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24 September 2023The Episode When Ian Richards and Filip Hendrickx Told Us a BA StoryIan Richards and Filip Hendrickx talk with Paula Bell & Joe Newbert about using storytelling to do your business analysis work effectively.In this episode:* 00:30 Introducing Ian Richards and Filip Hendrickx on the topic of storytelling* 01:48  An example of some of the benefits of storytelling as a technique* 03:52 Thinking about the structure and components that make up a good story * 06:28 How we can use stories to do our job as a business analyst effectively* 10:44 Tips to sell your message to executives and managers through stories* 12:45 Blending data with storytelling to complement the story* 18:45 The idea, concept, and process behind the writing of Brainy Glue * 26:31 Where you can connect with Ian a...

24 June 2023

The Episode Where Anton Oosthuizen Injected Value into Business Analysis

Anton Oosthuizen talks with Paula Bell & Joe Newbert about dead-end business analysis and the value organisations lose out on.

In this episode:

* 00:28 Introducing Anton Oosthuizen and the reason for his short bio

* 01:58 Anton tells us about the problem he sees where BAs feel that they're not BAs

* 05:35 Why we we sit with this problem and and have so many bis asking this question

* 10:17 What BA's are doing instead of what they should be doing as BAs

* 14:09 What the hell is an agile business analyst? 

* 22:50 Opportunities that organisations are losing out of out by misunderstanding BAs

* 31:11 Where you can connect with Anton (and what he really thinks about social media) 

The Show Notes:

* Connect with Anton on LinkedIn

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The Episode When Robert Thacker Won Process Modelling

Robert Thacker talks with Paula Bell & Joe Newbert about the benefits of process modelling, mapping and mining, and the pros and con of various approaches.

In this episode:

- 00:48 Introducing this Robert Thacker guy and the topic of process modelling

- 02:16 Why process modelling is crucial to organisational success

- 08:03 The difference between process mining, process mapping, and process modelling

- 14:52 Approaches to model processes, especially when decomposing the different levels

- 19:25 Things to look out for when observing business processes

- 24:04 The pros and cons of the different BPM notations, when to use each and why

- 28:09 Where you can get in touch with Robert Thacker and learn more

The Show Notes:

- Read Robert Thacker's Blog on Medium

- Read Robert Thacker's Blog on SAP

- Follow Robbert on Twitter and connect with him on LinkedIn

Danielle Turner talks with Paula Bell & Joe Newbert about setting goals, taking action, and staying motivated to become our optimal self.

In this episode:

0:38 Introducing the topic of personal change and episode guest Danielle Turner

4:31 Bringing all your ideas, desires, and needs together to set a clear vision for your future life

8:21 Creating a practical and realistic action plan to bring about the change you want

12:01 Techniques to keep your mind, body and soul in balance

16:55 Overcoming fear, doubt, and guilt to assert your plan

19:57 Getting centred again when you find yourself slipping into old habits

24:39 Where you can get more help and connect with Danielle

The Show Notes:

Contact Danielle via email: danielle turner at inner you ll dot com

Learn more about Danielle's work at Inner You Clinical Services LLC

Follow Danielle Turner on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Spotify

Marjorie Daniel talks with Paula Bell & Joe Newbert about the warning signs of burnout, letting people know, and recalibrating afterwards.

In this episode:

0:58 Introducing the topic of burnout and episode guest Marjorie Daniel

4:12 Defining burnout and the warning signs to look out for

7:13 Lacking enthusiasm for the things that bring you joy

13:35 Letting people know that you're at the point of burnout

21:52 Hitting reset to recalibrate after burnout

26:15 Important burnout resources, and where you can connect with Marjorie

The Show Notes:

Erykah Badu - Bag Lady

Top watch: Why you should define your fears instead of your goals by Tim Ferriss

Top reads: The Myth of Normal and Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté

Other good reads: Peak Performance by B. Stulberg & S. Magness, Stealing Fire by S. Kotler & J. Wheal, and Essential Spirituality by Dr Roger Walsch

Audio book: Step-by-Step Self Compassion by Dr Kristen Neff

Contact Marjorie via email: marjorie at marjorie daniel dot co dot za

Learn more about Marjories work at ToolsForTrailBlazers.com (redirects to Facebook Group)

Follow Marjorie Daniel on LinkedIn and Instagram

Alex Papanaoum talks with Paula Bell & Joe Newbert about the the power of habits, ones that give the most gain, and how we can make them stick.

In this episode:

0:33 Introducing the topic of habit building and episode guest Alex Papanaoum

3:21 The power of your habits, from the living room to the boardroom

8:51 Firing the connection between beliefs and habits

11:40 Simple daily habits that will give you the most gain

16:03 Forming habits in a way to give them the best chance of sticking

26:54 Recommended reading, and where you can find out more about Alex and his work

The Show Notes:

Talk with alex at thriving life 4u dot com and find out more about his work at www.thrivinglife4u.com

How To Sleep Better By Doing These 4 Hacks by Dr. Michael Breus

Learn about habit building from: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg, Michael Pantalon's Motivational Interviewing, Brooke Castillo, Tony Stubblebine at Better Humans (now Medium), and Richard Boyatzis

Follow Alexandros Papanaoum on Twitter, and LinkedIn

Alex Papanaoum talks with Paula Bell & Joe Newbert about the the power of habits, ones that give the most gain, and how we can make them stick.

In this episode:

0:33 Introducing the topic of habit building and episode guest Alex Papanaoum

3:21 The power of your habits, from the living room to the boardroom

8:51 Firing the connection between beliefs and habits

11:40 Simple daily habits that will give you the most gain

16:03 Forming habits in a way to give them the best chance of sticking

26:54 Recommended reading, and where you can find out more about Alex and his work

The Show Notes:

Talk with alex at thriving life 4u dot com and find out more about his work at www.thrivinglife4u.com

How To Sleep Better By Doing These 4 Hacks by Dr. Michael Breus

Learn about habit building from: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg, Michael Pantalon's Motivational Interviewing, Brooke Castillo, Tony Stubblebine at Better Humans (now Medium), and Richard Boyatzis

Follow Alexandros Papanaoum on Twitter, and LinkedIn

Paul Burgess talks with Paula Bell & Joe Newbert about the core pillars of mental well-being, spotting warning signs, and building resilience

In this episode:

0:45 Introducing the topic of mental well-being and episode guest Paul Burgess

4:21 How mental fitness is distinguished from mental health and why is it important we talk about it

9:47 Unpacking the core components or pillars that make up mental fitness

16:48 What are some of the warning signs that we need to be aware of to spot a decline in our wellbeing?

22:24 How you can strengthen your mind and improve your mental fitness

26:15 Important resources, and where you can connect with Paul

The Show Notes:

Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, by Susan Jeffers

UK-based support charities: CALM, Shout, Young Minds and, Samaritans

Contact Paul via email: paul at koru hyphen associates dot co dot uk

Learn more about Paul's work at Koru Associates

Follow Paul Burgess on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram