The Future of Smart Fashion

Dr. Natalie Petouhoff is the author of the award-winning WSJ best-selling book Empathy in Action. She guides brands to see empathy as a business construct that helps them reduce costs and increase value because they are delivering great customer and employee experiences. 

In this episode of The Experience Strategy Podcast, we explore the transformative power of empathy and its crucial role in shaping exceptional experiences for employees and customers. 

Check out Dr. Petouhoff’s book here. To dive deeper into the world of creating memorable experiences that drive customer loyalty and growth, follow Joe Pine and read his groundbreaking book, The Experience Economy. 

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In this episode, we are joined by resilience expert, Simon T. Bailey, who launched his career at The Disney Institute. Listen to the episode to learn: 

• The importance of transitioning from ego-driven to eco-conscious leadership

• Practical strategies for building trust and fostering innovation in today’s organizations

• How to create environments where employees can thrive and customers feel valued. 

Tune in now to enhance your leadership skills and transform your organization. For access to the transcripts to the episode, click here.

In this episode of the Experience Strategy Podcast, we are joined by Lee Roquet, the CEO of Finch, e-commerce marketing company. We talk about

• What Lee has learned in the shift from Chief Customer Officer roles to CEO roles- and what he now wishes every experience strategist knew. 

• How to lead companies with an experience mindset

• How to lead teams with a people-first approach.

Don’t miss this powerful and inspiring conversation! For access to the transcripts to the episode, click here. 

Tune in to this episode of the Experience Strategy Podcast, featuring Craig Langlois, Equity of Learning District Data Coordinator for Berkshire Public Schools, to peek at the challenges and opportunities our public school systems face when creating experiences. Alongside guest host Mary Putman we look at how a well crafted experience strategy can make all the difference in bridging the gaps between creativity, innovation, and education.

Click here, to access the transcripts to this episode. 

In this episode, Sherif Mityas, a trailblazing leader at the helm of a conglomerate encompassing 57 distinctive restaurant chains, delves into the pivotal role of distinct value propositions and shared services in shaping the future of dining experiences. Highlighting the shift from convenience to a deeper focus on creating unparalleled experiences, Sherif explains how guest-centered leadership, blended with emotion, vision, and lots of data becomes a powerful recipe for innovation, personalization at scale, and business growth. This conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolving restaurant industry, where technology meets nostalgia.

Learn more about industry trends in our 2024 Experience Strategy Trend Report.

Click here, to access the transcripts to the conversation with Sherif. 

If you’re a fan of the Experience Strategy Podcast then you’re familiar with the idea of time well spent- in today’s episode Alain Hunkins author of CRACKING THE LEADERSHIP CODE who has more than 20 years in leadership training, adult learning and organizational development, is joining us to explore what time well spent looks like specifically in the employee experience - and how leaders can ensure that the time employees spend at work is valuable.

For the full transcript of today's discussion with Alain, click here.

The cultural and economic forces influencing your customer in 2024 will have a lasting impact on your experience strategy. Join Dave Norton, Experience Strategy Futurist, and Aransas Savas, lead researcher for our Trend Report, for insights and guidance from our decade-long study into customer behavior and mindsets.

This episode isn’t just a glance at trends; it’s a deep dive into the interconnected tapestry shaping the future of your strategy. In this episode, we dissect the value of time versus money, the paradoxical impact of technology on time scarcity, the evolution of smart homes, and the prevalent loneliness amidst reduced physical interactions. But here’s the kicker – beyond just trends, we discuss the critical need for businesses to transcend superficial personalization. Discover how to authentically align experiences with customer desires and behaviors. Tune in for a roadmap to adapt, thrive, and craft winning experience strategies amid the rapidly evolving landscape.

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. 

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.

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.