Mapping For the Future With Empathy
On this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with WPP Client Leader for Boots Lead & European CXO for VMLY&R, Karen Boswell, about journey mapping for the future and the importance of practicing true human empathy. Plus, they talk about how CX leaders should approach the delicate balance between technology and privacy when building meaningful customer experiences. And they chat about how practitioners can approach journey mapping for the future in a rapidly changing environment post-pandemic.
Episode 3: Mapping For the Future With Empathy
On this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with WPP Client Leader for Boots Lead & European CXO for VMLY&R, Karen Boswell, about journey mapping for the future and the importance of practicing true human empathy. Plus, they talk about how CX leaders should approach the delicate balance between technology and privacy when building meaningful customer experiences. And they chat about how practitioners can approach journey mapping for the future in a rapidly changing environment post-pandemic.
On this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with WPP Client Leader for Boots Lead & European CXO for VMLY&R, Karen Boswell, about journey mapping for the future and the importance of practicing true human empathy. Plus, they talk about how CX leaders should approach the delicate balance between technology and privacy when building meaningful customer experiences. And they chat about how practitioners can approach journey mapping for the future in a rapidly changing environment post-pandemic.
- Host: Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick Brunker
- Guest: WPP Client Leader for Boots Lead & European CXO for VMLY&R - Karen Boswell
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Creators and Guests
Host
Nick Brunker
Nick is a Forrester CX-Certified professional with a versatile portfolio including more than a decade of discipline in human-centered experience strategy, insight-based digital transformation, eCommerce & omnichannel planning. As part of VMLY&R’s CX practice, Nick is responsible for cultivating a deep understanding of customer motivations and business needs to deliver best-in-class experiences for our clients – and, as importantly, the people they serve. He collaborates with senior leaders to drive strategic alignment, push thinking into action, and helps architect CX measurement frameworks to achieve customer and business objectives. Additionally, he is actively expanding the agency’s industry footprint through thought leadership and IP development. During his career, Nick has partnered with various Fortune 500 clients across numerous categories, including Ford Motor Company, Google, General Mills, Fifth Third Bank, and Southwest Airlines, among others. He and his wife, Abbey, reside in Cincinnati, Ohio, with their children Nolan, Emma & Ainsley, and their ten-year-old pup, Bailey.