NYC Teams Tuesday

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Women in technology, particularly in Microsoft 365, cloud solutions, and IT leadership, continue to face barriers such as self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and underrepresentation in leadership roles. While technical expertise is crucial, confidence is the key to unlocking career growth, driving innovation, and becoming a leader in the M365 ecosystem.

In this empowering session, Sheena Yap Chan, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and advocate for women in tech, will explore how self-confidence enables professionals to step up, influence workplace technology adoption, and advocate for their expertise in Microsoft 365 solutions. Drawing from her book, The Tao of Self-Confidence, Sheena will share strategies for overcoming self-doubt, taking leadership roles in digital transformation projects, and building visibility in the M365 community.

Through real-world examples, research-backed insights, and interactive discussions, attendees will learn how to:

✅ Develop confidence as an IT professional and M365 expert to lead digital transformation initiatives
✅ Overcome imposter syndrome and self-limiting beliefs to advance in tech careers
✅ Leverage M365 tools to enhance collaboration, productivity, and leadership presence
✅ Engage in networking, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing to amplify their voice in the tech community

Speaker's Bio
Sheena Yap Chan
Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive strategist specializing in transforming workplace culture through leadership and confidence-building strategies. Her work empowers organizations to enhance employee engagement, boost productivity, and strengthen their competitive edge while fostering inclusive environments where diverse talent thrives.

As the founder and host of the globally recognized podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, Sheena has reached over 1.3 million downloads worldwide with over 800 interviews featuring leaders, celebrities, and eight-figure CEOs. Ranked in the top 0.5% of podcasts globally, her platform offers unique insights into how self-confidence fuels both personal and professional growth.

Her Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, is celebrated as one of the top 20 self-confidence resources globally by Book Authority. Published by Wiley, this groundbreaking guide provides actionable frameworks for resilience, leadership, and workplace success.

Sheena’s expertise has been featured by platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. She has delivered impactful keynotes for NASA, Live Nation, and UKG, where she is celebrated for her ability to inspire change, foster engagement, and drive bottom-line results.

Her specialized programs address the gender confidence gap by equipping women to excel in leadership roles, which improves workplace morale and organizational effectiveness. Sheena’s training empowers teams to cultivate cultures where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated—resulting in stronger performance and profitability.

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheenayapchan/

Microsoft Teams Premium is transforming how organizations collaborate with advanced features that bring intelligence, personalization, and security to every meeting and interaction. In this session, we’ll dive into the newest capabilities, from AI-powered intelligent recap and personalized branding, to advanced meeting protection and Microsoft Places integration. Learn how Teams Premium is shaping the future of hybrid work and how you can harness its full potential.
Key Takeaways:

• Discover the latest Teams Premium features and how they enhance meetings and user experience.
• Learn how to use tools like intelligent recap, live translation, and branded meeting environments.
• Understand how Teams Premium supports secure collaboration with advanced compliance controls.
• Explore real-world use cases for Microsoft Queues and Microsoft Places within the Premium license.
• Gain practical steps for rollout, adoption, and ROI alignment for your organization.

Speaker's Bio
Satish Upadhyaya
Microsoft 365 Architect | 12+ Years experience | Delivering Innovative Microsoft 365, AI & Copilot Solutions | Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satish-upadhyaya/

Are you having difficulty automating processes to manage your Microsoft Teams environment? Do you want to script and automate things but don’t know where to start? Learn how to start with Microsoft Graph and PowerShell to manage your Microsoft Teams environment programmatically!
In this session, you will learn:

• Use Cases for building your automation - What can be automated out of the box with Entra ID and Teams, and where does it fall short?
• Connecting to your Teams and Entra environments using Graph and the Teams PowerShell Module (TPM).
• Understand the differences between App and Delegate Access
• How to set up an App Registration in Entra ID and assign the necessary roles for Graph and Teams PowerShell Module (TPM).
• Bonus – An exploration into Microsoft’s unpublished config API (the underlying API that powers Teams Admin Center and Teams PowerShell Module)

Speaker's Bio
Carl Karawani
Director of Software Engineering & Product Lead @ ZIRO | UCaaS, Microsoft Teams Voice & Modern Work Enthusiast
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-karawani/