BA Bites - The Top 10 Ways Business Analysts Influence Strategy (Without the Title)
The Better Business Analyst Podcast · Benjamen Walsh from The Better Business Analysis Institute (BBAI)
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Show Notes
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 business impact — even without a formal leadership role.
Each strategy includes:
✅ A key principle
📊 A research-backed insight
💬 A talking point to use in the room
📌 A real-world example from the field
Whether you’re a junior BA or a seasoned analyst looking to elevate your voice, this episode is packed with practical tools to help you lead from the middle.
🎙 Topics include:
Earning trust before earning titles
Turning insights into influence
Visuals that shift decisions
Value-first storytelling
Staying persistent (even when you're ignored)
Hit play — and start showing up like the strategist you already are.
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