Nathalie Leenders

In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters speaks with Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer Nathalie Leenders about building a successful career in the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. Nathalie shares her journey from IT service management and support roles into SharePoint, InfoPath, Power BI, and eventually Power Platform consulting. Her story highlights that careers in technology are rarely linear and often grow through curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning.A major focus of the conversation is the value of hands-on experience. Nathalie explains how she learned by solving real business problems, watching tutorials, attending workshops, and building solutions directly in customer environments. She emphasizes that certifications alone are not enough. While Microsoft exams such as PL-400 can help create structure and validate skills, true expertise comes from practical implementation, understanding business processes, and staying curious about new…