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Shelley Fishel - The MS Office Maestro

I help savvy assistants unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365—think Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and now Copilot. Whether you're streamlining your inbox, mastering spreadsheets, or leveraging AI to save time, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Subscribe to the newsletter for practical tips, time-saving tricks, and the latest on how Copilot is transforming the way we work.

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A quick update… and something happening tomorrow!

Special Update Hello Reader A warm welcome to everyone who has recently joined my community — especially those I met at The PA Show. It was such a pleasure chatting with so many of you about Microsoft 365, productivity, and the magic of Copilot. If this is your first email from me — hello again, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’ve got a few important updates for you today, so I’ve kept everything clear and easy to skim. ☕ 1. The AI Duo Webinar is Tomorrow — Tuesday 10 March Just a quick...

AI Duo - How ChatGPT and Copilot can Help Streamline Your Workflow

☕ Tech Tips & Tales from The MS Office Maestro Your weekly guided mini lesson on Microsoft, Copilot & smart working ☕ A note from Shelley I can’t quite believe I’m writing this… but The PA Show is next week! If you’re heading there, I’d love to know, are you joining me in one of my sessions? And please do come and say hello at Stand D15P. It’s always my favourite part of the show, putting faces to names and having proper conversations (usually fuelled by coffee ☕). If you’re looking at the...

Hello Reader If you’re new here—welcome 👋 I’m Shelley, The MS Office Maestro, and I help assistants and professionals use Microsoft 365 and AI in a practical, no-overwhelm way. This Wednesday, 28 January, I’m running a live 2-hour AI Duo session focused on ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, and I wanted to make sure you saw it before registrations close. This webinar is for assistants and professionals who want to use AI confidently at work — without the hype, the jargon, or feeling like they...

☕ Tech Tips & Tales from The MS Office Maestro Your weekly guided mini lesson on Microsoft, Copilot & smart working ☕ A note from me A warm welcome to all our new subscribers! There’s been a lovely flurry of you joining Tech Tips & Tales recently. So, if this is your first edition, I’m delighted you’re here. You may notice the newsletter looks a little different this year. I’ve refined the format to make it cleaner, quicker to read and easier for me to create each week consistently. My goal...

Tech Tips and Tales from The MS Office Maestro

Tech Tips & Tales from The MS Office Maestro Hello and a big warm welcome Reader I’m thrilled you’ve joined me—whether you found me through a webinar, a course, or a recommendation, you’re now part of a community that’s all about making work smarter and easier. Here’s what you can expect in every newsletter:✅ Personal stories – a peek behind the scenes✅ Training news – updates on courses and events✅ Practical tips – shortcuts and strategies for Microsoft 365 apps I’d love to hear from...

Tech Tips & Tales from The MS Office Maestro Hello and a big warm welcome Reader I’m thrilled you’ve joined me—whether you found me through a webinar, a course, or a recommendation, you’re now part of a community that’s all about making work smarter and easier. Here’s what you can expect in every newsletter:✅ Personal stories – a peek behind the scenes✅ Training news – updates on courses and events✅ Practical tips – shortcuts and strategies for Microsoft 365 apps I’d love to hear from...

Koffee Island Copilot Learning Hub ✨ Early Bird Extended – You’ve Got More Time to Save! ✨ Hello Reader Guess what? You’ve got extra time to grab the Early Bird deal for Microsoft 365 Fundamentals with AI & Copilot – January Cohort! The original deadline was tonight (December 8), but since I’m traveling back from the US, I thought, “Why not give everyone a little breathing room?” So here it is: ✅ New Early Bird Deadline: December 16 at midnight✅ Early Bird Price: £267 (Standard Price: £317)✅...

Tech Tips & Tales from The MS Office Maestro Hello and a big warm welcome Reader I’m thrilled you’ve joined me. Whether you found me through a webinar, a course, or a recommendation, you’re now part of a community that’s all about making work smarter and easier. Here’s what you can expect in every newsletter:✅ Personal stories – a peek behind the scenes✅ Training news – updates on courses and events✅ Practical tips – shortcuts and strategies for Microsoft 365 apps I’d love to hear from...

Black Friday Special - Top Time Busting Tips You may have seen this email go out in October! I pressed publish before changing the dates - so my apologies if you clicked a link that did not work! Hi Reader It’s here! Enrolment for my Top Time Busting Tips Course is officially open, and you can grab your spot right now at our biggest discount of the year. For two weeks only, get the course for just £47 (normally £97) – that’s a £50 saving! Use code: BLACKFRIDAY50 This year, I’ll be traveling...

Koffee Island Learning Hub - Microsoft 365 Fundamentals with AI and Copilot

New and Refreshed Microsoft App icons rolling out now - image Microsoft Tech Tips & Tales from The MS Office Maestro Welcome Welcome ! Reader Great to have you here. You will find a mix of personal anecdotes, training news and tips in the newsletter. 💌 Not sure why you're getting this? Scroll to the bottom for a quick note. Tales from The Maestro Some weeks test your resilience more than others. For me, this one has been about managing back pain, physio sessions and preparing for a nerve root...