Supporting the Next Generation of BAs with the 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.

They discuss:

• Why YBA was created and the gap it set out to fill

• How safe spaces help early‑career BAs ask the questions they’re afraid to ask at work

• The impact of volunteering on confidence, networking and public speaking

• How YBA has grown into a 2,500+ strong community across online and in‑person events

• Why experienced practitioners still have an important role to play

From first‑job nerves to conference speaking, this is an honest conversation about growth, connection, and building a career in Business Analysis - without doing it alone.

FURTHER RESOURCES

YBA

• YBA Website

• YBA LinkedIn

BA Brews

• BA Brew 9: Young BA Special

• BA Brew 77: How to start your BA Career

• BA Brew 88: BA Apprentice of the Year

Articles

• The Young Business Analysts: How It All Began

• Where are They Now? Business Analyst Apprentices