From The Archives: Episode 3: Nurturing Empathy in Customer Support with Natalie Ruhl
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Nurturing Empathy in Customer Support with Natalie Ruhl
How 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 podcast, first broadcast in January 2020, where I sit down with Natalie Ruhl, Director of Community Operations at SoundCloud. Natalie delves into the core of empathy, revealing how it serves as a fundamental pillar not just in customer interactions but also in effective teamwork. Whether you believe empathy can only be inherent or think it can be coached, this conversation will challenge and expand your understanding. Natalie shares the innovative methods her team employs, from role-playing scenarios to reading emails aloud, to nurture and enhance empathetic skills.
Discover the delicate balance between empathizing with customers and maintaining objective judgment, a skill crucial in avoiding potential pitfalls. Natalie emphasizes the importance of empathy in career progression within customer support and beyond, offering practical tips to integrate empathy into daily practices. This episode is a goldmine for anyone eager to refine their empathetic approach and improve their professional relationships. Don’t miss out on these transformative insights that promise to elevate both your personal and professional growth.
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