325: Are You Your Own Best Advocate? Rethinking Self-Assessments | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on March 5, 2026: In this episode of The AV Life Podcast, host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Joe Way, Nancy Blanchard, James King, and returning guest Brandy Johnson (PTZOptics) for a candid conversation about self-assessments and performance reviews in the AV industry. The group explores how AV professionals can take an honest... Read More

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March 2, 2026

324: Pivot Like a Pro: When Project Plans Fall Apart | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on February 26, 2026: This week our hosts reflect on leadership, adaptability, and operational consistency in higher education AV. Murphy’s PM Minute focuses on a core project management reality: plans break. Whether it’s supply chain delays, weather events, or shifting requirements, effective leaders must pivot quickly, refocus teams, and maintain momentum without dwelling on... Read More

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February 23, 2026

323: Live from HETMA Virtual Conference Happy Hour | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on February 19, 2026: Recorded live during the HETMA Virtual Conference Happy Hour, this episode of The AV Life Podcast features hosts Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, Nancy Blanchard, and Joe Way alongside board members and guests including Dustin, Teddy, Troy, Tim, and Brittany. The group reflects on keynote insights about AI in higher... Read More

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February 16, 2026

322: HETMA Takeover–Inside the Virtual Conference You Can’t Miss | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on February 12, 2026: In this HETMA Takeover episode of The AV Life, the hosts welcome leadership from the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) to preview this year’s highly anticipated virtual conference. The discussion highlights HETMA surpassing 10,000 members and the continued growth of its free, community-driven professional development model. Panelists outline key... Read More

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February 9, 2026

321: Live from ISE: Inside the World’s Most Exhausting AV Show | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on February 5, 2026: Recorded live during ISE in Barcelona, this episode captures the energy, exhaustion, and excitement of one of the AV industry’s largest global events. Tim Van Woeart and Renee Benson check in with returning guests and surprise cameos from the show floor to discuss scale, planning strategies, emerging themes, and how... Read More

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February 2, 2026

320: Conferences, Culture, and Campus Challenges | The AV Life Podcast

320: Conferences, Culture, and Campus Challenges | The AV Life Podcast Recorded on January 29, 2026: In this episode of The AV Life Podcast, hosts Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Renee Benson kick off February with a wide-ranging discussion focused on the current and future state of higher education AV. The conversation covers ISE... Read More

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