The CollabTalk Podcast

Episode 278 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Parvez Ghumra (@parvezghumra), a Power Platform, Dynamics 365 CE, and Azure Developer and Technical Consultant with XRM Solutions UK. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/08/mvpbuzzchat-278-with-parvez-ghumra/

For this episode, I spoke with Adam Judelson (@Ajuggles), Founder & CEO of First Principles Catalyst, on the process of transforming services-based companies into product-led organizations, discussing the strategic planning, product development, and management challenges involved in such a transition. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/08/collabtalk-podcast-episode-138-with-adam-judelson/

Episode 277 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 MVP, J. Peter Bruzzese (/IN/j-peter-bruzzese-98b6474/), the Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of ClipTraining, based in Orlando, Florida. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/08/mvpbuzzchat-277-with-j-peter-bruzzese/

For this episode, I spoke with Jeff Lenning (@Exceluniversity), President of Excel University, on the rapid evolution of online learning over the past decade, highlighting the pivotal role of technological advancements like AI and the significant impact of the pandemic in accelerating the adoption of online platforms You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/08/collabtalk-podcast-episode-137-with-jeff-lenning/

Episode 276 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Security MVP, Hailey Phillips (@AllwaysHyPe), a System Engineer at The Pokémon Company International, based in Seattle, Washington. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/08/mvpbuzzchat-276-with-hailey-phillips/

For this episode, I spoke with Laura Rogers (@WonderLaura), CEO at IW Mentor, on how how automation is transforming personal productivity and team collaboration using tools like the Microsoft Power Platform, and highlighting the cultural impacts and management strategies necessary for successful automation integration. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/08/collabtalk-podcast-episode-136-with-laura-rogers/

Episode 275 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Enea Liçaj (@EneaIlias), a Business Consultant with novaCapta GmBh, based in Cologne, Germany. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/08/mvpbuzzchat-275-with-enea-licaj/

Episode 273 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Alumni MVP, Nick Cavalancia (@nickcavalancia), the Founder & CEO at Conversational Geek, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/mvpbuzzchat-274-with-nick-cavalancia/

For this episode, I spoke with Doug Ware (/IN/douglastware/), CEO at Elumenotion, on the evolution of artificial intelligence and the importance of understanding past successes and failures to navigate its future, particularly in its applications in software development and systemic integration. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-135-with-doug-ware/

Episode 273 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Alicia Keener (/IN/aliciakeener/), a Director of Technology Consulting with RSM US LLP, based in Greenville, South Carolina. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/mvpbuzzchat-273-with-alicia-keener/

For this episode, I spoke with Mike Bowers (/IN/michaeltbowers/), Chief Architect at FairCom Corporation, on the critical intersection of technology and executive leadership, discussing strategies for translating complex technical concepts into comprehensible and impactful insights for business leaders. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-134-with-mike-bowers/

Episode 272 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Daryl LaBar (@ddlabar), the President of Gap Integrity, based in Fishers, Indiana. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/mvpbuzzchat-272-with-daryl-labar/

For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), a Microsoft MVP, and Senior Strategic Consultant at AvePoint, on the cautious approach many organizations are taking towards adopting Microsoft Copilot, and the latest insights from the 2024 Work Trend Index report from Microsoft and LinkedIn. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-133-with-norm-young/

Episode 271 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Alan Garcia (/IN/crmvisionary/), a strategist, advocate, and Principal Architect at Own Company, and is based in Sacramento, California. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/mvpbuzzchat-with-alan-garcia/

For this episode, I spoke with Scott McCrady (@SolCyberMSS), CEO of SolCyber Managed Security Services, on the current state of cybersecurity in the modern workplace and the consequences businesses face when they fail to prioritize cybersecurity. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/06/collabtalk-podcast-episode-132-with-scott-mccrady/

Episode 270 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 MVP, Kasper Larsen (@kasperbolarsen), a Senior Business Consultant with Fellowmind, based in Odense, Denmark. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/06/mvpbuzzzchat-with-kasper-larsen/ ‎

For this episode, I spoke with fellow MVP Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough) and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), on the latest Microsoft News from Microsoft Build, including several updates on Copilot, modern work, power platform, and more! You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/06/collabtalk-podcast-episode-131-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky/

Episode 269 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Development MVP, Dan Toft (@tanddant), a Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Specialist at Evobis ApS, based in Herning, Denmark. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/06/mvpbuzzzchat-with-dan-toft/

For this episode, I spoke with Harpreet Singh (@singh_harpreet), Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Launchable Inc., on building a next gen DevOps practice, with strategies for accelerating your product and software delivery/ You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/06/collabtalk-podcast-episode-130-with-harpreet-singh/

Episode 268 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Developer Technologies MVP, Filip Ekberg (@fekberg), a Principal Consultant and Pluralsight Author, based in Partille, Sweden. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/06/mvpbuzzzchat-with-filip-ekberg/

For this episode, I spoke with Cory O'Daniel (@coryodaniel), CEO and Co-Founder of Massdriver, on innovative software solutions for addressing the cloud infrastructure talent gap. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/06/collabtalk-podcast-episode-129-with-cory-odaniel/

Episode 267 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Brad Prendergast (@dvlprlife), a Senior Dynamics NAV and D365 Business Central Developer and Implementation Specialist based in Florida. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/06/mvpbuzzchat-with-brad-prendergast/

Episode 266 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Windows Development MVP, Aaron Junker (@theredcuber), a student and open-source contributor based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/05/mvpbuzzchat-with-aaron-junker/

For this episode, I was without a guest and instead focused on digital debt in the workplace, its impact on innovation, and how employees can leverage AI to reduce digital debt. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-128-on-ai-and-digital-debt/

Episode 265 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Craig White (@platformspower), a Power Platform Ecosystem Architect at ANS Group, based in Penryn, UK. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/05/mvpbuzzchat-with-craig-white/

For this episode, I spoke with Carmine Visconti (@CarmineViscont5), CEO of Quantive, on the integration of AI into strategic planning and product development. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-127-with-carmine-visconti/

Episode 264 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Development MVP, Reshmee Auckloo (@ReshmeeAuckloo), a .Net SharePoint Developer with Pension Protection Fund, based in London, UK. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/05/mvpbuzzchat-with-reshmee-auckloo/

For this episode, I spoke with Bryan Farris (@BryanAndrew19), Founder and President of Goldfish Code, on the impact of motivation-driven design on user engagement. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-126-with-bryan-farris/

Episode 263 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Rachel Irabor (@Richie4love), a Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Developer with KPMG, based in Marsa, Malta. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/05/mvpbuzzchat-with-rachel-irabor/

For this episode, I spoke with Yasir Drabu (@TaazaaInc), Founder and CEO of Taazaa, on the short and long-term opportunities for AI within the enterprise. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-125-with-yasir-drabu/

Episode 262 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 MVP, Jonathan Weaver (@j_weaver74), a Senior SharePoint and Power Platform Developer and Practice Lead at WaterOne, based in Davenport, Florida. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-jonathan-weaver/

For this episode, I spoke with Martin Pietrzak (@Martin_Pietrzak), CEO of Pinch Marketing, a boutique agency and Microsoft partner, on the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption for SMBs. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-124-with-martin-prietrzak/

Episode 261 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and AI MVP, John Aziz (@john00isaac), a Software Developer with GEMINDZ, based in Cairo, Egypt. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-john-aziz/

For this episode, I spoke with Oren Eini (@ayende), Founder and CEO of RavenDB and a Developer Technologies MVP, on On building a business around the open source community. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-123-with-oren-eini/

Episode 260 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Annie Talvasto (@AnnieTalvasto), Chief Marketing Officer for VSHN AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-annie-talvasto/

For this episode, I spoke with Heather Cook (@heddamaven), Principal PM Manager, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group at Microsoft, on growing and nurturing technical communities inside an organization or within the outside community. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-122-with-heather-cook/

Episode 259 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Development MVP, Nico De Cleyre (@NicoDeCleyre), Owner and Founder of DCraftIT, and a Managing Partner with Roboest, based in Zottegem, Belgium. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-nico-de-cleyre/

For this episode, I spoke with Adam Harmetz (@AdamHarmetz), VP of Product at Microsoft, on the impacts of collaboration and AI technology on company culture. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-121-with-adam-harmetz/

For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a Sr. Solution Architect and Consultant with Akumina and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about the latest Microsoft News, including updates on Copilot, a new version of Office, updated Adoption resources, and more! You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-120-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky/

Episode 258 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Nicholas Chang (@nick_cloudops), Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos, based in Birmingham, England. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-nicholas-chang/

For this episode, I spoke with Matt Genovese, CEO of Planorama Design, on moving beyond textbooks, from topical search to AI assisted conversations. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-119-with-matt-genovese/

Episode 257 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Massimo Crippa (@mas_que_crippa), a freelance Cloud Solution Architect with Codit, based in Milan, Italy (and sometimes France). You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-massimo-crippa/

For this episode, I spoke with Melanie Hohertz, 8-time Microsoft MVP and Associate Director, Enterprise Technology at EY, on the rapid growth of Microsoft Copilot, and balancing AI innovation with unseen risks. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-118-with-melanie-hohertz/

Episode 256 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, James Cook (@OfficialCookJ), Director of DevOps at Coyote Software, based in London, UK. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-james-cook/

For this episode, I spoke with Ioanna Mantzouridou Onasi (jomantzou), Co-founder and CEO of Dextego, on improving corporate culture using AI and peer-to-peer (P2P) mentoring. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-117-with-ioanna-mantzouridou-onasi/

Episode 255 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Security MVP, Andrew O'Young (@AndrewOYoung), a consultant with Satalyst Pty Ltd., based in Adelaide, Australia. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-andrew-oyoung/

For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), Microsoft MVP and Sr. Strategic Consultant at AvePoint, as part of our monthly discussion of Insights and Automation, where we focused on Microsoft's Project Sophia research tool, Copilot updates, and the latest industry news. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/02/collabtalk-podcast-episode-116-with-norm-young/

Episode 254 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Apps & Services MVP, Pam DeGraffenreid (@pamdegraff), a Senior Microsoft 365 Developer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, based in Louisville, Tennessee. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/02/mvpbuzzchat-with-pam-degraffenreid/

For this episode, I spoke with Sagi Brody (@SagiBrody), Cofounder, Chief Technology and Product Officer of Opti9, about the balance between building a technology company and creating a healthy culture. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/02/ollabtalk-podcast-episode-115-with-sagi-brody/

Episode 253 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Development MVP, Arjun Menon (@arjunumenon), a Solutions Architect for Tata Consultancy Services, based in Bengaluru, India. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/02/mvpbuzzchat-with-arjun-menon/