Essays

Long-form thinking on AI as a daily tool.

All essays

20 entries

Apr 07, 202612 min read

The Onboarding Mirage: Why Feature Tours Fail and How to Design for Customer Outcomes in the First 90 Days

The journey that leads customers to become loyal to your brand involves effective strategies and practices.

Apr 05, 202611 min read

Surviving the Tech Winter

Why Narrow Specialists Are Being Replaced by "T-Shaped" Builders

Feb 13, 202614 min read

From Trusted Advisor to Systems Architect: How AI Is Reshaping the CSM Career Path

Here's how the transformation might play out and what you can do to stay ahead.

Jan 24, 202612 min read

Stop Asking, Start Prescribing: The ‘Outcome Architecture’ Framework for High-Performing CSMs

A prescriptive' approach champions the idea of proactive problem identification and solution recommendation for customers, rather than reactive firefighting. Using the Outcome…

Dec 16, 202512 min read

Defining the ‘Human-Led’ Zone: Identifying Moments That Require Unfiltered Human Judgment in a Tech-First World

Paradoxically, the more technology advances, the greater the need for a human touch in the digital age.

Nov 16, 202510 min read

Stop Blaming Customer Success for Churn

A C-Suite Guide to Why Churn is a Company-Wide Problem (And How to Fix It)

Sep 26, 20258 min read

The Customer Success Burnout Cycle

How to escape the "do-it-all" trap with a focused strategy that aligns your team and drives sustainable growth.

Sep 25, 20259 min read

Is Your GTM Enablement Scalable, or Just Barely Standing?

As your company expands, your GTM strategy can either become a powerful engine or a critical weakness. It's time to find out if you're building a mighty aqueduct or a rickety…

Sep 13, 20258 min read

Adapting to AI and Evolving Customer Expectations in CS

As AI raises the bar for customer experience, is your team ready? This guide covers the key strategies and skills needed to build a future-proof customer success team.

Aug 22, 20258 min read

Customer Success Management Needs a Hard Reset

A Customer-Centric Approach to Long-Term Success

Aug 20, 20258 min read

Unlocking Expansion Revenue: The Power of Discovery in Customer Success

In a highly competitive business environment, understanding your customer's needs, journey, and value proposition holds the key to exceptional customer success.

Aug 13, 20258 min read

Uncovering the Root Causes of Churn Through 5-Why Analysis

Because simply fixing the observable problems doesn't eliminate the root causes.

Aug 04, 20258 min read

Stop Automating Broken Processes: A 3-Question Framework for Effective Customer Success Automation

Automation is a bit like a power tool.

Jul 21, 20259 min read

The Essential Guide for Customer Success Managers

From People-Pleaser to Impactful Leader

Jul 14, 202513 min read

Is This the Right Customer Success Role for You?

8 Key Indicators of a Fulfilling Career

Jul 04, 20257 min read

From Junk Drawer to Revenue Driver: Defining the Purpose of Your Customer Success Team

How to define clear roles and transform your Customer Success team into a strategic, revenue-generating powerhouse.

Jun 25, 20259 min read

Multi-threading for CSMs: De-risking Renewals & Driving Expansion

One crucial strategy gaining traction is the multi-threaded approach. Here's why and how you should apply it to drive your customer success management.

Jun 21, 20253 min read

Stop Chasing Ghosts: Your Best Customers Are Already Here

The surprising truth about where real, sustainable growth actually comes from.

Jun 17, 20259 min read

The 1% Advantage: Elevate Your Customer Success Skills

Master the art of customer success not through giant leaps, but through the power of small, daily habits.

Jun 12, 20254 min read

Don't Replace Your CS Team with AI—Supercharge Them

How AI is elevating CSMs from reactive note-takers to proactive, strategic guides.

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