In this episode, we’re joined by Will Kingston, Customer Strategy Consultant at Acquis Cortico-X and Podcast Host for The Spectator Australia. Together, we explore Will’s CX Manifesto and global CX trends, and make predictions on what’s coming in the upcoming 2024 CX landscape. Throughout our discussion, we emphasize how vital it is to set clear expectations, deliver on promises, and enhance customer performance – to build the foundation of a successful experience, trust.

Welcome to the Experience Strategy Podcast Newsletter! Like our popular and long-running Experience Strategy Podcast, this newsletter is dedicated to those who design, manage, and lead experience strategies for companies large and small. Our big purpose is to catalyze the growth of experience strategy by sharing the tools, techniques, and ideas that are used by the most impactful teams and companies.

In each newsletter you’ll find practical, actionable concepts, drawn from our most popular podcast episodes, that you can use to serve your customers, employees, and company.

Let’s face it, in today’s world of constant change and unrelenting uncertainty, businesses face a pivotal choice: adapt and prosper or risk fading into obscurity. For experience strategists and business owners seeking the keys to enduring success, this episode is your compass in navigating these chaotic times. Join us as we speak with Joseph Michelli, Ph.D., a distinguished systems psychologist, CEO of The Michelli Experience and acclaimed author of multiple bestselling business books, spotlighting industry giants like The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., Mercedes-Benz USA, Starbucks, Zappos Family of Companies, Airbnb, and more. Throughout our discussion we tackle the concept of VUCA - Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity - and how it is impacting businesses and customer satisfaction. Tune in as Joseph shares invaluable insights on how business can continue to thrive during these unpredictable times.

Today, we sat down with Joseph Michelli to explore the unprecedented challenges businesses face today, with customer satisfaction at a 17-year low despite the growing emphasis on customer experience. Listen in to learn actionable insights for experience strategists and business owners, including a clear roadmap to navigating these volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) times. Discover how to build trust, exceed customer expectations, and create lasting loyalty by crafting exceptional customer journeys, adapting to multiple possible futures, and simplifying your channel strategy for maximum impact.

Welcome to the Experience Strategy Podcast Newsletter! Like our popular and long-running Experience Strategy Podcast, this newsletter is dedicated to those who design, manage, and lead experience strategies for companies large and small. Our big purpose is to catalyze the growth of experience strategy by sharing the tools, techniques, and ideas that are used by the most impactful teams and companies.

In each newsletter you’ll find practical, actionable concepts, drawn from our most popular podcast episodes, that you can use to serve your customers, employees, and company.

Putting the customer at the center of everything you do is not just a competitive advantage; it’s a necessity. In this episode, we had the privilege to sit down with Amy Shore re, the Chief Customer Officer at Nationwide Insurance Company. Amy brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, having begun her career in sales and operations before stepping into the world of CX leadership. Throughout this conversation, Amy shares her insights into the stages of transforming Nationwide into a customer-centric organization. She walks us through her journey, highlighting her strategies, challenges and successes along the way.

Do you work for a life sciences company that is trying to drive greater patient centricity? The journey map can be a powerful tool in this effort if the maps are created and utilized correctly. However, there are a few endemic challenges that tend to get in the way. From organizational silos that fragment the patient experience to a historical orientation towards market-driven - versus experience-driven- strategy, companies are missing out on the great potential of journey maps to create exceptional patient experiences. If you're wondering how these journey maps can work their magic in healthcare, or if you're already using them but not quite sure if you're doing it right, we can help.

Amy Shore spent most of her career in Sales and Operations. Three years ago she became the Chief Customer Officer of Nationwide Insurance with a mission to transform it into a truly customer-centric organization. In this episode, Amy will walk us through the 3 key stages of this transformation.

Welcome to the Experience Strategy Podcast Newsletter! Like our popular and long-running Experience Strategy Podcast, this newsletter is dedicated to those who design, manage, and lead experience strategies for companies large and small. Our big purpose is to catalyze the growth of experience strategy by sharing the tools, techniques, and ideas that are used by the most impactful teams and companies.

In each newsletter you’ll find practical, actionable concepts, drawn from our most popular podcast episodes, that you can use to serve your customers, employees, and company.

In the rapidly evolving business world, where data and artificial intelligence are taking over, the field of data experience design emerges as a potent force. However, it comes burdened with ethical and trust-related complexities making it imperative for experience strategists to grapple with the challenges posed by data usage. In today’s episode, we have the privilege of speaking with two distinguished guests, The Madson Brothers - Andrew and Michael Madson. These siblings bring a wealth of wisdom and experience to the domains of data experience design and artificial intelligence. Andrew C. Madson is a seasoned data science professor, and founder of Analytic Access, with a background enriched by years of educational and consulting endeavors. Meanwhile, Michael Madson, is an accomplished assistant professor specializing in user experience and technical communication at Arizona State University, adding another layer of expertise to our discussion. Join us as we explore the realm of data experience design, shedding light on its successes, pitfalls, and most importantly, how we can collectively pave the way for a more prepared and ethically sound data-driven future.

In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of data ethics and user trust with our special guests, Andy and Michael Madson. With extensive expertise in data experience design, healthcare, finance, and user experience, they shed light on the critical aspects of clear data communication and empathic listening to counter the darker implications of data usage. Together, we explore strategies for democratizing data literacy and simplifying complex data concepts to ensure transparency and trustworthiness. As we navigate the complexities of data ethics in an era dominated by artificial intelligence, you’ll gain valuable insights into how to combat the dark side of data experience design and pave the way for a more trustworthy and responsible data-driven future.

As hosts of the Experience Strategy Podcast, leaders of The Experience Strategy Collaboratives, and consultants to some of the world's leading companies, we are in a unique position to understand the challenges faced by experience strategists. One problem stands out as the most pervasive and detrimental - silos.

Artificial Intelligence Needs Experience Strategy Too

If you look at most of the writings about artificial intelligence today, you will find that the focus is primarily on the impact that AI will have on companies and employees. Clearly how we do our work will change as these very impressive platforms roll out. Companies will employ AI to help them increase productivity, simplify processes, move complex tasks from workers to robots, and on and on. Lots of empowerment. Lots of disruption.

Welcome to the Experience Strategy Podcast Newsletter! Like our popular and long-running Experience Strategy Podcast, this newsletter is dedicated to those who design, manage, and lead experience strategies for companies large and small. Our big purpose is to catalyze the growth of experience strategy by sharing the tools, techniques, and ideas that are used by the most impactful teams and companies.

In each newsletter you’ll find practical, actionable concepts, drawn from our most popular podcast episodes, that you can use to serve your customers, employees, and company.

Are you an experience strategist looking to reduce silos and elevate your organization’s performance through collaboration? In this episode, we sit down with Rich Sheridan, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, a tech company that has been setting new standards for innovation and productivity and author of Joy, Inc. - How We Built a Workplace People Love and Chief Joy Officer. Explore the strategies, practices, and culture that have made Menlo Innovations a beacon of success in the tech industry and follow his journey as he strives to continue creating a workplace filled with camaraderie, human energy, creativity and authentic productivity.

Are you ready to elevate your business success by harnessing the power of collaboration?

In this episode, we sat down with Rich Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations to understand how he has driven Menlo Innovations to success through teamwork and innovation. Tune in to this episode to discover:

Actionable strategies to transform your workplace into a hub of teamwork and innovation.

Insight into Menlo Innovations’ collaborative approach and how you can apply similar principles to boost efficiency, quality, and innovation within your workplace.

Real-world examples of successful collaboration across various industries.

Welcome to the Experience Strategy Podcast Newsletter! Like our popular and long-running Experience Strategy Podcast, this newsletter is dedicated to those who design, manage, and lead experience strategies for companies large and small. Our big purpose is to catalyze the growth of experience strategy by sharing the tools, techniques, and ideas that are used by the most impactful teams and companies.

In each newsletter you’ll find practical, actionable concepts, drawn from our most popular podcast episodes, that you can use to serve your customers, employees, and company.

In this episode, we have a captivating conversation with our special guest, Satyam Kantamneni, the Chief Experience Officer of UXReactor, one of the fastest-growing specialized experience design firms in the United States. Satyam’s extensive background includes roles at PayPal and Citrix, and he’s also the author of the highly acclaimed book, User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth. Join us as we talk with Satyam, about the evolving landscape of digital experiences, the role of systems in this evolution, and the hot topic on everyone’s minds - how to harness the power of AI to delight customers and add genuine value to your business.

So this new company wants to interview you for a role with their very successful organization. And you, being who you are, want to ensure this company will be a great fit. You want opportunities to grow—doesn’t everyone? You want real benefits if you can get them. Sure, you do. And of course you want to ensure that your experience working for the company is impactful.

Satyam Kantamneni is Managing Partner and Chief Experience Officer of UXReactor, former Managing Director of Product Design at Citrix and PayPal. He is the author of “User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth.” In this conversation, we talk to Satyam about AI as a force multiplier for companies who understand their customers’ needs.

Welcome to the Experience Strategy Podcast Newsletter! Like our popular and long-running Experience Strategy Podcast, this newsletter is dedicated to those who design, manage, and lead experience strategies for companies large and small. Our big purpose is to catalyze the growth of experience strategy by sharing the tools, techniques, and ideas that are used by the most impactful teams and companies.

In each newsletter you’ll find practical, actionable concepts, drawn from our most popular podcast episodes, that you can use to serve your customers, employees, and company.

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Kellie Glueck, the driving force behind North America’s Customer Experience and Marketing team at Kimberly Clark Professional, a subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark that uses a direct distributor model to serve end users in professional segments with brands like Kleenex or Scott or Cottonelle. Tune in as we explore the strategies behind transforming a B2B organization into a customer-centric powerhouse.

Companies with large sales forces are now building CX in an increasingly digital world: B-B selling today is less about personal relationships and more about value creation. As buyers evolve towards more digital interchanges they still want knowledgeable customer support to create the most value at each stage of the buyers’ journey. In this episode, we are joined by Kellie Glueck to hear how Kimberly-Clark Professional has adapted to customer and market changes to make CX a central aspect of its business-to-business model with customers.

The consumerization of healthcare has driven healthcare leaders to adopt measurement tools that most consumer-facing companies employ.

Unfortunately, not all of those tools worked as well as was advertised. For experience strategists in healthcare, the least effective tool today is the Net Promoter Score (NPS). Net Promoter Score is the most widely used consumer experience assessment metric. And some people absolutely swear by it.

Welcome to the Experience Strategy Podcast Newsletter! Like our popular and long-running Experience Strategy Podcast, this newsletter is dedicated to those who design, manage, and lead experience strategies for companies large and small. Our big purpose is to catalyze the growth of experience strategy by sharing the tools, techniques, and ideas that are used by the most impactful teams and companies.

In each newsletter you’ll find practical, actionable concepts, drawn from our most popular podcast episodes, that you can use to serve your customers, employees, and company.

In this week’s episode, we’re diving deep into a timeless storytelling framework that can help elevate your communication game. Join us as we explore the And, But, Therefore (ABT) framework with the renowned storyteller and expert, Park Howell, host of the acclaimed The Business of Story Training, Coaching & Keynotes, a published author of “Brand Bewitchery”, and co-author of “The Narrative Gym for Business”.

Do you want to excel through the stories you tell, but find yourself struggling to clarify your message and impact? Our guest today is Park Howell, known as The World’s Most Industrious Storyteller for his track record of growing purpose-driven brands by using the power of story.