Based on her PhD in CX and her 25+ years of experience driving CX transformation programs globally, dr. Zanna van der Aa explains the core concepts of Customer Experience transformation, navigating you through the sense and nonsense, sharing do's and don'ts, lessons learnt and successful, inspiring interventions. She combines her scientific background with a very no-nonsense, pragmatic, energizing approach that you can apply immediately in your day-to-day work. Always connecting it to her vision…
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Zanna & Miranda - The leadership behaviors | EPS #64
This is part of our Leadership Behavior Series, where we're diving deeper into some of the 21 behaviors from my new book on human-centric CX transformation: Once You See It . In this episode, Miranda and I talk about something that fuels every transformation from the inside out: bringing the energy. And I don't just mean being loud or high-octane about it. I mean knowing your energy — what drives…
Richard Stark - The leadership behaviors series | EPS #63
This is part of our Leadership Behavior Series, where we're diving deeper into some of the 21 behaviors from my new book on human-centric CX transformation: Once You See It. In this episode, Richard and I talk about something I think is absolutely foundational for any leader navigating transformation: understanding their context. And I don't just mean knowing your stakeholders or your org chart. I…
This is part of our Leadership Behavior Series, where we're diving deeper into some of the 21 behaviors from my new book on human-centric CX transformation: Once You See It . In this episode, Joanna and I talk about something that I think is genuinely changing the way the best organisations approach change: adaptive transformation. And I know what you might be thinking — we already have a roadmap,…
Richard Stark - The leadership behaviors series | EPS #61
This is part of our Leadership Behavior Series, where we're diving deeper into some of the 21 behaviors from my new book on human-centric CX transformation: Once You See It. In this episode, Richard and I talk about something that I think is really foundational for leaders: embracing your courage. And I don't mean the loud, heroic kind. I mean the quiet, daily kind — the kind that asks you: am I…
Create a reflection rhythm - The leadership behaviors series | EPS #60
This is part 1 of our Leadership Behavior Series, where we're diving deeper into some of the 21 behaviors from my new book on human-centric CX transformation: Once You See It . In this episode, Miranda and I talk about something that I think is really crucial for leaders: creating a reflection rhythm. And I know, I know, your calendar is probably back to back with meetings. Trust me, I get it. But…
The CEO’s Guide to Human-Centric Transformation – Once You See It | EPS #59
Most CEOs agree Customer Experience drives business results. But few know how to make it work beyond the buzzwords. In this episode, Dr. Zanna van der Aa shares the CEO án CX transformation lead perspective of her new book Once You See It — a practical guide for leaders who want to make human-centric transformation measurable, scalable, and real. You’ll learn: Why 4 out of 5 CX programs fail — and…
AI is transforming business, but not always in the right direction. In CX, it’s easy to get lost in the hype. Tools that automate workflows are suddenly called “AI,” and efficiency becomes more important than experience. This episode demystifies the five biggest myths about AI in Customer Experience—and shows how leaders can use AI to enhance the human experience instead of replacing it. What…
How to Activate Leadership to Embrace the Customer Perspective | EPS #57
Many CX teams struggle with getting leaders to actively contribute to customer experience transformation. While most leaders say they support CX initiatives, translating that into meaningful action is often the real challenge. In this episode, we explore a proven 3-step framework for leadership activation: 1. Understand Their Needs - Move beyond generic approaches by having deep one-on-one…
10 Tips To Enhance Employee Experience as a Design Principle | EPS #56
In Podcast #56 we dive into the big question: how do you use Employee Experience (EX) as a design principle for every CX-transformation? Want to explore and learn more after this podcast? Just send me a DM on LinkedIn! Zanna explains why the mantra “there’s no CX without EX” only matters when you make it concrete. Expect straight-talking examples, behavioural-science nuggets and loads of practical…
Five CX Wins Every COO Can Deliver - And the Behaviours That Make Them Happen | EPS #55
Turning CX from a project into daily practice takes more than slogans. This episode shares a practical COO playbook and if you’d like to explore bringing this to life, just drop me a DM on LinkedIn. In this episode of the C-suite series dr. Zanna van der Aa and Miranda Nijenhuis discuss the top five COO benefits and behaviors for successful CX transformation, aimed at executives who wonder: “How…