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🚀 FusionTalk | A podcast where tech meets creativity! 🎙️ Join @AnouckFierens & Steve Dalby as they explore collaboration, AI, Microsoft 365, & the art of building valuable digital solutions. 💡✨

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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🔮 The future of AI isn't just about smarter models. It's about smarter organisations. New FusionTalk explores: ⚡ AI bubbles 🛡️ AI governance 👥 Human oversight 🚀 The future of work 🎧 Listen now. fusiontalk.be/45
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FusionTalk | Prompt Scale
In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve embark on a captivating journey into the future of AI within organisations. They explore the intriguing question of whether AI can truly predict the...
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🤖 Can AI be both creative and governed? Too many rules kill innovation. Too much freedom creates chaos. The sweet spot is somewhere in between. In our latest FusionTalk episode we explore how to protect AI without putting creativity in a box. 🎧https://fusiontalk.be/44 #AI #Copilot #Microsoft365
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FusionTalk | Prompt Creativity
In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve return after a brief hiatus to tackle the pressing issue of balancing governance and creativity in the realm of AI. With a light-hearted introduction...
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🤖 New FusionTalk is live! The hardest part of AI isn't writing prompts. It's convincing people to share them. We talk prompt libraries, knowledge sharing, AI culture, and why the best organisations don't keep their prompts secret. 🎧https://fusiontalk.be/43 #FusionTalk #AI #PromptEngineering
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The most common Power Platform mistake? Everyone building in the default environment until it's a graveyard. Two fixes: split personal vs business environments early, and name who's accountable, not just responsible. Is your default tidy or a graveyard? 🎙️ fusiontalk.be #PowerPlatform #Governance
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
One lesson that changed how I work: the colleague who frustrates you most often covers your blind spot. Our MBTI episode proved it. Ask teammates how they like to receive info & make decisions — then adapt. Have personality types helped your team? 🎙️ fusiontalk.be #Teamwork #Leadership #Collaboration
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Fun fact: the "Melissa" and "I Love You" viruses helped push Microsoft toward the cloud we use today. On FusionTalk, Steve and I noticed most orgs are multi-cloud by accident, not design. Before adding a cloud, know what each is genuinely best at. By design or by accident? 🎙️ fusiontalk.be #Azure
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
A question Steve asked me that stuck: what would break if Microsoft 365 vanished tomorrow? One truth we kept hitting: best practices fail when they meet real users. Pressure-test them on one real team first. Governance or culture first? 🎙️ fusiontalk.be #Microsoft365 #Consulting #Governance
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Understanding someone and communicating with them aren't the same thing — in multilingual Belgium we learn that the funny way. 😄 Use AI translation freely for low-stakes messages, but keep a human for legal & customer-facing text. Best translation fail you've seen? 🎙️ fusiontalk.be #Communication #AI
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
At our snowy Vienna Boot Camp, the big question wasn't technical: how do you get people to adopt? On FusionTalk, Steve and I on gamification — 1) know your audience, 2) tie fun to real outcomes, 3) frame the change well. Adoption is a people problem in a tech costume.🎙️ fusiontalk.be #UserAdoption
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
SharePoint turned 25, and Steve and I still can't agree on folders vs metadata. But here's what we do agree on: the best model isn't the "correct" one, it's the one your users will actually maintain. Design for the tired Friday-afternoon user. Which camp are you in? 🎙️ fusiontalk.be #SharePoint #M365
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Unpopular opinion: shadow IT isn't the enemy — it's free R&D. A homemade Power Automate flow shows you where your official tools fall short. On FusionTalk, Steve and I said: govern the risk, not the enthusiasm. Map flows, only govern the business-critical ones.🎙️ fusiontalk.be #PowerAutomate #LowCode
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
300 billion emails are sent every day. In the early 2000s it was 28 billion. On FusionTalk, Steve and I asked the uncomfortable question: does email actually simplify things? Before you hit send — is this an email, or a 20-second chat?🎙️ fusiontalk.be #Communication #M365 #Teams #Productivity
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We thought weak AI output was a prompting-skills problem. It wasn't — it was that nobody shared prompts. Everyone reinvented the same one in isolation. On FusionTalk we called it "prompt chaos". Fix: one shared library. Where do your best prompts live?🎙️ fusiontalk.be #AI #M365 #Copilot #Productivity
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Myth: DLP is a switch you flip and forget. Reality: it's a governance habit. On FusionTalk, Steve and I landed here — new connectors appear constantly, so last year's policy is already stale. When did you last review yours? 🎙️ fusiontalk.be
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Your team's best AI prompt is probably hiding in one person's chat history. On FusionTalk, Steve and I talked prompt libraries: stop hoarding prompts, start a shared list (prompt, purpose, owner, rating). Done. Does your team share prompts, or keep them secret? 🎙️ fusiontalk.be
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Your biggest superpower at work probably isn't technical. On FusionTalk, Steve & I realised the person everyone leans on isn't the one with the most certs — it's the one who turns a messy business need into something buildable. What do colleagues come to YOU for? 🎙️ fusiontalk.be
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
✨ What’s your superpower? In this episode of FusionTalk, Steve & Anouck explore how to discover and unleash the strengths that set you apart. From tech to personal growth—this one will inspire you to level up. ⚡ 🎧 Listen now: fusiontalk.be/40 #SuperPowers #Podcast #Microsoft365 #AI #Leadership
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FusionTalk | Super Power
In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve dive into the world of personal and professional growth by exploring the concept of
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
🎙️ New FusionTalk episode! Is gamification the key to adoption… or just hype? 🎮 We break down: 👉 When it works 👉 When it fails 👉 Why audience matters more than anything 🎧 Tune in & let us know your experience! fusiontalk.be/39 #FusionTalk #M365 #Adoption #PowerPlatform
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FusionTalk | Level up
In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve take you on a journey through their recent experiences at a Power Platform Boot Camp in Vienna, where they shared insights on kickstarting governanc...
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
If your solution lives inside the same box as your problem… You’ll get the same outcome. Thinking differently isn’t chaos. It’s discipline. We talked about this in “Boundless Thinking”. What box are you stuck in?
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Workshops love big ideas. Few people ask: “What could go wrong?” Risk isn’t pessimism. It’s responsibility. We explored this in “Risk Pitfalls”. When did you last challenge your own solution?
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Search isn’t broken. Your structure is. If everything is “Final_v3_REAL”, AI won’t save you. Knowledge management > storage. We go deep in “Knowledge Managed”. How fast can you find a document right now? 😅
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Serious question: Where do you listen to podcasts? 🚗 Commute 💻 Working 🏋️ Gym 🛒 Supermarket We found out someone listens to FusionTalk while shopping. That’s legendary. Where are you tuning in?
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Fun fact: Some FusionTalk episodes start with: “This might be a terrible idea…” We record anyway. Real thinking > polished perfection. Ever changed your mind mid-discussion? #FusionTalk
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Developers are bad testers. There. We said it. 😅 Not because they’re bad at code. Because they’re too close to it. Testing = perspective shift. Agree or disagree? #FusionTalk #M365
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
🎙️ Meet the hosts of #FusionTalk 👩‍💻 Anouck Fierens – Structure lover & Power Platform whisperer, making complex tech feel like a coffee chat. 🥃 Steve Dalby – Creative strategist, team builder, whisky fan, and making Microsoft 365 make sense. Two mics. Zero scripts. Real debates. 🎧 fusiontalk.be
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Five questions. Zero marketing fluff. One honest FusionTalk episode about Microsoft 365 👉 Listen to the episode:https://fusiontalk.be/38
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FusionTalk | Five Questions
In this episode of FusionTalk, Steve and Anouck try something different. Inspired by the idea behind the “Five Whys”, they challenge each other with five open questions about Microsoft 365, consult...
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
New FusionTalk episode 🎧 Multilingual workplace? Then you’ve probably experienced this 👇 We don’t have a communication problem — we have an understanding problem 😅Anouck & Steve talk language chaos, AI translation, and when humans still matter. #FusionTalk #Multilingual #Translation fusiontalk.be/37
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FusionTalk | Oops Translation
In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve kick off the New Year with a light-hearted yet insightful discussion on the intricacies of communication and translation within multilingual organisa...
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
🔥 New FusionTalk episode: Heated DLP 🔥 Studio finally has heating 😅 so we talk DLP in Power Platform — what it really is, why it’s governance (not handcuffs), and how to protect data without killing innovation. 🎧 fusiontalk.be/36 #FusionTalk #PowerPlatform #DLP #Governance #M365 #DataProtection
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FusionTalk | Heated DLP
In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve return with a lively and humorous discussion about the long-awaited heating in the studio, setting the stage for their exploration of data leakage pr...
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
New FusionTalk! Automation myths, AI, user reactions & whisky moments with Anouck, Steve & Marijn. Short, fun, honest. 👉 fusiontalk.be/35 #FusionTalk #Podcast #TechTalk #Automation #AI #DigitalWorkplace #M365 #SharePoint #PowerPlatform #WhiskyTech #TechHumor #Innovation #Collaboration
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FusionTalk | 3 of us
In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve are joined by Marijn for a lively and humorous discussion that blends technology, automation, and a touch of whisky tasting. The trio embarks on a pl...
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
This week we dive into Power Platform governance — shadow IT, workflow ownership, citizen devs, and keeping innovation alive without losing control. If you’re working with Power Automate or Power Apps, you’ll want this one. Listen now: fusiontalk.be/34 #FusionTalk #PowerPlatform #Governance #M365
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FusionTalk | Models Dressed
In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve take a playful yet insightful dive into the world of Power Platform governance, drawing on their recent experiences and workshops. They kick off the ...
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
New FusionTalk Episode! 🎙️SharePoint turns 25 🎂 — from on-prem servers to AI-powered collaboration.Anouck & Steve revisit:🛠️ Managed Metadata & co-authoring☁️ Cloud transformation🤖 AI’s next chapter🎧 Listen here ➡️https://buff.ly/fikAatR #FusionTalk #SharePoint #M365 #Collaboration
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
🧠💬 New #FusionTalk is live! Anouck (ESTP) & Steve (ENFP) get real (and funny) about MBTI types, team quirks, and what happens when logic meets imagination. 🟡 ESTP + 🟢 ENFP = 🔥collab or 🎭chaos? Get ready for laughs, lightbulb moments & lessons on working better together.🎧 Tune in: fusiontalk.be/29
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FusionTalk | Four Letters
In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve embark on a playful exploration of personality types, diving into the fascinating world of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). With a lighthearte...
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
🎉 Exciting news from FusionTalk! Steve Dalby & Anouck Fierens have been renewed as Microsoft MVPs! 🏆 Fusion Talk is all about sharing knowledge—exactly what being an MVP means. Thanks for listening, learning & growing with us! 🎧 #FusionTalk #MVPBuzz #Microsoft365 #PowerPlatform
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
This can only mean one thing? (Talking about the Pink Microphone) another FusionTalk podcast recording.... stay tuned for more
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Governance: boring until your flow fails, your Teams get messy, or your mic clicks nonstop. We break down how to measure governance in this week’s #FusionTalk 🎙️ Listen now—before your next audit does! 🔗 fusiontalk.be/24 #M365 #Governance #ProcessMatters #DigitalWorkplace
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FusionTalk | Goverance Managed
In this episode of FusionTalk, Anouck and Steve dive into the often-overlooked world of governance, sharing personal anecdotes and humorous mishaps that highlight the importance of understanding an...
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
The best solution isn’t always the first. 🛠️ 🗣️ ‘I need to have multiple solutions, and I don't know which one to choose.’ How do you evaluate different options? #FusionTalk #ProblemSolving buff.ly/kYYpfLX
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
The best insights come from asking the right questions. ❓ 🗣️ ‘The idea is that we get answers that everybody agrees with by majority.’ What’s your go-to brainstorming question? #FusionTalk #CriticalThinking buff.ly/2LWJO99
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Mind maps = better brainstorming. 🧠 🗣️ ‘Mind maps stimulate your brain to think more about the details.’ Do you use mind maps for problem-solving? #FusionTalk #Creativity buff.ly/GHIPqVP
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
We assess risks every day. But do we always make the right choices? 🎲 🗣️ ‘Is the people’s choice the right choice? Not always.’ How do you navigate risks in your business? #FusionTalk #RiskManagement buff.ly/BpEDp5z
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Sometimes, you need to throw everything away and start fresh. 🔄 🗣️ ‘There is nothing wrong with doing things like throwing it away and starting again.’ Have you ever scrapped a project to rebuild better? #FusionTalk #Innovation buff.ly/3wQpm39
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Trust is key in aligning IT & business. 🏢💻 🗣️ ‘Maybe we should have a speed dating event for IT and business.’ How do you improve IT-business communication? #FusionTalk #TechLeadership buff.ly/8XvMYyl
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Governance is boring—until it saves you. 🔍 🗣️ ‘You need a strategy because otherwise, it will get messy.’ What’s your take on governance? Join the discussion! 🎙️ #FusionTalk #Strategy #Governance buff.ly/gvrGzuD
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Data ≠ knowledge. True knowledge comes from culture, trust, and openness. 🏆 🗣️ ‘If you don’t have a culture of knowledge management, you can’t define the tools you need.’ How do you manage knowledge in your org? 🎧 #FusionTalk #KnowledgeSharing #BusinessSuccess buff.ly/HHCLiul
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Skipping requirements = recipe for failure. 🚨 🗣️ ‘You need to talk with your clients. You need to get them to question everything.’ How do you ensure clarity in project requirements? Listen now! 🎙️ #FusionTalk #ProjectManagement #Requirements buff.ly/fjxA3lY
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Developers, do you love or hate testing? 🧐 🗣️ ‘You're only as trusted as good as your last rollout.’ Let’s talk testing! #FusionTalk #SoftwareTesting #QualityMatters buff.ly/MQBSzvh
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
🎙️ Big things are happening! We’re in a special place today, surrounded by some top-notch gear, getting ready to bring you something new. Any guesses where we are? 🤔 Drop your best guess in the comments! #PodcastTime #ComingSoon #GuessWhereWeAre
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Are you collaborating effectively? 🤝 🗣️ ‘Collaboration is a combination of the right people, the right process, and the right challenge.’ What’s your biggest collaboration challenge? Join the conversation! 🎧 #FusionTalk #Success buff.ly/OcBseqk
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Great teams don’t just work together—they move forward together. 🚀 🗣️ ‘A team is not a team unless it's 100% behind the goal and driving it forward.’ What keeps your team motivated? 🔥 #FusionTalk #Leadership #Teamwork buff.ly/uI0z2UJ
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FusionTalk @fusiontalk.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
🚀 Today, we honor the women who shaped STEM—Ada Lovelace, Katherine Johnson & many more. Innovation knows no gender. Who inspires you? Drop their name! 💡 #IWD2024 #WomenInSTEM #FusionTalk
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