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Everyday Office

Neil Malek & Denise Tsamouris

Everyday Office is a podcast about making tedious work less tedious, and interesting work more interesting. Set at the intersection of software and people, we use tools, shortcuts, best practices, and productivity hacks to make you amazing at what you do.

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S3 · E2
Wednesday · 31 min
Integrating Microsoft Loop into Your Workflows
Microsoft Loop components, pages, and workspaces give you a completely new way to collaborate with your coworkers - but how do you make it part of your everyday processes? In this episode, Denise Tsamouris walks you through the functionality and options of Loop with Neil Malek.
S3 · E1
July 30 · 28 min
Why Don't Slides Stay Consistent?
Season 3 of the podcast: questions from the audience! In this episode, we tackle the question "If I add a logo to the slide master, why doesn't it show up on all the slides?" Neil and Denise are bringing you a new year of value!
S2 · E16
April 27 · 36 min
Build Better Presentations in 2026
PowerPoint has a right and wrong way to use it, and going the wrong direction is a recipe for a lot of late nights fixing problems. In this episode, Denise Tsamouris and Neil Malek from Knack Training talk about the right way to build a presentation using PowerPoint
S2 · E15
April 14 · 38 min
Successful File Management in 2026
In Microsoft 365, there are layers and layers of potential benefit when you're using OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams to manage your files. In this episode, Neil Malek and Denise Tsamouris from Knack Training discuss the tools and techniques that will set your team up for success!
S2 · E14
March 2 · 47 min
Reset your Outlook Inbox in 2026
There have been dozens of added features and improvements to the functionality of Outlook, both directly in the app and integrated with it. In this podcast, Neil Malek and Denise Tsamouris of Knack Training discuss the tools they would use if they needed to have a clean start in their inboxes.
S2 · E13
February 17 · 38 min
Teams Chat and Channels - Making your everyday communication more effective
In this episode, Neil Malek (President at Knack Training) and cohost Denise Tsamouris (Head of Training at Knack Training) tackle one of the most common — and most confusing — parts of modern work: having conversations in Teams. Chat or channels? Sections or sprawl? Notifications or nonstop interruptions? They break down how to choose the right space for the right conversation, how to organize your Teams experience so important messages don’t get lost, and how to tune notifications so you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Along the way, they share practical tips, real-world examples, and simple habits that make collaboration clearer, calmer, and more productive. If your Teams conversations feel messy, noisy, or scattered — this episode will help you bring structure back to the chaos.
S2 · E12
February 4 · 39 min
Is Copilot Worth It? Insights about Paid Copilot Licenses
Every company on Earth has a decision to make - should we make paid, licensed Microsoft 365 Copilot available to our team? In this conversation, Neil Malek and Denise Tsamouris from Knack Training talk about the very real-world benefits of that paid license.
S2 · E11
January 13 · 52 min
New Year Episode - Good and Bad from 2025, and Wishes for 2026
What We Loved, What Made Us Cringe, and What We're Hoping for in 2026 We're pulling back the curtain on a year of Microsoft consulting. In this episode, we're sharing the brilliant moves that made our jobs easier, the chaos that kept us up at night, and the features we're desperately hoping Microsoft will give us in 2026. Whether you're a power user or just trying to keep your digital life together, you'll find something to laugh at, learn from, or add to your own wishlist.
S2 · E10
Nov 3, 2025 · 42 min
Copilot like a Pro without a License!
Everyone with a Microsoft 365 license has access to a web-based AI called Copilot Chat. Even without a paid license to Copilot, you can get loads of value from this tool. In this episode, Neil Malek and Denise Tsamouris talk about the different ways they use the 'free' version of Copilot.
S2 · E9
Oct 14, 2025 · 39 min
Copilot Everywhere: Getting to Know the AI you Can't Escape
Microsoft has several different AI products named "Copilot," and they keep putting pop-ups and buttons into every spot they can. In this episode, Denise Tsamouris and Neil Malek make sense of the different options, and which ones are worth your time. (spoiler: it's not all of them!)
S2 · E8
Aug 4, 2025 · 42 min
Communication in Microsoft 365
As part of our Modern Office series, we're discussing how Microsoft 365 shifts our modes of communication in the modern workplace. Neil and Denise discuss concepts like when to use chat vs. when to use email in this broad conversation.
S2 · E7
Jun 8, 2025 · 36 min
Information Management with Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is the collaboration hub for corporations and organizations all over the globe. Beyond standard file management, there is the need to organize and control information - notes, tables, and other useful content. In this episode, Denise Tsamouris and Neil Malek of Knack Training discuss several tools for information management within Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Lists, OneNote, and Loop.
S2 · E6
Apr 16, 2025 · 35 min
File Management in Microsoft 365 with SharePoint and OneDrive
OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams team up to help us collaborate on files with our teams. In this episode, Neil Malek and Denise Tsamouris from Knack Training explore the best practices for storing and sharing files across Microsoft 365.
S2 · E5
Mar 24, 2025 · 43 min
Maximizing Productivity with Microsoft Teams
Join productivity experts Neil Malek and Denise Tsamouris from Knack Training as they unpack powerful features of Microsoft Teams that you're probably not using - at least not effectively!
S2 · E4
Jan 23, 2025 · 16 min
Microsoft 365 Copilot should be your first corporate AI
In 2025, people all over your business should be experimenting with multiple AI tools. There are a wide range of artificial intelligence tools that solve specific and generic problems, to varied results. At the end of the day, the most immediately practical generative AI for most businesses is Microsoft 365 Copilot. This is because of the ease and simplicity that Copilot integrates with your everyday working world. Neil Malek, President of Knack Training, discusses the rebranding of Microsoft 365 to Microsoft 365 Copilot, plus the easy, practical ways that Copilot can boost productivity for your team.
S2 · E3
Dec 19, 2024 · 15 min
Using Microsoft Loop for Productivity and Task Management
Microsoft Loop is one of the newest programs in Microsoft 365, and it's being updated all the time. Its approach to helping people create content, organize ideas, and schedule tasks is unique and creative, and Denise Tsamouris from our team is connecting to talk about how this program changes everything!
S2 · E2
Oct 14, 2024 · 19 min
Unlocking the Power of Microsoft 365
When organizations first get Microsoft Teams, most people focus on the Chat tool, and sharing files through conversation. However, for long-term collaboration, the success of a department or project often depends on the use of Teams Channels. In this episode, Neil Malek of Knack Training illustrates the difference between sharing files through Chat and Channels, and the power of using a Microsoft 365 Group to connect conversation, files, tasks, and more.
S2 · E1
Oct 1, 2024 · 22 min
Hitting the Reset Button on your Presentations - Season 2 Episode 1
Are you rolling out shoddy, boring presentations? Sometimes the secret isn't to push forward and work harder - it's backing up and hitting the Reset button. In this episode, Neil Malek, President of Knack Training, talks about three ways to reset before your next presentation. Also, some interesting new tools have been announced in Copilot Wave 2 - learn more by downloading!
S1 · E7
Jun 29, 2020 · 28 min
Episode 007: Dynamic Array Functions with Alan Murray of Computergaga
Alan Murray is a trainer, consultant, and community leader in Excel and Power BI. His resource site, https://www.computergaga.com/, and YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/computergaga, are some of the most valuable and respected on the Internet. In this conversation, we explore the benefits and possible use cases for a new suite of Excel functions - the Dynamic Array Functions. These functions - UNIQUE, SORT, SORTBY, FILTER, SEQUENCE, and RANDARRAY - work differently than any other function you've used before, and they represent a HUGE leap forward. To see Alan in action as a trainer, check his playlist of tutorial videos about Dynamic Array Functions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2ybRZbvR5k&list=PLxv7tqbNjU9WP3oMeRKwNXwDYQilKjF-s Enroll in Computergaga's excellent online courses at: https://www.computergaga.com/online-courses/ Contact Alan directly at: admin@computergaga.com For questions about the show, contact Neil at help@knacktraining.com
S1 · E6
Jun 15, 2020 · 30 min
Episode 006: Dirty Data with Melissa Esquibel
Melissa Esquibel is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, consultant, and author. She has a unique ability to make learning programs enjoyable AND valuable. She offers classroom, conference, and online presentations, as well as content development, team and individual coaching, and project consulting for most office productivity platforms. She recently wrote an Excel-focused data guide called Dirty Data: https://www.melissaesquibel.com/dirty-data/ - that is focused on 'cleaning up' data before analyzing it. If you'd like to talk with her about customized training or consulting, visit https://www.melissaesquibel.com/ For questions, please email help@knacktraining.com

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