The Power of Finding Your People
From Business Analysis Live! by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
April 28, 2026 · 34 min · Season 5 · Episode 8
About this episode
This episode explores the importance of community and connection among business analysis professionals, featuring insights from guests Pam Paterson and Lia Spoltore.
What happens when business analysis professionals stop going it alone and start finding their people?This episode of Business Analysis Live comes to you “live” from Toronto at the Building Business Capability (BBC) Conference—and it’s all about connection. I share scenes from the conference, introduce two incredible guests, and explore what it really means for business analysis professionals to find community, visibility, and confidence in a world that’s increasingly virtual.We talk about why conferences matter beyond the sessions, how visibility shows up differently in remote work, and why volunteering, networking, and authenticity play such a critical role in career growth. Through thoughtful conversations with Pam Paterson and my IIBA colleague Lia Spoltore, we dig into the human side of business analysis—values, trust, relationships, and learning together across generations.If you’ve ever wondered how to build confidence, grow your network without feeling transactional, or reconnect with the people part of this profession, this episode is for you.🎧 Episode Highlights• Finding your people in the business analysis community• Visibility vs. being “busy” at work• Networking…
People in this episode
Host: Susan
Guests: Pam Paterson, Lia Spoltore
Topics covered
- business analysis community
- networking
- visibility in remote work
- volunteering
- human skills
- professional relationships
- conferences
Keywords
- business analysis
- networking
- visibility
- volunteering
- confidence
- professional relationships
- conferences
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: International Institute of Business Analysis
Places: Toronto
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