For this episode, I spoke with Kirsty McGrath (@KirstyMcGrath13), Managing Director at OnPoint Solutions, on how Microsoft Copilot is transforming personal and team productivity by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing creativity, and streamlining workflows in tools like Word, Excel, and Teams. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/01/ollabtalk-podcast-episode-157-with-kirsty-mcgrath/

For this episode, I spoke with Michael Meehan (/in/meehanmichaelj/), General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of Howso, on how intellectual property (IP) serves as a cornerstone for innovation and competitive strategy in the modern business landscape, and its critical role in fostering sustainable business growth. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/01/collabtalk-podcast-episode-156-with-michael-meehan/

For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), a Microsoft MVP, and Power Platform Solutions Architect at AvePoint, on key announcements from the recent Microsoft Ignite Conference in Chicago, including Copilot and the Power Platform. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/12/collabtalk-podcast-episode-155-with-norm-young/

For this episode, I spoke with Galen Keene, CEO of Lion Tech Consulting, and Shari Oswald, MVP, MCT, and CEO of PowerUp! Learning, on their in-person takeaways from the Microsoft Ignite 2024 conference last month in Chicago. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/12/collabtalk-podcast-episode-153-with-galen-keene-and-shari-oswald/

For this episode, I spoke with Hussein Hallak (/IN/husseinhallak/), the Founder and CEO of Next Decentrum, on how AI and immersive technologies such as AR and VR are transforming business and education through sophisticated gamification strategies. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/12/collabtalk-podcast-episode-154-with-hussein-hallak/

For this episode, we focused on insights and announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2024, exploring the evolving role of AI in business productivity, new tools in Microsoft 365, and updates in Azure services. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-152-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky/

For this episode, I'm exploring the growing challenge of digital debt—technical inefficiencies that hinder workplace productivity—and how organizations can harness the power of AI to overcome these obstacles. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-151-on-overcoming-digital-debt-with-ai/

For this episode, I spoke with Ryan Chute (@wizardryanchute), an Entrepreneur, Marketer, and Partner with Wizard of Ads, a marketing services company, on the importance of persuasive communication in building stronger brands and teams, and the core principles of persuasion with techniques for crafting compelling messages. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-150-with-ryan-chute/

For this episode, I spoke with Shari Oswald (@shortcutshari), Owner and Principal of PowerUp! Learning, on what workplace productivity means in today’s evolving digital landscape, and how technology, especially Microsoft tools like Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity at the individual, team, and organizational levels. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-149-with-shari-oswald/

For this episode, I spoke with Josh Bloomfield (@bloomfieldj), Founder and CEO of Givecloud, on the evolution of fundraising, focusing on the digital transformation of donor engagement and the rise of community-driven models. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/10/collabtalk-podcast-episode-148-with-josh-bloomfield/