
The CollabTalk Podcast
A technology-focused podcast exploring the business value and practical application of the latest advances in collaboration, productivity, artificial intelligence, and social network science.
Latest episodes

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 4min
Episode 172 | Leading with Awareness: The Shift to Conscious Leadership with Tatyana Gao
For 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 success.
You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-172-with-tatyana-gao/

Apr 18, 2025 • 41min
Episode 171 | The Future of Content Creation with AI with Shari Oswald and Sharon Weaver
For 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-episode-171-with-shari-oswald-and-sharon-weaver/

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 2min
Episode 170 | Why Interoperability is About More Than Just Technology with Dominik Wittenbeck
For 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.com/2025/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-170-with-dominik-wittenbeck/

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
Episode 169 | Mastering the Complexities of the Partner Ecosystem with Justin Slagle
For 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-podcast-episode-169-with-justin-slagle/

Mar 22, 2025 • 1h 7min
Episode 168 | How Modern Work and Collaboration Differ Across Cultures with Joel Oleson
For 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://buckleyplanet.com/2025/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-168-with-joel-oleson/

Mar 20, 2025 • 55min
Episode 167 | Strategies for Growing and Scaling a Company with Zach Oliva
For 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://buckleyplanet.com/2025/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-167-with-zack-oliva/
Release date:
13 March 2025

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 9min
Episode 166 | AI and the New Productivity Paradigm with Michael Gannotti
For 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 365 tools, and the challenges of trust, compliance, and digital upskilling in an AI-powered workplace.
You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-166-with-michael-gannotti/

Mar 6, 2025 • 57min
Episode 165 | SharePoint News, March Hackathon, & Other Updates with Sean McDonough and Geoff Varosky
For 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/collabtalk-podcast-episode-165-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky/

Feb 27, 2025 • 49min
Episode 164 | How Adaptable Leaders Thrive in Uncertainty with Kevin Eikenberry
For 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 at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/02/collabtalk-podcast-episode-164-with-kevin-eikenberry/

Feb 21, 2025 • 51min
Episode 163 | Workplace 2.0: Reinventing the Office for the Hybrid Era with Micah Remley
For this episode, I spoke with Micah Remley (@robinpowered), CEO of Robin, a leading workplace management platform revolutionizing hybrid work, on how hybrid work is reshaping workplace culture, employee expectations, and office functionality.
You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/02/collabtalk-podcast-episode-163-with-micah-remley/
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