The Service Lens

Welcome to The Service Lens — a blog that captures everyday encounters and what they reveal about customer experience.


I’m Arielle McGuinness, passionate about empowering service teams to show up with confidence, empathy, and care.


You’ll find personal stories, frontline lessons, and practical takeaways — shaped by years of working with global service teams and my own experiences on the road.


Whether you’re supporting clients on the frontline, guiding a team, or simply curious about the power of human connection in service, I invite you to explore what better CX can look like — one moment at a time.

✈️ When Two Systems Make The Same Call

✈️ When Two Systems Make The Same Call

Two delayed connections, same system decision, opposite outcomes. A story about confidence, ownership and how empowered teams turn disruption into loyalty. ...more

Real-World Service Lessons

December 10, 20253 min read

Why AI Makes Human Capability More Important Than Ever

Why AI Makes Human Capability More Important Than Ever

AI is transforming service, but human capability still shapes the moments that matter. This blog explores why confidence, clarity, and leadership remain the true differentiators. ...more

Real-World Service Lessons

November 21, 20253 min read

The Real Cost of Under-Developed Frontline Teams

The Real Cost of Under-Developed Frontline Teams

Strong service starts with strong people. This post explores how structured frontline development reduces rework, burnout, and client churn while building confident teams and consistent results. ...more

Real-World Service Lessons

November 11, 20254 min read

When Consistency Becomes the Calm in the Chaos

When Consistency Becomes the Calm in the Chaos

A true travel story about how one hotel turned chaos into calm — showing how empathy, consistency, and human connection build trust in customer experience. ...more

Real-World Service Lessons

November 03, 20253 min read

When Tech Stalls, Human Service Holds It Together

When Tech Stalls, Human Service Holds It Together

Digital tools drive efficiency, but resilience comes from people. This CX story shows how human response holds service together when systems fall short. ...more

Real-World Service Lessons

October 19, 20252 min read

On Hold

On Hold

A booking error stranded me at the airport — but it wasn’t the error that stung. Silence and inaction left me powerless, waiting, and unheard. ...more

Real-World Service Lessons

October 06, 20253 min read

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