Collaboration Simplified AI Podcast
Simple tutorials on AI, agents, automation, and Copilot that help you eliminate busywork and get real results. The host works for Microsoft but the views are his own and those of his guests. Episodes are also available on YouTube. Listeners can email episode ideas and comments.
Episodes
Why AI Might Actually Make Human Skills More Valuable, Not Less — with Georgia Barnasa, Cognitive AI Architect at Microsoft
AI adoption is reshaping the workplace — but are people actually ready, and are the systems around them keeping up? In this episode, Shervin is joined by Georgia Barnasa, Microsoft Cognitive AI Architect based in Switzerland, to unpack what Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index really reveals about how organizations and individuals are navigating this shift.From the role of manager support in driving
I Built an AI Command Center for My Entire Workday
Build your own AI-powered Personal Dashboard with Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Cowork. In this video, I’ll show you how I created a custom AI Command Center that helps me prioritize my day, focus on what matters most, and stay ahead of emails, meetings, projects, Teams chats, KPIs, overdue tasks, calendar load, and more with automatic hourly updates in one centralized view. I’m Shervin Shaffie,
500 Million Have Copilot Chat — Most Only Use 10% | Learn How To Use The Other 90%
Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft as he talks about the major updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and why you should use it.⏩ You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/fPnucwgIizgThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to the video and does not reflect the opinions of Microsoft, affiliates, or the companies with which this video's p
Go Beyond Copilot Agents with Copilot Cowork (Custom Skills Tutorial)
Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, as he demonstrates how to automate your entire post-meeting workflow. Shervin uses Copilot Cowork to build a custom skill that gets all your meeting work done by creating documents and emails on your behalf.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/CNWQjuoOzM0This Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie
Copilot Now Lets You Choose Between Claude, ChatGPT, Or Both! (Full Tutorial)
Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, as he demonstrates how to automate your entire post-meeting workflow. Shervin uses Copilot Cowork to build a custom skill that gets all your meeting work done by creating documents and emails on your behalf.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/CtdUujOpNzIThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie
Build NEXT-LEVEL Copilot Agents with VS Code & GitHub Copilot
In this deep dive tutorial, you'll learn how to turn a basic Microsoft Copilot agent into a powerful agentic solution using VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Work IQ.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/TrZ6fKBENB8This Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to the video and does not reflect the opinions of Microsoft, affiliates, or th
Build Copilot Agents That Think Like Your Boss // Practice on AI, Impress Your Real Boss
Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, as he demonstrates how to build a Copilot agent that thinks like your boss and improves your work before they ever see it.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/_NWL-OfaV7MThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to the video and does not reflect the opinions of Microsoft, affiliate
NEW Copilot Cowork Automates 90% of Your Daily Tasks
Claude Cowork inspired it. Microsoft Copilot Cowork delivers agentic workflow to Microsoft 365—automate tasks across Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel with AI.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/CmcngCt7hhIThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to the video and does not reflect the opinions of Microsoft, affiliates, or the companies with whi
Which Works Best in a Copilot Agent — ChatGPT, Claude or Grok?
In this video, Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, compares the latest models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI by running the same AI agent in Microsoft Copilot Studio three times, each time powered by a different LLM.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/imhVISEduToThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to the video and
Accessibility & AI with Sue Vencill - Copilot Solutions Engineer at Microsoft
Conversation with Sue Vencill, Copilot Solutions Engineer at Microsoft focused on accessibility tools AI enables. Here are the links Sue mentions in the Podcast:More logical navigation through Word documents for screen readersVoice Access for Accessibility | Microsoft WindowsGet started with voice access - Microsoft SupportAccessibility Assistant updates: Smarter handling of tables and shapesWind
AI & Jobs, Best Models & Productivity Tips with Michael Goad - Copilot Solutions Engineer at Microsoft
Conversation with Michael Goad, Copilot Solutions Engineer at Microsoft focused on Health and Life Sciences.Here are Michael's YouTube channels:Michael Goad - YouTube (Personal YouTube Channel)Microsoft Healthcare and Life Blog Videos - YouTubeheyitsgoad/copilot-playground: This is my hub for Copilot prompts, custom agents, and video guides.…⏩ Make sure to visit my YouTube Channel, Collaboration S
The EASIEST Way to Build a Copilot Agent (NEW Agent Builder Tutorial)
Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer, in this simple tutorial on how to build powerful Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents, using the new & improved Agent Builder. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to create a Project Assistant Copilot agent from scratch inside the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/9_Dw9qcjLgAThis Podcast r
This Copilot Setting Is Basically an Excel Cheat Code (Anthropic Claude + Agent Mode)
Microsoft Copilot in Excel, AI data analysis, Agent Mode, Anthropic Claude, and OpenAI ChatGPT 5.2 — in this Podcast, I use the newest Copilot features in Excel to analyze FIFA World Cup data and decide which games are actually worth buying tickets for.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/iyculEdLUDYThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to
An inside look at where AI and Microsoft Copilot actually stand today with Nate Loback, Copilot Solutions Engineer at Microsoft
Conversation with Nate Loback, Copilot Solutions Engineer at Microsoft.⏩ Make sure to visit my YouTube Channel, Collaboration Simplified for more AI videos: https://www.youtube.com/@CollaborationSimplifiedThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to the video and does not reflect the opinions of Microsoft, affiliates, or the companies with which this video's participan
My Inbox Was Out of Control. So I Built an AI Agent to Fix It.
Learn how to build an Autonomous Copilot Agent in Microsoft Copilot Studio to de-clutter your Outlook Inbox by automatically sorting, organizing and notifying you of urgent emails in Microsoft Teams. Join Shervin Shaffie, a Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, as he walks you through all the steps to creating this powerful agent and simplify your work.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video he
Not All Microsoft Copilots are the Same: Which One Do You Have?
Copilot for Microsoft 365, Copilot for Business, Copilot for Personal, Family - which one do you have and where are all the places you can access it from? That’s exactly what we’ll cover in this video.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/PbLylmwDHEQThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to the video and does not reflect the opinions of Micr
Asking My 16 Year Old Teen How He Uses AI (Surprise Answer!)
Bet you can't guess how kids are using AI these days!!Feel free to email me with your thoughts on topics you'd like to hear from me on - anything related to AI is fair game (it doesn't have to be Microsoft :) info@cosi.pro⏩ My main videos are located on my YouTube Channel, Collaboration Simplified: https://www.youtube.com/@CollaborationSimplifiedThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Sha
How I Automated Boring Work with Copilot (Full Tutorial)
Learn how to build a fully autonomous AI agent in Microsoft Copilot Studio that can automate your boring tasks. In this step-by-step tutorial, Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, walks through creating an agent that moves a task through Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Teams until it’s complete. The setup is explained in clear, practical terms so anyone with a Microsoft 365 Cop
NEW Copilot Workflows Agent Will Automate Your Job (Full Tutorial)
Learn how to use the new Copilot Workflows Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot with this clear, step-by-step tutorial. Join Shervin Shaffie, a Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, as he turns simple natural-language prompts into powerful automations you can use immediately across Outlook and Teams.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/_w-jVw8Uhc0This Podcast represents the
My Top 5 Microsoft 365 Copilot Tips for Excel, Teams & the Copilot App
Unlock 5 hidden features in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Excel to dramatically boost your productivity. Whether you’re a casual user or want to become a true Copilot POWER USER, this tutorial is for you. Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, as he walks through five essential Copilot tips that every professional should know.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https:
How to Build Copilot Agents that Automate Anything! Master Computer Use in Microsoft Copilot Studio
Learn how to use Computer Use in Microsoft Copilot Studio to automate desktop and web apps — even when there’s no API. In this tutorial, Microsoft Principal Engineer Shervin Shaffie shows how Copilot Agents can interact with computers using natural language to click buttons, fill forms, and perform tasks automatically.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/PjfMRRj7v4EThis P
Build Simple, Free & Powerful AI Agents in Microsoft Copilot – Tutorial + Tips | Microsoft Engineer
Now that every Microsoft 365 licensed business and enterprise comes with Copilot Chat, get ready to unlock the power of simple, free AI Agents — no heavy coding, no expensive tools. In this hands-on tutorial, Shervin Shaffie, a Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, walks you through using Copilot Studio (Lite) to create your own agents that do real work in Microsoft 365. As a Microsoft engineer
How Microsoft Copilot Can Turn Your Teams Meetings & Word Docs Into Podcasts
Learn how to create Podcasts with Microsoft 365 Copilot using Teams Meetings, Word Documents, OneDrive, and Copilot Notebooks. In this step-by-step tutorial, Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer, shows you how to turn long meetings and Office docs into AI-generated podcasts you can listen to anytime, anywhere.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/uwyASIwqOhQThis Pod
Can This AI Chatbot REPLACE Live Agents? BUILD it in Microsoft Copilot Studio
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to build an AI chatbot in Microsoft Copilot Studio that delivers powerful, human-like support for customers. Special THANKS to Danny Dias, Microsoft Copilot Principal Solutions Engineer for creating this AI Chatbot with support from our Product Group!⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/m02uCPdKz2IThis Podcast represents the opinions o
My Favorite Microsoft Copilot TIPS for Outlook, Excel & Copilot Chat
Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft as he demonstrates his top Microsoft 365 Copilot tips. You'll learn about brand new features inside M365 Copilot Chat, Copilot in Excel and Copilot for Outlook.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/0T39n8uAqOkThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to the video and does not reflect
Easiest way to Create AI Agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio! Full Tutorial By a Microsoft Engineer
Tutorial on how to build an Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP) Copilot Agent in Microsoft Copilot Studio and DocuSign. Perfect for beginners and pros alike! In this hands-on tutorial, Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, will walk you through the entire process of creating a powerful MCP Agent, from logging in to publishing, with everything explained in a simple, easy-to-f
Microsoft Copilot Is Your Secret Weapon for Career Growth – Let’s Set it Up, Step by Step
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn Microsoft 365 Copilot into a custom career coaching system—helping you stay consistent, grow professionally, and reach your next role faster. Whether you're aiming for a promotion, switching roles, or leveling up your leadership, this tutorial shows how Copilot in Microsoft 365 can help you get there—fast.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: htt
Does Microsoft Copilot Feed on Your Data? Microsoft Engineers Debunk Security Myths
Here are 3 things people often get wrong about securing M365 Copilot. Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft and his guest Kitty, Compliance Technical Specialist at Microsoft as they explore this important topic.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/ki9ZluqTsukThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to the video and doe
TEAMS of Copilot Agents, working as ONE! Multi-agent Orchestration in Microsoft Copilot Studio
Microsoft just added Multi-Agent Orchestration, Connected AI Agents and Child Agents — allowing a Copilot Studio agent to work together with other agents made in Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, or the Microsoft 365 SDK - to create super agents! Agents working together with other agents to achieve a shared goal and complete complex, business-critical tasks .⏩ You can watch this
Become a FRONTIER FIRM with Microsoft COPILOT AGENTS - Tips By a Microsoft Engineer
AI agents, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Copilot agents, business automation — this is your blueprint to becoming an Agent Boss. If you're a business leader, consultant, or digital innovator, this video shows you exactly how to master the agent game and take control of AI-powered workflows.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/KAUwD7cqt6kThis Podcast represents the opinions of
This Copilot Agent ANSWERS Your EMAILS! Build it in Microsoft Copilot Studio By a Microsoft Engineer
In this beginner tutorial, Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, shows you how to build a no-code autonomous AI email agent for Outlook using Microsoft Copilot Studio. This agent will answer all the questions in your emails and behave any way you instruct it. You can tell it what knowledge sources to use, how to respond to the email, if it should provide reference material, and
Real-Time SPEECH to SPEECH Translator for Microsoft Teams Meetings | Interpreter Agent
Microsoft Teams Interpreter Agent provides real-time speech to speech interpretation in multilingual Teams Meetings so that attendees can listen and speak in the language of their choice. A cost effective alternative to human interpreters for meetings.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/xkH2aQwmBCIThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to
How I Built Increasingly Smarter Copilot Agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio, By a Microsoft Engineer
Using Microsoft Copilot Studio, I built a Retrieval, Task, and Autonomous AI Agent - each increasingly smarter than the next. I will take you under the hood to explore their components, functionality, evolution and key differences. The Task based agent is new to this channel and uses ServiceNow connectors for both read/write to a ServiceNow database.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: ht
Major COPILOT in EXCEL Advancements! Now Everyone Can Be an Excel EXPERT
Master Microsoft Copilot in Excel, from basics to advanced AI & Python analysis. Microsoft 365 Copilot is changing the way we work with Excel, making data analysis faster and easier than ever! In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll show you how to get the most out of Copilot in Excel—from simple prompts to advanced Python-powered analysis.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://yout
What is Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat? Is it really FREE? Tips By a Microsoft Engineer
Microsoft Copilot Chat is included with Education, Business, and Enterprise licenses, but how does it compare to the paid Microsoft 365 Copilot license? And how do AI Agents fit into the picture?⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/bo-KBAwGdGYThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his guests to the video and does not reflect the opinions of Microsoft,
Master Autonomous AI Agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio - Easy to Build & Extremely Powerful
In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to create an Autonomous AI Agent that automatically finds answers in emails using internal company documents and prepares a detailed reply. All that's left to do is click send! No coding required to build this agent.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/OZ_NgoFDiHIThis Podcast represents the opinions of Shervin Shaffie and his
How to Build an HR Copilot AI Agent | Step-by-Step, By a Microsoft Engineer
Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, for a deep dive into creating a powerful Human Resources (HR) Copilot AI Agent. Whether you’re an HR professional, IT admin, or AI enthusiast, this guide will help you create your own HR AI assistant. Stay ahead in the world of AI-powered HR solutions and enhance your Microsoft 365 Copilot skills!⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video
How to Build a Copilot AI Finance Agent - By a Microsoft Engineer
Using Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Builder, Danny Dias & Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Engineers at Microsoft provide a full demonstration and build tutorial. Learn how to use Copilot AI Agents for your everyday work and understand AI security measures across your organization. Automate your workflows, speed up new hire productivity, and increase employee efficiency. ⏩ You can watch this Podcast as
Master Copilot Agents for Microsoft 365 - Tips By a Microsoft Engineer
AI Agents, Copilot Studio, Agent Builder, and Autonomous agents are just a few of the concepts Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft covers in this AI tutorial. Shervin demos an IT Helpdesk agent, an HR Onboarding agent and later builds an HR Benefits agent, step by step from the ground up. In this comprehensive video, Shervin will start off by explaining what Copilot agents are
Master Microsoft Copilot Studio and ServiceNow Connectors - Tips By a Microsoft Engineer
Increase business value by using Copilot Studio to create a custom connector with ServiceNow and Copilot for Microsoft 365. Copilot AI can reason over ServiceNow cases, sort data, and even create reports. Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft as he illustrates, step by step, how to connect these traditionally disparate systems. Shervin will start from the beginning and illu
Become a Copilot Master - Tips By a Microsoft Engineer
Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft as he demonstrates his top Copilot for Microsoft 365 tips. Learn how to find Copilot prompts for Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook and more. Learn how to bookmark your favorite prompts for easy access and get a sneak peak into the upcoming Copilot prompt scheduler. A tool that will allow you to automate Copilot tasks on your behal
Master The Art of Deploying Microsoft Copilot in Your Company - Tips By a Microsoft Engineer
Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, as he breaks down Microsoft's journey to enabling 330,000 users with Copilot for Microsoft 365. He will walk you through the four main stages for a successful deployment: Governance, Planning & Deployment, Adoption and Support as well as touch on training and optimization topics. This simplified overview will cover all the main com
Master Microsoft Copilot for Teams Phone - Tips By a Microsoft Engineer
Learn how to use Copilot for Microsoft 365 AI with Microsoft Teams Phone calls. Similar to Copilot in Teams Meetings, extremely powerful and a huge time saver, specially on long phone conversations. Join, Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, as he walks you through this technology in a simplified manner.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/x1BOvRVw-Vw
Introduction to Copilot Studio for Microsoft 365 - Tips By a Microsoft Engineer
Using Microsoft Copilot Studio, you can build your own AI powered chatbots. Microsoft Copilot no longer need to be limited to just your data or the Microsoft ecosystem. Now Copilot can extend to external data sources and truly provide you support where you need it most. Join, Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, as he walks you through, step by step, how to create your own Cop
Master Copilot in your Microsoft Teams Meetings - Tips By a Microsoft Engineer
Learn how you can use Microsoft Copilot before, during and after your Teams meeting with powerful AI features including speaker sentiment analysis. Join Shervin Shaffie, Copilot Principal Engineer at Microsoft, as he reviews this technology in detail, with a full demo and role play of how you can use AI in your work every day.⏩ You can watch this Podcast as a video here: https://youtu.be/JPOXoOaRV
