The CollabTalk Podcast

Episode 227 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Cat Schneider (@YerAWizardCat), a Power Platform Developer at Endsight, based in Crawfordville, Florida. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/08/mvpbuzzchat-with-cat-schneider.htm

For this episode, I spoke with Sam Torres (@samtorresatl), Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of The Gray Dot Company (https://thegray.company/), a senior-level SEO consultancy specializing in digital strategy and tech solutions grounded in data, analytics, and long-term growth, about Digital Consumer Intelligence, including what it is and how we use it to leverage data to better prioritize what we build. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/08/collabtalk-podcast-episode-89-with-sam-torres.html

Episode 226 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Data Platform MVP, Marthe Moengen (@mmoengen), a Managing Data Analyst with Sopra Steria, based in Oslo, Norway. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/07/mvpbuzzchat-with-marthe-moengen.html

For this episode, I spoke with Greg Starling (@gregstarling), Head of Innovation Lab at SaaS-marketing company, Tailwind (https://www.tailwindapp.com/), on the impacts that AI is having on our business systems, and how we need to better prepare for a future with AI. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-88-with-greg-starling.html

Episode 225 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Apps & Services MVP, Ferdi Lethen-Oellers (@FerdiLethen), a Senior Modern Workplace Consultant at amexus Informationstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, based in Jüchen, Germany. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/07/mvpbuzzchat-with-ferdi-lethen-oellers.html

For this episode, I spoke with Gary Borham (@BorhamGary), change management consultant and CoFounder of HitPauze (https://www.hitpauze.com/), the one click 'out-of-office' style responder for social media and messaging services, about our addiction to smartphones and how this is impacting how we use technology. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-87-with-gary-borham.html

Episode 224 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Martin Dimovski (@Lacialec), a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Senior DevOps/DevSecOps Engineer with ABN AMRO Bank N.V., based in Uithoorn, Netherlands. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/07/mvpbuzzchat-with-martin-dimovski.html

For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), Microsoft MVP and Director of Collaborative Analytics at tyGraph, an AvePoint company, as part of our monthly discussion of Insights and Automation, where we focused on what it takes to prepare for Microsoft's AI-driven premium service, Microsoft Copilot. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-86-with-norm-young.html

Episode 223 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Nathalie Leenders (@NathLeenders), a Power Platform Senior Analyst at The Chemours Company, based in Oosterhout, Netherlands. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/07/mvpbuzzchat-with-nathalie-leenders.html

For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a consultant at Bitstream Foundry LLC and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about the latest Microsoft Planner, Syntex, and Fabric updates, and other community news. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-85-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky.html

Episode 222 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Angeliki Patsiavou (@a_patsiavou), a Senior Change Management consultant Consultant, Advisory Services at Avanade, based in London, England. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/07/mvpbuzzchat-with-angeliki-patsiavou.html‎

Episode 221 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Developer Technologies MVP, Björn Sundling (@[email protected]), a DevOps and Azure consultant with Advania - Knowledge Factory, based in Stockholm, Sweden. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/06/mvpbuzzchat-with-bjorn-sundling.html‎

For this episode, I spoke with Ahmed Reza (@AhmedRezaT), founder and CEO of Yobi, on the application of AI technology within industry and research, and specifically how AI is being used within the collaboration and communication space. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/06/collabtalk-podcast-episode-84-with-ahmed-reza.html

Episode 220 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Apps & Services MVP, Ami Diamond (@ami_diamond), a Microsoft 365 Expert with DeePlan in Israel. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/06/mvpbuzzchat-with-ami-diamond.html ‎

For this episode, I spoke with Tigran Petrosyan (@SuperAnnotate), co-founder and president of SuperAnnotate, on an often overlooked aspect of Artificial intelligence solutions within the enterprise -- the need to train your data. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/06/collabtalk-podcast-episode-83-with-tigran-petrosyan.html

Episode 219 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Security MVP, Morten Knudsen (@knudsenmortendk), a Cloud & Security Architect and owner of 2linkIT, based in Kolding, Denmark. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/06/mvpbuzzchat-with-morten-knudsen.html

For this episode, I spoke with Peter Schroeder (@petefox), an entrepreneur, tech pioneer, and multi-platinum DJ, and the founder and CEO of Telzio, on the evolution of business communications and collaboration. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/06/collabtalk-podcast-episode-82-with-peter-schroeder.html

Episode 218 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Gregor Suttie (@gregor_suttie), an MCT and Azure Architect with Intercept, based in Glasgow, Scotland. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/06/mvpbuzzchat-with-gregor-suttie.html

For this episode, I spoke with Grayson James (IN/GraysonJames/), CEO and Founder of Grayson James Consultants, on the internal "art" of collaboration, why great collaboration can be elusive in most organizations. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/06/collabtalk-podcast-episode-81-with-grayson-james.html

For this episode, I am be righting a wrong, and plugging a hole in this podcast that has lasted for more than 2 years. Laugh if you will, but it had to be done. I can now rest easy...

Episode 217 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Enterprise Mobility MVP, Jannik Reinhard (@jannik_reinhard), a Senior Solution Architect at BASF, based in Annweiler, Germany. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/05/mvpbuzzchat-with-jannik-reinhard.html

Episode 216 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Heidi Jordan (@heidi_jordan14), a Senior Modern Workplace Consultant with Avanade, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/05/mvpbuzzchat-with-heidi-jordan.html

For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a consultant at Bitstream Foundry LLC and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about the latest Microsoft SharePoint announcements and other community news. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-80-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky.html

Episode 215 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Data Platform MVP, Edward Pollack (@EdwardPollack), a Data Architect with Transfinder, based in Albany, New York. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/05/mvpbuzzchat-with-edward-pollack.html

For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), a Microsoft MVP, and the Director of Collaborative Analytics at tyGraph, an AvePoint company, as part of our monthly discussion of Insights and Automation, where we focused on the business impacts of Microsoft's AI-driven premium service, Microsoft Copilot. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-79-with-norm-young.html

Episode 214 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Security MVP, Marius Solbakken Mellum (@marriussmellum), a Partner and Principal Cloud Engineer at Amesto Fortytwo, based in Brumunddal, Innlandet, Norway. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/05/mvpbuzzchat-with-marius-mellum.html

Episode 213 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Security MVP, Joey Verlinden (@jvldn1), a System Engineer focused on Microsoft with Insign.it, based in Venlo, Netherlands. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-joey-verlinden.html

For this episode, I spoke with Alex Doyle (@alexdoyle), Vice President Product Management, Verizon Business Group, on the expansion of unified communications solutions within the collaboration space, and specifically, Verizon's recent announcements around Microsoft Teams. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-78-with-alex-doyle.html

Episode 212 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Enterprise Mobility MVP, Andrew Taylor (https://andrewstaylor.com/), a Technical Architect with Six Degrees, based in Tyne & Wear, England. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-andrew-taylor.html

For this episode, I spoke with Erik Ruthruff (@eruthruff), Editor in Chief at the newly-launched TekkiGurus.com, a new Microsoft-focused technology community, on the topic of creating and growing communities and, specifically, working with technical communities You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-77-with-erik-ruthruff.html

Episode 211 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Enterprise Mobility MVP, Rudy Ooms (@Mister_MDM), a Modern Workplace Architect at Deltacom , based in Steenbergen, Netherlands. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-rudy-ooms.html

For this episode, I spoke with Shari Oswald (@shortcutshari), Microsoft Certified Trainer and founder of PowerUp! Learning, on end-user training techniques, what kinds of productivity tips and training seem to "stick" with end users, and a discussion around the trends in business productivity tools. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-76-with-shari-oswald.html

Episode 210 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Data Platform MVP, Dr. Greg Low (@greglow), Founder and Principal Mentor at SQL Down Under, based in Melbourne, Australia. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-greg-low.html

For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a consultant at Bitstream Foundry LLC and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about the new Microsoft Loop app in preview, Microsoft copilot, and other community news. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-75-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky.html

Episode 209 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Jeevarajan Kumar (@Jeevarajan04), a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Architect with Fusion5, based in Auckland, New Zealand. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-jeevarajan-kumar.html

For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), a Microsoft MVP, and the Director of Collaborative Analytics at tyGraph, an AvePoint company, as part of our monthly discussion of Insights and Automation, where we focused on the newly announced AI-driven premium service, Microsoft Copilot. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-74-with-norm-young.html

Episode 208 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Lewis Baybutt (@LowCodeLewis), a Power Platform Consultant at HybrIT Services based in the United Kingdom. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-lewis-baybutt.html

Episode 207 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Enterprise Mobility MVP, Paul Winstanley (@SCCMentor), a certified Endpoint Manager consultant and director at SCCM Solutions Ltd, based in London, England. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-paul-winstanley.html

Episode 206 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Apps & Services MVP, Ben Stegink (@benstegink), a Microsoft cloud expert and chief consultant at Intelligink, based in Jacksonville, Florida You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-ben-stegink.html

For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a consultant at Bitstream Foundry LLC and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about Microsoft Teams Premium, Microsoft Loop, new Edge integrations, and other community news. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-73-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky

Episode 205 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Security MVP, Eric Woodruff (@msft_hiker), a Product Technical Specialist with Semperis, and based in Schenectady, New York. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-eric-woodruff.html

For this episode, I shared a recent blog post on the topic of digital empathy, and talked about the decline of online communication - and how we need to begin reversing the trend. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-72-on-digital-empathy.html

Episode 204 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Barret Blake (@BarretBlake), an Azure Solutions Architect at CGI, based in Columbus, Ohio. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/02/mvpbuzzchat-with-barret-blake.html

Episode 203 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Craig Jahnke (@TechJahnke), a Senior Manager and M365 Practice Lead at WM Reply, based in Chicago, IL. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/02/mvpbuzzchat-with-craig-jahnke.html

Episode 202 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Data Platform MVP, Kay Sauter (@KaySauter), a Business Intelligence Expert and Data Engineer with Zurich Insurance, based in Zurich, Switzerland. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/02/mvpbuzzchat-with-kay-sauter.html

Episode 201 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, David Musgrave (@WinthropDC), Managing Director at Winthrop Development Consultants based in Perth, Australia. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/02/mvpbuzzchat-with-david-musgrave.html

For this episode, I spoke with Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, on Microsoft community news and calendar, Teams Free, and the future of ChatGPT within the Microsoft ecosystem. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/02/collabtalk-podcast-episode-71-with-geoff-varosky.html

Episode 200 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and fellow RD and M365 Apps & Services MVP, Maarten Eekels (@maarteneekels), the Chief Technology Officer for Rapid Circle in Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/01/mvpbuzzchat-with-maarten-eekels.html

For this episode, I spoke with Jon Thompson (@BlueMargin), Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Blue Margin, Inc., on the impact of business intelligence on decision-making, creating a healthy business culture, and employee retention. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/01/collabtalk-podcast-episode-70-with-jon-thompson.html

Episode 199 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Enterprise Mobility MVP, Manish Bangia (@manish_bangia), an Engineering Chapter Lead at ANZ in Melbourne, Australia. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/01/mvpbuzzchat-with-manish-bangia.html