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Contact Center Show

Amas Tenumah & Bob Furniss
Artificial Intelligence
Contact Center
Customer Experience
Quality Assurance
Salesforce
Coaching
Speech Analytics
Omnichannel
First Contact Resolution
Keisha Warrior Princess
Breast Cancer
YMCA
BPO
On To Blue
Talkdesk
Customer Experience Automation
Customer Service
Humans Vs Automation
Call Center
John Goodman

This is the public square for all things contact center. This is where the world's best Call & Contact center professionals come to get better at delivering a great experience for customers. Your contact center mentors - Amas Tenumah & Bob Furniss

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AI hype is colliding with operational reality. A shoe company gains $127M in value by saying “AI,” while contact center leaders are told their entire model is obsolete. The shift from CCaaS to “Customer Experience Automation” reframes everything: not... more

Exploring the future of AI in customer service, the role of agents, and how technology is transforming contact centers.

AI in customer service

The role of human agents vs. bots

Generative AI and workflow orchestration

Implications for contact cen... more

This episode explores the transformative impact of AI on quality assurance (QA) in contact centers. Hosts Amas Tenumah and Bob Furniss discuss how AI is revolutionizing call monitoring, evaluation, and coaching, emphasizing practical steps for leader... more

Exploring the evolution and challenges of Omnichannel strategies in customer service, from early concepts to current practices. Insights from industry veterans Bob Furniss and Amas Tenumah on what works, what doesn't, and how to focus on the most imp... more

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In this episode, Bob Furniss and Amas Tenumah explore the roles and goals of supervisors in contact centers, emphasizing coaching, relationship-building, and strategic management. They share practical tips for setting goals, man... more

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This episode features a deep dive into contact center KPIs, exploring their flaws and how to measure customer experience effectively. Hosts Amas Tenumah and Bob Furness challenge industry norms and share practical insights for improving con... more

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In this conversation, Amas Tenumah and Bob Furniss discuss the complexities of performance management, particularly focusing on forced distribution and its implications on employee evaluation and coaching. They explore alternative approache... more

In this conversation, Amas Tenumah and Bob Furniss discuss the intricacies of performance reviews, emphasizing the importance of coaching and effective feedback. They introduce the YMCA methodology as a framework for coaching conversations, highlight... more

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Recent Guests

Amas Tenumah
Author of HOLD: The Suffering Economy of Customer Service and the Revolt That's Long Overdue
Waiting for Service / HOLD author
Episode: HOLD — The Suffering Economy of Customer Service
Brad Cleveland
Industry veteran, author, and long-time ICMI contributor
bradcleveland.com / ICMI
Episode: Unlocking Value in Contact Centers with Brad Cleveland
Stacey Sherman
Founder of CX Riders
CX Riders
Episode: Stacy Sherman: Why 'Satisfied' Is the New 'Fine' And 12 Reasons That's Not Good Enough"
Bianca Pryson
HR customer service experience manager at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Episode: Live from ICMI Conference - HR as a Contact Center with Bianca
Daniel Thomas
Researcher from Informa
Informa
Episode: How Contact Centers Became the Corporate Nervous System (Live from ICMI w Daniel)
Luke Jamieson
Co-host of 20ish, guest on the show
Episode: Navigating Complexity in Contact Centers (live show w Luke Jamieson)

Hosts

Amas Tenumah
Host and interviewer; has served as a lead facilitator for discussion and author work, multiple episode mentions indicate central role.
Bob Furniss
Co-host providing insights and reactions; described as expert in contact center coaching and host in multiple iterations of the show.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Contact Centers Became the Corporate Nervous System (Live from ICMI w Daniel)
Q: What surprised you in the latest State of the Contact Center report?
Two things stood out: contact centers are increasingly seen as strategic hubs, not cost centers, and AI is viewed as an enabler for agents to handle routine tasks while elevating human roles rather than replacing them.
How Contact Centers Became the Corporate Nervous System (Live from ICMI w Daniel)
Q: Daniel, tell me a little bit, first of all, how do you describe your job?
He describes his role as a research-focused data scientist who surveys audiences and analyzes large datasets to uncover how contact centers are evolving, with emphasis on AI, workforce training, and leadership perceptions.
Bob's new book: on to blue
Q: What were you looking to accomplish when you wrote the book, given how difficult the subject matter was?
He explains that the book served multiple purposes: a personal record of Keisha's story, a vehicle for their nonprofit, and a resource to help other women and families facing similar battles by offering hope, practical guidance, and a reminder to take proactive health steps.
Bob's new book: on to blue
Q: I want you to share a little bit more about who she was as a person outside of this horrible disease.
Bob describes Keisha as a compassionate, light-filled person who touched hundreds of lives as a teacher and friend, and emphasizes that her identity goes far beyond breast cancer. He explains how the book preserves her voice and spirit, and how her legacy informs their nonprofit and personal mission.
Unlocking Value in Contact Centers with Brad Cleveland
Q: Brad, what makes you optimistic about the futures of the contact center and this industry?
Brad emphasizes the community, the ongoing evolution of the field, and the opportunity to apply evergreen frameworks to adapt to AI and other shifts, underscoring that the industry will continue to create meaningful work and impact through innovation and leadership.

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This show focuses on practical, practitioner-level insights for running and improving contact centers, with a strong emphasis on how AI, data, and omnichannel strategies intersect with customer experience, coaching, and leadership. Across episodes, the conversation blends hands-on guidance on supervision, metrics, QA, and knowledge-management with real-world case examples from brands and industry veterans. A notable strength is the candid, no-hype tone and the balance between embracing automation and preserving the human touch, making it valuable for operators, managers, and leaders aiming to modernize contact centers without losing customer empathy.

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2. Brad Cleveland
3. Stacey Sherman
4. Bianca Pryson
5. Daniel Thomas
6. Luke Jamieson

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