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Welcome to "Who's afraid of the big idea?" The show where George and Jamie take you on a journey with innovative leaders from the world of retail and banking. Placing the spotlight on consumer and organisational culture, we aim to share the tactics and tools that you can use each and every day to unleash your big ideas

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    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

Welcome to "Who's afraid of the big idea?" The show where George and Jamie take you on a journey with innovative leaders from the world of retail and banking. Placing the spotlight on consumer and organisational culture, we aim to share the tactics and tools that you can use each and every day to unleash your big ideas

    Financial Crime and GDPR with Steve Jackson

    Financial Crime and GDPR with Steve Jackson

    In this episode, Jamie talks with Steve Jackson, Head of Financial Crime with Covea Insurance and Chair of the Insurance Fraud Investigators Group (IFIG)

    Steve shares how his background combating serious crime as a policeman helps him tackle cyber crime in the insurance market today

    Steve also shares an opportunistic perspective on the looming GDPR; a refreshing view for those who have one eye on the GDPR doomsday clock

    • 17 min
    Technology driven customer experiences and the future of food retail

    Technology driven customer experiences and the future of food retail

    In this episode George talks with Hetal Desai, Head of Finance, UK Retail, Partners and Technology, Ocado, about the business's exceptional growth, the future of food retailing and why it's so important to put your customers first

    If you're passionate about technology and driving better customer experiences, this one is for you!

    • 24 min
    Why I Broke Up With My Bank with Alexa Fernandez

    Why I Broke Up With My Bank with Alexa Fernandez

    In this episode Jamie talks with Alexa Fernandez, Director, Market Development, BBVA

    In the episode Alexa shares the story of how she came to break up with her bank after an 11 year relationship

    The power of Fintech compelled Alexa to look for a new and better relationship with her banking provider. And, with open banking sweeping through the market, the questions is whether we’re likely to see more account switching of this kind?

    • 32 min
    George and Jamie talk candidly about recent customer experience stories

    George and Jamie talk candidly about recent customer experience stories

    This one is a little different. George and Jamie review recent first-hand experiences as customers.

    In this episode, George and Jamie explore recent retail experiences from budget airlines, to speed boats, to Amazon and mobile phone shopping. The guys share their take on the reality of customer experience, it's impact and why it's important, to be consistent, human and always to deliver above and beyond your brand promise.

    Get ready for frank, candid and honest feedback. If you're passionate about the frustrating customer experiences we encounter day-to-day, this one is for you!

    • 30 min
    Ways to make the weekly food shop more fun, savvy and personal with Julia Glotz, The Grocer Magazine

    Ways to make the weekly food shop more fun, savvy and personal with Julia Glotz, The Grocer Magazine

    George talks with Julia Glotz, Managing Editor, The Grocer Magazine, about ways to make the weekly food shop more fun, savvy and personal.

    In this episode we explore new thinking around data and customer experience in the world of food retail. Julia and I dare to fantasize about the potential of using data in a different way. One in which we can help provide customers with more choice, convenience and information to make the best decision for them (based on their preferences ... and we're not just talking price!)

    If you're passionate about big ideas and new ways to think about grocery retail and customer service, this one is for you!

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
5 Ratings

5 Ratings

John Dermot ,

Exaclty what I needed

I really love this podcast. I listened to an episode while driving home, then decided to go for a walk when I got home so I could listen to another one :) so it has the added bonus of helping me get fit. Keep it coming!

jd mcmac ,

Highly recommended

This is really useful for anyone working in transformation. You get real insider insight. Good job guys!

Mike0leary856 ,

Great listen

Love this podcast. Great conversation format and brilliant guests!

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