New Zealand might be forgotten from world maps so often that it’s become a meme, but that didn’t stop today’s guest from taking his career truly global. Chris Somervell’s has worked in eight countries while away from home, predominantly managing collections operations.And that’s what we discuss: lessons learned as technology developed and cultures changed alongside him, and a fundamental reimagining of what it could mean to work in collections.You can find Chris on his LinkedIn page (or out sailing)You can learn more about myself, Brendan le Grange, on my LinkedIn page (and while you're there, send me a connection request)If you have any feedback, questions, or if you would like to participate in the show, please feel free to reach out to me at brendan@howtolendmoneytostrangers.showA full written transcript with timestamps can be found on HowtoLendMoneytoStrangers.ShowYou can also find my pulpy action-adventure novels in all their formats on Amazon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.