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

A global voice in emotionally intelligent leadership and organizational risk prevention, Dr. Dale Laing-Hall is the founder of Dale Reports, where she helps organizations identify and address the human factors that quietly undermine leadership, culture, and performance. Her work equips leaders with emotionally intelligent systems that move workplaces from performative compliance to stable, trust-centered environments.

With more than 17 years of HR leadership experience including serving as a Chief Human Resources Officer and a Doctorate in Business Administration focused on emotional intelligence in the workplace, Dr. Dale blends lived empathy with research-backed, business-critical strategy. An award-winning author, speaker, and advisor, she works with bold leaders to surface blind spots early, lead with accountability, and prevent avoidable leadership breakdowns.

Her approach is human-first, evidence-driven, and deeply practical. From boardrooms to leadership teams, Dr. Dale helps organizations reduce turnover, strengthen psychological safety, and protect culture before disruption occurs so leaders can lead themselves well and steward others responsibly.

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, grounded, and powerfully real an advisor who brings both clarity and steady confidence into complex leadership spaces. Her presence is warm yet focused, creating an environment where leaders feel safe to be honest, challenged to think critically, and supported in making better decisions.

Blending emotional intelligence with strategic insight, Dr. Dale creates high-trust, high-accountability spaces where leaders can surface blind spots, strengthen self-awareness, and lead more responsibly. Her approach balances humanity with rigor making difficult conversations more productive and leadership growth sustainable.

Dr. Dale has partnered with diverse teams across healthcare, education, nonprofits, government, and mission-driven organizations helping them reduce friction, stabilize culture, and lead with greater intention, alignment, and long-term impact.

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