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.

86% of Contact Centres Crave Empathy and Rapport Building Skills
Recorded Webinar: Building Rapport Over the Telephone
The Secret to Building Real Rapport
Beating Phone Rage with Care
Developing empathy in the call centre
Top tips for dealing with redundancy survivors
How to Make a Good Script Invisible to the Customer
Customer Experience Management (CEM) – What is it really about?
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How to Give Great Customer Service
Customer loyalty – fact or fiction?
What can contact centres learn from market traders?
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The Top Ten Customer Annoyances to Avoid
Recorded Webinar: Building Emotional Intelligence into the Contact Centre
Only 2% of Advisors Have Great Levels of Rapport and Empathy
Six of The Best Advisor Behaviours and How Technology Can Develop Them
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7 Key Ideas for Winning Customer Loyalty
The Hapless 13: Phrases That Call Centre Agents Must NEVER Say
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Soft Skills in Call Centres
How to Improve Empathy in the Call Centre