15 May 2026 Informal Networks & Gossip in Business Analysis | BA Brew episode 118 Discover how informal networks and workplace gossip shape organisational change, stakeholder engagement and communication for Business Analysts. BA Brew Episode 118.
1 May 2026 Active Listening for Business Analysts: Better Conversations, Better Requirements | BA Brew episode 117 Explore how active listening helps business analysts build trust, improve stakeholder conversations and gather better requirements. BA Brew Episode 117.
17 April 2026 BA Brew Episode 116 – Supporting the Next Generation of BAs with the Young Business Analysts (YBA) (feat. Joanne Fahy and Joseph Haslam) What’s it really like starting out as a Business Analyst - and how do you avoid feeling isolated, overwhelmed or “behind” in your early career? In this episode of The BA Brew, Mike is joined by Joe and Jo from the Young Business Analysts (YBA) - a fast‑growing, volunteer‑led community designed to support Business Analysts aged 35 and under.
2 April 2026 BA Brew Episode 115 – The Professional BA (feat. Laurens de Rooij) What does it really mean to be a “professional” Business Analyst? In this episode of BA Brew, Kerry is joined by Laurens and Lisa to explore professionalism in business analysis – from preparation and mindset to qualifications, growth, and career progression.
20 March 2026 BA Brew 114: Communities of Practice (feat. Mark Thompson and Anthony Thompson) Being part of a Community of Practice allows BAs to share knowledge and best practice, mentor or be mentored, and have a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities. But some of the benefits are less tangible.
6 March 2026 Ba Brew 113: Accessibility (feat. Adam Pearson) In this informative BA Brew Adam Pearson talks to the Crew about why BAs need to develop an accessibility mindset and how he, as a registered blind person, has used his BA skills to help to make it easier to both generate and consume accessible content.
20 February 2026 BA Brew 112: Mental Monsters (feat. Helen Holder ) Helen Holder developed an idea to help her children talk about their fears during lockdown – and it proved to be highly effective. Now Helen is using the same powerful visualisation technique to help business change professionals name, and tame, their self-limiting beliefs.
6 February 2026 BA Brew 111: Transferable Skills (feat. Lisa Croft) If you have relevant transferable skills, it is possible to change careers at any time of life. In this thought-provoking episode, Lisa Croft of Herd Consulting and AssistKD’s Amanda Christianson talk about transferable skills with host Jonathan Hunsley.
19 December 2025 Christmas Special 2025 Merry Christmas! Pete Thompson, Fiona Kiss, Lisa Hudson and Mike Williams from the Brew Crew share their favourite festive foods, worst (and best) Secret Santas, and reveal who impulse-bought a pantomime horse costume for their long-suffering other half.
12 December 2025 BA Brew 110: The BA of the Year Special (feat. Mark Cross and Kay Hardy) If you’ve ever considered applying for the Business Analyst of the Year Award, this BA Brew special is for you.
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