by Sienna Anderson | May 7, 2025 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence
Imagine this: A frustrated customer calls in, upset about a delayed order. The agent on the other end listens, acknowledges their frustration, and says, “I completely understand how disappointing that must be. Let me fix this for you right away.” Suddenly,...
by Sienna Anderson | Apr 22, 2025 | DISC, Fun and Learning, Sparkle News
At SPARKLE Training, we don’t just use DISC – we elevate it. While many businesses rely on basic DISC assessments to improve communication and teamwork, SPARKLE takes it a step further with the powerful insights of TTI Success Insights DISC. Backed by...
by Sienna Anderson | Apr 17, 2025 | Customer Service Excellence, Sparkle News
We’ve all said them. Those classic customer service phrases that feel polite, professional, even helpful. But here’s the thing: some of the most common expressions in customer service are actually doing more harm than good. They sound robotic. They...
by Sienna Anderson | Apr 8, 2025 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence
Dealing with difficult customers is one of the toughest challenges in customer service especially for frontline staff who face it daily. Whether it’s a frustrated parent at a childcare centre, a demanding visitor at the library, or an unhappy customer in retail,...
by Sienna Anderson | Mar 24, 2025 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence, Sparkle News
Customers leave a supplier for a variety of reasons, often related to poor service, unmet expectations, or better alternatives. 1. Poor Customer Service Slow response times, lack of support, or rude interactions drive customers away. Solution: Improve customer service...
