Awkward Silence

Awkward Silence

Ashley Steiner and Ed Gonzales

Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
35%
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anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Awkward Silence, where your hosts, Ashley Steiner and Ed Gonzales, dive deep into the world of Microsoft technologies. Focusing on the Power Platform, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Business Applications, this podcast is your go-to source for all things tech. From the latest updates in business applications to valuable lessons learned in the field, Ashley and Ed cover it all. Tune in for insightful discussions, expert opinions, and sometimes, just a bit of awkward silences as they explore the ever-evolving landscape of Microsoft technologies.

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Recent Episodes

Caught a Vibe (dot Power Apps)

Mar 02, 2026 17m

In this episode, we unpack what vibe.powerapps.com (The Vibe Experience) actually is (and isn’t), how it compares to Plan Designer, and why it feels both exciting and a little off‑brand in the Power…

The Path to Fast Track Recognition Solution Architect

Feb 16, 2026 8m

In this episode, Ed and Ashley talk through the Fast Track Recognized Solution Architect (FTRSA) process, including the different tracks (Dynamics and Power Platform) and what it takes to qualify.…

CRM Chronicles: From Awkward Introductions to Security Solutions

Dec 12, 2025 34m

Join us for an exciting episode as we welcome our very first guest, Ali Nelson, to the podcast! Together, we dive into the complicated world of CRM security and discuss strategies for managing…

AI, Copilot, and Community: Our Time at the Power Platform Conference

Nov 17, 2025 16m

In this episode, Ashley and Ed reflect on their experiences at the Power Platform Community Conference. They discuss the challenges of navigating the event venue, the excitement of connecting with…

The Uncomfortable Truth: A Dialogue on Gender Dynamics

Oct 30, 2025 9m

In this episode, Ed and Ashley dive deep into workplace dynamics and gender bias, as we share personal experiences and highlight the importance of discussing how women treat each other in…

Awkward Silence to Engaging Dialogue: A Pre-Conference Chat

Oct 20, 2025 7m

In this episode, Ed and Ashley share exciting updates on their upcoming sessions at major Dynamics and Power Platform events, and tease future special guests. They dive into their topics for…

Decoding Customer Insights: A Look at Microsoft's CDP

Sep 22, 2025 25m

In this episode, we dive into the key differences between Customer Data Platforms (CDP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. We explore Microsoft's CDP known as Customer Insights…

Navigating Microsoft Certification Exam Realities

Aug 08, 2025 34m

In this episode, join a candid conversation about preparing for Microsoft Power Platform certification exams, specifically the PL-200 and PL-600. Join Ed and Ashley as they discuss the intricacies of…

Navigating New Frontiers: The Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales Unveiled

Mar 21, 2025 27m

Exploring the Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future ImplicationsJoin us as we discuss the newly announced Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales. We explore its…

The Art of Requirements Gathering and Solution Design

Nov 10, 2024 32m

In this episode, we dive deep into a variety of listener questions from recent power platform conferences with our hosts, discussing key topics such as effective naming conventions, junction tables,…

A Dive into Power Platform and Agile Practices

Oct 04, 2024 31m

Join us as we dive into questions from Ashley’s session from Power Platform Community Conference that she presented with Neil Benson entitled From Backlog to Brilliant: Transform Your Power Platform…

Conquering CRM Resistance: Real Talk on User Adoption

Sep 10, 2024 23m

Join Microsoft Business Applications MVPs Ed Gonzales and Ashley Steiner in a candid discussion about user adoption in CRM implementations. They share insights from their experiences, including the…

Marketing Evolution: Features and What’s Coming Next

Aug 30, 2024 22m

In this episode, join us as we discuss advanced CRM marketing features beyond Microsoft's Copilot. We dive into email management tools, including personalization options and GDPR compliance, and…

Innovative Sales Tools Without Copilot

Jul 18, 2024 18m

In this episode of the Awkward Silence Podcast, hosts Ed Gonzales and Ashley Steiner, both Microsoft MVPs, dive into various Microsoft tools that enhance sales engagement. They discuss features like…

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Awkward Silence has published 14 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Technology.

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