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Schedule 2025

Michael MattsonChief Empathy OfficerWalk a Mile CX

As a customer experience catalyst, I fuse emotional intelligence, empathy, and strategic technology to humanize and elevate customer journeys. Leveraging robust analytics, I immerse organizations in empathy-driven methodologies that cultivate emotional connections and deliver exceptional experiences. A champion of responsible AI integration, I enable streamlined operations and best-in-class service through intelligent solutions governed by ethical practices. My hands-on expertise in continuous improvement tackles root causes, optimizing processes for unparalleled loyalty and sustainable growth. Drawing from my entrepreneurial roots in photography, my superpower lies in giving customers a voice by viewing experiences through their unique lens. This perspective allows me to refine product development and shape innovative strategies that foster trust. As an empathetic leader, I guide organizations in becoming authentically customer-centric and primed for success in the experience economy - whether through immersive training, rapid process redesigns, or AI-augmented consulting. I am a customer experience visionary, laser-focused on humanizing interactions to cultivate unshakable loyalty.

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