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

Baltic Summit 2026
24/09/2026
Can Copilot Replace Your SharePoint Admin?
sharepoint
ai
governance
copilot

Microsoft Copilot is changing how we work, but can it also help manage and govern a SharePoint environment? In this demo-rich session, Microsoft MVP Marijn Somers explores how Copilot, Agents, and custom skills can assist site owners, administrators, and governance teams with real-world SharePoint management tasks. We'll put Copilot to work analyzing permissions, identifying governance risks, generating site documentation, supporting content owners, and answering questions that traditionally require SharePoint expertise. Through live demonstrations, you'll discover where Copilot delivers genuine value, where human expertise remains essential, and how organizations can use AI today to reduce administrative effort without compromising governance. Join this session to separate AI hype from practical reality and see whether Copilot is ready for a promotion to SharePoint Administrator!

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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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Governance tips for managing a decentralized intranet
sharepoint
viva
intranet

After building portals for small and large companies, I want to share what I have learned to make them a success: What works? How can we get people excited? What do we do with our Frontline workers? What about the new features for Pages that got rolled out? Let's take a look at the best practices!

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Spark joy in Microsoft 365: Marie Kondo your data
teams
sharepoint
email
declutter

Join us for an engaging, life-changing, and sometimes “on no do I need to delete things” session where we apply the principles of Marie Kondo's KonMari Method™ to declutter and organize your Microsoft 365. In this session we will guide you through a step-by-step process to tidy up your digital workspace, ensuring that every email, document, folder, site, and Team sparks joy and serves a clear purpose. Objectives: • Understand the core principles of the KonMari Method™ and how they can be applied to digital spaces. • Learn practical techniques for assessing and organizing your content. • Develop a personalized plan to maintain a tidy and efficient place to store your and your team's data. By the end of this session, you'll have a clear and actionable plan to transform your workplace into a well-organized, efficient, and joyful digital workspace. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to productivity!

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The intranet of the future
sharepoint
intranet

The traditional intranet is dead. Or at least… it should be. In a world where employees work from anywhere, information lives everywhere, and AI is reshaping how we work, your intranet needs to evolve too. In this session, we will explore how to build a modern, engaging intranet using SharePoint and Microsoft 365, one that people want to use and your agents can understand!

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Marijn can deliver sessions in
English
French
Dutch
 Flemish
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