Description:In this episode of the Power Hour podcast, I speak with Stuart Baxter, co-founder of the Scottish User Group and a senior Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Solutions Architect.We discuss Stuart's journey in the tech industry, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of community engagement. Stuart shares insights on transitioning into the Power Platform field, building in public, and creating engaging content.

Find Stuart:Check out Stuart Baxter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbaxter86/Check out the Scottish User Group (which Stuart co-founds): https://www.linkedin.com/company/scottish-power-platform-user-group/posts/?feedView=all

Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Stuart Baxter and His Journey03:14 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Tech05:46 Industry Trends and Customer-Centric Solutions10:20 Transitioning from Junior to Senior Roles14:23 Breaking into the Power Platform Field18:14 Building in Public and Sharing Your Journey20:12 Creating Valuable Content and Visibility23:32 The Shift from Content Creation to Community Building26:26 Making Memorable Presentations27:51 The Importance of Personal Touch in Content Creation29:41 Embracing Nervousness in Public Speaking31:46 Lessons Learned from Community Engagement34:17 Navigating Criticism and Community Feedback36:29 Recognizing When to Move On in Your Career39:59 Understanding Dynamics vs. Model-Driven Apps43:53 Defining Happiness