Fresh Dialogues

Alison van Diggelen
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Alison van Diggelen in conversation with leaders in business, technology and the arts

  1. 03/04/2022

    “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 Dialogues, we get an intimate look at the war, from a Ukrainian in Silicon Valley who has team members on the front lines. Highlights of our interview were picked up by the BBC World […]

    21 min

  2. 11/16/2021

    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 deal isn’t perfect, I have three reasons for hope. This week on Fresh Dialogues, I’m sharing those reasons and a recent conversation I had with Vivienne Nunis on the BBC […]

    7 min

  3. 08/06/2021

    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 talked to about this story has been fascinated, full of questions. That got me more and more excited about sharing it. Sometimes I just pinch myself that I became an accidental journalist. This week more than ever.  Interviewing […]

  4. 04/28/2021

    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 the person in question is so humble that he insists his impact is “a mystery.” Adam Grant is a Wharton School Professor and influential author. Lately he’s become a “superstar management thinker” according […]

  5. 02/11/2021

    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, dramatic performances by J.Lo and Lady Gaga, and even the joyful swearing-in of our first female VP, Kamala Harris, you might’ve been dubious. But the effervescent Amanda Gorman outshone all the […]

    12 min

  6. 01/12/2021

    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 hope and optimism for the future from an unlikely source. More on that below. First, I’d like to share two insights that resonated with me as I sought to […]

    16 min

  7. 10/16/2020

    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 the nation. Certainly the stakes could not be higher. This election will determine the future of the United States and in some respects, the world. As a journalist, I strive to […]

    7 min

  8. 08/26/2020

    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 heard my report on the BBC World Service last week, I was moved to tears. A lot has happened since I filed it in early August… Animals help us reconnect to a wise and ancient […]

    10 min
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Alison van Diggelen in conversation with leaders in business, technology and the arts

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  • Creator
    Alison van Diggelen
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2022
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Fresh Dialogues