“I’m so proud of my people!” Ukrainian Tech Leader, a BBC dialogue
I can only imagine you share my disgust and horror at what’s going on in Ukraine. It’s heart breaking. This week on Fresh Dialog...
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Alison van Diggelen in conversation with leaders in business, technology and the arts
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20 of 100 episodesJust Start! Julian Guthrie shares her Action Mindset Tips
Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Julian Guthrie about her action packed career as a journalist, best selling author and fou...
Climate Action Mindset in Glasgow: A BBC Dialogue
It was hard to focus on anything else these last two weeks as the Climate Conference took place in my home city of Glasgow. Although the...
Finding Your Purpose, the Hard Way: A BBC Report
This is a timely story about addiction, suffering, and how one tenacious woman found her purpose in life. Everyone I’ve talk...
Value Curiosity over Conviction says “Superstar Thinker” Adam Grant: A BBC Dialogue
Hyperbole is overused these days, but when the Financial Times calls someone a superstar, I’m apt to repeat the title, especially if t...
How do we Close The Divide, Be the Light? A BBC Report
If someone had told you on January 19th that a skinny young woman from L.A. would upstage the inauguration of our new President Joe Biden, d...
The Secret to Staying Positive in Dark Times: A BBC Report
I hope you and yours are staying well despite the violent insurrection in Washington DC on January 6th. This week, I want to bring you some...
Assume Good Intent: A BBC Dialogue
I hope you and yours are staying well and relatively cheerful through this holiday season. Our family experienced a seismic shock last week...
In Tough Times, Mind your Own Light: A BBC Report
How are you? I hope you’re managing to keep your head above water these last tumultuous hours and days. This week on Fresh Dialogues, I have...
You are powerful and your voice matters: A BBC Dialogue
With less than three weeks until the election, it’s a nerve wracking time here in the United States. Some call it a battle for the soul of t...
How Animals Can Help You Handle Stress, Anxiety: A BBC Report
I’m excited to share my latest BBC report with you and introduce a remarkable woman who changed the way I see the world. When I he...
Red Scare and Trump, the Masked and Unconscionable
Why is Trump accusing China of hacking biotech companies, and threatening to ban TikTok? Smart policy or Red Scare tactics  to dis...
How to Save America? A BBC Dialogue about Race, Police & The Truth
Last week, as demonstrations and outrage continued across America, I received an invitation that made me very nervous: I was invited to join...
How to face death? A Personal BBC Report about Death
By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues “Everyone deserves dignity at the end of life,” Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, bereaveme...
Will the Pandemic Stimulate a Green Recovery? A BBC Dialogue
___ By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues “Mother Nature is a very powerful educator” and her power has never bee...
How to Help in a Time of Crisis? An Inspiring BBC Report
___ If you’re stuck at home and thinking: what can I do to help my community? I hope today’s podcast will inspire you. Last week,...
Greta Thunberg, Elon Musk, Climate Action. A BBC Dialogue
___ This week, Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager, stole the show at the United Nations General Assembly. Thanks to her, climate change is...
Secrets of Venture Capital: An Insider’s View of Bias, Ethics, Rule Breaking
Have you ever wondered how venture capitalists in Silicon Valley decide what startups to fund and what ones to skip? I had the opportunity t...
College cheaters – who suffers most? A BBC Report
Perhaps you weren’t shocked by the college applications scandal that recently broke in the United States? I must confess, I was deeply upset...
Homeless & Addicted in Silicon Valley: One Woman’s Solution
Over 100 Americans die every day from opioid overdose, that’s about 40,000 a year. What can be done to reverse the recent spike in fat...