From Receptionist to MVP with Amber Bell

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/674Amber Bell shares her journey from receptionist at a GP partner to Microsoft MVP, discovering her passion for training and documentation along the way.TAKEAWAYS• Starting as a receptionist at a Microsoft Great Plains partner in San Diego• Moving up through certifications and discovering a love for training instead of programming• Founding Training Dynamo nine years ago to focus on empowering users through education• Helping clients bridge from GP to Business Central through process review and data cleanup• Finding value in community connections with mentors like Kim Peterson and Anya Jucherski• Emphasizing the importance of involving accounting teams in system transitions• Growing from imposter syndrome to recognizing the value of specialized training skills• Living near the beach in Connecticut with a love for making Mexican food and gardeningIf you have not checked it out already, I do a YouTube series called How to Become an MVP. The link is in the show notes.OTHER RESOURCES: 👉Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP 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