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July 21, 2025 15 mins

In this final episode before summer, Nienke shares her Power of ONE, a refreshing take on CX leadership that skips the frameworks and dives into behavior, trust, and real connection. 

You’ll get: 

  • 3 CX micro-missions
  • 9 practical actions (yes, totally doable!)
  • A summer challenge: pick one each week and go for it 

Backed by insights from Harvard Business on how trust is built through small, authentic actions, this episode is a must-listen for CX leaders who want to lead with heart and make real impact through the little things. 

No budget required. No approval needed. Just action. 

Whether you’re still working or already easing into the holiday spirit, this episode will inspire you to keep CX human, purposeful, and powerful - one small step at a time. 

Listen now and start your summer ripple. 

 

Time-stamped overview: 

00:00 Summer CX Leadership episode  05:34 Engage one customer directly  08:15 Encouraging recognition and openness  10:48 Start meetings with Customer stories  13:43 Micro actions: Power of one 

 

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About Nienke  

Nienke Bloem is often called the Customer Experience speaker in the blue dress.     

She's a global CX thought leader, educator and a global keynote speaker who inspires audiences with best practices and proven methodologies. She leads a speaking practice, a CX game company and a training business; she breathes Customer Experiences and is author of two CX books.    

Her two-day Customer Experience Masterclass is known as the best program to prepare for your CCXP and she is the go-to person for CX leaders who want to advance their leadership and bring direct results from their Customer Experience transformation programs. Since 2020, she hosts a CX Leadership Masterminds program and helps leaders spice up their leadership and deliver an engaging CX Story including a solid CX Strategy. Besides, she is a modern-day pilgrim and found the parallel with leading customer centric transformations.     

With her over 20 years of corporate experience, she speaks the business language. Her keynotes and education programs in Customer Experience are inspiring and hands-on. She is one of the few Recognized Training Partners of the CXPA and it is her mission to Make Customer Experience Work and help you deliver business results. Subscribe to her weekly CX Greetz to stay tuned.  

  

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Leave a quick rating or review in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a fellow CX leader who’s ready to spice up their influence!  

 

Nienke will be back with fresh CX energy on Monday, August 25. Until then, keep it simple, keep it human, and start small. 

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