The CXPod – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the CX Pod, Michael Killeen shares his extensive experience in customer experience (CX) and discusses the importance of defining CX, the role of employees and shareholders, and the challenges organizations face in implementing effective CX strategies. He emphasizes the need for cross-departmental collaboration, the significance of voice of the customer programs, and offers practical advice on securing funding for customer-centric improvements. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of CX, particularly with the integration of AI and the necessity for organizations to adapt and innovate to meet customer needs.

Michael is found on linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-killeen-cx/

In this episode of the CX pod, hosts Merete and Joanna welcome Lavrans Løvlie from former Livework Norway, now PwC to discuss the evolution of service design and its impact on customer experience. Lavrans shares his journey from industrial design to service design, the founding of Livework, and the transition to PwC. The conversation delves into the definition of customer experience, the importance of understanding customer journeys, and the complexities of ownership and responsibility in customer experience management. They also delve into the nuances of customer experience and management, exploring the evolution of customer-centric practices and the impact of technology on customer interactions, even touching upon the importance of voice of the customer programs and the role of employee experience in shaping company culture. The conversation culminates in practical advice on securing funding for customer-centric initiatives, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that considers business, customer, and employee perspectives.

To follow Lavrans on Linkedin his profile is found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavrans-lovlie/

Meet Ulrika Jonsson, CEO of Brilliant Future! We are touching upon important subjects like customer centric culture, digitalizing the customer journey and Ulrika shares her experience with transforming the culture in Microsoft and how Brilliant Future aims to be - and is, a strategic partner for their customers.

If you want to connect with Ulrika you will find her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrika-jonsson/

And also pay a visit to Brilliant Future, they are found here: https://brilliantfuture.se/

So ensure total transparency: Our pod-host Merete is on the board for Brilliant Future AB.

Meet Diane, probably one of the greatest CX Celebrities we have in our time, and listen as we take her trough our question challenge!

With over 25 years of customer experience, sales and marketing leadership, Diane is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Experience Catalysts, a consulting and training firm that helps CX executives develop and grow customer and associate engagement programs. She is also a Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) and a past CEO and Emeritus Chair of the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA), a global non-profit organization that advances the CX field.

You will find Diane on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianemagers/

Robin might be Denmarks answer to Petter Stordalen energy-wize, and they are not that different in other aspects either! Robin booked a one way ticket to California and Silicon Valley at the age of 21 and didnt return until many years later. He has worked for companies like Matterport, Linkedin, Salesforce, WeWork to mention some, and currently he is transforming Zensai into a Customer Obsesed plattform for human engagement! Listen as he takes on our challenge with passion and lots of humor in this episode of The CXPod!

To follow Robin on linkedin, use this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robingdaniels/

Katja Olilla has over 20 years of experience in B2B branding, communications and marketing. Currently she is the V of Group marketing and communications at Ahlstrom, where she is also responsible for establishing their NPS program, gaining actionable insight to operationalize improvements for their customers. Listen in to Katja giving us her take on our 13 question challenge, while we paralelly discover at least two rabbit holes, get excited about sustainability and the connection between brand and CX! Enjoy!

And if you want to follow or connect with Katja you find her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katja-ollila-b7a8382/

What does harmony have to do with Customer and Human experience? We asked Olga Potaptseva, CX consultant and CEO at European Customer Consultancy (ECC), our 13 questions and once again we got new perspectives to them. Do not miss out on this educational episode, and also check out Olgas Linkedin and last but not least: CX panda!

You will find Olga here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-potaptseva/

and CX Panda here: https://cx-panda.com/

Melanie is the Global Partnership Leader at Kantar X Qualtrics, she is part of the Kantar CX Leadership Team and same as The CXPod's host Merete, Melanie is also a twin mum! This, and her quite different take on our 13 question challenge has made her an excellent guest at our podcast - enjoy this episode filled with laughter and great shopping tips too!

PS: As we struggled a bit with delayed sound in this episode, we seem to interrupt eachother even more than usual. Hope you can bear with us :D

You can find and reach out to Melanie here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-wright-90699827/

Meet Stine, this firework of a CX enthusiast from Denmark! With a great passion for inclusive customer experiences, she touches on two of the topics that we are the absolute most passionate about here at The CXPod! Stine explains why being inclusive and taking this factor into consideration when working with customer journeys is important - for humanity and for business, and she does off course also take on our 13 question challenge!

If you want to reach Stine, her linkedin is found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stinemarsal/

Jannecke is one of, if not the most experienced CX professionals in Norway. She is the CEO of Customer C, she is a founder of NCXN, a board member, mother and a strategy consultant! We are pleased to welcome Jannecke back to the pod, this time, for our 13 question challenge!

Jannecke is found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janneckedrangerthveding/

and to read more about Customer C: https://www.customerc.no/