Joseph Michelli brings something most customer experience consultants can’t offer: the perspective of a Clinical and Systems Psychologist. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Southern California and spent years studying how human behavior, emotional connection, and operational design shape the experiences organizations deliver.
Drawing on this background as a Clinical and Systems Psychologist, Joseph Michelli help your organization understand why service initiatives stall, why culture gaps persist despite training investments, and what it takes to build consistency across your team and customer journeys. Joseph helps brands integrate high-tech efficiency with the high-touch human connections that drive long-term loyalty and referrals.
Joseph is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek #1 bestselling author of thirteen books on leadership, customer experience, and service excellence. His insights have influenced leaders and organizations around the world and are frequently cited across business, healthcare, hospitality, and service-driven industries.
He holds the Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) designation, is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) through the National Speakers Association, and has been recognized by Global Gurus as a Top Customer Experience Thought Leader. His work has been featured in Forbes, Customer Experience Update, and Fit Small Business. He delivered a TEDx talk in Sarasota and serves on the Forbes Coaches Council.
