In this special edition of the Inspiring Women in CX podcast, celebrating the 2025 Inspiring Women in CX Awards Winners, Clare Muscutt sits down with Susanna ​​Baqué, Senior Director, Global Customer Experience and our Culture Award winner! 
Shaped by a profoundly personal experience, Susanna shares her inspiring journey, revealing how vulnerability and empathy transformed her workplace – and customer experiences. 
Clare and Susanna explore:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Leading with empathy and inclusion to drive meaningful connections with employees and customers 
 
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The courage of vulnerability in leadership and how it sparks transformative cultural change 
 
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Practical strategies for building psychological safety and fostering thriving teams 
 
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The power of authentic, people-first leadership in shaping extraordinary workplaces 
 
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Lessons on collaboration, belonging, and lifting others as you rise 
 
</li>
</ul>
This episode celebrates Susanna’s remarkable leadership and the thriving CX culture she’s built. Packed with real-world insights, it’s an inspiring listen for anyone looking to create genuinely human-centred workplaces.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this special edition of the Inspiring Women in CX podcast, celebrating the 2025 Inspiring Women in CX Awards Winners, Clare Muscutt sits down with Susanna ​​Baqué, Senior Director, Global Customer Experience and our Culture Award winner! &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Shaped by a profoundly personal experience, Susanna shares her inspiring journey, revealing how vulnerability and empathy transformed her workplace – and customer experiences. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Clare and Susanna explore:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Leading with empathy and inclusion to drive meaningful connections with employees and customers

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;The courage of vulnerability in leadership and how it sparks transformative cultural change

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Practical strategies for building psychological safety and fostering thriving teams

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;The power of authentic, people-first leadership in shaping extraordinary workplaces

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Lessons on collaboration, belonging, and lifting others as you rise

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This episode celebrates Susanna’s remarkable leadership and the thriving CX culture she’s built. Packed with real-world insights, it’s an inspiring listen for anyone looking to create genuinely human-centred workplaces. &lt;/p&gt;
</description>

In this special edition of the Inspiring Women in CX podcast, celebrating the 2025 Inspiring Women in CX Awards Winners, Clare Muscutt sits down with Susanna ​​Baqué, Senior Director, Global Customer Experience and our Culture Award winner! 
Shaped by a profoundly personal experience, Susanna shares her inspiring journey, revealing how vulnerability and empathy transformed her workplace – and customer experiences.

Leading with Empathy: Susanna Baqué on Building Thriving CX Culture

In this special edition of the Inspiring Women in CX podcast, celebrating the 2025 Inspiring Women in CX Awards Winners, Clare Muscutt is joined by Stine Marsal, CEO &amp; Founder of InklusioNordic and Experience Management Consultant, and our Inclusion Award winner! 
With unwavering commitment and fierce passion, Stine has devoted her career to breaking down barriers for marginalised people in customer and employee experience. Drawing on her own lived experience and the voices of those too often overlooked, she is a true advocate for designing inclusive journeys that work for everyone.
In this powerful episode, Clare and Stine explore:
<ul>
<li>The personal motivation behind Stine’s fight for inclusion and why representation matters 
How designing for the edges creates smoother, more accessible experiences for all</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The commercial power of inclusion — and why accessibility is as profitable as it is ethical</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Tackling cognitive overload and removing the “burden of explanation” from marginalised customers</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Standing firm in the face of global DEI backlash and why resilience is key</li>
</ul>
A conversation marked by honesty, passion, and practical insight, this episode demonstrates the power of inclusion in action. 
Stine’s story is a rallying call for CX leaders everywhere to put inclusion at the heart of their work – not as an afterthought, but as the foundation of truly great customer experiences.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this special edition of the Inspiring Women in CX podcast, celebrating the 2025 Inspiring Women in CX Awards Winners, Clare Muscutt is joined by Stine Marsal, CEO &amp;amp; Founder of InklusioNordic and Experience Management Consultant, and our Inclusion Award winner! &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With unwavering commitment and fierce passion, Stine has devoted her career to breaking down barriers for marginalised people in customer and employee experience. Drawing on her own lived experience and the voices of those too often overlooked, she is a true advocate for designing inclusive journeys that work for everyone.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode, Clare and Stine explore:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The personal motivation behind Stine’s fight for inclusion and why representation matters
How designing for the edges creates smoother, more accessible experiences for all&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;The commercial power of inclusion — and why accessibility is as profitable as it is ethical&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Tackling cognitive overload and removing the “burden of explanation” from marginalised customers&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Standing firm in the face of global DEI backlash and why resilience is key&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A conversation marked by honesty, passion, and practical insight, this episode demonstrates the power of inclusion in action. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Stine’s story is a rallying call for CX leaders everywhere to put inclusion at the heart of their work – not as an afterthought, but as the foundation of truly great customer experiences.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

In this special edition of the Inspiring Women in CX podcast, celebrating the 2025 Inspiring Women in CX Awards Winners, Clare Muscutt is joined by Stine Marsal, CEO & Founder of InklusioNordic and Experience Management Consultant, and our Inclusion Award winner! A conversation marked by honesty, passion, and practical insight, this episode demonstrates the power of inclusion in action. Stine’s story is a rallying call for CX leaders everywhere to put inclusion at the heart of their work – not as an afterthought, but as the foundation of truly great customer experiences.

Inclusive by Design: Creating Better CX Outcomes for Everyone with Stine Marsal

In this powerful episode of Inspiring Women in CX, Clare Muscutt is joined by Kerry Sudale, a leading CX and Contact Centre recruiter and passionate advocate for inclusive, people-first hiring.
With the market more competitive than ever, Kerry shares her expert insights on why so many talented CX leaders are currently on the open market—and what it really takes to stand out and secure the right role.
Together, Clare and Kerry explore:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The real reasons behind the CX job market squeeze 
 
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The most common mistakes job seekers make (and how to avoid them) 
 
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">How to build a personal narrative that balances confidence with authenticity 
 
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Practical strategies for resilience, self-promotion, and staying visible during a tough search 
 
</li>
</ul>
Kerry also opens up about her own journey, the challenges she’s overcome, and the role that community has played in shaping her career and mission.
Whether you're actively job hunting, navigating uncertainty, or thinking about your next move, this episode is packed with real talk, actionable advice, and inspiration for women in CX at every stage of their career.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode of Inspiring Women in CX, Clare Muscutt is joined by Kerry Sudale, a leading CX and Contact Centre recruiter and passionate advocate for inclusive, people-first hiring.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With the market more competitive than ever, Kerry shares her expert insights on why so many talented CX leaders are currently on the open market—and what it really takes to stand out and secure the right role.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Together, Clare and Kerry explore:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;The real reasons behind the CX job market squeeze

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;The most common mistakes job seekers make (and how to avoid them)

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;How to build a personal narrative that balances confidence with authenticity

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Practical strategies for resilience, self-promotion, and staying visible during a tough search

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kerry also opens up about her own journey, the challenges she’s overcome, and the role that community has played in shaping her career and mission.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whether you're actively job hunting, navigating uncertainty, or thinking about your next move, this episode is packed with real talk, actionable advice, and inspiration for women in CX at every stage of their career.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

In this powerful episode of Inspiring Women in CX, Clare Muscutt is joined by Kerry Sudale, a leading CX and Contact Centre recruiter and passionate advocate for inclusive, people-first hiring. With the market more competitive than ever, Kerry shares her expert insights on why so many talented CX leaders are currently on the open market—and what it really takes to stand out and secure the right role.

Landing Your Dream CX Role—Even in a Tough Market with Kerry Sudale

In this episode of Inspiring Women in CX, Clare Muscutt speaks with Obi Santos, a passionate CX leader and cross-functional change agent, about one of the biggest challenges facing customer experience professionals today: silos.
Obi shares her perspective on why, despite all the talk about alignment and collaboration, silos still persist—and what it really takes to overcome them.
Together, Clare and Obi explore:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Why silos are so hard to break—and why they’re still everywhere 
 
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">What actually works when it comes to uniting data, teams, and processes 
 
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The common traps that derail CX collaboration 
 
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">One powerful change that could help organisations truly deliver joined-up experiences 
 
</li>
</ul>
Obi also reflects on her personal journey, a challenge she’s overcome, and how being part of a community has helped her grow both personally and professionally.
If you’re tired of CX efforts that feel disconnected and want to create real impact, this episode is for you.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Inspiring Women in CX, Clare Muscutt speaks with Obi Santos, a passionate CX leader and cross-functional change agent, about one of the biggest challenges facing customer experience professionals today: silos.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Obi shares her perspective on why, despite all the talk about alignment and collaboration, silos still persist—and what it really takes to overcome them.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Together, Clare and Obi explore:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Why silos are so hard to break—and why they’re still everywhere

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;What actually works when it comes to uniting data, teams, and processes

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;The common traps that derail CX collaboration

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style="font-weight:400;"&gt;One powerful change that could help organisations truly deliver joined-up experiences

&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Obi also reflects on her personal journey, a challenge she’s overcome, and how being part of a community has helped her grow both personally and professionally.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you’re tired of CX efforts that feel disconnected and want to create real impact, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

In this episode of Inspiring Women in CX, Clare Muscutt speaks with Obi Santos, a passionate CX leader and cross-functional change agent, about one of the biggest challenges facing customer experience professionals today: silos.
Obi shares her perspective on why, despite all the talk about alignment and collaboration, silos still persist—and what it really takes to overcome them.

Smashing Silos: The Real Work Behind Joined-Up CX with Obi Santos

In this intimate and inspiring episode, Clare reconnects with Freya Finnerty—agile product leader, CX professional, queer woman, and proud solo mum to baby Fox.
After first working together at Sainsbury’s, the two reconnected when Clare shared her own IVF journey on LinkedIn—opening the door for a conversation that goes far beyond career.
Freya opens up about choosing solo motherhood, navigating IVF as a gay woman, and how her background in agile product management unexpectedly prepared her for the emotional complexity and unpredictability of the journey. With warmth, honesty, and reflection, she explores how becoming a parent has reshaped her sense of identity and leadership.
A must-listen for anyone considering IVF, solo parenthood, or simply doing life—and work—on their own terms.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this intimate and inspiring episode, Clare reconnects with Freya Finnerty—agile product leader, CX professional, queer woman, and proud solo mum to baby Fox.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After first working together at Sainsbury’s, the two reconnected when Clare shared her own IVF journey on LinkedIn—opening the door for a conversation that goes far beyond career.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Freya opens up about choosing solo motherhood, navigating IVF as a gay woman, and how her background in agile product management unexpectedly prepared her for the emotional complexity and unpredictability of the journey. With warmth, honesty, and reflection, she explores how becoming a parent has reshaped her sense of identity and leadership.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A must-listen for anyone considering IVF, solo parenthood, or simply doing life—and work—on their own terms.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

In this intimate and inspiring episode, Clare reconnects with Freya Finnerty—agile product leader, CX professional, queer woman, and proud solo mum to baby Fox.After first working together at Sainsbury’s, the two reconnected when Clare shared her own IVF journey on LinkedIn—opening the door for a conversation that goes far beyond career. Freya opens up about choosing solo motherhood, navigating IVF as a gay woman, and how her background in agile product management unexpectedly prepared her for the emotional complexity and unpredictability of the journey. With warmth, honesty, and reflection, she explores how becoming a parent has reshaped her sense of identity and leadership.
A must-listen for anyone considering IVF, solo parenthood, or simply doing life—and work—on their own terms.

Doing Life on Her Own Terms: Freya Finnerty on IVF, Identity and Agile CX

Hosted by Women in CX Founder and CEO Clare Muscutt, tune in as we share real-talk conversations between women working in Customer Experience and those influencing the CX agenda from the periphery too.

No longer rehashing the same old conversations, you can expect provocative discourse, increasingly meaty topics, and of course, plenty of debate as we seek to challenge the CX status quo and unleash the power of women to lead the way ahead – ensuring we don’t lose that human touch!

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