Marijn Somers
Balestra
Owner
Belgium

Microsoft 365 Spirit Guide, MVP, MCT

Results-driven Microsoft365 consultant with a passion for helping organizations work more efficiently. With my business-focused approach, I specialize in getting my hands dirty in different applications to drive productivity and optimize workflows. I have worked in various roles such as project manager, business analyst, trainer, specialist, and productivity coach, which has given me a unique perspective on how to implement Microsoft365 tools to drive business success. As a speaker, I have had the privilege of presenting at various international events, where I share my expertise on topics such as governance, training, coaching, and user adoption. My presentations are always informative, engaging, and tailored to the specific needs of the audience. In addition to my consulting and speaking work, I help run the "Office 365 Distilled" podcast, where I share my insights and experiences with a global audience. If you're looking to optimize your organization's use of Microsoft365, I am here to help. Let's connect to discuss how we can work together to achieve your business goals.

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Meet Marijn next at

Collabdays Zagreb 2025

04/10/2025

Session Portfolio
Current Sessions Delivered by Marijn
Removing the hidden costs in Collaboration and Automation
governance
automation
collaboration
document-management

In nearly every Power Automate Workflow, every SharePoint solution and MS Team implementation, we leave value and money on the table. Through Missed Opportunities, Cultural and Technical Debt, experience, or opportunity costs. In this session, we will look at the Total Cost of Ownership of your Microsoft 365 rollout and the costs that are not immediately visible or apparent, but can have a significant impact on the overall cost of your project.

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Using the ADKAR Framework for Copilot Adoption
change
adkar
user-adoption
copilot

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the successful adoption of new tools and systems is crucial for maintaining competitive advantage. This session will explore the application of the ADKAR framework—a proven change management model—to facilitate the adoption of Microsoft Copilot within your organization. The ADKAR framework, which stands for Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement, provides a structured approach to managing change. Participants will learn how to create awareness about the benefits of Copilot, foster a desire to support its adoption, build the necessary knowledge and skills, ensure the ability to use Copilot effectively, and reinforce the change to sustain long-term success.

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Marijn can deliver sessions in
English
French
Dutch
 Flemish
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