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
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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SharePoint Knowledge Agent: AI Took My Job as SharePoint Consultant
sharepoint
knowledge
agents

The SharePoint Knowledge Agent has arrived, and it’s already making waves! Join Marijn Somers as he explores how this groundbreaking AI tool is reshaping the role of SharePoint consultants. In this session, you'll get a first look at the new agent design language, its capabilities, and the current limitations. Whether you're building or managing intranets, knowledge hubs, or team sites, you'll discover how the Knowledge Agent can transform your approach to content, collaboration, and knowledge management. Is this the end of traditional SharePoint consulting—or just the beginning of something smarter?

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Fifty Shades of Lists: SharePoint’s Hidden Features Revealed
sharepoint
power-apps
lists

You thought SharePoint lists were simple. Predictable. Innocent. You’ve only seen the vanilla version. Just like the movie where nothing is quite what it seems (we will try to keep the session HR‑approved), SharePoint lists come with far more depth, twists, and hidden talents than their simple interface suggests. Conditional formatting that transforms your data? Check. Advanced validation that keeps chaos at bay? Oh yes. Relationships, forms, and design tricks that make your apps and flows purr with efficiency? Absolutely. Prepare to rediscover the list you thought you knew. No blindfolds. No safe words. Just SharePoint, revealed in all its glory.

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Marijn can deliver sessions in
English
French
Dutch
 Flemish
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