The Trending Communicator

In this episode, Dan connects with former CIO of E. & J. Gallo Winery and now founder of K2 Innovation, Kent Kushar. Kent calls himself "Coach Emeritus" because over the course of nearly half a century, he has gleaned real-world wisdom in decision-making, process improvement, leadership, vision, and strategy, and compiled his own methodologies for helping executives and improving organizational performance. He and Dan dig into the meaning of strategy, 10 critical questions for leaders, the role of luck in one's career, the importance of trust, and much more.

In this episode, Dan strays far from his comfort zone and talks with attorney, entrepreneur, FinTech influencer, and cybersecurity and encryption expert Eric Hess. They dig into Eric's experiences at the crossroads of law, finance, and technology, his successes and failures in marketing his own business, and ultimately how he found his voice and passion with his podcast, The Encrypted Economy. Listen to the end for Eric's take on some uncomfortable trends in data collection, AI, and more.

In this week's episode, Dan connects with career coach, public speaker, podcaster, and cancer survivor Kathy Keegan. With the aim of figuring out how to have fun at work, Dan and Kathy dig into the issues facing so many workers in our simultaneously disconnected and overconnected world. They talk about the importance of gathering, how "corporate osteoporosis" has diminished service and management capabilities, why workers are having a tough time being heard, and how ultimately mindset is the key to making the job you have work for you.

In this episode, Dan connects with two-time Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer, author, engineer, and entrepreneur, Mike O'Neil. Mike was the world's first LinkedIn coach and trainer, and now through his firm, Integrated Alliances, helps his clients and friends to get the most out of LinkedIn and Sales Navigator. He and Dan dive deep into LinkedIn world in a broad (and somewhat geeky) discussion of the platform, how it has evolved, how to use it like a pro, and more. Of course, they tell a few stories along the way. Tune in for practical advice and an entertaining conversation.

In this episode, Dan connects with executive coach, lawyer, communicator, and entrepreneur Beth Masterman, president of Masterman Executive Coaching and incoming President of the International Coach Federation (ICF) of New England. Their broad-ranging discussion covers coaching, resilience, hope, leadership, learning, Internal Family Systems theory, and more. It's jam-packed with knowledge and Beth's wisdom, a fantastic discussion for anyone interested in personal growth.

This week Dan takes a slight detour from his typical guests and connects with coach and counselor to teens, Donovan Dreyer. As someone who pivoted early in his career from aviation to counseling, Donovan knows what it means to find your purpose and pursue a more fulfilling life - and he applies his knowledge to help teens and adults alike. He and Dan talk about purpose, models you can use to assess your direction in life, how to cope with stressed-out teens, and much more in this intense and entertaining conversation. Find out more about Donovan and how he can help parents and teens at https://www.getreadycoaching.com/.

In this episode, Dan digs deep into PR with strategic communicator, writer, speaker, and media expert Janet Falk, owner of Falk Communications and Research. With a career spanning from academia to investment banking and ultimately to public relations, Janet lays out some practical ways PR professionals can excel in their field. She and Dan discuss the evolution of the profession, how to think like a reporter, how to be quotable, and a range of other valuable topics for communications pros and fans alike.

In this episode, Dan connects with a legendary leader-turned-coach in the public relations arena, Ken Jacobs. As principal of Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching, Ken works with some of the top PR firms to help their leaders grow and thrive. Ken's charm and humor come through as he and Dan discuss the agency world, the differences between management and leadership, finding purpose in your career and life, and much more.

In this episode, Dan sits down with recruiter, marketer, and relationship builder Lynn Hazan, President of Lynn Hazan And Associates, a Chicago-based recruitment and consulting firm specializing in placing communications and marketing professionals nationwide. With an international, multicultural, and multilingual background, Lynn understands the value and importance of learning and empathy when bringing people together. In her case, it’s mainly for careers, but her lessons extrapolate across all facets of life. She and Dan discuss the importance of empathy, trust, and even creativity in building relationships that last a lifetime.

In this week’s episode, Dan kicks off the new year by rethinking his view of one very important and oft-maligned area of digital marketing: SEO. And he’s got one of the industry’s leading experts – Dan Golden, president, co-founder, and Chief Search Artist of Be Found Online – to thank for it. Dan and Dan dive into SEO and what marketers should know about this ever-evolving field. At times a bit geeky, at times high-level, they discuss the importance of creativity, relevance, authority, and the need to put customers in charge in order to build an effective search program. They cover challenges facing the industry and marketers in general, and Mr. Golden gives some sage advice on how to find and work with great agency partners.