In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Dr. Victoria Mattingly, CEO of Mattingly Solutions and author of Inclusalytics, for a powerful conversation on allyship, inclusive leadership, and redefining DEI. Dr. V shares her unique two-book approach to allyship, why empathy and active listening are game changers, and how her lived experience with alopecia has reshaped her view on visible differences. Together, they explore what true partnership in allyship means and why organizations must go beyond intentions to measurable impact. This episode challenges listeners to lead with action, not labels.
Key Takeaways:
Inclusive Behaviors Matter – Inclusion is about behaviors that make people feel valued, respected, seen, and heard.
Allyship Requires Partnership – True allyship is a shared relationship between the ally and the partner, never a solo act.
Action Over Identity – Being an ally is not a title, but a series of consistent, intentional actions.
Measuring Allyship – Organizations must measure inclusion by how others feel treated—not self-assessments.
Visible Differences Count – Diversity includes more than race and gender; visible and invisible differences must be honored.
Dr. V’s definition of inclusion:
Inclusion is the behaviors that result in others feeling valued, respected, seen, and heard. So inclusion is what we do, and then belonging is the outcome.
Dr. V’s Bio:
Dr. Victoria Mattingly, widely known as Dr. V, is an audacious force in the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As the CEO of Mattingly Solutions, a pioneering woman-owned DEI consulting firm, she combines data and behavioral science to redefine how organizations create inclusive, human-centered work environments.
Dr. V's work cuts through traditional DEI efforts, empowering organizations to truly measure and track their progress, ensuring DEI is not just a mission statement but an achievable, data-backed reality.
A dynamic professional speaker, adjunct professor, and co-author of the groundbreaking book Inclusalytics: How DEI Leaders Use Data to Drive their Work, Dr. V brings fresh perspectives and actionable insights to her clients and audiences around the globe.
With a PhD in organizational psychology and deep expertise in inclusive behaviors and workplace allyship, she has dedicated her career to transforming how leaders and teams understand and embody DEI in measurable, sustainable ways.
For Dr. V, the future of work is not only inclusive—it's data-driven, scientifically informed, and grounded in genuine human connection.
Connect with Dr. V:
Website: mattinglysolutions.com/allyship
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vpmattingly/
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