In this episode, I speak with Stu Mullinger, a seasoned business analyst, about the significance of tech conferences and public speaking in professional development. We discuss Stu's journey with the BA community, the benefits of being an active member, and his upcoming talk at the IRM European Business Analysis Conference.

Stu shares valuable advice for aspiring speakers and emphasizes the importance of building a strong BA community. This insightful discussion highlights both professional and personal advantages of engaging with industry peers and contributing to the community.

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00:00 Benefits of Public Speaking

01:12 Interview with Stu Mullinger

03:22 Stu's Journey in the BA Community

07:17 The Importance of Community Involvement

10:16 Advice for Aspiring Speakers

23:30 The Value of Blogging

28:51 Final Thoughts

Stu Mullinger

Stu Mullinger is a consultant business analyst, and is the founder of Better Business Analysis. He’s worked in business analysis for 20 years, mostly within the Legal sector. Stu lives in Bristol, UK with his husband and two cats.

Stu volunteers with IIBA’s UK Chapter, and was Communities Director for the Midlands, Wales, and the Southwest. He’s hosted many events in the BA community, and regularly speaks and blogs on business analysis topics.

In his spare time, Stu makes retro computer games and plays the piano.

Here’s the link to my blog: https://betterba.co.uk/stuart-mullinger-blog/

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