43 Daniele Fiandaca: Men, Allyship and DEI
Daniele Fiandaca is founder of Token Man Consulting, an inclusion and diversity consultancy which specialises in engaging men and senior leaders with I&D and inspiring them to become inclusive leaders and agents of change, creating workplaces that are truly inclusive and diverse. Clients include BNP Paribas, Channel 4, Colt, Flutter, HSBC, Merlin Entertainments, Monster Energy, Ogilvy and Wavemaker.
Token Man Consulting was born from Token Man, an initiative he co-founded nearly a decade ago to engage men with the gender equity discussion. He is also co-founder of Masculinity in the Workplace, and is also co-founder of Masculinity in the Workplace, one of the few I&D events that is dedicated to engaging men and inspiring them to become better allies and agents of change.
Previously he was co-founder of Utopia, an award winning culture change business that creates more inclusive, more entrepreneurial and healthier cultures for clients. Utopia’s top-to-bottom, boardroom to factory floor approach had clinched household names including Alexander McQueen, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Google, KP Snacks, Nestlé, Pepsico, Rolls Royce, Spotify, Unilever and Universal Music.
He was named one of Management Today’s Top 30 Male Agents of Change, and most recently, one of the Top 50 Trailblazers in Gender Equality in the UK. He has also co-authored a number of best selling books including Creative Superpowers: Equip Yourself for the Age of Creativity.
Prior to his career as an inclusion and diversity consultant, he worked in advertising where he was head of innovation and managing partner at Cheil Worldwide, CEO at Profero, co-founder of Creative Social and has won numerous awards including a Gold Cannes Lions.
Key Points of the Episode:
His challenges growing up...
....and as a man.
How he found a side of himself he didn't really know existed.
How shifts are happening but nowhere near far enough, and how some woman do not have the tools to deal with a man showing his feelings.
How men need allies from all walks of life to be on their "journey"
A proper definition of "allyship"
Practical definition of allyship.
How the system is damaging men significantly.
"Bravespaces" - topics that men may not normally talk about.
How you can make a difference to someones life so easily.
Can women be allies for men?
The current (March 2025) in America and his take on it.
How he is breaking stereotypes (one nail at a time!)
A new definition of "manhood" for the modern day.
A message of hope for the listeners.
And the importance of self care.
Reach out on www.danielefiandaca.com