Causonomics

Causonomics

Join our CEO, Jo Causon, as she discusses all things customer service, with frank and open conversations on how we centre the customer to benefit consumers, business, society, and the wider UK economy.

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July 9, 2025 41 mins

This week, Jo Causon sits down with a very interesting guest - TV star, magician, and corporate speaker Ben Hanlin joins Causonomics to discuss his own career and how its evolved, as well as the surprising links between stage performance and customer excellence. 

 

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This week, Jo Causon catches up with former CEO of Adnams Brewery and current Chair of Norse Group, Andy Wood OBE, to chat about what makes great, differentiating, sustainable service. 

 

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May 14, 2025 29 mins

This week, we move back into the financial world, as Jo sits down with Jane Sydenham, Investment Director, Rathbones. They discuss the intersection between the world of investment and the world of service, and what businesses can focus on to weather economic uncertainty. 

 

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May 1, 2025 45 mins

Causonomics returns once more, with Jo Causon sitting down with inspirational entrepreneur and investor Joanna Jenson, creator of the Child's Farm skincare range.

Joanna and Jo discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur and the challenges to be overcome, as well as why great service should be the cornerstone of any good brand. 

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April 2, 2025 42 mins

This week, Jo is joined by improv comedian and accomplished business coach Neil Mullarkey, where they discuss the intersection between improvisation, thinking on your feet, and providing a more human and real service experience for your customers. 

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March 5, 2025 45 mins

Angela MacDonald CBE, Deputy Chief Executive and Second Permanent Secretary with HMRC, joins Jo Causon this week to discuss her role, her approach to leadership, and how to keep up with a rapidly evolving customer landscape.

 

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February 20, 2025 43 mins

Jo catches up this week with decorated financial services leader Dame Alison Rose, where they chat about the importance of centring the customer and what business leaders can do to ensure a focus on customer outcomes. 

 

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February 4, 2025 43 mins

Season 2 of Causonomics is back with a bang, as Jo sits down with the head of one of Britain's most beloved luxury retail brands. Tom Athron, CEO, Fortnum & Mason discusses how great customer service remains a key differentiator in a fast-changing customer landscape. 

 

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December 18, 2024 40 mins

This week Jo Causon sits down with a legend in the business world, Sir John Timpson, to discuss how his unique management style has empowered generations of employees to provide differentiating levels of service for the business.

 

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December 4, 2024 35 mins

Jo Causon catches up with Dame Irene Hays, head of Hays Travel, where they talk about Dame Irene's fascinating career, and how great customer service has been a huge differentiator for Hays Travel. 

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November 19, 2024 44 mins

In this week’s episode, Jo Causon sits down with Chief Economist and Head of Research at Panmure Liberum, Simon French, to discuss how a focus on customer service can lead to long term economic growth for the UK.

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November 6, 2024 41 mins

This week, ahead of the busiest quarter for retail, Jo Causon catches up with Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts to chat about the importance of customer loyalty and retention in an increasingly competitive landscape. 

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October 22, 2024 50 mins

Join The Institute of Customer Service CEO Jo Causon as she chats with the Financial Times' consumer editor Claer Barrett, who discusses the impact of poor service from both a consumer and a business lens. 

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October 8, 2024 37 mins

Join The Institute of Customer Service CEO Jo Causon as she chats with first direct CEO Chris Pitt about what it takes to be a customer-focused business leader. 

 

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