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From Finance to Microsoft Tech – Caroline Kallin’s Journey

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From CFO to Microsoft MVP in just four years – discover how curiosity and a pandemic pivot transformed Caroline Kallin’s career. Her insights on champion networks and digital adoption might change how you think about workplace tech. What’s your adoption strategy?

🔴 For full Show Notes: https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/679

🔴 What You Will Learn:

Caroline Kallin shares her journey from finance to becoming a Microsoft MVP, revealing how curiosity and a passion for efficiency led her to specialize in digital workspace adoption and change management strategies during the pandemic.

TAKEAWAYS
✅ Working as a change and adoption driver at XOBE in Sweden
✅ Started in finance but always gravitated toward technology and efficiency improvements
✅ Became the first to roll out Teams during the pandemic which sparked her career pivot
✅ First awarded MVP status in 2024 after speaking at and organizing a Teams conference
✅ Focuses on Microsoft 365 and Copilot adoption strategies
✅ Emphasizes both top-down and bottom-up approaches to successful technology adoption
✅ Creates custom champion programs by identifying existing power users through admin data
✅ Addresses fears about AI replacing jobs with a pragmatic perspective
✅ Believes not everyone needs advanced AI skills, but organizations need people who can drive the adoption
✅ Values the supportive MVP community as the best part of the experience

🔴Find Carolin Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-kallin/
Sessionize: https://sessionize.com/carolinekallin/

🔴Resources:
👉 Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7

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

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

This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge – https://www.90daymc.com/

We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!

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Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith

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

From CFO to Microsoft MVP in just four years – discover how curiosity and a pandemic pivot transformed Caroline Kallin’s career. Her insights on champion networks and digital adoption might change how you think about workplace tech. What’s your adoption strategy?

🔴 For full Show Notes: https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/679

🔴 What You Will Learn:

Caroline Kallin shares her journey from finance to becoming a Microsoft MVP, revealing how curiosity and a passion for efficiency led her to specialize in digital workspace adoption and change management strategies during the pandemic.

TAKEAWAYS
✅ Working as a change and adoption driver at XOBE in Sweden
✅ Started in finance but always gravitated toward technology and efficiency improvements
✅ Became the first to roll out Teams during the pandemic which sparked her career pivot
✅ First awarded MVP status in 2024 after speaking at and organizing a Teams conference
✅ Focuses on Microsoft 365 and Copilot adoption strategies
✅ Emphasizes both top-down and bottom-up approaches to successful technology adoption
✅ Creates custom champion programs by identifying existing power users through admin data
✅ Addresses fears about AI replacing jobs with a pragmatic perspective
✅ Believes not everyone needs advanced AI skills, but organizations need people who can drive the adoption
✅ Values the supportive MVP community as the best part of the experience

🔴Find Carolin Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-kallin/
Sessionize: https://sessionize.com/carolinekallin/

🔴Resources:
👉 Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7

🔴 Subscribe for all the latest Microsoft MVP News: https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy?sub_confirmation=1

🔴 Share this video with a Youtuber friend: https://youtu.be/XsuKBUXCQl0

✅ 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 six years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.

This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge – https://www.90daymc.com/

We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!

Support the show – https://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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