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From Theatre to Tech: Building AI Mindsets That Stick

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Tanja Wiehoff shares her journey from musical theatre to Microsoft 365 consulting, revealing how she helps organisations adopt Copilot and build an AI-first mindset. She outlines practical strategies for executive training, change management, and fostering AI fluency across teams.

👉 Full Show notes
https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/759

🎙️ What you’ll learn 
• How to guide organisations through Copilot adoption 
• Ways to build an AI mindset across different roles 
• Why executive buy-in is critical for AI success 
• How to run effective Copilot workshops and labs 
• What makes AI fun and engaging for everyday users 

👉 Chapters
• 03:05 From Musical Theater to Tech: A Nonlinear Journey
• 05:10 Breaking into M365: The Startup That Sparked a New Direction
• 05:54 Copilot’s Arrival: A Career Transformed
• 08:13 Building an AI Mindset: The Real Challenge in Adoption
• 10:42 Executives First: Why Leadership Must Model AI Use
• 13:40 The Aha Moment: Personalizing AI for Leaders
• 15:09 Agents of the Future: Why the Service Agent is a Game-Changer

 ✅ Highlights 
• “You have to build up an AI mindset with all the employees.” 
• “Executives have to be a role model when it comes to AI usage.” 
• “It doesn’t make any sense to train them and then leave them alone.” 
• “Copilot isn’t always faster—it’s better quality and more creative.” 
• “We enable users before they even get a Copilot licence.” 
• “It’s not always about ROI—sometimes it’s just better work.” 
• “I use Copilot nearly every hour.” 
• “You need ongoing training and a knowledge platform.” 
• “Fun use cases matter—even if they don’t save money.” 
• “There’s no blueprint—it depends on company culture.” 
• “Executive sessions must be fast-paced and interactive.” 
• “The service agent even suggests when to publish the survey.” 

✅ Find Tanja Online:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjawiehoff
• Personal Website: https://www.tanjawiehoff.com/
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaxdi-eEQyx7-svZYBfY_nA
• Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/did:plc:brzhgrx5dpzg4yfpy6exqju4

🧰 Mentioned     
• Microsoft 365: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365 
• Copilot: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot 
• Viva Connections: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/connections 
• Viva Engage: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/engage 
• SharePoint Online: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/sharepoint/collaboration 
• GPT-5 (OpenAI): https://openai.com/gpt-5 (https://openai.com/gpt-5/)  
• Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7 

✅ Keywords 
copilot, ai mindset, microsoft 365, executive training, change management, viva engage, sharepoint online, gpt-5, intranet, service agent, adoption strategy, business transformation

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• Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM

Tanja Wiehoff shares her journey from musical theatre to Microsoft 365 consulting, revealing how she helps organisations adopt Copilot and build an AI-first mindset. She outlines practical strategies for executive training, change management, and fostering AI fluency across teams.

👉 Full Show notes
https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/759

🎙️ What you’ll learn 
• How to guide organisations through Copilot adoption 
• Ways to build an AI mindset across different roles 
• Why executive buy-in is critical for AI success 
• How to run effective Copilot workshops and labs 
• What makes AI fun and engaging for everyday users 

👉 Chapters
• 03:05 From Musical Theater to Tech: A Nonlinear Journey
• 05:10 Breaking into M365: The Startup That Sparked a New Direction
• 05:54 Copilot’s Arrival: A Career Transformed
• 08:13 Building an AI Mindset: The Real Challenge in Adoption
• 10:42 Executives First: Why Leadership Must Model AI Use
• 13:40 The Aha Moment: Personalizing AI for Leaders
• 15:09 Agents of the Future: Why the Service Agent is a Game-Changer

 ✅ Highlights 
• “You have to build up an AI mindset with all the employees.” 
• “Executives have to be a role model when it comes to AI usage.” 
• “It doesn’t make any sense to train them and then leave them alone.” 
• “Copilot isn’t always faster—it’s better quality and more creative.” 
• “We enable users before they even get a Copilot licence.” 
• “It’s not always about ROI—sometimes it’s just better work.” 
• “I use Copilot nearly every hour.” 
• “You need ongoing training and a knowledge platform.” 
• “Fun use cases matter—even if they don’t save money.” 
• “There’s no blueprint—it depends on company culture.” 
• “Executive sessions must be fast-paced and interactive.” 
• “The service agent even suggests when to publish the survey.” 

✅ Find Tanja Online:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjawiehoff
• Personal Website: https://www.tanjawiehoff.com/
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaxdi-eEQyx7-svZYBfY_nA
• Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/did:plc:brzhgrx5dpzg4yfpy6exqju4

🧰 Mentioned     
• Microsoft 365: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365 
• Copilot: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot 
• Viva Connections: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/connections 
• Viva Engage: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-viva/engage 
• SharePoint Online: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/sharepoint/collaboration 
• GPT-5 (OpenAI): https://openai.com/gpt-5 (https://openai.com/gpt-5/)  
• Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7 

✅ Keywords 
copilot, ai mindset, microsoft 365, executive training, change management, viva engage, sharepoint online, gpt-5, intranet, service agent, adoption strategy, business transformation

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✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft Business Applications MVPs – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT

✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7

✅ Let’s Connect:
Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy
Website – https://podcast.nz365guy.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy
X – https://twitter.com/nz365guy
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nz365guy
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nz365guy
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.nz/nz365guy

I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential

I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 14 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.

Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)

If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy).

Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith

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