Session Abstract

Mentorship isn’t just a concept, it’s a catalyst for transformation. In this interactive session, mentors and mentees from across the Microsoft Power Platform community share personal stories of growth, resilience, and connection. But we’re not just here to talk at you: we want to hear from you. Whether you’ve been a mentor, a mentee, or are just curious about the journey, come ready to contribute your own experiences, insights, and questions. Together, we’ll explore how mentorship shapes careers, builds inclusive communities, and sparks real change.

Note to event organizers

This session was first delivered as a sponsor's discussion panel to accompany our excellent-rated The Power of Mentoring in the Microsoft Power Platform Ecosystem session delivered at Baltic Summit 2025. It has now evolved to combine these two sessions into the one, that provides guidance as well as the opportunity for attendees to Ask Us Anything about Mentoring, being a New Speaker, or a Career Switcher.

Sharon Smith

I'm a dual Microsoft BizApps MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service. An expert Microsoft Certified Solution Architect for the Dynamics 365 business applications, who's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-oriented solutions to meet diverse global and national business requirements, that lead to positive customer outcomes. 15x Microsoft Certified and Success by Design Accredited, I use its principles that blend strategic design, rigorous gap analysis, and the pursuit of excellence in service delivery, to craft pathways to success for customers. As a member of the Microsoft Women In Power (Platform) Mentorship Leadership group, and a regular Microsoft Community contributor through my HeuristicDev blog posts and public speaking, I have a 'thing' for learning, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire for sharing both to uplift and empower all.

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