Need to use a SharePoint intranet due to internal policies, company transitions, or legacy systems? When all the available information is overly technical or negative, where do you turn? Enter Fresh Perspectives: Living in the reality of SharePoint intranets. We provide useful, jargon-free insights and real-world examples to help you maximize the benefits of SharePoint intranets and tackle its challenges. Pro-SharePoint but realistic, we debunk misconceptions and share product management ins ...
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SharePoint is everywhere — but good guidance for real users? Not so much. I’m Liza Tinker: consultant, trainer, and the one teams call when things get messy. This podcast is your go-to for real talk, real solutions, and a whole lot of clarity — minus the jargon. Whether you're managing sites, cleaning up document chaos, or just trying to make things work, you’ll find practical tips and insight from the creator of Fix the Mess™, the training series helping real people get SharePoint under con ...
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A technology-focused podcast exploring the business value and practical application of the latest advances in collaboration, productivity, artificial intelligence, and social network science.
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Sync Up is your one-stop shop for all things OneDrive. Join hosts, Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra, as they shed light on how OneDrive connects you to all of your files in Microsoft and enables you to share and work together from anywhere, and any device! Hear from experts behind the design and development of OneDrive, as well as customers and Microsoft MVPs! Each episode will give you news and announcements, tips and best practices for your OneDrive experience, and some fun and humor!
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SharePoint Confessions: Metadata Mayhem, Subsite Chaos & Workflow Woes (and How to Fix Them)
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11:12Send us a text Ever sat through a two-hour metadata committee meeting? Or clicked into a SharePoint subsite only to find… one lonely document? Or maybe you’ve heard the cubicle chorus of “You left it checked out!” echo across the office? In this episode, I’m spilling my SharePoint confessions — the good, the bad, and the downright messy. From 13 ma…
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S2: Ep 2 | How to build a people-first intranet in SharePoint with Abby Webster
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45:18Abby Webster from TD Bank shares how they transformed a frustrating 150000-page intranet system into a streamlined platform that 95000 employees actually love using. From handling 1 million daily visits to seamlessly integrating social collaboration, discover the strategic decisions that made their SharePoint-based solution a massive success.…
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The Evolution of DevOps: Culture, Collaboration, and Code
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26:18In this episode the host Zeshan Randhawa talks with Cory O'Daniel, CEO & Co-Founder at Massdriver. Their conversation revolves around the role of DevOps, its importance in today's digital landscape, and the cultural shift that it promotes.By Zeshan Randhawa
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S2: Ep 1 | The SharePoint intranet saga continues
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24:39David Bowman and Jarbas Horst return for Season 2 of Fresh Perspectives, diving into the latest SharePoint drama that unfolded while David was on vacation. Microsoft introduced new page templates that disappeared almost immediately after user backlash, plus a mysterious AI quick actions button that's now floating on every SharePoint site. The hosts…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Can Only See What You Can See. But What If You Can See Too Much?
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17:00Send us a text Microsoft 365 Copilot is rolling out across organizations worldwide, promising unprecedented productivity gains. Yet there’s a hidden danger many companies aren’t prepared for. Years of casual SharePoint sharing have created exposure risks that AI is about to amplify in ways you may never have imagined. In this episode, I unpack the …
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How Microsoft Copilot Helps People With Learning Differences Like Dyscalculia and Dyslexia
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10:31Send us a text In this short episode, I talk about the new features in Excel Copilot — and why they matter so much to me. I have dyscalculia, a learning difference that makes numbers incredibly difficult. For most of my career, Excel has been the tool that left me behind. I can’t hold more than four digits of a phone number in my head, I still coun…
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The Evolution of the Chief Information Security Officer Role
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22:59In this episode the host of The Cloud Lounge Zeshan Randhawa is joined by Michael Dobson, Director of Cybersecurity Services at Provincial Health Services Authority in British Columbia. They discuss the role of the CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) in today's business landscape, it's evolution and challenges.…
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Is AI Coming for Your Job? What the Data Really Says
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15:09Send us a text Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to your career, or is it the most powerful tool you'll ever have? In this episode, we cut through the hype and get to the facts by breaking down a groundbreaking new study from Microsoft Research that analysed over 200,000 real-world AI interactions. Join us as we translate the academic findings in…
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Episode 181 | Proving Business Value through Practical AI with Mark Amann
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40:51For this episode, I spoke with Andrew Amann (@andrewamann), CEO of NineTwoThree AI Studio, an award-winning AI consulting and product development agency on how to prove ROI, avoid hype, and implement practical, value-driven AI.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/…
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Copilot and Security: Will AI Surface the Wrong Thing in Your SharePoint? Plus, the Amazing New Features!
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12:22Send us a text Copilot is transforming the way we work – but with all its power, comes one big question: Are you absolutely sure it won’t surface the wrong thing? In this episode of Simply SharePoint, we break down the real truth about Copilot and security. You’ll learn why Copilot doesn’t override permissions – but also why every forgotten sharing…
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Episode 180 | Your Intranet, from Start to Never Finished with Mark Kashman
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52:47For this episode, I spoke with Mark Kashman (@mkashman), a 20-year Microsoft veteran and CEO of KashBox LLC, on why the work you do to build and support your company intranet (most likely on SharePoint) never really ends, and why that may not be a bad thing.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/…
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Fix the Mess: From SharePoint Chaos to Copilot Clarity
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15:52Send us a text In this episode, Liza introduces the 5-Day SharePoint Reset, a fast, practical, and stress-free way to get your SharePoint environment under control—no massive overhaul required. Born from real workplace frustration and chaos (yes, including those dreaded "final_final_final" file names), this approach is tailored for busy teams deali…
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Stop the Microsoft 365 Madness: How to Choose the Right Tool Every Time
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17:55Send us a text Staring at your screen wondering whether to create that project in Teams, SharePoint, or Loop? You're not alone. Microsoft 365's abundance of tools has created a hidden productivity crisis: decision paralysis that's costing organisations millions in lost time and frustration. In this episode, we dive deep into what I call 'The Micros…
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Transforming Work with Copilot Studio: The Rise of AI Agents
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21:47In this episode of The Cloud Lounge, host Zeshan Randhawa welcomes Barb Borrowman, Partner Solution Architect for Business Applications, and Karin Skapski, Partner Solution Architect for Microsoft 365 Copilot, both from Microsoft. Together, they delve into the transformative impact of AI agents, spotlighting a new era where intelligence is not just…
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Is Your SharePoint Ready for Microsoft Copilot? The AI Revolution Starts with Information Architecture
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17:14Send us a text Microsoft Copilot is rolling out now, but most SharePoint environments aren't ready for AI. In this episode, Liza Tinker reveals why your current SharePoint setup will likely fail with Copilot and what you can do about it. Discover the critical information architecture foundations that make AI effective, learn how to finally resolve …
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Episode 179 | Small Teams, Big Wins: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Marketing with Mark Donnigan
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58:11For this episode, I spoke with Mark Donnigan (@MarklDonnigan1), CMO and GTM Consultant for Growth Stage Marketing, providing a complete B2B marketing engine to growth stage companies, on how AI is helping small companies scale, outmaneuver, and outperform their larger competitors.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleypla…
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Beyond the Basics: Why Your Microsoft 365 Training is Falling Short (And How to Fix It!)
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18:27Send us a text Tired of feeling lost and frustrated in Microsoft 365? This episode of the Simply SharePoint Podcast is for you! This week I'm tackling a critical issue in the modern workplace: why so much Microsoft 365 training falls short, leaving millions of users struggling to harness the platform's incredible power. We'll dive deep into the dai…
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Ep 12 | The reality of SharePoint intranets: Season 1 Wrapped
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24:05In this season finale of Fresh Perspectives, Jarbas and David reflect on the standout moments and key lessons from their first twelve episodes. From reflecting on how the podcasting journey pushed them out of their comfort zones, to sharing their most memorable highlights - this episode revisits the episodes that explored 2025 trends, the evolving …
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The Human Voice Matters - Even With Copilot
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16:27Send us a text As Microsoft Copilot becomes deeply embedded in every part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem—Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint—we're entering an era of accelerated content creation. Presentations, summaries, documents, and even entire training modules can now be generated at the click of a button. But where do we draw the line? In…
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Episode 178 | Hiring in the Age of AI: Faster, Smarter, But Still Human? with Vol Goloshuk
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54:04For this episode, I spoke with Vol Goloshuk (@VGoloshuk), CEO of AI Champ, a platform that connects world-class remote talent with world-class opportunities, on how AI is transforming the hiring process by dramatically reducing recruitment timelines while raising new questions about quality and fairness. You can find more information about my guest…
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Why SharePoint Feels Like a Mess (and How to Fix It)
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17:36Send us a text Let’s face it—most SharePoint sites end up messy. Files are scattered, no one knows what’s current, and people start saying, “I hate SharePoint.” But it’s not SharePoint’s fault—it’s how it’s been set up. In this first episode of the Simply SharePoint Podcast, I break down why things go wrong, how SharePoint actually works (spoiler: …
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Behind the Scenes at the M365 Community Conference
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56:35Live from the M365 Community Conference in Las Vegas, Stephen and Arvind break down the biggest announcements in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365—from mind-blowing Copilot demos to Sync deployment best practices. Plus, guest Vlad Catrinescu shares insights on governance, Copilot readiness, and the power of community. Whether you’re an admin,…
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Episode 177 | Veteran Engineers Aren't Done Yet - They're Just Getting Started with David McCarter
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38:27For this episode, I spoke with David McCarter (@realDotNetDave), Software Architect, Code Quality Zar, and purveyor of DotNetTips.com, to discuss the misconceptions surrounding veteran engineers, and why and how youth-obsessed companies are failing to leverage their most experienced employees.You can find more information about my guest on my blog …
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Ep 11 | Microsoft 365 Community Conference: The Recap
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36:17In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, Jarbas Horst, senior product manager, and David Bowman, product director for Fresh Intranet, kick things off by celebrating a significant milestone: Fresh Intranet’s recent recognition by Clearbox as an award-winning solution in the digital workplace space. They reflect on what set their product apart, notably…
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Episode 176 | Your Next Mentor Might Be a Machine with David Weiss
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1:01:17For this episode, I spoke with David Weiss (@davidweiss), Founder & CEO of Axiom Industries, to discuss how AI-powered executive coaching is redefining leadership development.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-176-with-david-weiss/…
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Episode 175 | Aligning People, Process, & Technology for Business Transformation with Darren Pulsipher
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51:00For this episode, I spoke with Dr. Darren Pulsipher (@darrenpulsipher), the Chief Solution Architect for Public Sector at Intel, on the details of digital transformation through the lens of people, process, and technology, featuring a six-pillar framework and strategies for organizational success.You can find more information about my guest on my b…
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Episode 174 | M365 Conference Takeaways, SharePoint Updates, and More with Geoff Varosky
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50:10For this episode, I provided Geoff Varosky, Sr. Architect at Insight, a lively recap of Microsoft 365 Conference news. We explored Copilot innovations, SharePoint updates, AI governance tools, and Microsoft's evolving collaboration ecosystem.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/05/collabtalk-podc…
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Episode 173 | Driving Year-Round Community Engagement in Tech with Kevin Monahan
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50:07For this episode, I spoke with Kevin Monahan, General Manager at ESPC, on how major tech events like ESPC drive year-round community engagement by adapting to evolving technologies, expanding focus areas, and creating lasting content beyond the conference stage.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/202…
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In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, David Bowman and Jarbas Horst tackle the ever-present challenge of managing SharePoint effectively. They explore why organizations often struggle with cluttered and chaotic SharePoint environments, emphasizing that while the platform offers extensive flexibility, its lack of structure can quickly lead to confu…
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Inside the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference: Key Highlights & Insights
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18:53In this special episode of The Cloud Lounge, host Zeshan Randhawa is joined by our very own Rich Baumet to break down the key highlights from the 2025 Microsoft Fabric Community Conference — the largest to date, featuring over 200 sessions and workshops. Tune in as we explore the most impactful announcements, innovations in Microsoft Fabric, and ad…
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Olga Dalecka joins Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra on this month's Sync Up podcast to share how OneDrive’s mobile app is transforming the way users experience and manage their photos. From Moments of Joy and Photo Shuffle to AI-powered editing and seamless sharing, this episode dives into the innovations making OneDrive the trusted home for your mem…
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Episode 172 | Leading with Awareness: The Shift to Conscious Leadership with Tatyana Gao
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1:03:42For this episode, I spoke with Tatyana Gao, Founder of Monada Coaching & Consulting, a company focused on helping people and organizations all over the world to thrive through conscious leadership, on how conscious leadership rooted in self-awareness and emotional intelligence can transform your leadership style and team culture for long-term succe…
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Episode 171 | The Future of Content Creation with AI with Shari Oswald and Sharon Weaver
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40:58For this episode, I spoke with Shari Oswald, Founder of PowerUP! Learning, and Sharon Weaver, CEO of Smarter Consulting, on the Future of Content Creation with AI, recorded at the Comms vNext event in Denver, Colorado on April 16th, 2025.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/04/collabtalk-podcast-…
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Episode 170 | Why Interoperability is About More Than Just Technology with Dominik Wittenbeck
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1:01:49For this episode, I spoke with Dominik Wittenbeck, Group CTO at SNP, a global leader in SAP transformation solutions, on how true interoperability enables better collaboration through flexible systems, AI-enhanced workflows, and people-first transformation strategies.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.c…
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Ep 9 | SharePoint intranet search - why do you hate me?
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33:39SharePoint intranet search - why do you hate me? This provocative question resonates with many SharePoint users. At events, when we ask people if they love SharePoint, search is often cited as a pain point in their intranet experience. This is why in this episode of Fresh Perspectives, Jarbas Horst and David Bowman dive into the complexities of the…
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Episode 169 | Mastering the Complexities of the Partner Ecosystem with Justin Slagle
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1:07:14For this episode, I spoke with Justin Slagle (@JustinSlagle), Chief Executive Officer of The Partner Masters, on mastering Microsoft’s partner ecosystem with expert advice on sales models, global expansion, and building sustainable partnerships.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/04/collabtalk-p…
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From IT Support to Strategic Partner: The Evolution of MSPs
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21:12In this episode of The Cloud Lounge, host Zeshan Randhawa sits down with Habib Malik, CEO of MSP Corp, to discuss the evolving role of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) as they transition from traditional IT support to strategic business enablers.Together, they explore the key forces driving this shift—including the rapid adoption of cloud computing…
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In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, David and Jarbas explore the essential role of intranets in modern organizations. They discuss how intranets, particularly SharePoint intranets, enhance employee engagement, streamline communication, and boost productivity. David and Jarbas share real-world examples and insights on why every business, regardle…
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Episode 168 | How Modern Work and Collaboration Differ Across Cultures with Joel Oleson
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1:07:13For this episode, I spoke with Joel Oleson (@JoelOleson), Microsoft Regional Director (RD) and Staff Enterprise Architect at Sony Interactive Entertainment, on his travels to all 195 recognized countries on the planet, and how modern work and collaboration differ across cultures.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buc…
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Episode 167 | Strategies for Growing and Scaling a Company with Zach Oliva
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55:07For this episode, I spoke with Zack Oliva (@OLIVAGIBBSLLP), Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Oliva Gibbs LLP, on the the foundations of business expansion, including sustainable growth strategies, team-building, process optimization, and leveraging technology for scalability.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckl…
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In this episode of Sync Up, hosts Stephen Rice and Arvind Mishra sit down with David Johnson, one of Microsoft IT's key architects, to uncover how the company manages OneDrive and SharePoint at scale. From security and automation to self-service with guardrails, they explore the strategies that keep Microsoft’s data secure while enabling seamless c…
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Ep 7 | AI for SharePoint Intranets revisited
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29:07In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, David and Jarbas delve into the evolving landscape of SharePoint intranets and the transformative power of AI. Sharing their experiences from recent events, including the Microsoft AI Tour and the Ragan AI Horizons event in Miami, they discuss the varying levels of AI adoption among organizations and the impor…
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Episode 166 | AI and the New Productivity Paradigm with Michael Gannotti
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1:08:46For this episode, I spoke with Michael Gannotti (@gannotti), a Principal Solutions Architect at Microsoft, on how AI, particularly Microsoft Copilot, is redefining workplace productivity by automating tasks, enhancing collaboration, and transforming business processes. We also discuss real-world impacts of AI adoption, integration with Microsoft 36…
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Episode 165 | SharePoint News, March Hackathon, & Other Updates with Sean McDonough and Geoff Varosky
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57:09For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough from Akumina and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro) from Insight on the latest SharePoint updates, the March SharePoint Hackathon, Microsoft 365 Copilot enhancements, and new features in Teams, Lists, and SPFx.You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/03…
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From Developer to Cloud Architect: Journey, Challenges, and Lessons Learned for a Successful Cloud Transformation
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27:52In this episode, host Zeshan Randhawa sits down with Tidjani Belmansour, Director of the Azure Center of Excellence at Cofomo and Azure MVP, to explore the journey from developer to cloud architect. They discuss the critical role cloud architects play in modern organizations, the challenges they face, and the key skills required to succeed in this …
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Episode 164 | How Adaptable Leaders Thrive in Uncertainty with Kevin Eikenberry
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49:13For this episode, I spoke with Kevin Eikenberry (@KevinEikenberry), Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group, on how adaptable leaders thrive in uncertainty by developing flexibility, refining decision-making, and leveraging communication strategies to navigate change effectively.You can find more information about my guest on my blog …
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Ep 6 | How to measure effective communication in the workplace with Cai Kjaer
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50:53In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, David and Jarbas engage with Cai Kjaer, the co-founder of Swoop Analytics, to explore the critical role of measurement in workplace environments with a particular focus on enhancing employee engagement. Cai, who has a rich background in analytics and internal collaboration, provides insights into the need for …
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