Articles - Emotion

Emotion plays a major role in every customer interaction, influencing both satisfaction and loyalty. This hub of expert articles, practical guidance, and real-world examples looks at how advisors can recognise, respond to, and manage emotion during conversations. Learn how to handle emotional customers with empathy and professionalism, while maintaining confidence and control. You’ll also find advice for leaders on supporting advisors through emotional calls and creating a workplace culture that values understanding and emotional resilience.

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Customer Effort and Emotion – 10 Reasons to Take Action Today
Wellbeing and DE&I Questions Cover from General Section of 2023 Survey
Industry Stepping Up With Wellbeing and DE&I Strategies
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7 Steps to Evoke the Emotions You Want From Your Customers
How to Build an Emotional Connection with Customers
Turning Complaining Customers into Fans
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Five Steps to Map Emotions Onto the Customer Journey
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Examples of Customer Service Empathy Statements
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Emotional Motivators and Their Impact
Create Room to Breathe Instead of Making Knee-Jerk Reactions
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21 Tips to Make Your Customers Feel Truly Valued
Most Contact Centres Still Don’t Measure Customer Emotion in Their Metrics
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Understanding Sentiment Analysis
Most Contact Centres Do Not Measure Emotion in Their Metrics
Why Emotion Is the New Frontier in Customer Relations
Emotional Connections: The Building Blocks of Customer Loyalty
How to Use Psychology to Improve the Customer Experience
Podcast: How Can You Use Customer Emotions to Your Advantage?
How to Handle Emojis in Customer Service
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How to Improve Your Customer Service With Emotional Intelligence
Live Chat Probably Costs More than Phone Call