The Strategic Communicator Podcast with Dan Farkas

In this episode of 'Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas on the Marketing Podcast Network, Dan sits down with Sarah Evans, partner and head of PR at Zen Media, to discuss the evolving role of AI in strategic communication. Sarah shares her insights on the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT for overcoming writer's block and enhancing creativity. She then discusses the importance of maintaining...

In this episode of 'Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas' on the Marketing Podcast Network, host Dan Farkas welcomes Carmen Ohling, CEO of the Amplified Life Company. We talk about leadership, self-regulation, and the importance of margins and white space in one's schedule to enhance productivity and well-being. Carmen shares her journey from corporate leadership at JP Morgan to becoming a life...

In this episode of 'Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas' on the Marketing Podcast Network, Dan speaks with Heathere Evans about leadership and self-regulation. Heathere, a professional coach and author of 'The Success Mindset: 12 Strategies to Unlock Your Full Potential for Life and Leadership,' shares insights from her personal journey and the development of her book. She delves into the impac...

In this episode of 'Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas' on the Marketing Podcast Network, host Dan Farkas sits down with Dr. Nicole Santee, a professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, to explore the impact of influence and pop culture on leadership and education. Dr. Santiee discusses the parallels between social media influencers and educators, highlighting the importance of authenti...

In this episode of 'Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas, Dan talks to Katlin Hall about the intersection of improvisation and business communication. Katlin, who has extensive experience with Second City, shares her journey from sales to teaching improv-based communication skills to various organizations. They discuss how improv fosters better listening, authenticity, and adaptability in both c...

In this episode of 'Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas' on the Marketing Podcast Network, Dan Farkas interviews Michelle Stuffmann, Director of Communications at the Venice Family Clinic. Michelle shares her insights into the complexities of nonprofit communication, particularly how national events and local challenges impact their work. Key strategies discussed include effective planning, sim...

In this episode of 'Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas' on the Marketing Podcast Network, host Dan Farkas welcomes Danaka Porter, an expert in supply chain, project management, and neuroscience. They discuss the importance of communication within organizations, and how transparency and collaboration across departments is much easier to say than to do. Danaka helps communicators understand the...

In this episode of 'Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas on the Marketing Podcast Network, Dan interviews Danaka Porter, a consultant with a PhD from the University of Calgary. They discuss the impact of supply chain management on communication and learning, and delve deep into Danaka's personal journey with ADHD. Danaka shares her strategies for managing distractions and maintaining executive f...

Public speaking is hard. Ruth Milligan is on a mission to make it easier. She co-authored 'The Motivated Speaker: Six Principles to Unlock Your Communication Potential.' They discuss the core principles of effective communication, including storytelling, neuroscience, and confidence. Ruth explains the importance of forming good habits, seeking constructive feedback, and understanding the stress re...

In this episode of 'Strategic Communicator with Dan Farkas' on the Marketing Podcast Network, host Dan Farkas discusses ADHD and its impact on strategic communication. communication in the digital age. Megan Poliquin, manager of gambling treatment at the Zeph Center in Toledo, Ohio, shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and how it has helped her better understand and engage with...

Melissa Fors Shackleford is a healthcare executive with 25 years of experience. She highlights the paramount importance of person-centered language in healthcare communication and the need for all of us prioritize individuals over generic terms. No valued customer. Melissa also shares insights on how to overcome stigma in mental health and substance use disorder communications through simple, stra...

In this episode, Dan Farkas, host of 'The Strategic Communicator', talks to Tom Martin of Converse Digital about sales trends in 2024. Martin highlights the shifting sales landscape and the need for meaningful and quality interactions over high output. He underscores the new influence of Gen Z and millennials due to their self-educating tendencies and digitally-driven expectations. Noting the rece...

Becky Volmer is a yoga teacher, proud corporate dropout, sober mom, and stepmom to four teenagers.  Her book "You Are Not Stuck" empowers people to break the cycles that cause heartache and use soul-guided choices to transform fear into freedom. We also discuss why so many journalists and strategic communicators burn out and what leaders and friends can do to help.  https://www.youarenotstuck.com/...

How do strategic communicators manage a crisis when it involves themselves or the people they love? Sharon Toerek and Carla Vallone are two of the bravest people you'll meet. They share how to manage personal trauma while trying to run a business and what we can do to protect ourselves during times of turmoil. From managing staff to figuring out insurance, listeners will leave with a different way...

Ken Jacobs, PCC, CPC, an experienced consultant and certified coach, is the principal of Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching. For 10 years, his firm has helped agencies grow and manage business, improve client service and relationships, and enhance staff performance. It does so via consulting and training. In addition, through his executive coaching, he has helped leaders from C-suite executive...

Chad Millman is Chief Content Officer of The Action Network, a leading source for sports betting news, information, and data. A New York Times best-selling author, Millman also served as ESPN Digital’s Editorial Director and editor-in-chief of ESPN The Magazine. In this episode, Millman discusses the convergence of storytelling and technology, how he balances content creation with revenue, and why...

Jessica Broome owns Southpaw Insights, a leading team of women-led researchers who have worked with some of the world's top brands. Jessica has a Ph. D. from Michigan. She's also worked in the Peace Corps and interviewed people ranging from prison inmates to soccer moms. In this episode, Jessie explains why strategic communicators need to dig better, how to make survey people want to take, and how...

It's easy to talk about DEI. How can brands and non-profits showcase tangible efforts in a way people want to consume? Bernadette Davis and John Avila each run their own communication and design firms. In this episode, each share how to effectively showcase DEI through design and reporting. From the big picture to tactical delivery, they outline content and process to help brands share internal an...

Bill Shory works two blocks from where a mass shooting occurred in Louisville Kentucky. In this episode, he talks about how this tragedy impacted his strategic communication firm, clients, and community. Bill also discusses his experience as a news director and how strategic communicators can help journalists tell more accurate and impactful stories in times of crisis. There's no upbeat musical op...

Jon Donatelli is a 25-year veteran in the journalism industry and has worked around the country in leading roles. In this episode, the Digital Director of WEWS in Cleveland discusses the media pitching process, why he doesn't open most PR emails, and how he ended up in the crosshairs of Joe Rogan. We also discuss the power of Calzones, laughing while reading, and why bacon and spice are everything...

Jenna Cooper, APR, is a seasoned strategic communications professional, executive coach, and frequent speaker on crisis communications, strategic planning, and public speaking. Her nose for news transplanted her in television broadcast markets across the country including Boise, Austin, Atlanta, and Seattle. In this episode, Jenna discusses how journalism skills can empower high-profile leaders to...

Jason Falls is a nationally sought speaker on influence and marketing. In this episode, he offers simple tricks for new businesses to get the marketing flywheel in motion. We also discuss measuring success, making the most of Google, and why PR professionals need to ditch ad value ASAP. Learn more about Dan: www.passpr.com Learn more about Jason: www.jasonfalls.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaso...

Chicago AF is a free nonprofit sober community in the Chicago area. Kerry Tuttle had the task of creating awareness of this new endeavor in one of the world's largest media markets. Her experience can help any business starting to get their marketing and strategic communication off the ground. Kerry also discusses the connection between sobriety and DEI and why the non-alcoholic movement is someth...

Dan ends 2022 with a look ahead to 2023 and some key trends he sees having a bigger impact on strategic communication than most might expect. Beyond multimedia (this is a podcast for goodness sake) Dan spend a few minutes discussing.... Media Relations and Search (2:30) Cutting the Check (5:30) Democratized Communication (10:30) Visit www.passpr.com to learn more about Dan's work and how you can b...

How can a communicator ensure their work is something a client or company can't live without in 2023? Ken Jacobs has answered these questions for decades. Currently the principal of Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching, Ken helps empower PR and communications leaders and executives to become more effective leaders via executive coaching.   His answer....5-star client service. This episode offers...