Thought Leadership
Executive Honors & Recognition for ADVANCING INNOVATION AND IMPACT
- Recognized across sectors for advancing transformative leadership in education, public health, publishing, and systems innovation. Each honor affirms a steadfast commitment to institutional renewal, equity-centered strategy, and healing-informed impact—hallmarks of my approach to leading with vision, integrity, and care.
- 2023 – Top 50 Women in Business, Pacific Coast Business Times – Honored for regional leadership in higher education and institutional innovation.
- 2022 – Santa Barbara Reads Author, Santa Barbara Independent – Selected for literary impact advancing community healing and public well-being.
- 2020 – Featured Author, Publishers Weekly – Highlighted for national thought leadership in healing-centered living and leadership.
- 2018 – 40 Under 40 Honoree, Pacific Coast Business Times – Recognized as a rising leader in cross-sector impact and education equity.
- 2011 – Public Health Innovation Award, NYC Communities Putting Prevention to Work – Honored by Mayor Michael Bloomberg for Grant Administration
Global Speaking Engagements & Media Features
- A trusted voice in transformational leadership, institutional healing, and systems innovation, Dr. Mattison is regularly invited to contribute to high-level convenings focused on the future of education, public health, mental wellness, and equity.
- 2025 – Keynote Speaker, TruVine Women’s Prayer Breakfast
- 2024 – Depth Psychology at the Threshold: Integrating Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technology
- 2024 – Youth Mental Health Summit, Fusion Academy
- 2024 – Tending the Soul in and of the World
- 2024 – Making Depth Psychology Accessible to All
- 2024 – Women’s Health and Soul Resilience, NAACP Women’s Health Summit
- 2024 – Soul-Centered Leadership in Film and Media, Illuminate Film Festival
- 2024 – Leadership Insights for a Changing Workforce, Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
- 2024 – Psyche at the Threshold: Innovation in Depth Psychological Leadership, Jungian Society for Scholarly Studies Conference
- 2023 – Bridging Soul and Science with Dr. Thema Bryant, National Panel Discussion
- 2023 – Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration, Commemorative Address
- 2023 – Embracing Authenticity: A Depth Psychological Perspective on Mental Health Issues Within the LGBTQ+ Communities, Keynote Address
- 2023 – Black History Month & Alumni Celebration, Editorial Feature, edhat Santa Barbara
- 2023 – Psychedelics and Individuation: Depth Leadership in Changing Times, Panel & Featured Speaker
- 2023 – Journeys of the Soul Student Enrollment Week, Feature, Montecito Journal
- 2023 – Will Jungian Psychology Survive in the 21st Century?, Keynote Address
- 2023 – Making Psychology Relevant for the 21st-Century Economy, Thought Leadership Feature, Pacific Coast Business Times
- 2023 – Mental Health in Our Community Forum, Media Coverage, KEYT News Channel 3
- 2023 – Psychedelics Conference, Media Coverage, KEYT News Channel 3
- 2023 – 100-Day Listening Tour Report, Institutional Keynote & Report Presentation
- 2022 -Antioch University – Women in Leadership: Living Your Purpose and Values
- 2022 - Westmont College – Leadership & Interview Readiness for Social Entrepreneurship
- 2013 - Agent of Change Conference – Tu Puedes: Preventing Gestational Diabetes in Latino Women
- 2013 - Samsung GearFit2 Trial Launch – Reducing Obesity Through Wearable Tech
- 2012 - Latino insulin access barriers. Novo Nordisk Research Briefing
- 2012 - Human-centered design recommendations for artificial pancreas systems. Helmsley Charitable Trust Workshop
- 2012 - Community-driven research models in diabetes prevention. PCORI Annual Conference.
Visionary Strategy & Systems Leadership
- Mattison, L. H. (2025, April 16). 19 signs you may be too focused on the competition. Forbes. Read on Forbes
- Mattison, L. H. (2024, December 19). How depth psychological practices can transform the way you lead in 2025 and beyond. Forbes. Read on Forbes
- Mattison, L. H. (2024, January 30). A depth psychological approach to transforming higher education. Forbes. Read on Forbes
- Mattison, L. H. (2021). Cautious optimism after a tumultuous year. Pacific Coast Business Times. Read in PCBT
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2022. “The 7 P’s: Critical Steps to Ensure Post-COVID Business Success.” Medium, January 13, 2022. Read on Medium.
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2022. “What S.H.A.P.E. Will Your Organization Take After COVID-19?” Medium, January 12, 2022. Read on Medium.
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2022. “How Gen Z Will Disrupt the Modern Workforce.” Medium, January 7, 2022. Read on Medium.
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2022. “If Organizations HAVE a Plan, Every Goal Can Be Achieved.” Medium, January 6, 2022. Read on Medium.
Equity, Culture & Healing-Centered Leadership
- Mattison, L. H. (2024 & 2025). State of Black leadership. Pacific Coast Business Times. Read in PCBT
- Mattison, L. H. (2025, February 25). Black History Month: A healing poem by Leonie. Montecito Journal. Read in the Montecito Journal
- Mattison, L. H. (2025, February 10). When the blossom withers: Finding hope in the ashes. The Santa Barbara Independent. Read in the Independent
- Mattison, L. H. (2024, September 3). Dr. Mattison’s mental health call to action. Montecito Journal. Read in the Montecito Journal
- Mattison, L. H. (2024). Tending the flow: Preventing employee burnout I & II. Pacifica News. Read on Pacifica.edu
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2022. “How to Cultivate a Healing Culture.” Medium, January 8, 2022. Read on Medium.
- Mattison, Leonie H. (2020). Transform Imagination into Inspiration. Thrive Global, July 25. Read on Thrive Global
- Mattison, Leonie H. (2020). Transform Imagination into Inspiration. Thrive Global, July 25. Read on Thrive Global
Inclusive Leadership & Talent Development
- Mattison, L. H. (2025, February 3). 20 tips for aspiring women leaders to overcome professional challenges. Forbes. Read on Forbes
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2022. “Why Leaders Must SEE Their Employees to Develop and Retain Them.” Medium, January 11, 2022. Read on Medium.
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2022. “Key Ways to PURSUE Employee Engagement and Protect Your Company.” Medium, January 10, 2022. Read on Medium.
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2022. “Why You Must EMPOWER Your Workforce to Ensure Business Success.” Medium, January 5, 2022. Read on Medium.
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2022. “How to ALIGN Your Team for Future Business Success.” Medium, January 4, 2022. Read on Medium.
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2020. “7 Ideas to Increase Employee Engagement During COVID-19.” Medium, April 21, 2020. Read on Medium.
- Mattison, Leonie H. 2020. “7 Ideas to Increase Employee Engagement During COVID-19.” Medium, April 21, 2020. Read on Medium.
Faith-Inspired Leadership & Personal Transformation
- The Thread: Six steps to intentional living after trauma or crisis (2022) Read on Amazon
- The Thread Workbook (2022) Read on Amazon
- The Thread: Journal of a Transforming Woman (2022) Read on Amazon
- The Thread: Restore Your Faith, Love, and Life (2020) Read on Amazon
- The Thread: Adult Coloring Book (2020) Read on Amazon
- The Thread: I Wait in Him: 31 Quiet Moments with God (2020) Read on Amazon
- The Thread: 30 Prayers for Trauma Survivors (2020) Read on Amazon
- The Thread: Beside Still Waters Devotional (2019) Read on Amazon
- The Thread: Memoir (2021) Read on Amazon
Co-Authored Works with J'Lyn A. Bradford
- Struck by a Lightning Bolt (2020) Read on Amazon
- Uncover Your Buried Treasure: A Discovery Book of the Skills You Already Possess (2020) Read on Amazon
- Uncover Your Buried Treasure: Children's Puzzle Book (2020) Read on Amazon
- Stuck on the Other Side (2020) Read on Amazon
- SURVIVED: A Safe Return Home (2022) Read on Amazon