Hi, I'm Dr. Dale Laing-Hall, CEO of Dale Reports.

Dr. Dale Laing-Hall, DBA, MS-HRM, SHRM-CP
CEO, Dale Reports | Emotional Intelligence Expert | Executive Human Resources Consultant | Leadership Development Coach | Keynote Speaker

A global voice for emotionally intelligent leadership and workplace transformation. As the founder of Dale Reports, Dr. Dale equips organizations with emotional quotient(EQ)-centered coaching, human resources consulting, and courses that shift cultures from performative to deeply human.

With over 17 years of HR leadership; including serving as a Chief Human Resources Officer and a Doctorate in Business Administration focused on Emotional Intelligence in the workplace and its benefits to organizations and employees alike, Dr. Dale blends lived empathy with research-backed strategy. She’s an award-winning author, speaker, and coach who helps bold leaders lead themselves first so they can lead others better.

Her approach is story-driven, soul-charged, and radically practical. From boardrooms to breakout rooms, she empowers professionals to increase job satisfaction, reduce turnover, and build cultures of psychological safety.

Dr. Dale's expertise is rooted in research, has been honored as a TEDx finalist, recognized as a Gold and Silver Winner at the Women Changing the World Global Awards, featured in ICABA’s Top 100 Black Professionals, and Ticker News. She is a beloved speaker at Human Resources, leadership summits and DEI forums. 

She is certified professional in EQ-I 2.0®, EQ 360®, and Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Born in Honduras, raised on grit and grace, Dr. Dale shows up not just to inform but to transform how leaders see themselves, their teams, and what’s possible when workplaces truly work for humans. 

Dr. Dale’s clients describe her as insightful, energetic, and powerfully real. She’s the kind of coach who brings both clarity and contagious joy into every room. With a laugh that transmits happiness and a presence that grounds you, she blends deep wisdom with fun, warmth, and strategic brilliance. Her emotionally intelligent approach creates a safe-yet-stretching space where leaders feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow. 

Dr. Dale has impacted diverse teams across healthcare, education, nonprofits, government, and human-centered organizations helping them lead with more soul, more strategy, and a whole lot more light.

"She has an infectious smile that transmits vibes of happiness." Sven Gave