Fresh Perspectives is our podcast series for anyone navigating SharePoint intranets in the real world - cutting through the jargon and negativity with honest insights, practical tips, and stories from the front lines.
So if you're stuck with SharePoint, we help you make the most of it and our hosts, David Bowman, Fresh Product Director, and Jarbas Horst, Fresh Senior Product Manager, are back for Season 2 . Kicking things off with sharp insights and honest commentary on SharePoint, Microsoft’s evolving ecosystem, and the realities of intranet innovation.
In this season opener, they cover:
🔄 Microsoft’s page template rollback: A redesign buried custom templates and sparked community backlash, highlighting the power of user feedback.
🤖 AI quick actions & integration challenges: A new floating Copilot button offers quick access to AI tools but raises questions about third-party compatibility. David sees potential for Fresh to extend the experience.
🧠ChatGPT-5 simplifies the AI landscape: Now integrated into both ChatGPT and Copilot, GPT-5 adapts to user prompts automatically, making AI more intuitive than ever.
💼 Advania UK’s recent successful acquisitions: A major milestone, with Fresh playing a key role in the group’s commercial strategy.
📣 SharePoint’s reputation & room for growth: Jarbas shares feedback from a recent conference… SharePoint still frustrates users but there’s growing interest in improving the experience.
🎯 Season 2 focus is balanced, real-world perspectives: David and Jarbas aim to bridge the gap between overly technical content and negative takes, sharing client stories that reflect both challenges and possibilities.
Upcoming episodes feature guests from our clients TD Bank and DLA Piper, exploring people-first intranet strategies and storytelling beyond migration.
🎙️ Listen to Episode 1 now and join the conversation - The reality of SharePoint intranets: Season 1 Wrapped
