How to Avoid Burnout and Love Your Career in Tech | #PowerTalks Ep. 51

🔽 Sign up for this completely free, self-paced course: POWER PLATFORM 101🔽Link: https://citizendeveloper365.com/power-platform-101-course/In this episode of Power Talks, Griffin talks with Nick Doelman on what keeps him going after 25 years in the industry. We dive into his journey as an entrepreneur in the Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform space and hear the raw truth of what life was like during that time. Nick shares how he is able to stay curious in the ever-changing industry and his advice to others on how they can build sustainable careers they love.

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Who is Nick?

Today we’re joined by Nick Doelman, a Power Platform Specialist, Microsoft MVP, and Certified Trainer with a global footprint in tech education and delivery. Nick brings over 25 years of experience to the table and has worked across many roles—from building solutions, to training, to producing skilling content at Microsoft itself. Nick's passion lies especially in Power Pages and Model-driven Power Apps, where he’s known for making complex concepts approachable. He also co-hosts the Power Platform BOOST podcast and creates regular blog and video content for the community. But he’s not just lifting up knowledge—Nick is also a competitive powerlifter, representing Team Canada internationally, with medals at the World, Commonwealth, and North American Championships. His mindset of resilience, learning, and consistent progress is evident in both the gym and the tech world.

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We dive deep into a powerful conversation on burnout, balance, and sustainable success in the tech industry—especially for those working with Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio. Nick shares firsthand experience from running a consulting business that led to burnout in 2013, and what they’ve learned since about maintaining long-term energy and passion for work. We explore what it takes to build a career in low-code platforms like Power Apps, Power Automate, and Microsoft Copilot Studio without burning out—especially in an industry that never stops moving.

✅ Sustainable career growth in tech and low-code

✅ How to stay curious without feeling overwhelmed by AI and Copilot tools

✅ Why the Power Platform still excites veterans after 25+ years

✅ Turning technical topics into accessible content for learners

✅ Mentorship and community impact in the Microsoft ecosystem

✅ The underestimated power of long-term consistency

Whether you're new to Power Platform or a seasoned professional integrating AI and Copilot Studio into your workflows, this episode is packed with wisdom on how to love your tech career without losing yourself.

📌 Keywords: Microsoft Copilot Studio, avoid burnout in tech, power platform careers, low-code development, power apps mentorship, AI tools for tech professionals, tech podcast, sustainable growth in IT

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Video Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:46 - Nick Doelman

02:20 - Entrepreneurship

07:01 - Dealing with Burnout

12:30 - Looking back at the Journey

17:59 - Power Platform Course

18:49 - Career Sustainability

28:58 - Advice for Others

41:15 - What Keeps Nick Going

47:17 - After Hours Happy Hour

01:00:04 - Connect with Nick