Articles - Empathy

Empathy is one of the most powerful skills an advisor can bring to any customer conversation. This page of expert insights, communication tips, and coaching resources explores how to recognise emotions, respond with care, and create meaningful connections with every customer. Learn how empathy improves satisfaction, reduces conflict, and helps teams handle challenging interactions more effectively. The resources also share training exercises and leadership ideas that encourage a culture where listening, understanding, and compassion come naturally.

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How to Coach Empathy in the Contact Centre – With Three Training Exercises
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Customer Service Language – With Examples
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An Action Plan for Customer Empathy
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26 Great Techniques for Showing Real Empathy in Customer Service
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Emotional Intelligence FAQs Answered by an Expert
Rapport Building With Angry Customers – With Examples
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10 Strategies for Overcoming Objection Handling in Sales
Apologising for the inconvenience, I'm Sorry
“Sorry for the Inconvenience” – How to Offer a Genuine Apology
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Customer Service Skills: How to Improve Empathy, Active Listening and Knowledge
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How to Deal With Rude Customers
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The Top 10 Most Important Customer Service Skills
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How to Deal With Difficult Customers
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13 Things Every Contact Centre Advisor Needs to Know
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“Dear Valued Customer” – 21 Tips For Writing a Great Customer Letter
How to Assess Quality on Email and Live Chat in the Contact Centre
How to Build Customer Trust From the Contact Centre
10 Customer Service Skills That Every Contact Centre Advisor Must Have
Customer Service Apologies – Keeping Sorry Fresh and Sincere
Call Centre Etiquette What Not to Say
15 Things You Should Never Say to a Customer
Build Rapport on the Phone for Success
How to Build Rapport on the Phone – With Examples
10 Top Tips to Improve Email in the Call Centre
10 Best Practices to Improve Customer Service Live Chat
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The Best Courtesy Words and Expressions to Use in Customer Service
Six of The Best Advisor Behaviours and How Technology Can Develop Them