
Customer Support Leaders
Customer Support Leaders have been there, on the front line with customers. They understand how things work, and the value of support. They understand the needs and foibles of their customer base. Unlike most other disciplines, there’s no training for this role. No two CS Leadership roles are alike. No two CS Leaders are alike. So this is our opportunity to hear from those leaders and learn from them. Whether you’re a CS leader now, or you aspire to be, this is the podcast for you! Hear different leaders discuss a topic with me, Charlotte Ward.
Episodes
342 episodes
From The Archives: 56: Building Leaders in Your Team with Meredith Molloy
Ever wondered what distinguishes a true leader from the rest? Join me, Charlotte Ward, as I unlock the secrets of leadership potential within customer support teams alongside Meredith Malloy. Discover how to identify the "unicorns" among your t...
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277: Reducing Escalations Through Strategic Engineering Partnerships; with Robert Cabral
Unlock the secrets to mastering technical support as we, Robert Cabral and I, guide you through the art of enlisting engineering support for complex inquiries. You'll discover how data-driven strategies can transform your support processes,...
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From The Archives: 49: Hiring in Support with Alyssa Percell
Unlock the secrets to building a standout customer support team by tuning into our captivating conversation with Alyssa Purcell, a seasoned manager from New York City. Alyssa brings her expertise to the table, offering strategies for crafting p...
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276: Mastering Incident Management - Part 4b of 6; with Kat Gaines
Unlock the secrets to mastering incident management with our latest episode featuring the insightful Kat Gaines. Discover how to transform your customer support strategy by crafting effective incident communications and building strong interdep...
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From The Archives: 47: Hiring in Support with Kristina King
Kristina King returns to the spotlight, sharing her remarkable pivot from finance and teaching to becoming a technical support engineer, all without a formal CS degree. Kristina's narrative underscores the power of varied backgrounds in tech, i...
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275: Unlocking the Power of Fractional Leadership in Customer Support; with Brian Levine
Ever wondered how startups can access top-tier leadership without bringing on full-time executives? Brian Levine, joins me to share his journey and unpacks the innovative concept of frac...
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From The Archives: 41: Careers in Support with Matt Dale
From The Archives: Careers in SupportDiscover the secrets of building a thriving career in the customer support industry as Matt Dale joins me to unravel the multitude of paths available for support team members. ...
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274: Mastering Incident Management - Part 4 of 6; with Kat Gaines
What happens when the adrenaline rush of an incident meets the need for effective communication? Join us as we chat with Kat Gaines, the leader of PagerDuty’s developer advocacy and community team, who brings her expertise to the table. You’ll ...
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From The Archives: 40: Looking Beyond the Numbers with Mike Redbord
Mike Redbord, a seasoned veteran from HubSpot with over a decade of experience, joins us to unravel the mysteries of managing customer support beyond mere numbers. Discover why Michael believes that looking past the spreadsheets can uncover sto...
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273: Balancing Automation and Human Touch in Customer Support; with Cory Brown & Elliot Fox
Discover how to master the delicate art of balancing automation with human interaction in customer support, as Corey Brown and Elliot Fox share their expert insights. Facing the pressure to adopt AI while keeping a personal touch can be challen...
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From The Archives: 36: Looking Beyond the Numbers with Ash Rhodes
Unlock the secrets behind the spreadsheets and discover the hidden complexities of customer support with me and my special guest Ash Rhodes. Ash brings his seasoned perspective on the pitfalls of reducing support staff to mere numbers, remindin...
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272: Transforming Support Teams: Leadership, Collaboration, and Building Cross-Functional Relationships; with Steve Tondé
Ever wondered how a support desk manager transforms the reputation of their team from the "black sheep" to a pivotal player in brand development and customer interaction? Join me, Charlotte Ward, as I sit down with Steve Tondé from PayShepherd,...
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From The Archives: 11: Awkward Conversations with Hilary Dudek
What if handling awkward workplace conversations could be less daunting and more compassionate? Join us as we sit down with Hilary Dudek from Gluco, who shares her expert strategies for navigating these challenging discussions with grace and em...
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271: Mastering Incident Management - Part 3 of 6; with Kat Gaines
What makes a Customer Liaison Officer indispensable during incident management? Join us as we tap into the expertise of Kat Gaines, who shares her invaluable experience and detail...
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270: Mastering Leadership Communication in Startup Support; with Andrew Rios
Mastering Leadership Communication in Startup Support; with Andrew RiosHow do you transform data into compelling business narratives? Join us in Episode 270 of the Customer Support Leaders Podcast, where Andrew Rios returns to share his...
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269: Building Successful Call Centers from the Ground Up; with Joe DiNatale
Ever wondered what it takes to build a high-performing contact center from scratch? Join us as we uncover the secrets with Joe DiNatale. Joe is a contact center executive with extensi...
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From The Archives: Episode 3: Nurturing Empathy in Customer Support with Natalie Ruhl
Nurturing Empathy in Customer Support with Natalie RuhlHow can you genuinely connect with your customers and create a more harmonious workplace? Join me in this enlightening episode from the archives of the Customer Support Leaders podc...
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268: Mastering Incident Management - Part 2 of 6; with Kat Gaines
Mastering Incident Management - Part 2 of 6; with Kat GainesEmbark on an insightful expedition into the nerve center of incident management with Kat Gaines and myself, as we unravel the essentials of tailoring an effective process for yo...
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267: Finding the Balance Between Product and Functional Expertise; with Colin Flanigan
Finding the Balance Between Product and Functional Expertise; with Colin FlaniganUnlock the secrets of superior product support with Charlotte Ward and special guest Colin Flanigan, Director of Customer Experience at Sage, in a conversa...
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266: The Art of Crafting Impactful Survey Questions; with Nick Zeisler
Prepare to be enlightened as we sit down with the incomparable Nick Zeisler, or Zee as we fondly call him, for a riveting discussion on the essential role of Voice of the Customer (VO...
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265: Nurturing Your Professional Network: Authentic Strategies for Support Folk; with Jason Yun
Nurturing Your Professional Network: Authentic Strategies for Support Folk; with Jason YunHave you ever felt like a solitary island in the vast ocean of your professional life? This sensation is all too familiar for support professi...
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264: Mastering Incident Management - Part 1 of 6; with Kat Gaines
Mastering Incident Management - Part 1 of 6; with Kat GainesUnlock the secrets to seamless service as we navigate the critical world of incident management with the expertise of Kat Gaines...
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263: Connecting Actions to Customer Outcomes; with Sarah Caminiti
Connecting Actions to Customer Outcomes; with Sarah CaminitiUnlock the secrets of truly impactful leadership and customer support with our special guest, Sarah Caminiti, a seasoned expert in the field. Together, we dissect the profound i...
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From The Archives: 2: Mastering Empathy in Customer Support; with Matt Dale
Empathy isn't just a buzzword—it's the cornerstone of exceptional customer support. Discover the transformative power of understanding and walking a mile in your customer's shoes with Matt Dale, a consummate expert in the field. We peel back th...
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262: Enhancing Everyone's Experience with Exceptional Supportability; with Alexis Grant
Enhancing Everyone's Experience with Exceptional Supportability; with Alexis GrantUnlock the secrets to crafting a B2B SaaS experience that customers love and support teams can rally behind. That's what we're bringing to the table with <...
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