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The Silent Battles: What We Don't Tell Our Colleagues About Life Outside Work
Uncover the hidden mental burden of maintaining a perfect professional facade while navigating personal challenges.
Integrate AI: From Chatbot to Workflow Automation
AI is a powerful engine for automating routine tasks and integrating intelligence directly into your existing workflows.
Our Biggest Regret as BA Trainers Is...
If we could go back in time, we'd change one fundamental thing about how Business Analysts are educated, because it leads to so much frustration.

June 2025

Navigating the Sea of Change: When Your Career Feels Like a Ship Adrift
Addressing the deep-seated fears of career obsolescence and finding your anchor in a world of constant transformation.
AI's Dark Side? BAs as Ethical Gatekeepers
AI is powerful, but it's not neutral.
What We Learned From Watching 1000s of BAs
The clear patterns that separate the "good" Business Analysts from the "game-changers" (and how you can join them).
The Invisible Burnout: When "Always On" Leaves You Empty
Recognise the subtle signs of professional exhaustion and learn why disconnecting is your ultimate productivity hack.
Beyond the "Looks Good": Objectively Evaluating AI Outputs
How do you, as a BA, objectively know if your AI generated user stories are any good?
Our Biggest Frustration When Training You Is...
It's not that you can't excel; it's the invisible barrier holding your incredible potential back.
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The Imposter Hiding in Plain Sight: Why Even Experienced BAs Feel Like Frauds
Unmasking the common secret fear of not being good enough, and why it's a sign of deep commitment, not incompetence.
Prompt Design: Your BA Superpower (No Code Required!)
Ever get a vague, unhelpful answer from an AI? It's not the AI's fault; it's your prompt!
Why Most BA Job Descriptions Are Lying To You (And What They ReallyWant)
Decoding the unspoken expectations that truly get Business Analysts hired, promoted, and respected.
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