The CollabTalk Podcast
Christian Buckley
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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Aug 12, 2024 • 22min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 276 with Hailey Phillips
Episode 276 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Security MVP, Hailey Phillips (@AllwaysHyPe), a System Engineer at The Pokémon Company International, based in Seattle, Washington.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/08/mvpbuzzchat-276-with-hailey-phillips/

Aug 9, 2024 • 47min
Episode 136 | The Future of Work with Personal and Team Automation with Laura Rogers
For this episode, I spoke with Laura Rogers (@WonderLaura), CEO at IW Mentor, on how how automation is transforming personal productivity and team collaboration using tools like the Microsoft Power Platform, and highlighting the cultural impacts and management strategies necessary for successful automation integration.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/08/collabtalk-podcast-episode-136-with-laura-rogers/

Aug 5, 2024 • 23min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 275 with Enea Licaj
Episode 275 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Enea Liçaj (@EneaIlias), a Business Consultant with novaCapta GmBh, based in Cologne, Germany.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/08/mvpbuzzchat-275-with-enea-licaj/

Jul 29, 2024 • 26min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 274 with Nick Cavalancia
Episode 273 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Alumni MVP, Nick Cavalancia (@nickcavalancia), the Founder & CEO at Conversational Geek, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/mvpbuzzchat-274-with-nick-cavalancia/

Jul 26, 2024 • 55min
Episode 135 | How the History of AI Impacts the Future of AI with Doug Ware
For this episode, I spoke with Doug Ware (/IN/douglastware/), CEO at Elumenotion, on the evolution of artificial intelligence and the importance of understanding past successes and failures to navigate its future, particularly in its applications in software development and systemic integration.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-135-with-doug-ware/

Jul 22, 2024 • 25min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 273 with Alicia Keener
Episode 273 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Alicia Keener (/IN/aliciakeener/), a Director of Technology Consulting with RSM US LLP, based in Greenville, South Carolina.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/mvpbuzzchat-273-with-alicia-keener/

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 134 | Decoding Technology for Executive Minds with Mike Bowers
For this episode, I spoke with Mike Bowers (/IN/michaeltbowers/), Chief Architect at FairCom Corporation, on the critical intersection of technology and executive leadership, discussing strategies for translating complex technical concepts into comprehensible and impactful insights for business leaders.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-134-with-mike-bowers/

Jul 15, 2024 • 25min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 272 with Daryl LaBar
Episode 272 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Daryl LaBar (@ddlabar), the President of Gap Integrity, based in Fishers, Indiana.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/mvpbuzzchat-272-with-daryl-labar/

Jul 12, 2024 • 41min
Episode 133 | Work Trend Index Report & Latest Industry News with Norm Young
For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), a Microsoft MVP, and Senior Strategic Consultant at AvePoint, on the cautious approach many organizations are taking towards adopting Microsoft Copilot, and the latest insights from the 2024 Work Trend Index report from Microsoft and LinkedIn.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/collabtalk-podcast-episode-133-with-norm-young/

Jul 7, 2024 • 30min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 271 with Alan Garcia
Episode 271 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Alan Garcia (/IN/crmvisionary/), a strategist, advocate, and Principal Architect at Own Company, and is based in Sacramento, California.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/07/mvpbuzzchat-with-alan-garcia/


