Pursuing a Business Analyst apprenticeship is one of the best ways to become a Business Analyst and develop the key business analyst skills you need to succeed in your career. In this episode, I speak with Grace about her experience as someone who's going through a Business Analyst apprenticeship and how it's impacted her career. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Grace on LinkedIn:...

Become a braver business analyst and step outside your comfort zone. Simon has deliberately gone through 50 challenges to test his limits as a Business Analyst pushing his business analyst skills to the next level. He has also done a talk at a business analyst conference amongst many other things. Get inspired to take your business analysis career to the next level through bravery. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect...

How To Become A Business Analyst Contractor and Double Your Income. Mark is a Senior BA Mentor who teaches his students how to switch from permanent employee to contractor and double their business analyst salary in 90 days. Listen to this to learn how to take the next step in your business analyst career path and become a business analyst contractor. DM me on LinkedIn to get a discount on Mark's program: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thandojacobs/ Become an Insider and sign up for our...

Business Analyst certifications are a hot topic of discussion in the BA field. Some BAs see the benefit in them and pursue them to enhance their business analyst skills and others don't see the point. Wondering whether business analyst certifications will be worth in your business analyst career path? Listen to my discussion with Sam Merrick on this. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Sam on LinkedIn:...

Want to build a Business Analyst Career Path? The Business Analyst roadmap shouldn't be based on Business Analyst job titles, but on much more than that. Listen to my discussion with Laura Brandenburg on the Business Analyst Success Path framework to plan your Business Analyst career. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email:...

Want to become a Business Analyst in 2024? What you need is a clear strategy to take you from where you are to landing your first BA job. In this episode, I speak with Pippa about the Business Analyst School and how she teaches her students to change careers and become business analysts. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Join the Business Analyst School Bootcamp this January:...

Being a contractor is attractive for many professionals as it leads to more opportunities to broaden your experience, work on strategic initiatives and earn a six-figure income! However, it’s not all sunshine and roses, there are risks associated with contracting. In this episode, Kamal breaks down the realities of life as a contractor and what the risks and rewards are. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠ https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Kamal on...

Starting a new project as a Business Analyst can be scary and exciting at the same time. In this chat, Deborah breaks down strategies and tips for Business Analysts to hit the ground running and start off on the right foot. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-sodiya/ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in...

The life of a solo Business Analyst consultant is full of ups and downs. Stu is the Principal Consultant at Better BA and he gives us the blueprint of how to start your consultancy, navigating life as a solo BA and much more. He also touches on the key Business Analysis skills needed to succeed! Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Stu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stumullinger Check out Better BA...

Business Analysts can play a big part in enabling business processes and technological implementations to be geared towards optimising revenue for the organisation. A framework to use is called Revenue Operations and in this discussion, we break down what this means and how you can be a revenue-minded Business Analyst through RevOps. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Pragati on LinkedIn:...

One of the superpowers of Business Analysts is Strategy Analysis. We are well equipped to help organisations and senior leaders to realise their strategy and drive strategic change forward! Kathleen Schwaber shares her thoughts on this and how strategic analysis is a key business analyst skill. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Kathleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kschwaber/⁠ Would you like to be...

Want to progress from Business Analyst to Senior Business Analyst? Eirik is a Senior Business Analyst and a Business Analyst Mentor and he coaches people to go from BA to Senior BA. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Sign up for Eirik's Senior BA event: https://www.linkedin.com/events/howtobecomeaseniorbusinessanaly7109214824378576896/about/ Connect with Eirik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eiriknetland/ ⁠Would...

Building a highly engaged Business Analyst team is possible with a Business Analyst Capability Lead, a role that ou guest Craig holds at a consultancy firm. This role is fundamental in facilitating sessions such as a BA Communities of Practice to ensure continued engagement as a BA team. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup ⁠Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email:...

Business Analysts are perfectly positioned to undertake Strategy Analysis in the marketplace. All business analysts should learn how to apply their Business Analysis skills in to Strategy Analysis. In this episode you'll learn: The essence of Strategy Analysis Key methodologies and frameworks for effective Strategy Analysis Practical step-by-step guidance for undertaking Strategy Analysis And much more! Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter:...

Business Analysts play a key role in driving digital transformation. In this episode, Vivienne breaks down what the levels of Digital Transformation are and the role of Business Analysts within them. Plus, she provides insights for aspiring business analysts on how they can break into tech. And much more! Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch!...

Jamie Toyne is the founder of Herd Consulting, a practice which solely specialises in business analysis! In this episode, we discuss the need for a business analysis consultancy the value of working with such a consultancy and the work Herd is doing. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Learn more about...

Today I'm speaking with a specialist Business Analyst recruiter to uncover the secrets of making your application stand out and tips to ace your Business Analyst interview. We discuss everything from what to do with your CV and how to prepare for an interview. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email:...

Confidence is a core skill for a Business Analyst but you have to develop it! In this episode, I spoke with Michael who's a confidence and career coach on his best tips for building confidence in the workplace. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Connect with Michael on LinkedIn:...

Assertiveness is one of the most underrated key skills for Business Analysts for many reasons. It is paramount when dealing with stakeholders. In this discussion, Tahmina breaks down assertiveness techniques for Business Analysts and how to develop this skill! Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Connect...

Young Business Analysts (YBA) is the community for young BA professionals giving them a platform to grow, contribute to the BA community and connect with like-minded individuals. In this episode, I spoke with one of the founders of YBA on their journey of starting and growing this community. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email:...

Leading a team of Business Analysts can be a challenging yet rewarding position. In this episode, Patricia shares her key tips for Business Analyst managers on how they can be effective leaders of their teams and some advice for aspiring/new Business Analyst managers. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in...

In this discussion, Karen speaks to having longevity in the business analysis career path. We speak about her journey in business analysis, what makes BAs have value in the workplace and much more! Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Connect with Karen on...