Talking not Ranting

Join our hosts as they talk about loss and grief around professional and personal situations. Great conversation in which Greg and Allister also share their personal experiences. A hard topic that not everyone is comfortable with. Our hosts hope that this conversation helps if you need to work through something in your life or the life of a teammate. Check out the other podcast projects TNR produc...

Greg and Allister jump into a conversation about creativity in the workplace and how important it is to create and enjoy an atmosphere where it can happen. Great back and forth as our duo go OG because of Greg's schedule and do the remote thing again. It was a way-back experience. Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.t...

Greg and Allister take on another Speed Round to deal with some important questions to themselves and probably some of our listeners. TNR took a journey that ended up being a bit of a "state of the nation" situation. Who are you talking and listening to? Where are you giving back to and joining in terms of community? A great organization you should check out. https://www.kerrstreet.com/ Check out...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about traveling for business. In this episode, Greg goes deep and serious to bring out some very important questions while Allister goes into storytelling mode. Great thoughts and exploits about travel, connection, the past, and the future. Allister's favorite Vlog travel people who love planes and traveling on them: Sam Chiu https://www.youtube.com/user/N178UA...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk about taking "the Vacation." Great back and forth about the need to take them and some steps that help people have a good one without the worry about what's going on back at the office. Useful tips and experiences are shared. TNR's other projects for your listening pleasure: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com...

Join Greg and Allister as they have a discussion about Burnout and all the things that it brings with it. This is a really good conversation with lots of personal content which hopefully our listeners find very relatable. Check out the book "Burnout" as mentioned in the podcast by Greg. https://a.co/d/h1sD2nl https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com E...

Join Greg and Allister as they sit down and speak to Steve Foran about his leadership development and his journey with "Gratitude." Steve is the founder of "Gratitude at Work" and the author of "Surviving to Thriving-The 10 Laws of Grateful Leadership." This gifted speaker brought out so much in this conversation and dropped the Gratitude Challenge. Steve's Links: Join our 1 Billion Happier People...

Greg and Allister are joined by their host/Community Manager at Staples Studio Jordan Ammendolia. Jordan and the crew talk about personal development and what co-working offers to companies and their employees as we all navigate the present and future of work. And of course, they talk about how the podcast has found a home in the Staples Studio community. Jordan Ammendolia C-289.259.5111 Jordan.am...

Join Greg and Allister as they talk with Gary O'Neill from Kerr Street mission about the people, experiences, and lessons learned in his leadership development. Throughout this talk, Gary's passion for Kerr Street and the people it serves is so loud and clear. We are calling this episode Part 1 as Gary definitely has to come back for another round with the TNR Crew. This is a great conversation th...

Join Greg and Allister as they jump back into the podcast after a summer of holidays and covid. The crew discusses the use of "But" in conversations, along with other words and actions, that can cut short good healthy discussions. This topic came out of Ep#100 and the crew couldn't wait to get into it. A great conversation that we hope everyone can benefit from. Check out the other podcast project...

In this Episode, Allister interviews Karmyn Bokma, the Lead Pastor of a large multisite church based in Oakville, Ontario called the Meeting House. Karmyn shares some of the experiences, relationships and situations that helped in her leadership development. This discussion is transferable to whatever type of organization you work for. Although we missed Greg, this is a conversation that you shoul...

Greg and Allister talk through reaching 100 episodes on the podcast. Join them for a bit of a look back as the crew discusses the journey, the purpose, the friendship and the process and creations of TNR. Great lessons around how two very different people can work together in a creative space and reach for those things they just might want to do. Thanks to all our listeners across the world. Check...

Greg and Allister get into a great discussion and appreciation around the use of various tools to understand ourselves, those around us, and how we interact. In this episode, the crew talks about their personal experiences and the tools: Kolbe, Enneagram, and EQI. No matter where you sit on these types of tools, we think we can all agree that understanding each other is key to getting stuff done....

Greg and Allister dicuss the value and need to look back at how we have come to the table for discussions and meetings. Sometimes transaction by transaction we can get insight into how we show up and perhaps what we need to declare or change. A good healthy conversation is had by the TNR crew which hopefully flows out into each of our days. SBS interview with Pam Dooley. https://open.spotify.com/e...

Greg and Allister talk about the assumptions we sometimes make, even unintentionally. Great back and forth about being thoughtful, deliberate, and making space for people. A very relatable discussion that our hosts are proud to share and hopefully cause people to pause and reflect on their own experiences. Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories: Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://cutt.ly/pQn...

Greg and Allister talk about the benefits of supporting community organizations through fundraising and raising awareness of issues and needs. Both our hosts are very much pro involvement in this area. Listen to them discuss the benefits for everyone involved. Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories: Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV Check out the other podcast projects TNR p...

Greg and Allister talk about treating people like "Adults." The team jumps into their experiences, both as maybe problem children in this area, about how important it is to check ourselves when we deal with our employees. Great discussion on why and prevention. Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories: Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV Check out the other podcast projects TNR...

Join Greg and Allister as they discuss the experience of "the Consultant" from a variety of viewpoints. Don't tell him but "Greg" is a consultant and executive coach and this conversation is in his wheelhouse and he likes, no he loves to talk about it. Great talk with the team bringing forward both good and challenging experiences in this area. Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories: Safe Bra...

Join Greg and Allister as they hit hard on going back to the Office or not. Discussing real life scenarios and attitudes as we all start to get back to some sort of normal. Greg talks about the serious discussions he is in while Allister talks about his 180 degree turn on the topic. Where are you and your organization in this discussion? What are the drawbacks to your approach? Who are you loosing...

Join Greg and Allister in the discussion about playing safe and not realizing the importance of being brave for yourself and others. In this very personal chat, Greg and Allister draw heavily on their individual experiences. This is one of those discussions where the question: "who are you having conversations with?" lands very well. Join the discussion. Why not? Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brav...

Join Greg and Allister in an awkward conversation about "awkward Conversations." The team brings their life and work experience into a great conversation about awkwardness, embarrassment, talking, and working together. Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories: Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com...

Join Greg and Allister in a session about the use of technology, gimmicks, tricks, or things in facilitating conversations (sometimes it is the use of stickies). We have all been in those sessions where the newest thing or technique is used to make the event happen. Most often things go ok....but sometimes it is a big miss...and a mess! Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories: Safe Brave Stori...

The new idea has arrived...maybe with a new Manager. Lots of hype and maybe not enough thought? Join Greg and Allister as they discuss the approach and impact of grandiose ideas, and the people that bring them. Greg confesses to being that guy once or twice and Allister gets labeled a party pooper/planner. Who are you and do you do this? Or are you the character the ignores the whole thing and wai...

There is an upheaval at work...someone is under investigation, walked out, or even arrested. Join Greg and Allister as they discuss the dynamics and heaviness of the situation from their very different yet complementary experiences. Tough yet important conversation for our workplaces. Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories: Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV Check out the oth...

Join Greg and Allister as they delve into a bunch of relatable questions about coming out of covid restrictions and how they are each going to approach the situation with some reflection on where they have each come from. This is a great time to take stock and jump into whatever is next. Join the discussion. Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories: Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://cutt.ly/p...