Episodes

  • Ep#247 Partnerships
    May 13 2026

    In this episode, Greg and Allister dive into the dynamics and impactful idea of partnerships. It is about getting along, but it is also about getting it right. Have you been part of a good partnership? If you haven't, why didn't it work? This was another conversation that brought out our host's differences in training, work and education.


    Who are you talking to?



    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/


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    32 mins
  • Ep#246 Socializing
    May 7 2026

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about how socialization fits into the workplace in the past and in the present. How has Covid changed our habits and what is in store for the future.

    Who are you talking to?


    Safe Brave Stories podcast with Greg and Anna Petosa:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=c2dbcaabed704a61

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

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    30 mins
  • Ep#245 Chaos in the World
    Apr 29 2026

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about how they are taking on what is going on around us all right now. The craziness and anxiousness caused by international crises. What are you doing to manage what is going on? How are the people and organizations around you coping?


    Who are you talking to?


    Safe Brave Stores Podcast:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=a10b2873d61344f1


    Abbey Orchard Street Audio Drama:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4MkWcHemN1USJ5SRsBPCf2?si=29a0121a024d4bd5


    Allister Field: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/


    Greg Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

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    35 mins
  • Ep# 244 Disappointment
    Apr 15 2026

    Join Greg and Allister as they discuss being disappointed and dealing with someone who has been disappointed. Have you been in situations where you have been let down? How did you feel and how did you deal with it? How did you assist someone else who was disappointed? Have you seen someone not handle the situation and cause more havoc?


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    Check out Greg's Newest series with his production partner Anna Petosa.

    Safe Brave Stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=d3dbf33055b04765


    Check out Allister's production about all things Fraud.

    Fraud and Company: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JkCGP6ofRpMLOvi1YDugL?si=f63d60c5fc854a00

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    34 mins
  • Ep#243 Working with International Peers
    Apr 8 2026

    In this episode Greg and Allister have a conversation about working with foreign stakeholders and colleagues. Does your organization have pre-negotiated agreements to work with others? Do you utilize relationships and language skills to work better with foreign colleagues? What could you do better?


    Who are you talking to?

    talkingnotranting@gmail.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/



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    37 mins
  • Ep#242 Working from Home
    Mar 26 2026

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about specifically working from home with all that brings with all its' ups and downs.

    Do you work from your home?

    How does that work?

    Do you have everything you need to make it work?

    How is your internet(big peeve with our hosts)

    How do you get the interaction you might need?

    Do you have a special space to work from home?


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    greg@kgregsmith.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

    allister.field@gmail.com


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    32 mins
  • Ep#241 Control
    Mar 6 2026

    In this episode, Greg and Allister discuss what we can control and what to do with those things we can't. Have you been in a situation where there is a lot you can't control, and maybe it is uncomfortable? What did you do in that situation? Great conversation on this topic.

    Who are you talking to?


    talkingnotranting@gmail.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/



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    42 mins
  • Ep#240 Working Creative
    Feb 26 2026

    In this episode, Greg and Allister jump right into a discussion about working as or with Creatives. Do you have a creative or partly creative role? How do you approach such situations? How does it fit with your personality?


    Who are you talking to?


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/


    talkingnotranting@gmail.com



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    44 mins