

Microsoft Innovation Podcast
Mark Smith [nz365guy]
If you want to get your ideas or questions featured on an episode, please leave us a voicemail: https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/voicemail/Dive into the future of work with the "Microsoft Innovation Podcast," exploring the intersection of People, Business, Technology, and AI. Engage with expert guests—including thought leaders from Microsoft, industry innovators, and community specialists—who are redefining the world with advancements in AI, Cloud technologies, the Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and beyond.Every episode delivers a blend of in-depth discussions, practical insights, and actionable strategies tailored for professionals driving enablement and innovation. Join us across our five shows:The Power Platform ShowThe MVP ShowThe Copilot ShowThe Ecosystems ShowThe AI Advantage (coming soon)
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Feb 2, 2022 • 24min
Tricia Sinclair on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/354 A short introduction about Tricia Sinclair background - life and hobbies Discover Tricia’s involvement with the Power Platform School What does Power Platform School do, who they work with and what you should expect? Tricia talks about her career journey Learn more about Tricia’s interest in mentoring Tricia’s involvement in different projects related to Omnichannel Customer Service and Financial Industry. Learn things you can do with Omnichannel Customer Service RESOURCES MENTIONED: • Power Platform School: https://powerplatformschool.com/ Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

Jan 26, 2022 • 22min
Joe Unwin on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/353 A conversation about Joe Unwin’s life background and living in Canada Joe’s thoughts about working from home and going back to working at the office Talks about the Microsoft community in Canada. A discussion about how Joe’s started having an interest in technology Joe’s educational background Learn more about Joe’s Power Platform and Automation journey Robotic Process Automation (RPA) - What Joe is doing and what excites him the most. The impact and the benefits of becoming a Microsoft MVP on Joe’s career Music Credit The Happiness of Larry by radiotimes (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

Jan 24, 2022 • 30min
User Interface design for Canvas Apps with Clarissa Gillingham
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/352 A fun introduction of an enthusiast and dedicated Power Consultant, Clarissa Gillingham A conversation about Clarissa’s way into Power Platform and how she ultimately gets into Power Apps Clarissa tells her experience now being with Power Platform Clarissa answers what is app design particularly the user interface Answering the question about what is important when designing apps for people and the way the interface works How does Clarissa keep the top of mind for the folks that she works with? What is Clarissa’s design process? What is Clarissa’s process around looking at her project from a design lens? How does Clarissa create consistency? RESOURCES MENTIONED: • Metro Studio • unDRAW • Pexels Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

Jan 19, 2022 • 17min
Dawid Ziolkowski on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/351 A Short introduction about Dawid Ziolkowski’s life background, hobbies and interests Find out more about Poland – the things you can do and the best place to visit Hear David’s story about his technology journey and what led him to where he is right now? David’s educational background and his involvement with the school projects/contests A conversation about David’s career background and the different tools and projects he worked on Talks about David’s involvement in SharePoint Workflows, Power Apps and Power Automate Check out David’s story and his journey into becoming a Microsoft MVP What made David decide to start blogging David shares his experience - Speaking at an Event Music Credit The Happiness of Larry by radiotimes (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

Jan 12, 2022 • 21min
Dilyana Radulova on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/350 A short introduction about Dilyana Radulova – life background and origin story. Dilyana talks about her interests and hobbies. Talks about Dilyana’s Microsoft journey – how and where it started. A discussion about Dilyana’s involvement in the Saturday Power Platform event Dilyana’s journey into becoming a Microsoft MVP. The benefits and impact of becoming a Microsoft MVP! The process you need to take to become a Microsoft MVP Music CreditsThe Happiness of Larry by radiotimes (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

Jan 10, 2022 • 22min
The difference between Model Driven Apps and Canvas Apps with Martin Lee
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/349 A fun introduction about a Power Platform Enthusiast, Martin Lee A conversation about Martin’s current role Martin shares his journey towards Power Apps Champs How did Martin got engaged in the industry of Power Platform and Power Apps? Martin shares his thoughts on the other type of app scenarios that he sees Martin answers what part does community played in his career development In relation to what part does the community played in his career development, Martin shares how much support did he get from it How does Martin differentiate between model-driven apps and canvas apps and how does it all come together? Music Credit I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

Jan 5, 2022 • 24min
Olanrewaju Oyinbooke on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/348 A brief introduction about Olanrewaju Oyinbooke’s life and family What made Olanrewaju choose Data, Science and Analytics? A conversation about Olanrewaju’s career in Data Science. Is Microsoft well known in Nigeria? Talks about Microsoft cloud in Nigeria Careers in technology in Nigeria Learn about the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 community in Nigeria – is it growing? How does Olanrewaju communicate and help educate the community? Talks about Olanrewaju YouTube Channel – the process involved and how he put things together? Olanrewaju’s story and his journey into becoming a Microsoft MVP The benefits and impact of becoming an MVP Music CreditsThe Happiness of Larry by radiotimes (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

Dec 29, 2021 • 20min
Michelle Wong on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/347 Find out more about Michelle Wong – life and family Learn more about the Netherlands – best food and the best place to visit A discussion about Michelle’s career background and her interest in technology. Talks about Michelle’s background as a Web designer Michelle’s Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Microsoft 365 journey The Microsoft tools Michelle is using now A conversation about Michelle’s story and her journey into becoming a Microsoft MVP The changes, benefits and impact of becoming a Microsoft MVP Advice and Michelle’s recommendations to people considering becoming a Microsoft MVP. Michelle’s projects and mentoring MUSIC CREDITSThe Happiness of Larry by radiotimes (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

Dec 27, 2021 • 33min
User Experience Design and Power Apps with Terrie Culmsee
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/346An introduction about Terrie Culmsee A conversation about how Terrie started working with technology Terrie talks about how she got involved with Power Platform and UX Design What is Terrie’s usual routine as a Customer Success Manager and UX Designer? Terrie shares her thoughts about why design is very important in-app making Terrie talks about the different roles in User Interface and User Experience Terrie shares what type of skills should employers look for to hire someoneWhen you think about app creation, what are the elements that could perfect it? Terrie shares her own design process RESOURCES MENTIONED:Balsamiq - https://balsamiq.com/Figma - https://www.figma.com/Music Credits I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

Dec 22, 2021 • 22min
Krzysztof Bialowas on The MVP Show
FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/345 Learn more about Poland – a good place to visit and famous food Krzysztof Bialowas’ career and educational background The difference between NAV and Business Central Find out which one is good for your Business - NAV or Business Central Krzysztof’s responsibilities and the things he is developing What is Microsoft AppSource – how to use it and why is it important? How does AppSource help you run your business Krzysztof’s journey into becoming a Microsoft MVP Talks about Krzysztof’s involvement in the MVP community MUSIC CREDITSThe Happiness of Larry by radiotimes (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith


