
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

Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 149 | What is Workplace Productivity? with Shari Oswald
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/

Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 148 | The Evolution of Fundraising with Josh Bloomfield
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/

Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 147 | Creating Your M365 Governance Framework
For this episode, I joined fellow MVPs Abdul Kazi (@abdulkazi) and Chris Gill (@cgill) as a guest on their Come Cloud With Us (@ComeCloudWithUs) livestream to share guidance on what it means to create a scalable governance framework for managing Microsoft 365.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/10/collabtalk-podcast-episode-147-on-creating-a-m365-governance-framework/

Oct 17, 2024 • 52min
Episode 146 | Copilot Agents & Power Apps Plan Designer with Norm Young
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 Power Platform Community Conference in Las Vegas, including Copilot Agents and Power Apps Plan Designer.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/10/collabtalk-podcast-episode-146-with-norm-young/

Oct 10, 2024 • 48min
Episode 145 | Microsoft News from PPCC and More with Sean McDonough and Geoff Varosky
For this episode, I spoke with fellow MVP Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough) and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), on the latest Microsoft News from the recent Power Platform Community Conference (PPCC), including updates on Delve end-of-life, Copilot Agents, Office 2024, and more!
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/10/ollabtalk-podcast-episode-145-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky/

Oct 3, 2024 • 41min
Episode 144 | The Need for Better Internal Storytelling
For this episode, I'm exploring how integrating storytelling into internal communications can transform a company's culture, inspire employee engagement, and better align…. everyone.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/10/collabtalk-podcast-episode-144-on-better-internal-storytelling/

Sep 27, 2024 • 58min
Episode 143 | Transforming Business through Technology with Artug Acar
For this episode, I spoke with Artug Acar, Chief Operating Officer at Mercury, on the strategic approaches organizations can take to successfully adopt new technologies and drive meaningful business transformation.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/09/collabtalk-podcast-episode-143-with-artug-acar/

Sep 19, 2024 • 58min
Episode 142 | Balancing Technology and Talent in Development with Matt Strippelhoff
For this episode, I spoke with Matt Strippelhoff (@RedHawkTech), Partner and CEO of Red Hawk Technologies, on the impact of artificial intelligence on the software development lifecycle, and the balance between technology and talent.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at http://buckleyplanet.com/2024/09/collabtalk-podcast-episode-142-with-matt-strippelhoff/

Sep 15, 2024 • 34min
Episode 141 - Introduction to the Project Failure Files
For this episode, I wanted to provide an introduction of my weekly livestream series, Project Failure Files, which simulcasts across the various social channels every Monday morning at 9am Pacific.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/09/collabtalk-podcast-episode-141-on-project-failure-files/

Sep 5, 2024 • 40min
Episode 140 | Overhauling Meetings to Drive Efficiency and Collaboration with Kristy Hissa
For this episode, I spoke with Kristy Hissa (@MeetKairos), General Manager at Kairos, on the need to overhaul the way we conduct meetings to drive efficiency and better collaboration.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/09/collabtalk-podcast-episode-140-with-kristy-hissa/