Best Nirav Shah Podcasts (2025)

Change is hard. Rafsan makes it make sense. IT pro, MVP, and on-the-ground change agent, Rafsan Huseynov joins us to talk about what it really takes to roll out AI and Copilot agents across a global enterprise. From dealing with shadow IT to wrangling zone strategies and tech debt, Rafsan shares practical, hard-earned advice on how to drive adoptio…

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From Chaos to Control: Top 5 ERP Wins for Shipping Teams 52:20

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Send us a message about this episode! Shipping delays, missed paperwork, manual tracking... sound familiar? In this episode of The ABCs of ERP and Beyond, Pete and Nirav unpack the top 5 ways an ERP system transforms shipping departments from overwhelmed to optimized. Whether it's real-time tracking, automated documentation, or better carrier coord…

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IT Team Culture’s a Road Trip—Bumpy, but Worth the Ride ft. Jay Stanley 24:18

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Jay Stanley uses the metaphor of a road trip to explore IT team culture, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, adventure, and especially the social aspects of building strong, resilient teams. Drawing on personal experiences and team-building exercises, Jay illustrates how deepening personal connections and encouraging growth—both professional…

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More Than a Job Title: Reclaiming Your Story ft. Dimple Shah 29:53

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Dimple Shah reflects on how our professional identities often become tied to our titles, especially in times of uncertainty and change within the IT industry. She shares personal lessons about resilience, the importance of not letting titles define us, embracing pivots or career changes, practicing self-care, and finding purpose beyond the workplac…

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Episode 95: Managed Governance (w/ Zohar Raz) 39:48

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Welcome to the governance glow-up. Zohar Raz breaks down what’s new in Managed Governance and how the Power Platform Admin Center is making life easier for admins across the board. We talk green zones, guardrails, and how to let employees build with freedom without opening the floodgates. Plus, what it really means to manage agents, apps, flows, an…

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Episode 94: Managed Operations (w/ Austin Laugesen) 25:33

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Pizza puffs, pipelines, and Power Platform. This one’s got it all. We’re joined by Austin Laugesen to talk Managed Operations. What is it? Why does it matter? And how can it help admins and makers work smarter without stepping on each other’s toes? From test automation to deployment flexibility to observability (yes, it’s different from visibility)…

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Jacob Sands, MD - Tailwinds of Innovation in SCLC: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of ADCs 19:42

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/XDB865. CME credit will…

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Episode 93: Copilot Cost Controls (w/ Amiya and Isha) 33:23

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Licensing is hot topic, but we’ve got the experts to cool it down. In this episode, we’re joined by Principal Product Managers Amiya Patra and Isha Sahni to break down how Microsoft Copilot licensing works. From free trials to PAYGO to full licenses, they unpack what you need to know about billing models, usage tracking, and upcoming tools that mak…

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Joshua Sabari, MD - Precision Matters in NSCLC: Everything You Need to Know About Biomarker Testing and Targeted Therapies 1:30:38

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/ZEV865. CME/MO…

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S03E14 | Why You Should NOT Customize Your ERP 47:39

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Send us a message about this episode! 🎯 Top 5 Reasons to Avoid Customizations! In Part Two of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Pete and Nirav tackle the flip side of ERP decision-making: why not customizing might just be the smartest move your business can make. From smoother upgrades and lower long-term costs to better alignment with vendor best practice…

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Tina Cascone, MD, PhD / Heather A. Wakelee, MD, FASCO - Strategies for Immunotherapy Success in NSCLC: How to Incorporate Modern ICI Platforms Across the Disease Continuum 1:14:00

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/AWM865. CME/MO…

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Arndt Vogel, MD, PhD - Refining Treatment Models For Biliary Tract Cancer Aligning Practice With Rapidly Evolving Evidence on Immunotherapy and Targeted Platforms 1:30:43

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/VZA865. CME/MO…

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Beyond Leadership: A Paradigm for the 21st Century and Beyond ft. Matthew Chodkowski 33:38

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S03E13 | ERP Customizations: Top 5 Reasons You Should Customize (Or Not!) 48:32

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Send us a message about this episode! 🎭 To Customize or Not to Customize? That is the ERP question! In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, we dive into the top 5 reasons why some businesses choose to customize their ERP systems and why others steer clear. From solving unique business challenges to long-term strategic risks, Pete and Nirav unp…

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Enabling the Power of Information! ft. Philip Stockwell 21:21

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What We’ve Got Here Is A Failure To Communicate – Techniques To Land Your Message ft. Bret Wingert 36:02

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TechEQ: Mastering Results, Relationships and Respect in the Digital Age ft. Shannon Wilson 40:50

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Worst Team-Building Exercise Ever -- What I Learned Stranded on a Mountain ft. Loren Kutsko 29:43

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Navigating the Waters ft. Doug McCollough 24:17

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Transforming IT Leadership: The Power of the 7 Mindsets ft. Maureen Metcalf 34:36

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In the age of AI, leadership, and followership are undergoing significant transformations. Maureen Metcalf, a highly respected executive advisor and CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute, emphasizes the importance of evolving leadership practices to meet the demands of this new era. Her work focuses on guiding organizations through structured …

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Do You Really Want To Climb The Ladder? ft. Bill Fortwangler 40:59

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How Do You Lead When You’re Still in the Trenches? ft. Adam Gunnett 42:05

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AI Atrophy: Leading Through the Diminishing Returns of Over-Reliance ft. Jeff Jarecki 33:49

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AI is transforming how we work, accelerating productivity and decision-making across every industry—but it's also introducing a subtle, dangerous side effect: the erosion of human problem-solving, critical thinking, and technical intuition. This phenomenon, which I call AI Atrophy, represents the quiet decline of our cognitive and creative abilitie…

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Finding the Path to Yes ft. Brian Quick 34:19

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Michael E. Manning, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI - From Wheals to Wellness: Transforming Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Care With Emerging Solutions 42:40

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/DNY865. CME credit will…

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Episode 92: Customer Zero 2: Managing Agents at Microsoft (w/ Aisha Hasan) 38:38

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Customer Zero 2: This Time it's Personal! Well, actually it's agents. Aisha Hasan joins the podcast to talk about how Microsoft Digital (Microsoft IT) manages Microsoft Power Platform and agents. This episode provides great insights in how Microsoft governs agents at scale and what steps we took to lead and grow innovation with incredible governanc…

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Hans Lee, MD - Planting Roots for Next-Gen Bispecific Antibodies in Hematologic Cancers: Collaborative Principles to Extend the Reach of Immunotherapy in Myeloma and Lymphoma 1:00:50

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/PJA8…

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Anca D. Askanase, MD, MPH / Philip J. Mease, MD, MACR - An Immune Reset for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Expanding Therapeutic Horizons With CAR-T Cell Therapy 43:05

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/VEY865. C…

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Episode 91: Microsoft Copilot Adoption (w/ Wendy and Jon) 29:46

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In this episode we chat with Wendy Haddad and Jon Butler to dive deep into the practical realities of adopting Microsoft Copilot across organizations. Drawing from their field experience with Microsoft customers, they discuss what actually works when helping your organization adopt Microsoft Copilot and common pitfalls to avoid. Listeners will gain…

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Episode 90: Wendy is Back! (w/ the whole group) 26:19

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Yay! The whole gang is here for this one! Wendy is back. Where was she? What was she doing? How did we ever manage without Wendy? This episode is special as it relates to workers learning how to incorporate generative AI into their workflows. This time, Wendy explains how she kept up and managed to get ahead with Microsoft Copilot and agents while …

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From GI to BI: Live Demo – Acumatica to Power BI 49:31

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Send us a message about this episode! Ready to bring your Acumatica data to life? In this live demo episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, we walk through the full process — from creating a Generic Inquiry (GI) in Acumatica to connecting it directly into Power BI. 🚀 Learn how to structure your GI, expose it via OData, and build a Power BI report that…

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Episode 89: Dataverse in the Age of AI (w/ Julie Koesmarno) 33:23

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Want to make your data more meaningful with Copilot and agents? What are some of the patterns that organizations are using to find success when using agents? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Julie Koesmarno, Groups Program/Project(?) Manager as Julie joins the show to talk about why Dataverse is the one of the major keys to get…

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ERP Benefits for CFOs in Manufacturing 44:53

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Send us a message about this episode! In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Pete and Nirav dive into why modern CFOs should care deeply about ERP systems — and how the right system can transform financial operations in manufacturing businesses. We walk through five core CFO responsibilities and break down how ERP makes each one faster, smart…

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Episode 88: The Agent Cloud (w/ Nirav Shah) 32:23

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Data is a key component to the agentic future of organizations and there is so much learn and understand in order for solution developers, admins, CIOs, CEOs, and CTOs, to have a successful deployment. Luckily, Nirav Shah, CVP of BAC (the org formerly known as Dataverse) joins the podcast to talk about how agents play a critical role in how organiz…

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Using Quarterly Deliverables So Technologists Can Have Fun Again ft. John Dunn 28:21

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Technical Wealth Management: Why leaders should be focused on long term outcomes ft. Kyle Utley 29:54

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Sia Daneshmand, MD - Putting Precision Into Practice for Bladder Cancer Treatment: Insights for Individualized Care Across the Disease Continuum 1:26:57

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This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups. For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BYQ865. C…

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Playing Chess, not Checkers, in IT Leadership ft. Matt Cohee 23:16

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How Coaching Can Transform Your Leadership Style ft. Chris Harvey 42:44

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Leadership Lessons Along the Way ft. Joel Daly 24:37

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How Can I Create Executive Presence? ft. John Vautier 28:03

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The Art of Leadership ft. Jim Gehring 39:01

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Change Anything: Lead People Where They Want To Go and Where You Need Them To Be ft. Joe Woodruff 13:41

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Episode 87: The Developer Dilemma (w/ Dave Milton) 32:39

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Microsoft Build is right around the corner and is the best place to learn about all the news around professional development. But the title of this show doesn't really scream 'PRO CODE', so what does Microsoft Power Platform have to offer pro code developers? Dave Milton joins the show to talk about the pro code development and the shift in mindset…

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Business Central vs. Acumatica... FIGHT!! 46:00

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Send us a message about this episode! It’s an ERP smackdown! In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Pete and Nirav go head-to-head on Business Central vs. Acumatica—two major players in the mid-market ERP world. We break down how they stack up in five key areas Support the show Reach out to us! Nirav Shah - [email protected] Peter Ni…

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Episode 86: Automating the Future: Desktop Flows & Generative AII (w/ Christy Jefson) 27:31

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In this episode of The Low Code Approach, hosts Sean Fiene and Jocelyn Panchal sit down with Christy Jefson to explore the evolving landscape of automation through desktop flows and the integration of generative AI. Together, they unpack how Power Automate is transforming repetitive tasks, what’s new in the world of RPA, and how generative AI is re…

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Episode 85: We're Chatting Agents! (w/ Mark Smith) 30:57

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In this episode, Ken, Sean, and Jocelyn sit down with industry expert Mark Smith, the NZ365 guy, to explore the current state of AI agents in the real world. They delve into the practical applications, challenges, and innovations surrounding AI agents, discussing how these intelligent systems are transforming various industries. From personal produ…

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S03E09 | 10 Steps To Set Up Business Central 48:03

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Send us a message about this episode! Ready to hit the ground running with Business Central? In this episode, Pete and Nirav break down the exact 10 steps to go from zero to ERP hero. Whether you're migrating from another system or starting fresh, we’ve got you covered — from licenses and location setup to posting groups and Power BI. Bonus: you’ll…

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Leading with a Why Not Mindset ft. Ryan Lavarnway 25:21

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In this compelling episode of the IT Leaders podcast, we explore the powerful intersection of mindset, resilience, and leadership. Join us as we sit down with Ryan Lavarnway, a distinguished figure in professional sports, known for his remarkable journey as a Major League Baseball player, and now a motivational speaker known for his engaging storyt…