Podcast episodes

  • Thriving Communities Through Customer Experience: A Deep Dive Into Downer's CX Journey

    Thriving Communities Through Customer Experience: A Deep Dive Into Downer's CX Journey

    Discover new ideas for linking CX and EX initiatives to ROI in the latest episode of XI Café! In this episode, we speak with CX and EX leaders at Downer, a prominent infrastructure services company with over 150 years of history across the Trans-Tasman. Downer’s Scott Wilson and Jake Grayson-Barker share with us valuable perspectives on leveraging feedback across multiple business units, embracing agility amongst emergencies, and achieving tangible business outcomes through effective CX and EX initiatives.

  • What Does Customer Experience Look Like at NZ Post? A Perspective from the CX Awards’ Best CX Team

    What Does Customer Experience Look Like at NZ Post? A Perspective from the CX Awards’ Best CX Team

    Discover the secrets behind exceptional customer experiences with the latest episode of XI Cafe! In this episode, we dive deep into the strategies and achievements of NZ Post, the proud winner of the 2023 Best CX Team at the CX Awards. Join us as we explore their journey, innovative approaches, and the team dynamics that set them apart in delivering outstanding customer experiences.

  • Digital Transformation With KARL STORZ’s Sylvain Pingont

    Digital Transformation With KARL STORZ’s Sylvain Pingont

    In this episode of the XI Café Podcast, we spoke with KARL STORZ’s Digital Marketing & Customer Excellence Manager SEA and Taiwan—Sylvain Pingont. Sylvain brings with him over 15 years of customer experience expertise delivering projects in international cross functional teams. He has experience shaping the business requirements all the way through the process until program roll-out, and he joined the podcast to tell us how his team did it.

  • Emerging Insights: A Conversation with Rising Star Nominee Tessa Hoffman from NZ Post

    Emerging Insights: A Conversation with Rising Star Nominee Tessa Hoffman from NZ Post

    In this episode of the XI Café Podcast, we’re talking to Customer Insights Specialist at New Zealand Post —Tessa Hoffman. In this episode, we delve into Tessa’s journey from research beginnings agency-side to her pivotal role at NZ Post. Tessa also discusses her recent Rising Star of the Year nomination and a few insights projects she’s been working on.

  • Navigating CX Evolution: Insights from Luka Popovac

    Navigating CX Evolution: Insights from Luka Popovac

    In this episode we delve into the world of customer experience with Luka Popovac, Graincorp’s Head of CX. Luka has unique experience transforming the CX function at one of the world’s largest automotive brands and quick service food restaurants. Discover how CX shapes today's business landscape and what lies ahead.