A Glimpse of Growth w/Dr. Dale

Psychological safety is often labeled as “nice to have,” but the research tells a different story. In this episode, we break down what psychological safety really means in the workplace, why people shut down instead of speaking up, and how leaders unintentionally silence their teams. We’ll also discuss how emotionally intelligent leadership creates environments where people feel safe to contribute...

Most leaders don’t avoid hard conversations because they don’t care they avoid them because they fear conflict, discomfort, or damaging relationships. In this episode, we explore how emotionally intelligent leaders approach difficult conversations with self-regulation, empathy, and clarity. You’ll learn why avoidance erodes trust, how to prepare yourself emotionally before a tough conversation, an...

Let me ask you something — and I want you to sit with it, not rush past it. 👉🏽 Are you actually moving forward… or are you just consistently busy? Because a lot of people are exhausted, not because they’re growing but because they’re repeating the same emotional and behavioral patterns in new packaging. New year. Same habits. Same reactions. Same delays. Different calendar… same cycle. Sometimes...

As we close out January, I want to talk about something that quietly sabotages growth more than fear ever could. Negotiation. Not with other people but with the old version of you . You know that voice. The one that says: “Just this once.” “You’ll start again next week.” “It’s been a long day you deserve a break.” “One more scroll won’t hurt.” And before you know it, January is ending… and the hab...

Boundaries at work are often misunderstood as disengagement or lack of care but emotionally intelligent leaders know better. In this episode of A Glimpse of Growth, we unpack how clear boundaries actually build trust, reduce burnout, and strengthen relationships at work. We’ll talk about why boundaries are a leadership skill, how to set them without guilt, and what happens when leaders model clari...

We often think of leadership as something we “turn on” at work, but what if leadership isn’t a role you clock into…what if it’s an identity you carry everywhere? This week on A Glimpse of Growth, I’m joined by Terolyn Fields for a powerful conversation about what it really means to lead not just in the boardroom, but in the living room too. Because the truth is the way you lead in private eventual...

What does it truly mean to live fearlessly? Join us for an inspiring three-part series featuring co-authors from Women Living Fearlessly: Volume I as they open their hearts and share the moments before, during, and after writing their stories. Come celebrate this women's month with us we give voice to each other. Each episode explores courage, healing, and purpose through real conversations fr...

What does it truly mean to live fearlessly? Join us for an inspiring three-part series featuring co-authors from Women Living Fearlessly: Volume I as they open their hearts and share the moments before, during, and after writing their stories. Come celebrate this women's month with us we give voice to each other. Each episode explores courage, healing, and purpose through real conversations fr...

There’s a difference between honesty and harm. Between “telling it like it is” and saying it in a way that breaks trust. Many of us pride ourselves on being direct but emotional intelligence asks a deeper question: Is your truth helping… or hurting? This week on A Glimpse of Growth, we’re unpacking what it really means to communicate with clarity and care. Because being real doesn’t mean being rec...

Somewhere along the way, many managers picked up a belief:If people disagree with me… I’m losing control. If my team challenges me… I’m not being respected. So what happens? We start trying to manage agreement instead of building trust. But emotional intelligence teaches us something different:👉🏽 Trust is not built when everyone agrees. It’s built when people feel safe to disagree. Join me on a...

Emotional intelligence isn’t new…but the world we’re leading in is. Faster pace. Higher pressure. More complexity in how we work, live, and relate to one another. What used to work; pushing through, staying silent, avoiding emotions is no longer sustainable. This week on A Glimpse of Growth, we’re breaking down what’s changed and why emotional intelligence is no longer optional it’s essential. Are...

Lets leave the world in a better place than how we found it. But it always pays dividends in peace, clarity, and self-awareness. Welcome to A Glimpse of Growth episode! Thank you for listening and don't forget to like, share with friends and subscribe to my channel for more.  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dalereports.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , We offer: Executive coaching, leadership development courses and HR...

Because emotional growth isn’t free. I am joined by a colleague of mine a global supply chain consultant, and one of sweetest person's I know Shilean Lopez. I remember a season in my own life when I prayed for peace but what I didn’t realize was that peace required boundaries. I wanted healing, but healing required honesty. I wanted confidence, but confidence required confronting all the stori...

In this episode, Dr. Dale and her amazing guest will dive into the unseen weight HR professionals carry; the emotional first-responder role no one talks about. From cultural expectations of “just be strong” to corporate pressures that demand results without regard for the human cost, she explores the tension between empathy and execution. Through real stories and honest conversation, this episode...

This year taught me that life doesn’t have to look flawless to be full of joy. We get to choose what “perfect” means. Pause. Breathe. Be present with the people who make your heart feel at home. Gratitude turns moments into miracles. 🧡Happy Thanksgiving, my friends. We are tougher than our tough times and brighter than we know.

Know the difference before you need an emotional intelligence coach and or therapy. Welcome to A Glimpse of Growth episode! Thank you for listening and don't forget to like, share with friends and subscribe to my channel for more.  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dalereports.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , We offer: Executive coaching, leadership development courses and HR consulting services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It’s not volume. It’s visibility. It’s choosing to walk in the room as your whole self, not the edited version. It’s honoring who you’re becoming more than who you used to be. It’s the moment you stop shrinking to fit old spaces and start expanding into new ones. In this episode of a Glimpse of Growth with Dr. Dale we have another humble and living loudly guest Shilean Lopez a Global Supply Chain...

How are you celebrating this holiday season? Some are gathering with family, others are resting in solitude, and many are holding joy and grief in the same breath. But no matter where we live or what we’re facing, we’re all craving the same things:connection, rest, and a moment to exhale before stepping into a new year. This season reminds us that magic isn’t found in the gifts or the noiseit’s in...

Because the calendar changed…but habits don’t disappear on their own. Join A Glimpse of Growth as we talk about:✨ why “new year, new me” doesn’t work✨ how negative patterns follow us unless we release them✨ and how to build real momentum not just intentionsThis isn’t about guilt. It’s about growth, accountability, and becoming someone you’ll love and respect by the end of the year. Let’s start...

I almost didn’t do this episode today… but here we are. Because how we end a year matters just as much as how we begin one. And before we step into 2026, I want to leave you with something real, something grounding, and something motivating. Here’s the truth I keep coming back to: Momentum beats intention every single time. Join me on the next episode of A Glimpse of Growth with Dr. Dale! Thank yo...

This conversation is for anyone who came into 2026 hopeful… but also honest enough to admit you don’t want to repeat last year emotionally, mentally, or behaviorally. Because here’s the thing:2026 doesn’t need a louder you. It doesn’t need a busier you. It needs a more emotionally grounded you. Today we’re talking about the version of you this year actually needs not the one that looks good online...

Trust is the true currency of leadership. Without it, no vision, no strategy, and no title can carry real influence. The way a leader chooses to show up authentic vs. authoritative determines whether trust is built or broken. Authentic leadership says: “I lead with who I am, not just what I do.” It’s grounded in honesty, transparency, vulnerability, and consistency. Authentic leaders understand th...

Science shows that when we pause to check in with ourselves, we literally change our brain. We quiet the stress response, activate the thinking brain, and make better decisions. And when leaders model that behavior, they not only protect their own health they create trust and psychological safety on their teams. The question is simple: How are you feeling today? But the impact is profound. Thank y...

Imagine this: You’ve been dreaming of launching a new program at work. You’ve done the research, gathered notes, maybe even started the outline. But instead of moving forward… you stall. Kim Perell calls out the 4 Ps of inaction: procrastination, perfectionism, paralysis, and pessimism. Emotional intelligence helps us flip each one into action: Awareness instead of avoidance, progress instead of p...

Welcome to today’s conversation on The Respect of It All. Respect touches every part of our lives, how we see ourselves, how we treat others, and how we lead. At its core, respect is about recognizing value: valuing abilities, valuing feelings, and valuing perspectives, even when they’re different from our own. It begins with self-respect because if you can’t see your own worth, it’s hard to expec...