47. Victoria Mattingly on The Human Side of DEI: Transforming Workplaces Through Data-Driven Inclusion

“Inclusion is the behaviors that result in others feeling valued, respected, seen and heard.” Dr. Victoria Mattingly (Dr. V)—industrial-organizational psychologist, CEO & founder of Mattingly Solutions, and co-author of Inclusalytics—joins us to show how rigorous data and deeply human connection can coexist. We unpack practical, measurable ways to build cultures of belonging—at work and in communities—where people can thrive as their authentic selves. Connect with Dr. Victoria Mattingly Website – mattinglysolutions.com Instagram – @drvictoriamattingly LinkedIn – /in/vpmattingly/ Dr V.s Udemy Course: Ally Up: How to Build and Activate Ally Partnerships Dr V. on Google Scholar – https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=L9cutXEAAAA Topics we cover ✔︎ Defining inclusion with outcomes: behaviours that make others feel valued, respected, seen, and heard ✔︎ “Inclusalytics”: merging workplace inclusion with analytics to measure belonging ✔︎ Why the platinum rule (treat others as they want to be treated) surpasses the golden rule ✔︎ The difference between mentorship and sponsorship—and why sponsors accelerate equity ✔︎ How executive sponsors can empower ERGs without overstepping ✔︎ Allyship as active behavior, not identity ✔︎ Three characteristics of effective partners in allyship: self-awareness, trust, and action orientation ✔︎ Capturing positive behaviors—why we should measure allyship, not just discrimination ✔︎ Using AI and language data ethically to advance inclusion Resources & further reading Pre order: Act Like an Ally, Work With an Ally – Victoria Mattingly – Mattingly Solutions | Kindle Inclusalytics: How DEI Leaders Use Data to Drive Their Work – Victoria Mattingly & Sertrice Grice – Amazon | Goodreads Send us Fan Mail Support the show Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live a podcast production agency based in London, serving charities, companies, and individuals across the globe. Contact us to get starting in podcasting today at humanise.live or hello@humanise.liveMusic: Blossom by Light Prism Podcast transcripts are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. They are provided to make our content more accessible, but should not be considered a fully accurate record of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices