How to Make an IMPACT as a Business Analyst | Episode 1 - Video

If you want to make an impact as a business analyst or in any role, this podcast is for you. Business analysts can offer more than just conducting an impact analysis to create change. In this episode, I chat with guest Sheri Zevenbergen to explore how mindset influences success and how you can stand out in your business analyst role.

We break down the DASH Mindset (Disrupt the status quo, Align, See through the noise, and Honor who you are) and discuss practical steps you can take to become a more impactful business analyst. Whether you're new to the field or a mid-level BA looking to grow, this episode will help you develop the confidence, clarity, and strategy needed to make a difference.
Sheri is a speaker, coach, and consultant who helps high-achieving corporate professionals break free from busyness, burnout, and constant pressure.

She specializes in helping clients escape repetitive routines and replace them with intentional, aligned choices that honor what truly matters. Learn more about Sheri and the DASH mindset at: https://www.thedashmindset.com and @TheDASHMindset


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What you’ll learn in this episode:

0:53 What is the Dash Mindset
2:23 Significance of Mindset in making an impact in your career
4:10 Breaking down the DASH mindset
7:22 Disrupting the status quo as a Business Analyst
10:04 Being a Change Agent as a Business Analyst
15:31 Understanding challenging stakeholders
19:13 Seeing through the noise in complex environments
22:06 Visualizing for successful stakeholder events
25:14 Authenticity and stakeholder relationships
27:25 Considering your values in a corporate setting to make an impact
31:14 The power of self-awareness when shifting your career focus
33:07 Are business analysts Note-Takers?
36:13 Honoring who you are in a professional setting
44:46 Making an impact as a Business Analyst
45:24 Measuring the right things
52:02 Standing out in your organization
53:55 Growing into your role
55:25 Small step to take action to shift your mindset
59:45 Holding on to negativity
1:01:28 How to connect with Sheri
1:03:45 Describing an Impactful business analyst
1:05:38 BA Success Myth


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