Some people hear the phrase "technical writing" and think it must be boring. We're here to show the full complexity and awesomeness of being a tech writer. This podcast is for anyone who writes technical documentation of any kind, including those who may not feel comfortable calling themselves tech writers. Whether you create product documentation, support documentation, READMEs, or any other technical content—and whether you deal with imposter syndrome, lack formal training, or find yoursel ...
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Join host Yanique Grant as she takes you on a journey with global entrepreneurs and subject matter experts that can help you to navigate your customer experience. Learn what customers really want and how businesses can understand the psychology of each customer or business that they engage with. We will be looking at technology, leadership, customer service charters and strategies, training and development, complaint management, service recovery and so much more!
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253: The Buy-In Advantage: How Great Leaders Inspire Teams, Drive Engagement, and Create Meaningful Workplaces with Dave Garrison
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22:26Send us a text In this powerful episode of Navigating the Customer Experience, we sit down with Dave Garrison, leadership strategist, former CEO, and author of The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Don’t Care – and What Great Leaders Do to Inspire Them to Give Their All. With over 25 years of experience leading and advising public and private compani…
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Kate sounds off on knowledge sharing and docs stewardship
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16:46In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Marcia Riefer Johnston’s interview (S3:E8) and on the idea of docs stewardship as opposed to docs ownership. 📣 Special announcement: The Not-Boring Tech Writer team (Kate and Chad) will be at Write the Docs Portland in May. Thanks to KnowledgeOwl's spon…
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252: Collars & Co. and the Art of Obsession: Building Customer Loyalty from Scratch with Justin Baer
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24:17Send us a text In this episode of Navigating the Customer Experience, we talk with Justin Baer, an entrepreneur passionate about blending comfort and style into professional wear. Justin shares his journey from a tech-focused entrepreneur to founding Collars & Co., known for their innovative Dress Collar Polo — the perfect hybrid of dress shirt sty…
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The craft of technical writing with Marcia Riefer Johnston
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52:59📣 Special announcement: The Not-Boring Tech Writer team (Kate and Chad) will be at Write the Docs Portland in May. Thanks to KnowledgeOwl's sponsorship, they’ll be wearing KnowledgeOwl and The Not-Boring Tech Writer t-shirts and giving out The Not-Boring Tech Writer stickers. If you're attending WTD Portland this year, please say hi to Kate and Cha…
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📣 Special announcement: The Not-Boring Tech Writer team (Kate and Chad) will be at Write the Docs Portland in May. Thanks to KnowledgeOwl's sponsorship, they’ll be wearing KnowledgeOwl and The Not-Boring Tech Writer t-shirts and giving out The Not-Boring Tech Writer stickers. If you're attending WTD Portland this year, please say hi to Kate and Cha…
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We’re all responsible for content accessibility with Kenzie Woodbridge
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45:57📣 Special announcement: The Not-Boring Tech Writer team (Kate and Chad) will be at Write the Docs Portland in May. Thanks to KnowledgeOwl's sponsorship, they’ll be wearing KnowledgeOwl and The Not-Boring Tech Writer t-shirts and giving out The Not-Boring Tech Writer stickers. If you're attending WTD Portland this year, please say hi to Kate and Cha…
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Kate sounds off on docs hierarchy of needs and how we talk to ourselves
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17:36📣 Special announcement: The Not-Boring Tech Writer team (Kate and Chad) will be at Write the Docs Portland in May. Thanks to KnowledgeOwl's sponsorship, they’ll be wearing KnowledgeOwl and The Not-Boring Tech Writer t-shirts and giving out The Not-Boring Tech Writer stickers. If you're attending WTD Portland this year, please say hi to Kate and Cha…
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Bridging the gap from “not technical enough” to “technical” with Janine Chan
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56:28📣 Special announcement: The Not-Boring Tech Writer team (Kate and Chad) will be at Write the Docs Portland in May. Thanks to KnowledgeOwl's sponsorship, they’ll be wearing KnowledgeOwl and The Not-Boring Tech Writer t-shirts and giving out The Not-Boring Tech Writer stickers. If you're attending WTD Portland this year, please say hi to Kate and Cha…
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📣 Special announcement: The Not-Boring Tech Writer team (Kate and Chad) will be at Write the Docs Portland in May. Thanks to KnowledgeOwl's sponsorship, they’ll be wearing KnowledgeOwl and The Not-Boring Tech Writer t-shirts and giving out The Not-Boring Tech Writer stickers. If you're attending WTD Portland this year, please say hi to Kate and Cha…
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251: Revolutionizing Commerce Through Video: Insights from Eitan Koter on Social Commerce, Shoppable Videos, and Building Brand Loyalty with Eitan Koter
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36:19Send us a text In today’s episode of Navigating the Customer Experience with Eitan Koter. Eitan Koter, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Vimmi, has a rich background in the tech sector, particularly in video commerce, digital marketing, and social commerce. With over two decades of experience, including managing a public company and leading startups, Koter …
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Developer collaboration with Lorna Mitchell
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Introducing The Not-Boring Tech Writer Reboot
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13:14📣 Special announcement: The Not-Boring Tech Writer team (Kate and Chad) will be at Write the Docs Portland in May. Thanks to KnowledgeOwl's sponsorship, they’ll be wearing KnowledgeOwl and The Not-Boring Tech Writer t-shirts and giving out The Not-Boring Tech Writer stickers. If you're attending WTD Portland this year, please say hi to Kate and Cha…
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250: Putting Customers at the Heart of Your Goals: A Guide to Customer-Centric OKRs with Josh Seiden
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23:58Send us a text In today's episode of Navigating the Customer Experience with Josh Seiden. Josh’s insights emphasize that customer-centricity is a journey requiring both leadership and employees to adopt new ways of thinking and working. By focusing on customer needs and empowering teams through OKRs, organizations can create greater value and drive…
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249: Building Strategies That Stick: Insights on Customer Experience and Personalization with Laura Richard
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25:35Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the insights of Laura Richard, a Principal at Level5 Strategy and a leader committed to enhancing customer experiences. With a background in health sciences, Laura transitioned into management consulting, driven by her curiosity and passion for problem-solving. Over her 15-plus-year career, she has …
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248: Harnessing Data for Better Human Capital Decisions: Insights on HR Analytics with Keith Goode
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20:44Send us a text In today's digital landscape, the exponential growth of data presents unique challenges and opportunities for organizations. Keith Goode, a leader in human capital management and business intelligence, emphasizes the significance of leveraging data to enhance decision-making around an organization’s most valuable asset: its people. A…
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247: Cozy Conversations - Yanique on Embracing Courage in Life, Service, and Personal Growth
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8:42Send us a text In this solo episode of "Navigating the Customer Experience," host Yanique Grant reflects on her podcasting journey and offers encouragement to those considering starting their own. With 245 episodes under her belt and a recent transition to video podcasting, Yanique shares insights on overcoming fears and embracing new challenges. Y…
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246: Transforming Customer Experience with Data and Digital First Strategies with Andrew Carothers
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29:00Send us a text Andrew Carothers is a Senior Customer Experience Leader and a CCXP who has significantly shaped the field of customer experience (CX). His career began in public relations, where he worked both in agencies and in-house. He transitioned into the technology sector at Autodesk and even worked for the Electric Vehicle Association of Amer…
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245: Navigating Life's Journey: Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit for Personal and Professional Success with Rusty Rueff
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39:27Send us a text In this episode of Navigating the Customer Experience, host Yanique Grant interviews Rusty Rueff, a seasoned leader with a diverse career in entertainment, talent management, and philanthropy. Rusty shares insights from his journey, which includes significant roles at PepsiCo and Electronic Arts (EA), where he was instrumental in glo…
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244: From Service to Software: Creating a Customer-Centric Knowledge Base with KnowledgeOwl with Marybeth Alexander
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23:23Send us a text Marybeth Alexander has been the Knowledge Goddess and Chief Executive Owl at KnowledgeOwl since she co-founded the company with Pete in 2015. As KnowledgeOwl’s CEO, she's responsible for embodying KnowledgeOwl's mission and values, which include using business as a force for good, cultivating a people-first company, giving excellent …
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243: Building Strong Cultures and Empowering CEOs: Insights from Bob Carrothers
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18:33Send us a text Bob Carrothers has 29 years of experience, he facilitates peer-to-peer boards of CEOs and executives, creating environments conducive to skill enhancement, informed decision-making and superior results. Bob is certified as an Emergenetics advisor and Predictive Index practitioner, equipping him with a profound understanding of human …
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242: Mastering Geofencing for Small Business Growth with Ernesto Cullari and Barbara Wardell
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25:54Send us a text Barbara Wardell and Ernesto Cullari run an agency that focuses on geofencing. This embraces a growth hacker mindset that strategically focuses on identifying and amplifying their clients’ strengths while pinpointing weaknesses in the competition, utilizing GPS location data. This approach results in a significant and measurable impac…
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241: Mastering Sales Through Customer-Centric Mindsets: Insights from Alan Versteeg
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19:51Send us a text Alan Versteeg, an engineer turned sales management expert, initially approached the sales world with skepticism, but soon turned it into a thriving career by applying the engineering principles of cause and effect to sales and sales management. This success led him to co-founding Growth Matters, where Alan and his team have developed…
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240: Elevating Customer Experience: Neil Leyland on AI, Machine Learning, and Transforming Contact Centers with Neil Leyland
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18:39Send us a text Neil Leyland is a Chief Contact Center Strategist at InterVision, and he is an exceptional PMP and six Sigma black belt certified senior-level program leader and a proven problem-solver. A highly motivated achiever with a career history in sales and operations management for international multi-unit retail operations. Possessing exce…
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239: Navigating Burnout, Building Resilience, and Fostering Relationships for Success with Dr. Eric Recker
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21:55Send us a text Dr. Eric Recker is a dentist, husband, father, keynote speaker, Elite Success Coach, author, pilot, mountain climber and recovering triathlete. In his second half of life, he is committed to helping people shorten the distance to becoming their best version and learning to #WINtheNOW. Questions · We'd love for you to share in your ow…
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238: Mastering Software Reliability with Daniel Ruby
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23:21Send us a text Daniel Ruby is a VP of Marketing at Nobl9. Ruby is a dynamic marketing executive with a focus on B2B marketing, and has significant experience building teams and driving successful, data-driven programs for a range of startups and mid-sized organizations. As the Director of Online Marketing for Localytics, Ruby was the first marketin…
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237: Empathy and Innovation in Customer Success with Irina Vatafu
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13:32Send us a text Irina Vatafu has nearly a decade of experience in customer-facing roles, she is deeply passionate about working with people, and dedicated to ensuring every customer feels valued and respected. Currently serving as the Head of Customer Success at Custify, Irina thrives in roles that require effective communication, problem-solving an…
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236: Elevating Client Relationships: The Power of Thoughtfulness, Kindness, Caring and Empathy with Richard Weylman
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19:53Send us a text Richard Weylman was orphaned at age 6 and he lived in 19 foster homes and attended 11 different schools. Rather than becoming the victim of those circumstances, he overcame them and he has had remarkable business success, including as an award-winning General Sales Manager of Rolls Royce to Head Sales and Marketing for the Robb Repor…
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235: Unveiling the Trends from Broadridge's 6th Annual CX and Communications Consumer Insight Survey with Debbie Miglaw
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18:21Send us a text Debbie Miglaw is Head of Digital Solutioning & Business Development at Broadridge. She and her team of digital sales specialists, solutions architects and business analysts are responsible for consulting with clients to define the digital solutions that support their digital transformation and customer experience goals. The team of e…
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234: Transforming Customer Experience: Joel Passen on AI, Innovation, and Leadership with Joel Passen
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20:57Send us a text Joel Passen is a proven technology entrepreneur and leader with 20+ years of success creating value and driving measurable results at the intersections of sales, business development, product strategy, operations and customer experience. Before co-founding Sturdy, a next-gen customer experience solution that helps companies improve c…
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233: Practical Frameworks and Future Insights for Elevating Customer Experience with Alan Williams and Dave Stubberfield
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35:04Send us a text Alan Williams is the founder of SERVICEBRAND GLOBAL and advises business leaders internationally to deliver value driven service. Dave Stubberfield is the director of Carter Consultancy and specializes in enabling cultural transformation to help businesses achieve greatness. They are the authors of Supercharging the Customer Experien…
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232: Embracing Technology and Human Connection in Customer Experience with Vaishali Dialani
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20:27Send us a text Vaishali Dialani is a multi-award-winning Customer Experience professional in the Middle East, has been recognized as a CXPA Emerging Leader, a finalist for CX Leader of the Year 2023, and has been ranked among the top CXMStars worldwide in both 2023 and 2024. She is a firm believer in the power of knowledge sharing to foster growth …
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231: Data-Driven Sales Excellence: Insights from 'Data and Diagnosis-Driven Selling' with Robert Scarperi
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24:51Send us a text Robert Scarperi, Bob has been a leader in professional services, SaaS, financial services, ad tech mar tech, and management consulting for 32 years. His company, Revenue Vision Partners is the industry's leading data-driven revenue growth consulting firm. Questions · Could you share with our listeners, just a little bit about how you…
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230: Strategies for Customer Success and Retention with Rachel Stanley
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17:56Send us a text Rachel Stanley came to Banzai in 2019 with over 10 years of SaaS onboarding, training, implementation, consulting, e-Learning, customer success, adoption and support experience. When Rachel joined Banzai, Customer Success was the only customer-facing job function. Since then, Rachel has added Onboarding, Support and Customer Marketin…
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229: Embracing Change and Mastering Entrepreneurship: Insights from Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine with Jason Feifer
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28:07Send us a text Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, a nonstop optimism machine, and a widely recognized authority on business and how people navigate change. He is the author of the best-selling book Build For Tomorrow, a startup advisor, and host of the podcast Help Wanted and Problem Solvers. LinkedIn name him a “Top Voic…
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228: Decoding the 5 C’s of Effective Communication: Insights from a Relational Intelligence Expert with Steve Cockram
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26:11Send us a text Steve Cockram is an inspirational communicator, serial entrepreneur, confidant to elite leaders around the world and co-creator of the world's premier “Leadership Toolkit”. He has co-authored The 100X Leader, 5 Voices andBy Yanique Grant, Customer Experience Strategist, Entrepreneur
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227: Exploring the Spectrum of Leadership: From Visionary Insights to Introverted Strengths with Darby Vannier
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29:41Send us a text Darby Vannier, with over 20 years of experience, is a seasoned leader adept at building and growing organizations. As President & CEO of Indispensable Leadership Group, he excels as an executive coach, consultant, speaker, and fractional COO, focusing on strategic and leadership development. He has led effective teams of more than a …
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226: Unlocking Success: Conversations with Barry Klein on Cultural Alignment, Recruitment, and Customer Service Delivery with Barry Klein
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27:23Send us a text Barry Klein is Vice president of Success and Enablement at Austin-Based Talroo, the data driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce. Barry provides leadership to Talroo’s team of Customer Success Analysts who have both revenue and customer s…
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225: Passion, Persistence, and the Power of Storytelling with Cynthia Kay
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22:28Send us a text Cynthia Kay founded Cynthia Kay and Company media production which produces high-quality communications for organizations from Fortune Global 100 to small business. A graduate of Michigan State University, Kay holds a master's in communications from Western Michigan University. Cynthia Kay is a passionate spokesperson for small busin…
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224: Empowering Customer Connections: Insights and Innovations in Customer Experience with Serena Chan
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21:01Send us a text Serena Chan is a Research Advocate at Dovetail with a background in exploratory and UX research. She plays a pivotal role in crafting memorable experiences for customers, advocating for them within the company and partnering with people who do research to build a community and best practices at Dovetail. Before joining Dovetail, Sere…
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223: Transforming Loyalty Programmes with Innovation and Trust with Len Covello
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19:38Send us a text Len Covello, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Engage People, leading the long-term technology vision of the company and is responsible for driving continued innovation in the loyalty sector. He is an innovator in the technology space and a thought leader in loyalty. Len started his first technology company at the age of 18 and most …
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222: Embracing Fun for Business Success: The Fun First Strategy with Pete Kusiak
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29:26Send us a text Pete Kusiak is the franchise guru who knows how to bring the fun into business. With a track record of success owning and coaching franchises for over 20 years, Pete's innovative strategies have transformed businesses, boosting revenue and workplace happiness. His passion lies in creating organisations that are not only exciting, but…
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221: Balancing Heart and Smart: The Key to Customer Retention and Growth with Ali Cudby
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18:20Send us a text Ali Cudby, CEO of Alignmint Growth Strategies, which is a dynamic force in business transformation through intentional customer experiences. With a mission to drive growth by architecting superior customer interactions, Ali's expertise aligns strategy and implementation. She is the author of the bestselling book, Keep Your Customers,…
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220: AI and the Future of CX: Insights from The CallMiner CX Landscape Report with Eric Williamson
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23:23Send us a text Eric Williamson is the Chief Marketing Officer at CallMiner. As CallMiner’s Chief Marketing Officer, Eric oversees all global marketing functions from brand and events to demand generation. Eric's marketing team works very closely with channel and sales to drive pipeline and CallMiner’s explosive growth. Eric has over 20 years of exp…
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219: Insights into Buyer Behaviour: Trust, Decision Making, and the Power of Buyer Personas with Jim Kraus
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26:20Send us a text Jim Kraus is the President of Buyer Persona Institute (BPI) and a leading authority on buyer personas and buying insights. BPI’s buyer persona research and workshop methodologies have become a gold standard for thousands of marketers in hundreds of companies worldwide that rely on these studies to reveal everything a prospective buye…
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218: Exploring the Future of Customer Engagement: Insights on AI, Employee Augmentation, and Industry Trends with David Singer
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19:52Send us a text Dave Singer is Verint’s Global Vice President, Go-To-Market Strategy. Singer is responsible for driving the GTM strategy for Verint’s Workforce Engagement solutions, and the Verint industry leading Open CCaaS Platform. The strategy is based on developing innovative messaging and offerings both partner and direct that drive customer c…
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217: Mastering Communication: Techniques, Tools, and Insights with Matt - A Comprehensive Guide to Enhancing Speaking and Listening Skills with Matt Abrahams
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20:48Send us a text Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host and coach. As a Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB’…
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216: Exploring Service Industry Challenges and Innovations: Insights from a Global Perspective with Michelle Pascoe
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28:31Send us a text Michelle Pascoe (CSP) is an international speaker, accredited trainer, researcher, author, podcaster and experienced businesswoman. She has an undeniable passion for customer service, mystery shopping and team motivation, and is a specialist in every aspect of service operations and processes and their impact on the customer experien…
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215: Maximizing Customer Success and Navigating the Future of Insurance: Insights from Joanna with Joanna Hagelberger
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20:31Send us a text Joanna Hagelberger is currently the Vice President of Customer Success at Rhoads Online, a technology provider of compliance solutions to the insurance industry. Her entire professional career has been in the insurance industry with the last 20 years in insurtech. Joanna is passionate about the customer experience, particularly the b…
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214: Enhancing Customer Experience and Listening Skills: Insights from UserTesting and AI Trends with Lija Hogan
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20:35Send us a text Lija Hogan is a principal on the Experience Research Strategy team at UserTesting. When she's not helping UserTesting customers understand the wide variety of topic areas they can cover using the platform, she teaches user research methods classes at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Questions • Could you share with our listene…
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213: Empowering Customer and Employee Experiences: Insights with Jason on Transforming Business Culture and Strategy with Jason S. Bradshaw
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21:38Send us a text Jason S. Bradshaw, at 14 years of age started his first business by 21. He had started and successfully exited 3 separate businesses. In every instance, he disrupted the marketplace and won by delivering great customer experiences. He has worked for some of the world's most recognizable brands like Target and Volkswagen, helping them…
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