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Hosted by Women in CX Founder and CEO Clare Muscutt, tune in as we share real-talk conversations between women working in Customer Experience and those influencing the CX agenda from the periphery too. No longer rehashing the same old conversations, you can expect provocative discourse, increasingly meaty topics, and of course, plenty of debate as we seek to challenge the CX status quo and unleash the power of women to lead the way ahead – ensuring we don’t lose that human touch!
Episodes
Wednesday May 08, 2024
'The Human Experience: Whatever Happened to Emotion and Empathy?', with John Sills
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
“The biggest challenge I think the CX industry has got is the fact that it’s become an industry.”
Joined by John Sills, Managing Partner at The Foundation, in episode #709 of the Inspiring Women in CX podcast, we explore the alarming disparity between the booming CX technology market and actual improvements in the experience felt by customers.
Sharing his perspective on the state of CX today, advocating for real immersion into customers’ lives over endless feedback surveys, and emphasising the role of empathy and understanding over technological solutions, listen to the full episode now.
To join the world’s first online community for women in customer experience and technology, visit www.womenincx.community/membership and sign up today.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
WiCX Talk Trends: Customer Service – How Bad is it, really? Can AI Save the Day?
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Would you rather?
- Clean the bathroom 🧽
- Contact customer service 📞
Joined by Danita Belcher, VP of Sales, Worldwide Contact Center at RingCentral, in episode #001 of the ‘WiCX Talk Trends’ podcast, a new series dedicated to bringing you the latest news and insights from female leaders in CX and technology, we delve into the results of RingCentral’s recent study on customer service experiences, explore the potential upside of AI-enhanced customer service, and foreground some of the challenges associated with integrating AI into customer service operations.🔌
With almost one-fifth of respondents saying they would prefer to deal with a vermin infestation in their home than contact customer service, is it up to AI to save the day? 🤔
Want more? Check out the full survey results here: https://www.ringcentral.com/us/en/blog/can-ai-fix-bad-customer-service/?BMID=CMRCXINMCM
Continuing our mission to amplify the voices of women in CX and technology, sharing diverse perspectives on the latest trends shaping our industry, we’d love to hear from you! If you’d like to be featured on the podcast, please contact us at partnerships@womenincx.community.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Does culture eat strategy when it comes to customer service transformation? 🤔
Joined by Leonie Williams, Co-Founder of Customer Service Solutions Group, in episode #708, we explore the role of culture in delivering excellent service and experiences. 🤝
Having worked for global hotel chains Hilton and Intercontinental before joining the Institute of Customer Service, Leonie states that “If you get the EX and the CX right, the business results follow.” 📈
But for businesses that don’t have this customer service culture already embedded throughout, is it really possible to drive this mindset shift? 🧠
And if so, how?
Emphasising the importance of the “tone from the top”, focusing on systems and processes to facilitate customer orientation (or whatever you want to call it), and questioning whether actually, culture change is too heavy a burden to bear, listen to the full episode now.
To join the world’s first online community for women in customer experience and technology, visit www.womenincx.community/membership and sign up today!
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Does the othering of women and minorities contribute to imposter syndrome? 🤔
Following our epic International Women’s Day event in London and expanding on the panel discussion that took place, in episode #707, we talk to Ewa Davenport, CX Senior Transformation Director at Kantar about systemic bias, how often there isn’t malice involved, and using our own power to educate others, call out inappropriate behaviours, and stand up for those less privileged than our selves. 📣
Focusing on imposter syndrome throughout Women’s History Month and beyond, we aim to draw attention to this very real issue, foreground the very real consequences, and by doing so, inspire those who have the power to effect change to join the movement. 🤝
To learn more about our mission and become a member today, visit www.womenincx.community/membership.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
‘Are you ready for the rise of the machine customers?’, with Sirte Pihlaja
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Are you ready for the rise of the machine customer? 🤖
With Gartner predicting that by 2027, 50% of us will be using AI personal assistants in our daily lives, they could be here much sooner than anticipated!
Joined by Sirte Pihlaja, CEO of Shirute, listen to episode #706 now as we explore what machine customers are, how they’re set to impact the future of CX and EX, and as CX leaders, what we should be thinking about now to ensure we’re equipped for their arrival.
So, with employees and agents set to interface with AI in the near future, is it machine customer experience that we instead need to be designing for? 🤔
To join the world’s first online community for women in customer experience and technology, visit www.womenincx.community/membership and sign up today!
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
‘Could CX frameworks be killing innovation?’, with Maria McCann
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
With fewer barriers today, why aren’t we making the inroads that we should be? 🤔
… that’s the question raised by today’s inspiring woman in CX, the Co-Founder of Neos Wave, Maria McCann.
Citing the stagnant transformation failure rate, a lack of reduction in cost to serve, and declining customer satisfaction, Maria explains why she believes that industrial-sized CX frameworks are to blame. ❌
Sharing a ‘cringe-inducing’ anecdote and shining a light on the state of CX today, in episode #705, Clare and Maria discuss our obsession with metrics and KPIs above and beyond using common sense and providing kind and compassionate service, how frameworks intended to unify and elevate benchmarks are instead killing our creativity, and whether we’re losing sight of the end goal – improving experiences for customers.
To join the world’s first online community for women in customer experience and technology, visit www.womenincx.community/membership and sign up today!
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
‘If empathy isn’t the answer, what is?’, with Andreena Leeanne
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
TW: Please note, this incredibly courageous episode contains discussions of abuse and childhood trauma, as such, listener discretion is advised.
If empathy isn’t the answer, what is? 🤔
Joined by Andreena Leeanne, a Lived Experience Speaker and the Author of the poetry book ‘Charred’, in episode #704, she and Clare explore the concept of intersectionality and its importance when creating spaces for others to show up as their full, authentic selves, discuss whether it’s truly possible to empathise with someone whose lived experience is different to that of our own and foreground why “not seeing” race, colour, and gender isn’t enough if we’re to create a kinder, more inclusive world for everyone. ❌
To join the world’s first online community for women in customer experience and technology, visit www.womenincx.community/membership and sign up today.
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
“What do you need Women in CX for?” 🤷♂️
In episode #703 of the Inspiring Women in CX podcast, we’re not prancing around…
Joined by Global CX Specialist, Ian Golding, he and Clare discuss the need for support and collaboration in an industry that often leaves us feeling isolated, foreground the importance of recognising our own privilege, and address the scepticism surrounding the need for women’s communities in 2024.
As well as explaining why we can’t wait for the day that Women in CX doesn’t have to exist, Ian shares his thoughts on today’s “highly political and divisive” CX landscape, whether current CX competencies are a rod for our own back, and ponders the question “In its current state, is CX on the road to extinction?”. 🤔
To join the world’s first online community for women in customer experience and technology, visit www.womenincx.community/membership and sign up today!
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
‘Why CX is failing and what we need to do about it’, with Diane Magers
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Why is CX failing, and as leaders, what can we do about it? 🤔
With some “cheeky” questions for former CEO of the CXPA, Diane Magers, in episode #702, Clare and Diane debate the metrification of CX and how it’s become synonymous with a score, the mindset, skills and capabilities we need as CX leaders to succeed not just today but in the next generation, and how we can create clear business value in the here and now, ensuring, that like marketing and sales, our jobs are safe.
So, rather than a focus on lagging indicators, NPS and certification, how can we be proactive, collaborate, and adapt to the business problem to meet the customers’ needs and demonstrate the financial impact of the experience too? 💲
To join the world’s first online community for women in customer experience and technology, visit www.womenincx.community/membership and sign up today!
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
‘Does your CX/EX leave a bad taste in people’s mouths?’, with Sandra Thompson
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
What’s Beanboozled got to do with customer experience?
Armed with disposable lab coats and with the warning sign in place, in episode one of our fully reloaded, increasingly audacious new series, Sandra Thompson details all about her “highly sensory” employee experience workshop and how, through a game of bean roulette, she served up a stark reminder to us all about the taste we leave in customers/employees’ mouths.
As well as highlighting the importance of psychological safety and the significant impact that our actions have on others, Sandra shares her thoughts on the current state of CX, her predictions for 2024 and explains why brushing up on our business acumen is key if we’re to influence the agenda.
To join the world’s first online community for women in customer experience and technology, visit www.womenincx.community/membership and sign up today!