In this thought-provoking episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, we welcome Dan Nestle, a strategic communications expert and AI enthusiast, to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in marketing, branding, and storytelling. With over 20 years of corporate and agency experience, Dan has been at the forefront of digital and content innovation, helping businesses adapt to the rapidly evolving communications landscape.

As AI tools become more sophisticated, many professionals are left wondering: Will AI replace human creativity? Can AI-generated content be authentic? How can businesses use AI without losing their unique voice? Dan tackles these pressing questions, offering real-world insights into how AI can serve as a powerful assistant—rather than a replacement—for communicators, marketers, and business leaders.

During our conversation, Dan shares his fascinating career trajectory, from teaching English in Japan to leading global corporate communications teams. Now, as the founder of Inquisitive Communications, he helps organizations navigate AI’s impact on content strategy, storytelling, and audience engagement. He also provides a step-by-step breakdown of the AI tools he uses daily to streamline content creation, repurpose valuable insights, and enhance branding efforts without sacrificing authenticity.

We’ll discuss the importance of curiosity in embracing new technologies, the fear and hesitation many professionals feel around AI, and why adopting AI-driven workflows can save time, increase efficiency, and improve creativity. Whether you're a seasoned marketer, an entrepreneur, or just starting to explore AI’s potential, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you integrate AI into your communications and branding efforts.

Get ready to rethink how you approach content in the age of AI, and learn why being human is still the most valuable differentiator in a tech-driven world.

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About Dan Nestle

🔹 Founder, Inquisitive Communications – Helping marketing & communications professionals navigate AI. 🔹 Host, Trending Communicator Podcast – Recognized by PRWeek as one of the Top 25 Movers & Shakers in Communications Technology. 🔹 Global Experience – With 20+ years in corporate and agency roles, Dan brings a global perspective to AI-driven branding and content.

🌐 Website: beinquisitive.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Dan Nestle 📸 Instagram: @TrendingCommunicator

You will enjoy these other podcasts:

426: Time for Work That’s Worth It?

407: Shaping the Future: Dr. Emily Springer on Responsible AI in Business 

420: Join Kevin Cirilli to Meet the Future

Additional resources for you

• My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business and On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights
• Our latest book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success, co-authored with Edie Fraser and Robyn Freedman Spizman
• All of our white papers, particularly those on Change Matters and on Blue Ocean Strategy
• Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants

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Andi SImon, PhD

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