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Real World Business Analysis with Karaleise

by Karaleise

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Let's discuss business analysis as it happens in the real world! No fluff just facts and techniques!This podcast is for those working in the business analysis space or those wanting to start a career as a business analyst. It provides insights to help you hone your business analyst career with practical advice for the real world! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/karaleise-wahrmann/support

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Episodes

  1. How I run my Backlog Refinement Sessions

    In this episode I share everything I do to make my backlog refinement sessions successful! Useful links Backlog Refinement video: https://youtu.be/GrmF8x9nkoc Article on Backlog Refinement: https://karaleise.com/when-should-backlog-refinement-occur/ Checkout my training program:...

  2. How to Beat 200 Applicants for a BA Job!

    In this episode I'm teaching you how to beat the competition so you can get the job offer! Karaleise interviews you : https://youtu.be/i74uf29fCwI BA Interview Prep Q&A: https://tinyurl.com/5ab8cbe3 LinkedIn Skills to have on your resume: https://tinyurl.com/35p8674v Resume Do's and Don'ts:...

  3. How to Create a Business Analyst Portfolio That Gets Interviews

    In this episode we are talking about using a portfolio in the BA interview to land the job! Checkout our training program The Back Office Club: https://backofficeclub.org/membership/ Checkout my YouTube playlist on how to start a career as a Business Analyst: https://tinyurl.com/24b8xfj4 Related...

  4. How to Get Business Analyst Experience When No One Will Hire You!

    In this episode you'll learn how to get experience as a Business Analyst without having a BA job! ---//--- Here's the article that accompanies this episode: https://tinyurl.com/yc6xrsnz Checkout our training program The Back Office Club: https://backofficeclub.org/membership/ Checkout my YouTube...

  5. Top 5 Business Analyst Skills You Need to Succeed in 2026

    In this episode I'm sharing the top skills you need to succeed as a Business Analyst! Read the article here: https://karaleise.com/business-analyst-skills/ Back Office Club: https://backofficeclub.org/membership/ YouTube videos:https://tinyurl.com/24b8xfj4https://tinyurl.com/24b8xfj4 Thank you!

  6. 25 Things I'd Do If I Had to Start a Business Analyst Career in 2026 - With No Experience!

    If I lost my entire career today and had to start over as a Business Analyst with zero experience… I would not start with certifications, and I wouldn’t apply to every BA job I see. Instead, I’d follow a completely different strategy. In this episode I’m going to walk you through exactly what I...

  7. What an AI-Enabled Business Analyst Actually Does (Agentic AI vs Generative AI and How They've Changed Your Job)

    Today's episode we explain exactly how you'll work as a Business Analyst with AI. What does your day to day look like now? I also explain agentic AI and generative Ai and how they influence your role! Get free BA assessment here: https://karaleise.com/is-business-analysis-actually-right-for-you/...

  8. Why the Business Analyst Job Market Is Tougher in 2026: A Real World Reality Check

    Business analysts are applying for hundreds of jobs and hearing nothing back. So what changed in 2026? In this episode, Karaleise breaks down what’s really happening in the BA job market and ways you can navigate to get the job! Check out the following links: List of BA terms to use in your...

  9. AI Layoffs and How Tech CEOs really feel about you!

    I'm back! I took a break from podcasting and now I am back! In this episode we will talk about what I have been doing while I was out which include launching the Back Office Club. I also talk about the tech CEOs and how they feel about humans and their incessant push towards AI. I gove strong...

  10. Will AI Steal Your Business Analyst Job?

    We are discussing Business Analysis in the age of AI and how to prepare for the AI as a Business Analyst. Check out the article here: www.karaleise.com See what we are working on in our business analyst membership program here: www.backofficeclub.org Watch my Business Analyst/Scrum l training...

  11. Going back to the office and how a friend tried to use me!!!

    In this podcast we talk about my thoughts for going back to the office and the story of how a friend turned into a user! Join my membership program: ⁠https://backofficeclub.org/pricing/⁠ Get free BA resources: ⁠https://karaleise.com/⁠ Watch my Business Analyst/Scrum l training videos on Youtube:...

  12. The biggest problem with product roadmaps!

    Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 15 years expertise working on software projects for financial institutions. In this episode, I talk about what I see as the BIGGEST problem with product roadmaps- so if you are a: Product manager Product owner Business analyst Project manager Developer Software...

  13. Business is Business: The unexpected story of a professional with 15 years of experience

    In this podcast we talk about how I came to understand that business is business! Join my membership program: https://backofficeclub.org/pricing/ Get free BA resources: https://karaleise.com/ Watch my Business Analyst/Scrum l training videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@karaleise/videos

  14. CEO vs Employees: the sneaky tactics CEOs use to rob you of your bonus!

    In this episode we are talking about the CEO games theyplay to rob you of your bonus! Checkout my membership program with practical online courses, professional networking and much more at The Back Office Club! www.backofficeclub.org (2) Find free resources and downloadable templates at:...

  15. My most embarrassing professional moments!

    Today I'm sharing cringe worthy moments I've had at work! Join our membership program for Business Analysts here: https://backofficeclub.org/ Get free Business Analyst resources here: https://karaleise.com/ Watch free Business Analyst training videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@karaleise/videos

  16. The truth about working on weekends

    Listen to my rant on Christmas decorating and the my thoughts on working weekends! Signup to the Back Office Club here: https://backofficeclub.org/ Get free BA resources here: https://karaleise.com/ Watch free training videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@karaleise/videos

  17. All about production releases

    In this episode, we talk about software production releases and the challenges that are faced by business analysts on real projects. Read the article on fix versions Watch the video on fix versions

  18. My True Crime Rant + Ways of Working for QA and Testing

    Drive with me and listen to my thoughts on how to improve the ways of working for testing on software development projects! Join my BA membership program called The Back Office Club here:https: https://backofficeclub.org/ Find cool BA resources at:https://karaleise.com/https://karaleise.com/

  19. The dark side of being a Business Analyst!

    This episode I am talking about my major pet peeves with the Business Analyst role and giving you things to look out for that nobody tells you! Checkout my latest live training events here: https://karaleise.com/category/insightful/ See my latest free training video here:...

  20. What is holding you back? Switching careers from Tech Support to Business Analyst

    In this episode we talk about resistance to changing careers and I answer a subscriber question about how to switch from Tech Support to Business Analyst. Get the Google Project Management Professional Certificate free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://imp.i384100.net/xknB3A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  21. Which Career to Choose? - Project Manager, Product Manager, Business Analyst or Data Analyst

    Confused about your career? Let me explain to you the different roles of project manager, product manager, business analyst and data analyst so that you can choose the career path right for you! Get the Google Project Management Professional Certificate free trial here:...

  22. How to run your User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions

    In t6his episode we are discussing how to run UAT sessions as a Business Analyst. Learn about everything you need to do and not do when running your UAT! Get the Google Project Management Professional Certificate free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://imp.i384100.net/xknB3A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hi I'm...

  23. How to test software projects

    In this episode we are talking about software testing and the different types of testing we do on software projects. I will also tell you which is the only testing you need to own as a Business Analyst! -- Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a business analyst and I…

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  24. The big mistake I made as a Business Analyst!

    In this episode I give you the details of a huge mistake I made on a project as the business analyst. Learn how I missed a significant requirement that almost cost the project to fail and how I was able to recover from this. Listen to this podcast to learn of what to avoid in your role as a...

  25. The 2 things you need to land your next Business Analyst job!

    In this episode we talk about BA interviews and what you need to land the job! Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a business analyst and I help people to start and grow their business analyst careers. Schedule an appointment with me here:...

  26. Should you go to college to become a Business Analyst?

    In this episode you get to hear a bit more about my childhood and how I answered the question of whether to go to college or not! Checkout more on my website: www.karaleise.com Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a business analyst and I help people to start and grow...

  27. A weird interaction

    In this episode we discuss an interaction with a concious black professional - it got weird! Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a business analyst and I help people to start and grow their business analyst careers. Schedule an appointment with me here:...

  28. The car dealership and feeling lost after doing Business Analyst courses!

    In this episode you ride with me to the car delearship and we talk about why you still don't feel prepared when you complete your BA courses! Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a business analyst and I help people to start and grow their business analyst careers....

  29. Be the best at your Business Analyst job!

    In this episode we are talking about being the best at your job and working with other highly professionalspeople! Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a business analyst and I help people to start and grow their business analyst careers. Schedule an appointment with me...

  30. How to know if you are doing a good job as a Business Analyst

    In this episode we are talking about what signs to look for to know if you are doing a good job! --//-- Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a business analyst and I help people to start and grow their business analyst careers. Schedule an appointment with me here:...

  31. The Sound of Freedom and Building a Business Analyst Community

    In this episode we are talking about the movie - the sound of freedom and building a community of Business Analysts to solve some real career problems! --//-- Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a business analyst and I help people to start and grow their business...

  32. Beware of these games being played on your project! Business Analyst tips!

    In this episode we are talking abouthow to identify the politics and games on projects! --//-- Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a business analyst and I help people to start and grow their business analyst careers. Schedule an appointment with me here:...

  33. Working with large teams as a Business Analyst - A Case Study

    Get the Google Project Management Professional Certificate free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://imp.i384100.net/xknB3A⁠⁠⁠ --//-- In this episode we are talking about large teams and how to provide high value as a Busuiness Analyst on a large team with a complex project! --//-- Hi I'm Karaleise and I have...

  34. How to deal with difficult stakeholders!

    Get the Google Project Management Professional Certificate free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠https://imp.i384100.net/xknB3A⁠⁠ --//-- In this episode we are talking about difficult stakeholders and how some projects go awry because the takeholders are the main pain points! --//-- Hi I'm Karaleise and I have…

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  35. How to avoid being replaced by AI as a Business Analyst!

    Get the Google Project Management Professional Certificate free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://imp.i384100.net/xknB3A⁠⁠⁠ --//-- In this episode we are talking about being generalist BA versus a specialist BA and how one of these can future proof your career for the AI workforce! Watch this on Youtube...

  36. Solution to a Real World Business Analyst Case Study

    Get the Google Project Management Professional Certificate free trial here: ⁠⁠⁠https://imp.i384100.net/xknB3A⁠⁠ --//-- In this episode we are talking about a real world case study that you have to apply your business analysis skills to solve! --//-- Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years...

  37. I was sleepless in Seattle!

    Get the Google Project Management Professional Certificate free trial here: ⁠⁠https://imp.i384100.net/xknB3A⁠ --//-- In this episode we are talking about running a workshop in person and my experience doing this in Seattle! --//-- Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a...

  38. What methodology are you really working in? Business Analyst tips

    Get the Google Project Management Professional Certificate free trial here: ⁠https://imp.i384100.net/xknB3A --//-- In this episode we are determining if your company is really using an agile methodology or not!--//-- Hi I'm Karaleise and I have over 13 years experience working as a business…

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  39. How to hand off requirements when you leave a project - Business Analyst tips!

    Get the Google Project Management Professional Certificate free trial here: https://imp.i384100.net/xknB3A We are talking about handing off requirements to another team member when you leave a project or even leave the company in this podcast episode! Check out the lates resources for business...

  40. How to write user stories for APIs and other technical documentations

    In this episode we are discussing writing technical documentation for APIs as a Business Analyst. What do you do and where do you start when you are not technical and have no idea what the tech team is talking about? In this podcast we spill the tea on what you need to nail technical…

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  41. What to do when you hate your job! - Business Analyst tips

    In this episode we are discussing a number of things but focussing on what to do when you hate your job! Watch more on my Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@karaleise Get free BA resources here: www.karaleise.com Donate here: ⁠⁠https://karaleise.com/donate/⁠⁠ ---//--- Hi I'm Karaleise...

  42. Product roadmaps and how to push back on them!

    In this episode we are discussing roadmaps and how they can go terribly wrong! Watch the Youtube video on roadmaps here: https://youtu.be/n9VjTRHL_LE Checkout the roadmap templates on my website here: https://karaleise.com/business-analyst-templates/ Watch more on my Youtube Channel here:...

  43. The layoffs are here!

    In this episode we explore what to do to prepare for layoffs! Episode sponsor: Alpilean Weight Loss Support Dietary Supplement: https://tinyurl.com/57768suh Watch more on my Youtube Channel here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@karaleise⁠⁠ Get free BA resources here: ⁠⁠www.karaleise.com⁠⁠ Donate here:...

  44. When NOT to use MVP - It's not minimal, its not viable and its not a product!!

    In this podcast episode we are talking about when not to prioritize with MVP. The industries where MVP does not work! Learn more on my Youtube channel: https://tinyurl.com/34ru6h6m Checkout free resources on my website: https://karaleise.com/ Support the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/2b9pcpzj...

  45. How much are you worth? Answers to: "How much do you want to get paid?" interview question

    In this episode we answer the question: How much do you expect to get paid! Watch my video related to this on youtube: https://youtu.be/Lm3-Bmax864 Episode sponsor: Alpilean Weight Loss Support Dietary Supplement: https://tinyurl.com/57768suh Watch more on my Youtube Channel here:...

  46. Black Panther 2 and the confidence to start your BA career!

    In this episode we are talking about how you can get the confidence to start your Business Analyst career with a twist from the Black Panther 2 movie! Get more resources on my website at: www.karaleise.com Learn Business Analysis on my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/karaleise Sponsorship Links...

  47. Make a decision: Should you become a BA, QA, Scrum Master or Product Manager?

    In this episode we help you make a decision on your career so you can stop procrastinating and get started! Support the podcast with a donation here: https://anchor.fm/karaleise/support List to my live discussion on why the future has no software project managers here…

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  48. Misconceptions immigrants have about starting their BA career in a foreign country

    In this episode we debunk all the misconceptions you are being told about how to get a job as a Business Analyst while being an immigrant. We are clearing it up today so listen tot this! Get more resources on my website at: www.karaleise.com Learn Business Analysis on my YouTube:...

  49. Messed up managers! Do you have one?

    In today's Business Analyst Training we are talking about how to deal with messed up managers and terrible bosses! -------///----- Watch more on my Youtube Channel here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@karaleise⁠⁠⁠ Get free BA resources here: ⁠⁠⁠www.karaleise.com⁠⁠⁠ Donate here:...

  50. How to do a Business Analyst Interview Presentation - Part 2

    Watch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/809nvcmILRE Welcome to the second part in our 2 part series on Business Analyst Interview Presentations. Today are talking about the final stage of your interview process where they ask you to do a presentation and how to prepare for that....

About this show

Let's discuss business analysis as it happens in the real world! No fluff just facts and techniques!This podcast is for those working in the business analysis space or those wanting to start a career as a business analyst. It provides insights to help you hone your business analyst career with practical advice for the real world! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/karaleise-wahrmann/support

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Real World Business Analysis with Karaleise have?

Real World Business Analysis with Karaleise has 50 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 28, 2022.

What is Real World Business Analysis with Karaleise about?

Let's discuss business analysis as it happens in the real world! No fluff just facts and techniques!This podcast is for those working in the business analysis space or those wanting to start a career as a business analyst. It provides insights to help you hone your business analyst career with...

How often does Real World Business Analysis with Karaleise release new episodes?

Real World Business Analysis with Karaleise publishes weekly, based on its 50 episodes since May 2021.

Who hosts Real World Business Analysis with Karaleise?

Real World Business Analysis with Karaleise is created and hosted by Karaleise.
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