The CollabTalk Podcast

Hosted by Christian Buckley

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Jul 2026

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A business and 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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July 9, 202649 min

Episode 192 | How Great Brands Scale Beyond the Operator with Edwin Choi

For this episode, I spoke with Edwin Choi, Founder and CEO of JetFuel.Agency, a growth marketing agency that helps e-commerce and omnichannel brands accelerate revenue through paid media, creative strategy, conversion optimization, and customer acquisition systems, on the difficulty leaders have in scaling their startup culture and unique brand as their organization grows. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/

July 9, 202652 min

Episode 191 | Why Gen X Might Be the Most Important Generation in the AI Shift with Len Ward

For this episode, I spoke with Len Ward, Founder, Managing Partner and Head of AI at Commexis, an AI-first consultancy that helps businesses deploy GPT-powered systems, automate operations, and rethink how work is done, on how Gen X may be uniquely positioned to adapt to and ultimately adopt AI technology. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/

July 9, 202650 min

Episode 190 | Why Most Brand Podcasts Are Boring, and How to Fix Them with Jen Moss

For this episode, I spoke with Jen Moss, an audio storytelling strategist, and the co-founder and chief creative officer for JAR Podcast Solutions, on working with some of the biggest brands in the world on their podcasts, and what sets the leading podcasts apart from the boring. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/

June 12, 202652 min

Episode 189 | How SMBs Are Actually Winning with AI, Security, and Modern Collaboration with Jay Mellon

For this episode, I spoke with Jay Mellon, the co-founder and owner of AtNetPlus, a top-ranked MSP serving SMBs across Northeast Ohio and South Carolina, about the evolution of MSPs and the small to mid-sized companies they serve, and how AI, security and collaboration are driving this evolution. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/

June 5, 202640 min

Episode 188 | What is Happening Within the ISV and Partner Ecosystem? with Michal Pisarek

For this episode, I spoke with Michal Pisarek, a 7-time Microsoft MVP, and the CEO and co-founder of Orchestry Software. We discuss how AI is changing the Microsoft partner/ISV landscape—and why governance work has become AI readiness work overnight. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/

May 31, 20261 hr 1 min

Episode 187 | The AI Paywall: Navigating Copilot Licensing and Expectations with Peter Ward

For this episode, I spoke with Peter Ward, a fellow Microsoft MVP and CEO of NYC-based SoHo Dragon, on the growing gap between what organizations see in Microsoft Copilot demos and what is actually available through their existing licenses. We explore how licensing complexity can impact adoption, create unrealistic expectations, and even lead to an emerging divide between AI-enabled employees and everyone else. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/

April 23, 202648 min

Episode 186 | Closing the Leadership Gap in Modern Work with Kipp Sorensen

For this episode, I spoke with Kipp Sorensen, an Executive and Leadership Coach, the founder of Soren Innovations, and creator of the LEAD Stronger framework, on the tendency of companies to invest in tools and processes, but underinvest in the people leading their teams, and how that impacts your long-term success. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/

April 18, 202638 min

Episode 185 | The P.A.T.H. to Scale: How Science-Inspired Thinking Drives Business Growth with Stuart Webb

For this episode, I spoke with Stuart Webb, a former research virologist turned business transformation strategist and advisor, on using science-based scaling to run controlled experiments, update your business plan of record, and use the PATH framework to grow without chaos. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/

March 12, 202644 min

Episode 184 | Why Tech Projects Fail, and How to Bring Them Back with Ghazenfer Mansoor

For this episode, I spoke with Ghazenfer Mansoor, Founder & CEO of Technology Rivers in Reston, Virginia, on why so many technology projects fail, and what leaders can do when a promising initiative begins to unravel. This discussion explores the warning signs of failing tech projects, the common root causes behind them, and practical strategies for diagnosing problems, realigning teams, and deciding whether to rescue, pivot, or walk away. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/

March 7, 20261 hr 2 min

Episode 183 | Automation Anxiety-What AI Really Means for Our Jobs with David McCarter

For this episode, I spoke with David McCarter (@realDotNetDave), Software Architect, Code Quality Zar, and purveyor of DotNetTips.com, to discuss automation anxiety and what AI really means for jobs, pushing back on headline-grabbing predictions that overshoot both timelines and adoption reality. You can find more information about my guest on my blog at buckleyplanet.com/