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Daniel Barber

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Founder & Principal Consultant @ Strathos | Microsoft BizApps MVP (x3) | Coach | Mentor | Speaker | Advisor | Strategist

I am a strategic advisor, community leader, and founder of Strathos, with over 20 years’ experience helping Microsoft partners and businesses scale with confidence. My background spans global system integrators, high‑growth partner practices, and advisory work with partners and businesses under pressure from growth, complexity, and change.

I specialise in helping partners uncover what is really holding performance back. Common challenges include margin leakage, delivery strain, unclear strategy, misaligned teams, and growth that feels harder than it should. My work focuses on turning these pressures into clarity, control, and sustainable momentum.

As founder of Strathos, I work closely with partner and business leadership teams using structured diagnostics, practical frameworks, and hands‑on support, combining strategic insight with real‑world execution, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes rather than theory.

A passionate advocate for people‑first transformation, I believe technology only delivers value when it enables people to do their best work. Alongside my client work, I am an active mentor, coach, and community leader across the Microsoft ecosystem.

My sessions are practical, honest, and grounded in real-world experience, giving attendees clear frameworks and next steps they can apply immediately.

May 11, 2026

Beyond the Tech: Leadership, AI & Imposter Syndrome with Daniel "Dan" Barber [MVP]

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of the m365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters sits down with Daniel “Dan” Barber, founder of Strathos and Microsoft MVP, for a conversation that moves far beyond technology. Together, they explore the human side of leadership, the emotional impact of AI transformation, and the often-hidden reality of imposter syndrome in the tech industry.Dan shares his journey through consulting, entrepreneurship, and community leadership, explaining how confidence, vulnerability, and authenticity shape long-term success far more than titles or certifications. The discussion highlights how many professionals in Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI constantly feel pressure to “keep up” in a rapidly evolving industry — especially as AI accelerates change faster than ever before.The episode also examines how AI is changing not only technical roles, but personal identity inside the workplace. Mirko and Dan discuss the fear of becoming irrelevant, the anxiety c…