The Better Business Analyst Podcast

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


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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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