Episodes

  • Ep#239 Keeping Good People
    Feb 19 2026

    In this episode Greg and Allister dig into the topic of "Keeping Good People." This idea keeps coming up in various episodes so it is time to talk about it dead on.

    Have you been in a good healthy environment where you feel seen, heard and part of something good?


    Have you felt like being on the outs and can't wait to make an exit?


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

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


    talkingnotranting@gmail.com

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    39 mins
  • Ep#238 Imposter Syndrome
    Feb 10 2026

    In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about the subject of feeling like an imposter. Great discussion from our hosts about their thoughts and experiences.

    Have you had Imposter Syndrome?

    How did you work through it?

    What can you tell others about the experience?

    Who are you talking to?

    Safe Brave Stories:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=0ff6934e9c4d41c3


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

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

    talkingnotranting@gmail.com




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    35 mins
  • Ep# 237 Insecure
    Jan 28 2026

    What is it like when you work for, with, or you yourself are insecure? How do you deal with it? How can you deal with these situations and what is the fallout if you don't?

    Who are you talking to?


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

    allister.field@gmail.com

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

    greg@kgregsmith.com

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    39 mins
  • Ep#236 Courses
    Jan 18 2026

    In this episode, Greg and Allister talk about training, how that gets delivered, and what are their preferences. How does your organization look after your training and learning needs? How do you learn best and what do you need to keep your certifications?


    Who are you talking to?


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

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

    talkingnotranting@gmail.com


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    36 mins
  • Ep#235 Resolution
    Jan 7 2026

    In this episode Greg and Allister talk about making resolutions or perhaps not. Do you make resolutions and how has that gone? Do you take stock of what you have going on?


    Who are you talking to?

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    33 mins
  • Ep# 234 Speedround 2025
    Dec 12 2025

    Greg and Allister address a series of questions and experiences in a not-so-speedy manner. Great discussion about going back to the office, the holiday season and podcasting.


    Where are you working these days?

    What podcasts are you listening to?

    Who are you talking to?

    Safe Brave Stories Podcast:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=4218468a3edc4ec0


    Abby Orchard Street Audio Drama:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4MkWcHemN1USJ5SRsBPCf2?si=fe55593095ef4d58


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

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

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    33 mins
  • Ep#233 Discussion with Vaseem Baig
    Nov 27 2025

    Greg and Allister are joined by Vaseem Baig ( "Vaseem the AI Guy") and end up having such a great conversation about leadership, people that have impacted our lives and just so much good stuff.


    This is a great conversation that we all need from time to time. Who are you talking to?


    Vaseem Baig contact info:


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


    https://www.vaseemtheaiguy.com/


    https://www.instagram.com/vaseem.the.ai.guy/


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

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



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    57 mins
  • Ep#232 Vulnerable
    Nov 11 2025

    Greg and Allister talk about the importance of Vulnerability as a leader or manager. Great discussion about their thoughts, experiences, and questions about this topic.


    Who are you talking to?


    Here is the link to the new rebooted Safe Brave Stories podcast:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4psUFKTPSRJ9MphDpxvttQ?si=f74d2f9efa784b5d


    talkingnotranting@gmail.com

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

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


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    33 mins