Episodes

  • 🎤🎞️Customers, Self Service, AI, oh my! “The one with real CX research” with Nicole Kyle Managing Director CMP in CX Passport Episode 169🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    1:48 Origins of Nicole’s curiosity

    4:40 Why focus on customer experience research?

    7:00 More human psychology in customer experience

    8:45 Why don't customers use self-service?

    11:00 The 4 drivers for customer adoption of self-service

    13:53 1st Class Lounge

    18:26 Research factors for customer self-service

    20:45 Potential pitfalls for companies and AI

    27:10 Research for Employee Experience in 2024

    30:11 Contact info and closing

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    Episode resources:

    Nicole LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolekyle/

    CMP: https://www.cmpresearch.com/

  • 🎤🎞️Get real results and separate hype from reality “The one with CX automation” with Jasen Williams Global VP Corporate Marketing for episode sponsor Verint in CX Passport Episode 168. What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:26 Power of storytelling in business

    6:13 AI allows cost cutting AND better customer experience

    10:18 Balancing Human and Tech in CX

    14:40 GREAT example of using AI to improve agent experience

    16:45 1st Class Lounge

    21:32 AI Benefits NOW…not years from now

    25:55 Gaining Buy-In for AI implementation

    30:34 Contact info and closing

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Thank you to Verint for your sponsorship of this episode.

    Episode resources:

    Verint: https://www.verint.com/

    Jasen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasenwilliams/

    Fishing Booker: https://fishingbooker.com/

    CX Passport Show Sponsorship Philosophy: https://bit.ly/cxpassportsponsorship

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  • 🎤🎞️MALTA Y’all!!! “The one with the (CX) Pet Shop Boys” with Scott Lee Holloway, VOC Manager APS Bank (Malta) in CX Passport Episode 167 🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:29 Pet Shops and CX Origin Stories

    4:40 Bad customer experience is expensive

    7:45 Overcoming skepticism about customer experience

    9:20 Firefighting vs process improvement with customer experience

    15:15 Approach to customer experience in Malta

    17:30 1st Class Lounge

    22:50 Leveraging unstructured customer data

    26:20 Starting a CX team from scratch

    31:14 Contact info and closing

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    Scott LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottleeholloway/

    APS Website: https://www.apsbank.com.mt/

    Complaints Management Forum: https://informaconnect.com/complaints-management/

  • 🎤🎞️The month’s CX #OpenToWork seeker in “The one with the customer support great day” with Jordan Hooker in CX Passport Episode 166🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:30 Why is customer experience important? What drew Jordan to CX?

    7:00 How to create sustainably good experiences for customers

    11:29 Contact center insight story at Booster Fuels

    12:45 1st Class Lounge

    16:55 What are companies doing wrong in customer experience

    18:45 Why are companies not using customer insight

    21:10 How Jordan can help companies in CX

    22:28 What’s next for Jordan

    23:23 Contact info and closing


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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhooker/

    April Obersteller’s Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1736603/episodes/11738962

  • 🎤🎞️How can org design affect customer centricity? “The one where org design gets in the way” with Silvana Buljan Executive Director Bond EMEA in CX Passport Episode 165🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    3:27 Taking customer centricity from buzzword to action

    7:01 Org design can impede customer centricity

    11:25 Talent management and customer centricity

    15:35 Differences in Physical and Digital for customer centricity

    22:09 1st Class Lounge

    27:39 Customer centricity process design

    30:59 Empowerment and customer centricity

    31:48 Contact info and closing

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvana-buljan-889110/

  • 🎤🎞️Let the mouse guide us in “The one with the Disney Wisdom” with Francesca Tempestini - Employee Experience Advocate in CX Passport Episode 164🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:58 Becoming aware of the importance of customer experience

    6:56 Developing a reflex for customer experience

    10:17 Handling customer concerns at Disneyland Paris

    16:59 What will CX be like for the Paris 2024 Olympics

    18:49 1st Class Lounge

    24:18 Getting started with customer and employee experience

    26:22 Equipping employees to deliver experience

    28:35 CX surprises after leaving Disney

    30:39 Contact info and closing

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    Francesca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-tempestini-cx/



  • 🎤🎞️Find customer centricity in “The one with Customer Trust” with Ilenia Vidili Customer Centricity Advisor in CX Passport Episode 163🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:52 Understanding Customer Centricity

    6:49 The Business Value of Customer Centricity

    10:42 Consistency and Commitment in Customer Centricity

    13:31 Building Customer Trust

    19:05 The Digital Nomad Experience

    22:49 1st Class Lounge

    25:58 European Women on Boards (EWOB)

    29:07 Current Customer Experience Pain Points

    30:50 Contact info and closing

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    Episode resources:

    Website: https://www.ileniavidili.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ileniavidili/

    European Women On Boards (EWOB): https://europeanwomenonboards.eu/

  • 🎤🎞️Recover your creativity! “The one with LEGO Serious Play” with Sirte Pihlaja, CEO and LEGO Serious Play Facilitator in CX Passport Episode 162🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:47 Journalism as a path to customer experience

    5:48 The importance of creativity as adults

    10:09 All about LEGO Serious Play

    15:39 1st Class Lounge

    23:21 Implementing AI in Customer Experience

    29:03 State of CX in Finland

    31:36 Contact info and closing

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    Episode resources:

    Sirte LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirte/

    Sirte Website (Finnish): https://www.shirute.com/

    Sirte Website (English): https://www.shirute.fi/en

    CX 5 Book: https://www.shirute.com/cx5-book/

    CX Play: https://www.cxplay.fi

  • 🎤🎞️Let’s help our next CX #OpenToWork seeker in “The one where she’s feral about support” with Ashley Hayslett in CX Passport Episode 161🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:48 Early Experience in Customer Support

    4:14 The Joy of Helping People with Customer Support

    7:41 Bridging Gap Between Customer and Business Decisions

    13:39 Contact Center as a Customer Insights Center

    15:48 Heartwarming Story of Turning it Around for Customers

    20:28 1st Class Lounge

    26:23 Using AI in Customer Experience

    29:13 Improving Agent Experience

    31:10 What’s Broken in Customer Experience

    34:04 Contact info and closing

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-h-28737710/

    Website: https://www.prohelpcx.com/

  • 🎤🎞️Up up and away! “The one with the people heroes” with Celia Fleischaker CMO at episode sponsor isolved in CX Passport Episode 160? What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    3:05 Blending Marketing and Experience

    6:28 Defining Employee Experience

    8:49 Employee Experience and Tangible Business Value

    13:50 Employee Expectations and Customer Experience

    18:26 1st Class Lounge

    23:03 Employee Concerns about AI

    26:15 Best examples of Employee and Customer Experience

    29:37 Contact info and closing

    If you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:

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    ✅Accelerate business growth📈 by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/services

    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Thank you to isolved for your sponsorship of this episode.


    Episode resources:

    isolved Website: https://www.isolvedhcm.com/

    Celia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiafleischaker/

    CX Passport Show Sponsorship Philosophy: https://bit.ly/cxpassportsponsorship



  • “The one with mental health and CX” with Stephanie Coradin CEO & Founder DEMBO Inc in CX Passport Episode 159🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:35 Linking Mental Health and Leadership

    5:25 Mental Health and Customer Experience

    9:43 Importance of Self Awareness

    12:27 Hospitality and Customer Experience

    13:53 Role of Listening and Empathy in Customer Service

    20:49 1st Class Lounge

    24:39 Improving Communication and Leadership

    28:55 Breaking Out of Traditional Mindsets

    30:37 Contact info and closing

    If you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    Website: https://www.stephaniecoradin.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demboinc/

  • 🎤🎞️“The one with where she’s OG AI” with Alyona Medelyan Co-Founder & CEO Thematic in CX Passport Episode 158🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:43 Alyona representing OG of AI

    5:46 Advancements in AI and Language Models

    8:16 Thematic origin story - Solving customer problems

    10:26 Democratization of Insights

    14:29 Understanding Customer Needs in a Post-Survey World

    16:34 1st Class Lounge

    22:32 Influence of travel on CX approach

    25:07 Addressing Cultural Differences in a Remote Company

    28:26 Listening to customers in a post-survey world

    33:20 Contact info and closing

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medelyan/

    Website: https://getthematic.com/

  • 🎤🎞️ “The one with outcomes not experiences” with Jermaine Edwards B2B Customer Growth Strategist in CX Passport Episode 157🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    3:18 CX skepticism in the Boardroom

    7:35 Which customers should a company care about?

    11:35 Creating Clarity in Customer Experience

    12:44 Outcomes or experiences

    16:18 1st Class Lounge

    20:18 Operationalizing Customer Revenue & Reputation Growth

    25:45 Engagement vs Retention

    31:04 Contact info and closing

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermaineedwards/

    Website: Jermaineedwards.com



  • 🎤🎞️Let’s accelerate another #OpenToWork CX Job Seeker Emily Stubbs in “The one with the customer service Grandma Golden Rule” in CX Passport Episode 156🎧

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    3:10 Why is CX important to Emily?

    5:03 Balancing Efficiency and Building Connections

    6:25 Creating Positive Experiences for Customers

    8:32 Customer Experience Impact on Business Results

    9:53 Delivering Personalized Experiences

    11:47 Avoiding Unintended Brand Promises

    14:34 1st Class Lounge

    19:55 Analyze Data - Improve CX

    23:21 How will Emily help companies with customer experience

    27:22 Contact info and closing

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-stubbs-90781b2b/



  • 🎤🎞️“The one with the future of Customer Experience” with Bill Staikos SVP at Medallia in CX Passport Episode 155 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    6:00 The 4 Personas of a CX leader

    8:30 Future Thinking in Customer Experience

    11:00 The promise of Gen AI for customer experience

    16:15 The evolution of CX as a discipline

    19:12 Change Management and CXOs

    20:141st Class Lounge

    26:02 Driving Change with CX

    30:32 Advice for CX professionals

    33:11 Contact info and closing

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becustomerled/

    Be Customer Led podcast: www.becustomerled.com

    #customerservice #customerexperience #customer #improvecustomerexperience #customerserviceprocess #process #business #management #travel #bettercustomerservice





  • 🎤🎞️Want REAL customer insight? “The one with the eyes and ears of your brand” Milagros Gonzales, Ambassador Marketing Manager | Gorgias in CX Passport Episode 154🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:52 Knowledge to Experience

    4:51 Empathy in Customer Experience

    7:18 The Undervalued Front Line

    9:29 Moving from cost center to revenue generator

    14:38 Customer stories to drive improvement

    17:23 1st Class Lounge

    23:05 Why haven’t all companies embraced customer experience

    25:59 Gorgias’ approach to customer listening

    31:04 Balancing policy with human decision

    33:20 Contact info and closing



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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milagros-gonzales-520565183/



  • 🎤🎞️Customer Experience at LinkedIn “The one with LinkedIn trust & confidence” with Sam Stern Senior Manager Customer Experience at LinkedIn in CX Passport Episode 153🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    4:04 Customer Experience at LinkedIn

    9:11 Converting Insights into Action at LinkedIn

    17:00 Creating a customer-centric culture

    21:56 Customer Culture Success stories - Cleveland Clinic

    27:46 1st Class Lounge

    32:17 Customer Experience driving tangible improvement

    36:10 Contact info and closing

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    ✅Accelerate business growth📈 by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/services

    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    LinkedIn: Sam Stern | LinkedIn

    CX Patterns newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7062857517466316800

    CX Patterns Podcast: (Apple, Spotify)

    LI Learning course: Customer Experience Strategy: Build A Customer-Centric Culture

  • 🎤🎞️Once a month CX Passport stops down and amplifies a CX job seeker. Let’s help build a network for Adam Haesler and his #OpenToWork in “The one where we amplify the CX job seeker” in CX Passport Episode 152🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    4:17 Adam’s journey into customer experience

    6:08 Focus on Outcomes over Outputs

    8:04 Using Scientific Method in CX

    13:14 Connecting Business Results and Customer Experience

    14:30 Reducing customer effort in customer service

    17:37 1st Class Lounge

    24:00 What Companies are Missing in Customer Experience

    27:53 Adam’s Next steps in Customer Experience

    29:22 Contact info and closing

    If you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:

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    ✅Accelerate business growth📈 by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/services

    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhaesler/

  • 🎤🎞️From CX Reckoning to the CX Procenaissance “The one with the CX Procenaissance” CX Passport tries a solo experience with the host in Episode 151🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Introduction
    2:25 The year of CX Reckoning
    8:07 Procenaissance - Fix Customer Experience in 2024
    10:20 Origin story of Process & CX
    15:40 $50 Million in increased revenue
    19:10 Closing and seeking feedback

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    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

  • 🎤🎞️The 150th episode! “The one with the CX teenage years” with Andrew Carothers CX Leader Cisco Systems in CX Passport Episode 150🎧 What’s in the episode?...

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Introduction

    2:02 What does successful digital CX look like?

    5:16 The role of AI in customer experience?

    13:05 The importance of process in customer experience

    17:16 How global influences customer experience approach

    18:53 1st Class Lounge

    24:43 The teenage years of CX / Customer Experience

    29:28 Maintaining humanity in CX

    32:39 Contact info and closing

    If you like CX Passport, I have 3 quick requests:

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    ✅Accelerate business growth📈 by improving customer experience www.ex4cx.com/services

    I'm Rick Denton and I believe the best meals are served outside and require a passport

    Episode resources:

    Andrew LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-carothers/