SharePoint Maven Podcast

Looking to add a calendar to your SharePoint site? In this episode, I walk you through the various calendar options available in SharePoint and Microsoft 365, and help you pick the right one for your needs. BLOG REFERENCES An overview of the Calendar Options in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePo...

Private and Shared channels in Teams come with their own SharePoint sites, and they’re not your average sites. In this episode, I explain why you should think twice before messing with them, and what risks you need to know before making changes. BLOG REFERENCES Why you should never mess with Private and Shared Channel SharePoint Sites NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsof...

One of the most common questions I get is: “Is SharePoint secure?” In this episode, I explain how Microsoft secures your data, what you’re responsible for as an admin, and how to keep your SharePoint environment protected from accidental or intentional risks. BLOG REFERENCES Is SharePoint Secure? NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand...

Managing documents in SharePoint doesn't have to be messy. In this episode, I share key best practices to keep your files organized, searchable, secure, and collaboration-friendly, without turning SharePoint into a digital junk drawer. BLOG REFERENCES SharePoint Document Management Best Practices NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand...

Ever wonder what a Microsoft 365 Group actually is? In this episode, I break it down in plain English (with a bit of my Eastern European accent), what it is, what it gives you, and how it connects apps like SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, and more. BLOG REFERENCES What is a Microsoft 365 Group? NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand ShareP...

Thinking about using SharePoint for your public-facing website? Sorry, you are out of luck. BLOG REFERENCES Why you can’t use SharePoint as a public web NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resources, live training & On-Demand courses , and get the help you ne...

Need to give clients or partners access to your SharePoint site or Teams? In this episode, I walk through three ways to set up guest access - so you can collaborate securely without overcomplicating things. BLOG REFERENCES 3 ways to set up guest access for a SharePoint Site or Teams NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and...

Think SharePoint is just for desk jobs? Think again! In this episode, I share how to make SharePoint accessible and useful for non-office workers like retail staff, field crews, and frontline teams - so everyone stays connected. BLOG REFERENCES How to make SharePoint available to non-office workers NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Deman...

When someone leaves your organization, what happens to all the files they created in SharePoint and OneDrive? In this episode, I explain how Microsoft 365 handles that data. BLOG REFERENCES What happens to SharePoint Files when the user leaves the organization? NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy...

Looking to level up your SharePoint skills? In this episode, I share the best ways to learn SharePoint - whether you’re just starting out or want to become a true power user. BLOG REFERENCES Best ways to learn SharePoint NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESOURCES Get access to free resour...

Want to get more out of Microsoft Teams? In this episode, I share my top 5 favorite apps you can add to Teams to streamline work, save time, and keep your team productive. BLOG REFERENCES Top 5 Microsoft Teams Apps you can add to increase productivity NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Academy FREE RESO...

Planning to share files or sites with people outside your organization? In this episode, I cover the best practices for external sharing in SharePoint Online - so you can keep your data secure while making collaboration easy. BLOG REFERENCES SharePoint Online External Sharing Best Practices NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand ShareP...

Need to build a checklist for your team? In this episode, I share seven different ways you can create checklists using SharePoint and Microsoft 365 tools—so you can stay organized no matter what your task or project needs. BLOG REFERENCES 8 ways to create a checklist in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Deman...

Not sure how to set up retention labels properly? In this episode, I break down the three main settings in Microsoft Purview retention labels, explaining what each does and how they help you manage content lifecycle and compliance with ease. BLOG REFERENCES 3 Retention Label Settings in Microsoft Purview NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On...

Is Microsoft handling your backups — or should you be doing more? In this episode, I break down what’s built into SharePoint Online, what it protects you from, and whether a third-party backup is worth considering. BLOG REFERENCES Do we need to back up documents in SharePoint Online? NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint an...

Running low on SharePoint storage and not sure what to do next? In this episode, I share practical options for storing files outside of SharePoint — without losing access, security, or control. BLOG REFERENCES Where to store files when you run out of Storage in SharePoint Online NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and Mic...

Love Kanban boards? So do I! In this episode, I cover four different ways you can build Kanban-style boards using Microsoft 365 tools like Planner, Lists, and more — so you can manage tasks visually and stay organized. BLOG REFERENCES 4 ways to create Kanban Boards in Microsoft 365 NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and...

Not sure when your retention period actually kicks in? In this episode, I walk through the four options Microsoft Purview gives you to define the start of the retention clock — and how each one can impact your compliance strategy. BLOG REFERENCES 4 Options that define the Start of the Retention Period NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-De...

Loop is changing the way we collaborate in Microsoft 365 — and in this episode, I highlight my top 5 favorite Loop components. From task lists to voting tables, find out which ones can save you time and boost productivity across Teams, Outlook, and beyond. BLOG REFERENCES Top 5 Loop Components NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand Sha...

What happens to your files after the retention period ends? In this episode, I break down the five options available in Microsoft Purview and SharePoint, so you can decide whether to delete, archive, or do something else entirely with your content. BLOG REFERENCES 5 options at the end of the Retention Period NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revampe...

Ever heard of Admin Units and wondered what they actually do? In this episode, I explain how Admin Units work in Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Purview - and how they can help you better manage permissions and data across your organization. BLOG REFERENCES Admin Units in Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Purview NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped...

Want to stay productive from your phone or tablet? In this episode, I walk you through the key mobile apps available with Microsoft 365 - so you can work smarter, whether you’re at your desk or on the move. BLOG REFERENCES An overview of the Mobile Apps available with Microsoft 365 NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand SharePoint and...

Thinking of using both folders and metadata in the same library? In this episode, I explain why that can cause confusion, mess up search, and make life harder for your users - and what you should do instead. BLOG REFERENCES Why it is not a good idea to mix folders and metadata in the same document library NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped O...

Thinking about SharePoint governance but not sure where to start? In this episode, I break down the important decisions you need to make when building a governance plan - so your SharePoint environment stays organized, secure, and easy to manage. BLOG REFERENCES Decisions for you to consider when creating a Governance Plan for SharePoint Online NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint an...

Need to stop people from downloading files? In this episode, I cover three different ways you can block downloads in SharePoint and OneDrive - whether you want to tighten security or just control how files are shared. BLOG REFERENCES 3 ways to block download of documents in SharePoint and OneDrive NEED HELP? Want to confidently navigate SharePoint and Microsoft 365? Enroll in my revamped On-Demand...