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

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 If you are interested in our Business Analysis Hands-On Practicum program, you can check out the details here: https://thebadoc.com/ba-hands-on-practicum SUBSCRIBE for more high-value business analysis content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0MgfX0-FkINpUaKFUbGRnw?sub_confirmation=1 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 #businessanalyst #businessanalysis #impactanalysis #businessanalysismindset #carergrowth #stakeholderengagement #professionaldevelopment