stop wasting time and money on conferences that don't impact your business growth? Imagine being able to select conferences that not only boost your brand's influence but also drive strategic partnerships and sales. Fortunately, there's a...

How do language and psychology impact leadership behavior and financial performance in organizations? Are we overlooking the influence of corporate language? In this episode of The Trending Communicator, host Dan Nestle sits down with psychologist,...

….and we’re back! Welcome to the first episode of The Trending Communicator. Dan Nestle reignites the airwaves with an electrifying new episode that will teach you how to think faster and talk smarter with communication expert, Stanford professor,...

Discover the surprising transformation of "The Dan Nestle Show" into "The Trending Communicator." Just when you thought you knew what to expect, flips the script, bringing a whole new focus on the power players in PR, communications, and marketing....

In this special episode, Dan shares his thoughts on the rapid rise in antisemitism in the weeks after Hamas brutally and barbarically murdered, maimed, raped, and kidnapped innocent Israelis, tourists, and visiting workers in southern Israel on...

In this episode, Dan sits down with marketer, author, and two-time resigner turned bonafide career transition master .  Sara’s journey looks a lot like the picture of success: academic achievement followed by a steady rise in marketing and...

In this episode, Dan reconnects with a former colleague and marketing communications collaborator,  . A world traveler who has spent his career putting purpose at the forefront of everything he does, Michael recently co-founded...

In this episode, Dan dives deep into some of his favorite topics with seasoned marketing pro, thought leader, podcaster, and fellow denizen of the RISE Community, . An Air Force veteran with decades of corporate B2B sales and marketing experience,...

In this episode, Dan welcomes back legendary communicator, connector, and executive coach to the PR industry, , for his second appearance on the show. Back in January 2021, he and Dan talked about in the agency world. Now, with the pandemic in the...

In this episode, Dan welcomes translation and localization expert , the founder of , a resource-rich newsletter that helps readers understand translation and localization as drivers of business growth. An accomplished Japanese-to-English legal...

In this episode, Dan connects with career strategist, ex-recruiter, host of the , and President of ,  . A career trailblazer in her own right who rose to the highest levels of ad agency leadership before embarking on a second career in recruiting...

In this episode, Dan connects with retired Navy officer, legendary communicator, speaker, leadership strategist, and coach . The founder and CEO of , David cut his PR and communications chops at the Pentagon and followed a career track that led to his...