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July 21, 2025 • 44 mins

In this episode of CX and Culture Connection, host Matt Egol, CCXP, welcomes Chris Hodges, author of Noble Automation Now, to discuss the transformative power of AI and intelligent automation in customer and employee experiences. Chris emphasizes that while the potential of AI is vast, the real challenge lies in ensuring data quality, fostering human-centered AI, and integrating these technologies thoughtfully into organizational culture. He shares compelling examples, like AI-driven call center support that anticipates customer issues in real time, dramatically reducing wait times and empowering frontline employees to deliver exceptional service.


Chris also explores how AI can be a catalyst for building a human-centric workplace, helping employees become heroes rather than overwhelmed by complex systems. He highlights the importance of leadership in guiding organizations through technological change with respect, clarity, and a focus on human potential—drawing from concepts like Noblesse Oblige and the hero's journey. The conversation touches on cultivating a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and agility to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.


Tune in to discover practical insights on leveraging AI for impactful customer and employee experiences, the cultural shifts needed to support innovation, and how leaders can navigate the fear and opportunities of this technological revolution.


Listen to the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmm4F7lvwNE


#AI #Automation #CX #Culture #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #HeroJourney


00:00 Introduction to AI and Customer Experience

05:01 Transforming Customer Interactions with AI

10:11 AI Use Cases in Customer Experience

15:12 The Role of AI in Employee Experience

20:01 Noble Automation and Leadership

24:47 The Hero's Journey in Business

29:55 Conclusion and Future of AI in CX and EX


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More about Matt Egol and JourneySpark Consulting:


Matthew Egol, Host, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of JourneySpark Consulting

A partner at PwC Strategy for more than 15 years, Matt is a recognized thought leader in the experience management space. Matt has worked across a broad set of industries, from retail to consumer goods to healthcare to financial services to technology to industrials. Matt helps companies enhance their organizational effectiveness and build capabilities that fuse human-centered design with analytics, evolving their culture to be more customer-driven.


Matt is a regular speaker and author on customer experience, enterprise agility, and culture topics. He has authored more than 25 articles in leading publications and is a subject matter expert with MMA Global. Matt graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth and received his MBA from Columbia, where he received the Abe Shuchman Memorial Award in marketing.


Matt launched JourneySpark Consulting to work closely with CX leaders to help shape their vision, build and develop their teams, and evolve their cultures.


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