#26 How to build your CX leadership knowledge and grow in authority, with Olga Potaptseva

CX Leadership Talks

In this episode of CX Leadership Talks your host Nienke Bloem is joined by the inspiring consultant and CEO, Olga Potaptseva. Olga, a seasoned consultant and CEO, dives deep into the concept of authority in the CX world.

She shares insights on her career journey, the power of adapting, and building authority through consulting. Discover her resourceful CX Panda platform, her unique time management approach, and the importance of staying updated in the CX landscape.

Join us as we explore the valuable lessons she learned throughout her career and how she's making a positive impact in the world of customer experience!

About Olga Potaptseva (visit her LinkedIn profile here)

Olga Potaptseva is a renowned expert in customer experience (CX) strategy and business transformation. She founded the European Customer Consultancy, where she serves as a lead consultant. Her passion is in partnering with organizations worldwide to enable harmonious customer-informed operating models that benefit customers, employees, and the bottom line. She is known for her practical, hands-on approach and always strives to deeply understand their business, stakeholders, strategic objectives, change barriers, and trust factors before jointly implementing customer-centric change.

Olga has worked with numerous global brands like Manola Blahnik and AstraZeneca. to drive their CX initiatives. Next to that she is also the founder of CX Panda. She holds a degree in Economics and International Relations and has furthered her expertise with various certifications in customer experience management.
Timestamped overview

00:00 Our first meeting during a CXPA Leaders Advanced Conference, while doing Pilates.

05:46 Emphasizing the need for clarity in business communication.

07:47 Disheartened by market research, pursued customer-centric role.

11:47 Experienced CX professionals utilize CX Panda for resources.

14:27 Inspiration for creating a knowledge base.

17:08 Seek inspiration and information from various sources.

20:42 All leaders are accountable for customer experiences.

27:42 Balancing work and life as an entrepreneur.

30:28 Flexibility within structure helps manage priorities effectively.

33:53 LinkedIn honesty and marketplace for consultants.

40:00 Consultants provide adaptable structure for complex organizations.

42:50 Recommendation of books.

About the platform CX Panda: https://cx-panda.com/
Olga’s recommendations

CX is a pilgrimage, by Nienke Bloem: Link Netherlands Link Amazon
Our Iceberg is melding, by John Kotter: Link
That’s Not How We Do It Here, by John Kotter: Link

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