Podcast Episodes

BA Bites - 10 Things Every BA Needs to Know About Working in Education

In this episode, I’m diving into the realities of being a Business Analyst in the education sector—where data is fragmented, outcomes matter more than outputs, and the people you serve care deeply ab…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

BA Bites - Top 10 Ways Business Analysts Miss the Mark (Even When the Requirements Are Right)

Ever delivered the exact requirements… and still watched the solution fall flat?

In this episode, I break down the top 10 reasons BAs miss the mark – even when everything looks “right” on paper. From …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

BA Bites - The Top 10 Ways Business Analysts Influence Strategy (Without the Title)

You don’t need a title to lead — you just need the right approach.

In this episode of The Better Business Analyst, I break down the Top 10 ways Business Analysts can influence strategy and drive real …

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

BA Bites - The 10 Templates Every BA Needs

Templates don’t just make life easier—they make you better.

In this BA Bites episode, I break down the 10 most essential templates every Business Analyst should have in their toolkit. These aren’t flu…

Published on 3 months ago

BA Bites - AI in the C-Suite: The Rise of the Chief AI Officer

As AI moves from tool to transformation, a new executive role is emerging: the Chief AI Officer. In this episode, Benjamen Walsh breaks down why the CAIO matters, what they actually do, and how this …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

BA Bites - Pain Points vs. Problems – Why Getting This Right is Everything

Pain Points vs. Problems – Why Getting This Right is Everything

🧠 In this episode of The Better Business Analyst, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest mistakes I see across projects – co…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

BA Bites - Start with the Big Picture: 10 Reasons Context Comes First

Start with the Big Picture – 10 Reasons Context Comes First

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Before you dive into requirements, backlogs or shiny new solutions, ask yourself: do you actually understand the world this proj…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Top 10 - Practical real-world strategies for engaging diverse, indigenous, and culturally different groups

How do you engage with diverse, indigenous, and culturally different groups as a Business Analyst—without falling into tokenism or consultation theatre?

In this episode of The Better Business Analyst …

Published on 4 months ago

BA Bites - Top 10 Tips for Completing the Better Business Case Process

BA Bites - Top 10 Tips for Completing the Better Business Case Process

Writing a business case doesn’t have to be painful. In this episode, Ben Walsh unpacks 10 practical tips for completing the Bette…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

BA Bites - Vibe Coding: 10 Essential Insights Before You Let AI Write Your Career Suicide Note

Vibe Coding: 10 Essential Insights Before You Let AI Write Your Career Suicide Note

Welcome to the brave new world of vibe coding — where software is built by AI, guided by human vibes, and occasional…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago