Martin is joined by Debra Eddy, guest lecturer at University College London (UCL), to discuss how universities are preparing the next generation of CX leaders. Debra shares her journey from fast-moving consumer goods marketing to academia, and how UCL builds real-world skills and employability for students while adapting to changes brought by AI.

Martin and Angelina explore the role of change management in CX transformation. Drawing from Angelina’s latest research and Martin’s past experiences, they unpack why CX programs stall and how organizations can better embed change into their operations. The conversation covers emotional engagement, leadership, AI, and practical strategies for driving lasting change.

In 2019, former CX Cast co-hosts Sam Stern and Jenny Wise brought Jason Bradshaw, then Chief Customer Officer at Volkswagen Group Australia, to discuss customer and employee experiences. As Angelina notes in the introduction, Jason shares a brief autobiography that highlights where his passion for service began. The interview explores the connection between exceptional employee and customer experiences, emphasizing genuinely caring for both groups is essential to achieve business returns from CX improvements.

Recurring CX Cast guest Su Doyle joins Angelina to dive into stakeholder management, discussing how to identify and prioritize stakeholders and various tools and strategies to engage them effectively. Su shares valuable insights on creating stakeholder personas and aligning metrics to drive collaboration and success. 

In this episode, Angelina and Martin dive into the evolving world of mobility, exploring how transportation systems — from EVs to mass transit — can be reimagined through a customer-centric lens. Joined by VP principal analyst Paul Miller and CX researcher Hannah Jachim, the conversation challenges traditional tech-centric narratives and emphasizes the importance of understanding real human needs in mobility design.

Watch the replay our our virtual roundtable to get a first look at the insights behind our upcoming Technology & Innovation and Security & Risk Summits!

Learn how to use AI to enhance customer relationships, preserve the human connection, and build long-term trust — all while gaining a competitive edge.

How can marketing work with CX to improve customer experience? This week, Angelina sits down with senior analyst Brad Haag to dive into the world of marketing measurement and analytics. Brad shares how to accurately measure the impact of marketing efforts, the evolution of marketing mix modeling, and the role of data science in modern marketing strategies.

Cecilie Kobbelgaard was tasked with driving journey orchestration at Grundfos. But the Global Customer Journey Manager recognized that the organization needed the basics first. So, she led the development of a customer journey mapping “cookbook”, turned the cookbook into skills, built a journey atlas, and standardized the approach so different business units were working the […]

As customers’ expectations shift due to their adoption of new technologies, organizations need to adapt. TCQ, Forrester’s Technology Change Quotient, measures the readiness of employees, teams, and organizations to adapt to technology in a way that drives productivity, creativity, and inventiveness. J. P. Gownder, VP, Principal Analyst joins us to explain how. Featuring: J. P. […]

Uncertainty is the only certainty in 2026. Learn how CIOs are using scenario planning to stay ahead of disruption and drive smarter decisions.

Angelina Gennis and Martin Gill sit down with Joana de Quintanilha, VP and principal analyst, to explore how companies can go beyond fixing broken experiences and cocreate breakthrough value with customers. Joana highlights actionable strategies and creative techniques, as well as how to strike the balance between data-driven insights and imaginative thinking to supercharge your customer journeys.

Originally episode 283, this recording focuses on how American Express evolved their VoC program. Show Notes: Originally episode 283, this recording focuses on how American Express evolved their VoC program. Luis Angel-Lalanne, VP of Customer Voice at Amex, shares his organization’s journey from survey fundamentals to a robust feedback program that continuously engages stakeholders in […]

Learn how Forrester’s Function-First Framework helps CX leaders simplify complex technology decisions, prioritize functionality, avoid wasted investments, and align tech with strategic business goals.

Joana de Quintanilha and first-time CX Cast guest Richard Sheahan unpack the creation and impact of the Experience Room — an immersive, hands-on learning experience debuted at Forrester's CX Summit EMEA 2025. Created to be fast-paced, emotionally engaging, and highly collaborative, the Experience Room offered participants — working together as a bank team to improve the home-buying experience — a unique, interactive way to engage customers with four key CX tools.

Discover strategies and tools to optimize 2026 B2B marketing budget planning with Forrester. Build adaptable, goal-driven plans that align with business objectives.

We come to you live this week from Forrester’s annual CX Summit NA conference in Nashville! This year, Forrester unveiled its new Total Experience Score framework, a new measurement that connects brand and CX to deliver a more comprehensive picture of where brands stand. We spoke to some Forrester analysts at the event to discuss the research they shared and insights they gathered.

Learn how to optimize budgets, prioritize resilient markets, adapt to evolving buyer behaviors, and leverage AI for growth. Don’t miss our data-backed budget strategies to thrive in uncertainty.

Learn how CIOs and CISOs can align budgets and strategies to tackle cybersecurity threats, prioritize risks, and implement solutions for 2026 volatility.