• Fast Food, Faster Feedback: McDonald's 96% Faster Feedback Loop Driving Loyalty and Experience
    May 26 2025

    In this episode, Michael Dominish shares how McDonald’s Australia rebuilt its feedback loop from the ground up, slashing resolution times by 96%. With metrics like “contacts per million” and smarter workflows, this episode shows how to turn feedback into fuel for growth, loyalty, and operational alignment.

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    14 mins
  • Designing Experiences That Stick: Aegon’s CX Journey with Claire Bristowe
    May 14 2025

    In this episode of the XI Café Podcast, we sit down with Claire Bristowe, Connecting with Customers Programme Manager at Aegon, to explore how Aegon is designing experiences that make a real difference to customers’ lives. From reshaping customer journeys to embedding a culture of empathy and insight-led decision making, Claire shares practical lessons from the frontline of CX transformation.

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    18 mins
  • Breaking Barriers in CX: Learn from AboitizPower
    Feb 3 2025

    How do you drive customer experience transformation in a sector where tradition runs deep? In this episode, Head of Customer Experience, Melody Lim tells listeners how in just two years, AboitizPower boosted digital adoption by 250%, built a data-driven CX strategy, and prepared for open-market competition. Transformation isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment—it’s about building one.

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    16 mins
  • Elevating B2B Success: Iress Unveils the Transformative Power of CX
    Sep 25 2024

    In this episode of XI Café, we talk with Marie Corfield, Customer Experience Lead at Iress, about their journey from traditional feedback methods to a fully integrated CX program. Discover how Iress transformed their approach to customer relationships, overcame challenges, and the actionable insights that can help your business elevate its own customer experience. Tune in for inspiration and practical takeaways!

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    13 mins
  • Specsavers: Built on Value, Defined by Expertise
    Sep 11 2024

    A true customer experience champion, Martin Cottell, Head of Customer Operations at Specsaver NA, is all about making customers the heart of the business. With 17 years at Specsavers, he’s led the charge in driving CX innovation and strategic growth across Northern Europe. In this podcast Martin reveals how Specsavers transforms customer feedback into powerful business change.

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    14 mins
  • Securing Brand Loyalty in the Third Wave of CX
    May 15 2024

    Simon Fraser, VP Insights and Consultancy at InMoment, and Stanford Swinton, discuss key strategies to secure brand loyalty amidst the evolving landscape of customer experience (CX).

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    19 mins
  • Thriving Communities Through Customer Experience: A Deep Dive Into Downer's CX Journey
    Apr 7 2024

    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.

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    25 mins
  • What Does Customer Experience Look Like at NZ Post? A Perspective from the CX Awards’ Best CX Team
    Jan 25 2024

    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.

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    28 mins