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Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship

Alberto Lidji
Philanthropy
Education
Climate Change
Social Impact
Sustainable Development Goals
Transcendental Meditation
Sustainability
India
Social Entrepreneurship
Community Engagement
Early Childhood Development
Poverty
Nonprofit Funding
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Impact Investing
Early Childhood Education
Homelessness
Educate Girls
Sub-Saharan Africa

Listen to 350+ interviews on philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Guests include Paul Polman, David Lynch, Siya Kolisi, Cherie Blair, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bob Moritz, David Miliband and Julia Gillard. Hosted by Alberto Lidji, Visiting Professor at Strathclyde Business School and ex-Global CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Visit Lidji.org for more information.

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Sustainability has shifted from corporate aspiration to financial reality, but how do companies actually measure its impact on value creation?

In this episode, Alberto Lidji speaks with Michel Driessen about the evolving relationship between sustain... more

In this episode of the Do One Better Podcast, Alberto Lidji speaks with Professor Jennifer Davidson, Executive Director of the Institute for Inspiring Children’s Futures at the University of Strathclyde. The conversation examines how global coalition... more

In this episode of the Do One Better Podcast, Alberto Lidji speaks with Emily Teitsworth, Executive Director of the Honnold Foundation, about a powerful and often overlooked approach to climate philanthropy.

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In this episode of the Do One Better Podcast, host Alberto Lidji speaks with Irene Pritzker, Chair and Co-Founder of the IDP Foundation and author of The School in the Market. The conversation explores how innovative financing models can expand acces... more

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Michel Driessen
Author of Green Gold, Professor of the Practice of Finance, Director of the M&A Research Center at Bayes Business School
Bayes Business School
Episode: Green Gold: How Sustainability Creates Deal Value
Jennifer Davidson
Executive Director of the Institute for Inspiring Children's Futures, University of Strathclyde
Institute for Inspiring Children's Futures, University of Strathclyde
Episode: Child-Centered Justice: Rethinking Systems for Children’s Rights
Emily Teitsworth
Executive Director of The Honnold Foundation
The Honnold Foundation
Episode: Honnold Foundation's Executive Director, Emily Teitsworth, on Turning Small Grants into Scalable Climate Solutions
Irene Pritzker
Chair and Co-Founder of IDP Foundation
IDP Foundation
Episode: Irene Pritzker, Chair and Co-Founder of the IDP Foundation on Financing Low-Cost Schools and Unlocking Education Access in Africa
Darian Stibbe
Executive Director of The Partnering Initiative
The Partnering Initiative
Episode: Partnerships That Work: Darian Stibbe on Trust, Incentives and Cross-Sector Collaboration
Madge Thomas
President of the American Express Foundation; Head of Corporate Sustainability at American Express
American Express
Episode: Developing Resilient Nonprofit Leaders: Madge Thomas, President of the American Express Foundation
Hilary Evans-Newton
Chief Executive of Alzheimer's Research UK
Alzheimer's Research UK
Episode: Dementia decoded: breakthroughs, risk reduction and the road to a cure. A conversation with Hilary Evans-Newton CBE, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK
Joe Ross
President of Reach University, advocate for work-based/apprenticeship degrees
Reach University
Episode: Turning Jobs into Degrees: How Work Based Learning Is Transforming Higher Education is the U.S.
Chris Lockyear
Secretary General of Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Episode: Secretary General, Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Chris Lockyear: The Reality of Delivering Medical Care in the World’s Most Dangerous Places

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Alberto Lidji
Host of Do One Better

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Dynamic, Engaging, Uplifting

    Alberto is an excellent host with some truly outstanding guests at the cutting edge of research, entrepreneurship and social development. The conversations transform complex policy and research ideas into accessible and digestible takeaways. Perfect to take on a run or for the commute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FMaunder
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Must Listen For Those Who Want to Inspire & Impact

    Refreshingly impactful and inspiring in equal measure. Alberto has powerful conversations with true thought leaders which are skilfully broken down into actionable insights. A must listen for those who want to be ahead of the thought leadership curve and make a difference.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NED25AJZ
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Incredible depth and range

    Fantastic to see how Alberto has led conversations on the most impactful parts of society across the world. Bringing out causes, solutions and insights from organizations driving change.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T. Varma
    Denmark2 years ago
  • Highlight of my week!

    What an inspiring, uplifting and educational Podcast! For those who are interested in philanthropic subjects from diverse business segments, this is the podcast for you.

    I look forward to my weekly dose. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeanette.B.B.
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast.

    Really good podcast, impressive selection of guests. Super useful for those looking to get into the sustainability or international development space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Louissch
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The quality of guests, often renowned figures in philanthropy and social innovation, is repeatedly highlighted as a key strength.

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Child-Centered Justice: Rethinking Systems for Children’s Rights
Q: How are governments and coalitions like the Justice Action Coalition contributing to these reforms, and what are the practical steps for scaling these ideas?
Governments and coalitions are identifying children's justice needs, creating integrated service pathways, and driving reforms that prioritize people-centered justice; scaling involves building donor support, gathering replicable evidence, and connecting local NGO expertise with national policy.
Child-Centered Justice: Rethinking Systems for Children’s Rights
Q: What is child-centered justice, and why is it important to rethink traditional systems from a rights-based, people-centered perspective?
Child-centered justice is an approach that treats children as rights-holders with agency, and it focuses on outcomes that reflect children's dignity, safety, and ability to participate in decisions affecting their lives, going beyond courts to reform all related services and supports.
Honnold Foundation's Executive Director, Emily Teitsworth, on Turning Small Grants into Scalable Climate Solutions
Q: What one takeaway would you want the audience to remember from today's episode?
The biggest takeaway is that putting power in the hands of people is the most potent climate and development intervention, as it enables broad, lasting impacts and movement-building that often follow from basic energy access.
Honnold Foundation's Executive Director, Emily Teitsworth, on Turning Small Grants into Scalable Climate Solutions
Q: What's your website address and where can people find information about your call for proposals?
The foundation's site is honnoldfoundation.org, where information about the latest annual impact report and grantee stories can be found; the call for proposals details are also described there.
Developing Resilient Nonprofit Leaders: Madge Thomas, President of the American Express Foundation
Q: What are the key outcomes the Leadership Academy aims to deliver beyond training?
Resilience to avoid burnout, enhanced storytelling for both organizational impact and individual leadership, stronger fundraising alignment, and a powerful alumni network that fuels collaboration and new initiatives.

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